Toga! Toga! Toga!

          My roommate and I decided to throw a toga party during frosh week (a college right of passage). We watched a bunch of how-to-make-a-toga videos on Youtube and found that once you get the hang of it- togas aren't really that hard to make. It can seem daunting, but it just comes down to finding the best way to wrap the fabric around your body; You can wrap and unwrap until you get the look you want.

         To recreate my DIY look, which would be great for a Grecian Goddess Halloween costume, you'll need a single flat bed sheet, real or faux vines, some twine or rope for a belt, and a few safety pins.

          Instead of a traditional white toga, as my friend Teesha donned (pictured with me) I used a navy blue bed sheet. Once I got the look and shape I wanted, I tied an Urban Outfitters rope belt around my waist and wrapped some dollar store faux vines around it. I also made a little head band out of the excess vines by simply measuring it around my head and glue-gunning the ends together.


          Needless to say we had a great night and our togas were a big hit. Try a toga theme for your next party and don't forget to share your creations!

Last Minute New Year's Eve Ideas

          Are you having a New Year's Eve Party? Did you forget to get decorations or were you unable to find enough at the store? Last year I decided to go to the dollar store on New Year's Eve assuming there would be plenty of decorations. I was sadly mistaken. I only found a few decorations and that was after hitting up 2 or 3 dollar stores. I did however pick up some other art supplies to make my own stuff. Here are a couple things I was able to make.

2013 Glasses

       
          Whenever I go to a 3D movie I always keep the glasses in the hopes that I may have a use for them in the future. And finally I do. I always wanted those New Year's glasses that I see people wearing on TV but I can never find them. So I decided to be creative and make my own using the 3D glasses from the movies.
For this DIY you'll need:   3D glasses/ sunglasses, glitter foam or construction paper, glitter, tape, a permanent marker, and scissors. 

Step 1:    Using your permanent marker draw out your numbers on the glitter foam (if you can't find glitter foam/paper you can use regular foam/paper and put glitter on it).

Step 2:    Cut out your numbers.

Step 3:    Use a little folded square of tape and stick numbers onto glasses!

Step 4:    Wear them!!

 

Party Hats

           A few years ago I was able to find these glittery hats at the dollar store and these big crown thing to sit on the rim of it that had the year on it. Unfortunately I couldn't find it this year so instead I wrapped a tinsel garland around it for extra holiday sparkle.

"Photobooth"

          Don't you love going to parties with photobooths and props to take pictures with? I know I do. So why not make your own? All you need is a plain wall to use as your background. I decorate mine with new year's banners etc  and I keep the hats, glasses and New Year's necklaces there for people to take pictures! All you need is a designated photographer, a camera and you're set!

Happy New Year everyone, party hard and be safe!