Cows... Cows everywhere!

I am a huge fan of cows. Obsessed? Yes. I am crazy about them and if I can, I get everything that has something to do with cows. Obviously it is not a secret, therefore I often get little presents from friends and family with cow design. I spent a week at my parents' place, and collected 3 new cow-items. It is not a shopping haul, but would be a pleasure to share them with you!

Cow slippers

These lovely slippers form Peacock have cow heads on the front. The inside reminds me of the wool of a sheep, absolutely comfortable. Even with thicker socks it is possible to wear them. They are really like if you wouldn't wear slippers but sock with a thicker sole.

Cow figure

We had a look around the garden centre near to us, and couldn't resist, this little guy had to come with me. Fortunately it was on sale, so I can't say it wasn't a good deal! Her speciality is a spring which is where her legs and torso meet, causing her body vibrate when it is flicked. Her tail is really soft. From the yellow dots on her I named her Eggsie. Logic!

Cow mug

The last item this time is a mug. I am originally a mug collector, but if it has a cow design, then I am absolute in love. This one has a white basic background and 2 cows painted on. The style is drawing-like, and on the corner with some more colours there is 'cow' written on it (just to make it clear this is the real deal). I can't wait to drink my tea from it in the mornings!

Moo :)

Long time no see

Dear Everyone,

I apologise for disappearing for such a long time, but I am currently on holiday, therefore I don't have my crafting set (too much!) with me.

But don't worry for even a second! I will still post, fashion hauls and short DIY posts, just not that often. I return to England on the first week of September, and from there, a new year of crafting, creating, shopping and styling starts again. Oh, and University as well, of course... >__< '' 

Craftseller, £4.99; Crafts Beautiful, £4.99

Also, my lovely Dad surprised me with 2 crafts magazines, so I will have more and more projects to make and be inspired by!

So, please be patient, I will do my best to keep you entertained! 

Moo:)

Button collar Jumper

Yes, yes, it has a collar. I made it. Isn't that great? Well it is really not complicated, so why not do it yourself?

So I had this vision of a nice pink jumper with button collar. I know you can easily buy attachable collars even the ones with buttons on, but in my mind it was sewed on, so I decided to make it. Fortunately I found the perfect sweater for this, you guessed it, in the Charity shop, but I was lucky enough to find one which originates from Topshop. So first of all, what you need: Paper, scissors, pen, buttons, sewing kit, jumper.

To get symmetric sides for the collar, I cut out one side from a piece of paper, placed it on the neck part and marked the spots lightly with a pen where I wanted the buttons. turn the paper to the other side and repeat it on the same places.

So now you have the marks (11 for me each side), fish out your buttons you want on the collar. I decided not to mix colours much, so my collection included different shades of pink, purple and light blue. However, I chose different sizes, mixing bigger ones and really tiny ones. To make sure you will like the outcome, plan the pattern and then place them beside you in the right order.

You can obviously do the easier way and glue them up with a hot glue gun, but that will eventually fall off in my opinion. I sewed them up individually, one by one, so even if one of them falls off, the rest will stay secure. To sew up a button I usually just tie a knot on the end of the thread, bring the needle through from the inside first, so the knot is hidden. Bring the thread through the button on the outside and go back in the other hole, going through the textile again, making "loops". When it is secured down enough, just finish with a knot on the inside. Get rid of the excess thread. Now repeat it, until every one of them is on the jumper!

As for the middle, I left a quite big gap, so I can add something else. I played with the idea of a really big button, a small heart-shaped button, but ended up with a light purple bow, which added to the girlie style. Sew (or glue) it up!

And here I have it, my very own jumper, styled by me, made by me. I couldn't be happier with the outcome!

TopShop jumper, Charity Shop, £4.00 + BlueCow design; Lip and Cheek Tint, New Cid Cosmetics, £4.99; Felt Eyeliner Pen, P.S.Love..., £2.50; Sunglasses, New Look, £7.99

Moo:)

Phone cover

Personalising your gadgets is a huge trend since years. The more colourful, the cuter, the more unique is the best. Sometimes unfortunately people forget about the function and care more about the look.

I have a Moto G, since March and although I really love it, the slim, bit slippery phone wasn't safe with me. I decided with silicone cases, to give it a nice grip. I bought them from amazon.com, 10 cases in a pack, different colours, I am really happy with the purchase.

Obviously, here comes the personalising. I had big plans, using sharpies, but soon turned out, that these permanent markers are not so permanent on the silicone. But, nothing can stop me, when it comes to crafting and cows. So there you go, this is how I made my own cow themed phone case:

1. From the 10 different colours, I fished out the white one.
   
2. Getting some inspiration from google, my boyfriend drew a reaaally cute cow head on the silicone case with only a black and a pink sharpie.
3. Using the dimensional magic glue from mode podge (we came across this product in previous posts, I just love this product), I created a thin, glass-like layer on top of the drawing. It is very easy, since the glue is not going everywhere, stays on the line, so first I just did the edges then filled it out. I let it dry on a flat surface for 5 hours. Be careful when handling it, because if you bend the case (since it is silicone, it can easily happen), the layer can break on it!
4. And here you have it, your very own phone case, 100% no one has the same! If you are not happy with the mode podge layer you created, it can be peeled off just like a sticker!
   

Moo:)

Kawaii Sushi pillowcase

Zsuzsi is one of my closest friend and was supporting me so much in the last year, that I wanted to thank it to her somehow. My boyfriend accidentally called her sushi at one point (he is still apologising for it since) and the nickname stuck. At least for us. She is going to University in September, and I wanted to give her something that can make her future room home-like.

What else can be more important, than your bed you are sleeping in? Therefore I designed a cute (Kawaii) sushi themed pillowcase. First I looked for some inspiration with the help of google, and then planned where the pictures are going. I drew some drafts on the white, blank pillowcase I bought, with a pencil.

I used the FABRIC PAINTING FINE NIB PENS by DYLON, the neon colours added to the cute, cartoon feeling. So I just went over the drafts and coloured it out and done! Very easy and adorable gift!

Moo :)