Before and After: High-Waisted Piped Shorts

Here's an idea for another pair of shorts to add to your summer wardrobe. Pipe them. Not only do they look cool but also have a sort of nautical vibe, perfect for the current season. 

I began with a pair of off-white capri's that I picked up at the thrift store for $2. After some bleaching, snipping and sewing I welcomed my new pair of shorts with open arms.

The inspiration for these shorts took place amidst last weeks episode of Jane By Design. I loved her shorts but decided to change the colors up a bit.

Jane By Design

Hope everyone is having a great summer. Enjoy!

DIY Braided Rope Necklace

My new 2nd favorite show (Castle is first) is Jane By Design and I have only seen 1 episode! Maybe it's only because Jane says she makes her own clothes, or because of the exaggerated high school drama's, or because of the necklace in the photo below that I took a screen shot of while watching the show. 

Don't you just love this necklace? I definitely do. As soon as I saw it in the show I knew I had to make it. The combination of rope and beads just goes so well together.

My version:

Stuff you need:

6 x 110 cm Long Rope

Glue

String of Beads

2 Clips

1. Organize your string of beads and rope as shown below. Make sure your rope is separated into 2 groups of 3. Knot at either end of each set of rope. Make sure one set of rope extends above the string of beads and other extends below. 

2. Braid the string of beads and 2 sets of rope together. Clip at either end.

3. Undo the knots on the longer ends of the ropes. Separate them each of them as shown below:

4. Cut off the excess from the shorter ends.

5. Use the single ropes to wrap around at either of the braid. Glue to hold in place then remove excess from the single ropes.

6. Clip to hold in place while the glue is drying.

I am quite satisfied with my necklace, now DIY!