No-Sew Heart Clutch DIY

Last week I showed you guys how to make an embellished tee with items from the clearance rack. I used the same approach with this no-sew heart clutch. I found the red purse at Old Navy for $5 and the black cosmetic bag at Forever 21 for $7. So for just over $10 I had a new purse, just in time for Valentine's Day. 

The best part about this DIY is that it's no-sew. I didn't bring my sewing machine out to Washington so I've been getting crafty with my glue gun.

Step 1 - Make a heart stencil

Step 2 - Trace your stencil

Step 3 - Cut out your heart

Step 4 - Glue that sucker on

Step 5 - Rock your new clutch

Let me know if you have any questions in the comments and be sure to check out my new blog, Larch & Loon. 

DIY Chain Embellished T-shirt

I'd been on the hunt for a tee with embellished shoulders for months without any luck so I decided to take matters into my own hands! Thanks to some discount jewelry from H&M and Forever 21, this only ended up costing $10 (shirt included). The clearance rack is one of my favorite places to shop for DIY projects. I also picked up a pair of white pleather shorts for another project I'm working on. Stay tuned to see what those will turn into!

All you'll need for this quick craft is a t-shirt, a cheap necklace, needle-nose pliers, scissors, a needle and thread. Simply shorten pieces of the necklace to your desired length, fasten together and sew onto the shoulders of the tee. Simple as that! 

Easy DIY Halloween Costumes

With Halloween right around the corner it's time you choose your fate - I mean your costume. But in all seriousness choosing your costume can be a big deal, especially if you are on a budget. Why not create your costumes out of clothing you already own? Or at least pieces you'll wear again? Here's three easy looks you can create for cheap.

Steal Mary Poppin's style with these pieces from Forever 21.

White Blouse $13.99, Ruffled Umbrella $9.80, Black Hat $14.80, Faux Leather Bow $3.80, Knee-length skirt $6.80

Get Audrey Hepburn's New York look with a tank dress, collared necklace, and heels from ASOS. Add a pair of shades and a cigarette holder and you're ready for a costume party!

Little Black Dress $33.75 (Sold Out Similar $35.60), Chunky Jeweled Collar $22.78, Black Peep Toe Heels $16.88

Another quick costume? Sandy from Grease. You probably have most of these items in your closet but if not Charlotte Russe has them for cheap! 

Shoes $32.50, Liquid Black Leggings $12.50, Moto Jacket $36.99, Off-the-shoulder Top $10

Hopefully this post got your creative juices flowing! What are you going to be this year? Tell me in the comments below and be sure to check out my new blog, Larch & Loon.