#tuts plus

I followed a tutorial from Tuts Plus to make this winter scene. I was trying to learn more about clipping masks and gradient meshes. It was challenging, and I felt like some of the instructions left out parts that made it kind of hard to follow. But I do have a little more experience in those little used areas now.

Tut+ shows you how to use white space in this tutorial

Being a plus sized lady means that fashion can be incredibly limited. The tshirt selection is abismal. So either you wear a plain tshirt or you get crafty dammit! I absolutely love this beaded sleeve DIY - it's simple yet bright and colourful. You can follow this design or make your own - then get to sewing and creating your own beaded masterpiece!

If you're wanting to get into sewing  your own clothes but not sure where to start, a simple skirt is a great place to start. The nice part about sewing your own clothes is you get to choose how long/short you want it to be and it will fit you perfectly. This project includes a covered elastic waist band which is probably the most difficult part. Then make a few more in different colours and lengths to fill out your wardrobe!

If you're keen on making yourself a piece of jewelry but want to start with something easy, then this simple but fun faux horn is a great place to start! I love the gold dipped top (or you could do bronze, silver, pink!) You can leave it on it's own on the necklace or add a couple of other charms to the mix. Whatever you decide, you'll end up with a piece that's as unique as you!