BANKSY Cross Stitch

Hello! 

I thought I would share another part of my college summer project I have done. For this I had to copy my favourite piece of art work in an entirely different material. This wasn't hard for me because I absolutely adore banksy! I debated doing some knitting or sewing of a banksy piece and in the end I did a cross stitch of my favourite banksy piece the terrorist throwing flowers. 

This did take me forever but I really enjoyed it and I think it looks really effective. I'm going to frame it and put it up as well because I just love the design and I think the cross stitch makes a really stark contrast between the original graffiti style image. I got the cross stitch chart from the lovely Alex at Hydrangea Girl who emailed it to me. I'm sure if you wanted it she would email it to you too! 

Hope you like it! If you want to see more of my college work check out this post here or my college tumblr account here. 

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DIY American Apparel inspired scrunchies

Sunday afternoons were made for making scrunchies. I had so much fun making these and they are so quick and easy to make. 

I was inspired by the ones from American Apparel which are from £4.50-£7- a lot of money for something so easy to make. 

Photo from American Apparel

Here's how I did it:

I love the shiny purple one but its that annoying fabric that sheds everywhere. Looks like I have glittery purple dandruff. The black one though works fine!

I prefer scrunchies to hairbands because:

1. They are easy and quick to make
2. They reduce breakage because they are softer and don't snag
3. You can put your hair up wet without breakage
4. You can create some very big, voluminous messy buns you wouldnt be able to achieve with bands
5. Adds an 80s/90s twist to your outfit and takes you down memory lane
6. Easier to find in your bag
7. If you turn up a skirt, dress, trousers etc. you can make one from the excess material to match your outfit- my scrunchie always used to match my dress when I was little ha
8. A lot more interesting than a plain old hairband

What do you think? Would you wear a scrunchie?

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