Wednesday, May 1, 2013

47 DIYs For The Cash-Strapped Music Festival-Goer

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1. The simplest DIY ever: knot your tank.

The simplest DIY ever: knot your tank.

2. Add crochet trim to a T-shirt.

Add crochet trim to a T-shirt.
Perfect for showing just enough skin. Get the tutorial here.

3. Make your own upside-down cross galaxy tee.

Make your own upside-down cross galaxy tee.
Show your inner space goth. Get the DIY here.
Source: snapguide.com

4. Kill two trends with one stone: crop tops and holograms.

Kill two trends with one stone: crop tops and holograms.
It's no-sew! Get the full directions here.

5. Swap out the back of a T-shirt with lace.

Swap out the back of a T-shirt with lace.
Get the directions here.
Source: mollytov.com

6. Add grommets to the back of a tank top.

Add grommets to the back of a tank top.
Get the directions here.

7. Add fringe to your bikini top.

Add fringe to your bikini top.

8. Or just make cutouts to change up the straps a bit.

Or just make cutouts to change up the straps a bit.

9. Update an old T-shirt dress.

Update an old T-shirt dress.
Source: pinterest.com

10. Turn a dowdy skirt into a sweet cutout dress.

Turn a dowdy skirt into a sweet cutout dress.
Get this super clever DIY here.

11. Add dip-dye and side slits to an existing maxi skirt.

Add dip-dye and side slits to an existing maxi skirt.
Get the details here.

12. Revamp your boring flip-flops by adding wraps:

Revamp your boring flip-flops by adding wraps:
Get the directions here.

13. Or make 'em strappy.

Or make 'em strappy.
Get the directions here.

14. Here's another amazing variation using recycled T-shirts:

Here's another amazing variation using recycled T-shirts:
Get the DIY here.
Source: etsy.com

15. For the more advanced DIYer, try these leather arrow sandals:

For the more advanced DIYer, try these leather arrow sandals:
I would wear these every day. Get the tutorial here.
Source: etsy.com

16. Turn a pair of Keds into platform espadrille sneakers.

Turn a pair of Keds into platform espadrille sneakers.
Get the full directions here.

17. Update a pair of wedges with neon paint.

Update a pair of wedges with neon paint.
Get the directions here.

18. A festival is not a festival without CUTOFFS.

A festival is not a festival without CUTOFFS.
Try these dip-dyed bleach jorts, instructions here.

19. Add lace inserts to the sides of your cutoffs.

Add lace inserts to the sides of your cutoffs.

20. For jorts that are a little more modest...

For jorts that are a little more modest...
Use a bleach pen to create polka dots and roll 'em up.

21. And if you're not a jorts girl...

And if you're not a jorts girl...
Turn last year's high-waisted shorts into scalloped shorts. Get the directions here.
Source: chictopia.com

22. Turn a purse into a camera bag.

Turn a purse into a camera bag.
Get the instructions here.

23. Add a simple bag charm to make a tired bag festival-ready.

Add a simple bag charm to make a tired bag festival-ready.
Get the instructions here.
Source: refinery29.com

24. Put triangles on a tote bag.

Put triangles on a tote bag.
Get the instructions here

25. If you're feeling more adventurous, turn that tote bag into a backpack.

If you're feeling more adventurous, turn that tote bag into a backpack.
Get the directions here.

26. Make this waterproof tote bag without sewing a damn thing.

Make this waterproof tote bag without sewing a damn thing.
It only takes an hour to make. And you won't have to worry about all your stuff getting wet if it starts to rain.

27. Revamp a drab old bag with paint.

Revamp a drab old bag with paint.
Get the directions here.
Source: tresdope.com

28. Keep track of your valuables with this pyramid-shaped wristlet.

Keep track of your valuables with this pyramid-shaped wristlet.
Get the directions here.

29. Forgo the floral headband for a pair of floral sunnies.

Forgo the floral headband for a pair of floral sunnies.
These are created with tiny clay roses.
Source: sylandsam.com

30. Add a subtle tribal print with some white nail polish and a toothpick.

Add a subtle tribal print with some white nail polish and a toothpick.
Get the directions here.

31. Make your own version of these Chanel-inspired sunglasses.

Make your own version of these Chanel-inspired sunglasses.
Source: zomoc.com

32. You can't be having the best day of your life with your friends, hanging on a grassy knoll, without a dreamcatcher necklace.

You can't be having the best day of your life with your friends, hanging on a grassy knoll, without a dreamcatcher necklace.
Get the instructions here.

33. Make this neon paracord necklace.

Make this neon paracord necklace.
Get the directions here.

34. Add a pop of neon with rope-covered cuff bracelets.

Add a pop of neon with rope-covered cuff bracelets.
Get the directions here.

35. Make a neon-dipped necklace with spray paint.

Make a neon-dipped necklace with spray paint.
Get the directions here.
Source: sabinesaid.com

36. Wrap a twig necklace in neon string.

Wrap a twig necklace in neon string.

37. Keep tabs on your friends by giving them friendship bracelet tattoos.

Keep tabs on your friends by giving them friendship bracelet tattoos.
You can buy them from Tattly for $5 or print out your own on temporary tattoo inkjet paper.

38. Forgo dangly earrings for an ear cuff.

Forgo dangly earrings for an ear cuff.
Get the directions here.

39. Make an inexpensive gypsy crown out of gold cord.

Make an inexpensive gypsy crown out of gold cord.
Get the directions here.

40. Here are three adorable options for turning a silk scarf into a turban.

Source: vimeo.com

41. Take an old plastic headband and make cat ears.

Take an old plastic headband and make cat ears.
Get the instructions here.

42. You also need some electric nail art...

You also need some electric nail art...
Get the directions here.

43. Neon triangle nails are basically the least amount of effort you can put into your manicure.

Neon triangle nails are basically the least amount of effort you can put into your manicure.
You don't even have to paint the whole nail! Get the directions here.

44. This geometric picnic blanket also serves as a tarp if it starts raining.

This geometric picnic blanket also serves as a tarp if it starts raining.
Get the directions here.
Source: studiodiy.com

45. The cheapest option for a stylish blanket is a handmade one.

The cheapest option for a stylish blanket is a handmade one.
You don't want to throw down $50 or more on a cool-looking blanket that's just going to be covered in grass stains (and god knows what else). Make your own here.
Source: designmom.com

46. Make your own backup phone charger out of an Altoids tin and a couple of batteries.

Make your own backup phone charger out of an Altoids tin and a couple of batteries.
Source: ladyada.net

47. Stand out on the campgrounds by making your own teepee tent.

Stand out on the campgrounds by making your own teepee tent.
Get the directions here.
Source: blog.mjtrim.com