#ChicvilleDC Dinners

DIY - Embellished Pearl Clutch

 

Wedding season is upon us and so are fun summer soirees! So don't just show up wearing the same generic clutch, why not add a bit of chicness to a classic? Read on and in just a few easy steps you too can elevate a simple clutch into a statement clutch!

You'll need:

A plain clutch ( I got mine at a thrift store)

A pair of scissors

pearl stickers (a craft store)

Super Glue

A few sticky note sheets

Depending on your design, cut 1 or 2 sticky note sheets into small squares, about the same size as your pearls. 

You will be using these as markers for your actual pearl design prior to gluing down your pearls onto your clutch  

Place the small cut out squares on the bag in the likeness of your design until you are satisfied with the way it looks

 

 Now, begin to replace the sticky note squares with your actual pearls. Because the pearls are stickers, just place them on the cltuch to get a feel of how it would look prior to super gluing it.

Once you are satisfied with the way the pearls look on your clutch you are ready to glue 

Remove and glue each pearl onto the bag, be careful not to get any glue on top of the pearl because it will peel off the plastic covering. If you do, remove the pearl and replace it with another one. 

Glue all the pearls down with super glue and you are done!

 

Now go off and enjoy a fancy evening with your upgraded clutch!

xx

DIY - 3 Spring Straw Hats

 

Spring is finally here so what better way to freshen up your look than a fun straw hat? Read on and you'll be delighted to learn how simple it is to create any 3 of these versatile hats!

You'll need

1. a straw hat
2. a glue gun
3. 1/2 yard grosgrain ribbon
4. 2 yarn pom poms( 3-5in wide)
5. 1 yard cotton lace trim

Let's get started!

• Plug in the hot glue and wait about 3 minutes for it to warm up. While the glue is warming up, place the lace trim around the perimeter of the hat as you would like it to be glued on.
• Once the glue is ready, carefully glue the lace trim around the perimeter of the hat until the entire circumference is covered.

 

Now tie a bow, glue the bow down at the knot and you are done with your first hat!

The other 2 hats are similar but with less steps. Just like the lace bow hat all you have to do is position your trim, glue and you are done! 

And there you go, 3 hats in less than 30 minutes. Enjoy styling them this Spring and Summer! 

PS: Loved this DIY? CHECK OUT Buki's blog HERE!

DIY: Polka Dot Shorts

What you'll need:
A Pair of shorts
Scissors
Polka Dot Stencil (I used polka dot wrapping paper)
Fabric Paint (I chose a neon color)

1.  Cut out the circles of the stencil you got
2.  Place Stencil on top of shorts
3.  Spray paint the circles
4.  DONE! Easy & Fun :)

Happy Saturday loves, we hope all of you are enjoying your weekend. xo