Urban Outfitters

Friend of Mine Claw Boot

The Claw Boot by Friend of Mine is so awesome (just like everything else they make)! A little jewelry on a plain black boot makes shoes a whole lot more fun. We're tempted to DIY this idea out on a few old pairs of boot we no longer wear. Now, if only we could find some claws.

12/19/11 03:30PM

Field Guide Design

Is your tree looking a little bleak this holiday? Field Guide Design has you covered with their DIY Cut & Fold Paper Polyhedra Ornaments! They're cute, easy to make, and will have your tree looking like a million bucks.

11/25/11 01:30PM

"Hobbyist" with Lesley Arfin

I think Lesley Arfin, Dear Diary writer and "Ask Barf" columnist, is one of the coolest people ever. So when I saw this episode of "Hobbyist," an Opening Ceremony TV series, I was pretty jealous of Arfin's self-taught needlepoint skills. I mean, album covers? A needlepoint version of (GI)? That is, literally, the best idea ever. Thank you Arfin, for proving that needlepoint can be cool! - Hazel

11/02/11 09:56AM

See more DIYs from Blow Up!

Blow Up! DIY

In our latest issue of WTVR, we talked to Blow Up! girls Claire and Kristin about tips for throwing the perfect holiday soiree (er, rager). And here, they created a special holiday DIY just for us. Follow these steps to make your own Chilly Geometric Garland.

Decorate your winter wonderland with 3d geometric paper garland! These little ornament like gems are sure to bring bling to your party.

You will need:

Ruler

Scissors

Printer

Bone Folder

Hot Glue Gun

at least 4' of string

crochet needle

x-acto knife

Step one: Download our BLOW UP! Geometric shape templates here and print them out!

Step two: Cut out the shapes using the x-acto knife and ruler for crisp edges.

Step three: Score the interior lines of the shape with the bone folder.

Step four: Fold together all your shapes and hot glue them shut.

Step five: Puncture two holes with crochet needle on either side of the shape in their joining points. The triangle gets a bit tricky, so puncture a hole through one of its sides.

Step six: String the thread through all the shapes. From the center of your string, evenly space your shapes 3" apart from each other. After setting the proper spacing, they should not shift on the string. But if they do, hot glue your sting in the holes to keep them in place.

Step seven: Cut the string making sure to leave enough room on either side of your shapes for hanging room.

Step eight: Pop some popcorn, throw on some glitter and sweet tunes because, baby, it's cold outside...

From San Francisco

10/25/11 11:35AM

Mini Pinata DIY

We love this Mini Piñata DIY tutorial from Oh Happy Day. They look pretty easy to make and will look super cute at any holiday party. The only problem will be trying to not eat all the candy.

10/19/11 04:22PM

DIY Romantic Star Projector

The DIY Romantic Star Projector from Infmetry looks almost too good to be true. For those of us living within city limits, this is the closest we can come to a starry night without having to travel to the country side. And yeah, it is pretty romantic.

From Portland

09/13/11 11:53AM

ISWAS + WILLBE

We love ISWAS + WILLBE's jewelry, but we're even more enamored with the way they package it. Imagine getting one of these little kits of magic in the mail? It would make your day.

08/18/11 10:59AM

Maricor/Maricar

Rock 'n' roll embroidery—the latest from Maricor/Maricar.

From Philadelphia

08/16/11 02:48PM

Score and Solder

Score + Solder terrariums, planters and jewelry are handmade by artist Matthew Cleland and they're amazing.

From Chicago

08/03/11 11:38AM

Iamhome

Chalkboard skulls. Perfect for leaving a subtly-threatening "Do the dishes!" reminder for your roommate.

From Philadelphia

07/29/11 01:38PM

Levi's Bike Shop Tour: Get in the Saddle

To celebrate the release of the 511 Commuter, Urban Outfitters is partnering with Levi's to bring a mobile Bike Shop to your town!

At each stop, an expert mechanic will be doing bike tunings while an tailor customizes your Levi's Commuters. We will be hosting a special DIY Bike Bag Workshop as well as giving away some one-of-a-kind swag from artists all over the country. The best part: each stop is free and open to the public!

For the next two months, we will be updating you with tour dates, interviews and stories from the road. The tour kicks off in New York City next week, so get in the saddle and be ready to ride!

07/29/11 10:28AM

Richard Perkins

Based out of, Virginia, of which he says, "Virginia is mad sleazy. I love it," Richard Perkins' work will remind you why you dig the dirty side of life! -Aren

DIY
HER SPACE

07/25/11 09:57AM

Her Space

Molly and Leah, two of our summer interns, decorate their space with our stuff.

07/15/11 09:33AM

Green Wedding Shoes

Naturally the "M" word terrifies the lot of us! But if you are all about taking the plunge, Green Wedding Shoes will give you wedding ideas to make any soon to be bride weak in the knees! So gasp away at pages of classy and inexpensive DIY wedding ideas to make your wedding unique and creative! -Aren

06/27/11 10:16AM

Nathaniel Matthews' Haley Joel Osment Makes Me Feel Weird

In his newest zine, Haley Joel Osment Makes Me Feel Weird, Nathaniel Matthews' focuses on the important things in life. Filled with pictures of the actor, this zine will simultaneously make you feel nostalgic, creeped out and confused about your own feelings for Osment.

From Toronto

06/23/11 09:08AM

Space Vans

Got some old Van slip-ons laying around from your Warped Tour days? Make them out of this world with Goth Reform School's DIY tutorial to turn your old kicks into a cosmic force to be reckoned with.

From Detroit

06/03/11 01:31PM