Etsy Love: Owl Pin

These two owl pins by Kate McLelland are so adorable! She also sells really cute screen printed bags and prints!

xo ldc

Guest Post: Starry Eyed Charlie

[Don't forget the GIVEAWAY]

Hi. Hello (hiccup). Hi.
I'm thrilled to be a guest blogger for Lindsay today! I love her blog and I'm always inspired by her D.I.Y. projects.
Let me introduce myself. I'm Carla and I have a blog named Starry Eyed Charlie.

 My bloggin' mainly started out as an outlet: my way of giving back to so many people who have supported me through the years.
I guess you can say I love to inspire...it is my obsession.
Also important to note, I'm a free-range artist, which means I dabble in film, photography, painting, and sculpture. Jewelry design is one of my passions so in 2002, I created my own vintage inspired jewelry line, Lola and George.

 Ok, enough about me: let's get down to it.
My D.I.Y. is a flapper inspired vintage hair accessory that will look great for the coming fall months.
These are the materials you'll need:

 1. Panty hose or tights
2. Felt (preferrably the hardened kind)
3. Scissors
4. Needle and thread
5. Hot glue gun
And...
6. A vintage blouse or dress with sequin or beaded design. You shouldn't have trouble scoring this at your local thrift store, Grandma's closet or garage sale. This one cost me 3 bucks!

 Start preparing your items. Separate the beaded design.

 Cut your tights at the thigh and foot so you have a perfect tube. Measure the circumference of your head with the tights so that you have the size.

 Cut your tights into 1 inch thick strips.
I ended up with a total of six pieces. It worked out to be the perfect amount for two braids.
Strettccccchhhh each piece out. Put knots in each strip along the way. I did it at random to create texture.

 Braid into two separate braids using the six strips.

 Twist two braids together. Using a matching thread, sew both braids together.

 Cut the ends so that they look nice and neat.
Sew each side of the braid together and then join them.

 Set this part aside for now.
Go back to your beaded piece. Place it on top of your felt and outline the shape. Cut the felt so that it looks exactly like your adornment. Glue the felt to your vintage piece with a hot glue gun. This will keep your accessory from looking floppy.
Sew your vintage beading to the headband you just made. Make sure you stitch it securely, especially on the ends. You can add a piece of fabric on the back side of your beading for a more finished look.

And now you have a flapper style hair accessory for fall.

 Oh and next week I will be giving this piece away on my blog. Who doesn't love a giveaway?

Guest Post: Art Equals Happy

Hi there! It's Kim Smith from www.ArtEqualsHappy.typepad.com and I've got some fun vintage magazines to share with you today!

For a while during 'high school' (in England) I was the 'photography assistant' which basically meant I was in charge of all the photography equipment, which included the dark room. I got to roll film into containers, clean all the processing spools, take inventory and every morning I would go and change the chemicals. I loved being the first one in the mornings. I've always had a fondness for the 'old school' processes relating to darkrooms- and when we got donations of equipment or books from people that had passed away or decided they didn't want their amateur darkroom anymore, I got to sort through all the old bits and bobs. There were old light meters and funny things I'd never seen before- mostly caked with dust! But my favourite part was that I got to keep all the old magazines/books because they were 'too old to be helpful'!!! HA! So- here is a little peek into a couple of the books:

I hope you've enjoyed this fun peek into an older time. [: I run a photography and illustration blog where I share all sorts of stuff- you should come say hi!

Guest Post: Hello, i'm analog

I've been always fascinated by the way light is captured on film. There's
something magical about it. I have developed such passion for analog
photography my fridge is full of film ready to capture beautiful moments.
But I also love going through other's photos. I find it inspiring.

Recently I found out I'm more captivated by images of everyday life or
random situations rather than professional ones.  So I thought it would
be a nice idea to start a blog where people all around the world would share
their analog life. That's how hello,
i'm analog was born.

The fact that many people want to take part in this little project makes me
happy. It makes me want to see more and more!!

Analog is fun!!
Share your analog life!

Blog Extravaganza: September 13 - 20

I hope you are ready for the biggest event ever here on LDC designs. Starting September 13th and going on until September 20th we will have multiple guest bloggers. These guest blogs will include DIYs, interviews and inspirational posts. Along with that there will be a week long giveaway!
So make sure you stop by this Monday for the first guest post and the Giveaway!

xo ldc