If you’re an avid follower of the Honeycombers, you’ll know we’ve done fashion and beauty, and healthy living for our #honeyloves series. This month, it’s DIY’s turn in the spotlight, so get out your glue guns, confetti, and party supplies for some crafty inspiration off your Instafeed!
Who: @psimadethis / Erica Domesek
Tribe of followers: 106, 266
Follow her: to hobnob with fashion’s Queen of DIY (just check out cool fashion DIYs like the watercolour sweater and the pearl embellished clutch on her blog). Hashtag your own DIY projects with #psimadethis and Erica might just feature it on her account.
Who: @thealisonshow / Alison Faulkner
Tribe of followers: 16, 085
Follow her: for an Instagram feed full of party styling ideas and adorable photos of her kids. Alison even has a digital craft book titled A Hip Handmade Holiday with 18 projects and 9 instructional videos for you self-professed DIY junkies out there.
Who: @sugarandcloth / Ashley Rose
Tribe of followers: 11, 464
Follow her: if you like your DIY projects with a side of macarons. This sweet tooth living in Houston comes up with gorgeous DIY projects like wooden Polaroid gift sets (a great V-day gift idea, by the way) and yummy treats like Salted Chocolate & Mascarpone Crostini.
Who: @studiodiy / Kelly Lanza
Tribe of followers: 41, 447
Follow her: for all things whimsical and DIY-inspiring. Kelly actually hosts really cool DIY parties in L.A, even partnering up with Martha Stewart Living for one. We predict you’ll be itching to hit your craft store after scrolling through her Instagram feed.
Who: @mer_mag / Merrilee Liddiard
Tribe of followers: 4, 244
Follow her: for cute illustrations and handmade toys. Merrilee’s DIY projects are relatively simple (in terms of difficulty and materials), because most of them are for her kids. This is good news, ‘cause even DIY newbies will be able to keep up.
Who: @apairandaspare / Geneva Vanderzeil
Tribe of followers: 54, 445
Follow her: for your regular dose of high fashion-meets-DIY. From a Celine-inspired handbag to a Burberry-esque bejeweled trench coat, Geneva works her craftsy magic and shows how to DIY your very own runway-inspired accessory (minus the exorbitant price tag). Rest assured that you’re in good hands: this Aussie gal writes for Harper’s Bazaar Australia, has her own shoe line with designer Tony Bianco, and is the author of DIY Fashionista. Phew!
Who: @ohhappyday / Jordan Ferney
Tribe of followers: 42, 256
Follow her: to master the art of throwing a kick-ass party. Her Instagram feed is a beautiful compilation of home décor ideas and family snaps but for the good stuff, head over to her blog, Oh Happy Day. DIY your own party invites and favours? Check. How to craft an adorable Halloween ghost piñata? Check again.
Who: @ispydiy / Jenni Radosevich
Tribe of followers: 24, 597
Follow her: to learn from a jack-of-all-trades DIY maestro. It’s hard to pin Jenni down under one category: this crafty chick makes everything from jewellery to cocktails, nail art to home accessories and the results are pretty damn impressive. If this doesn’t inspire you to pick up a tool and start DIY-ing, nothing will.
Who: @elsielarson / Elsie Larson
Tribe of followers: 198, 464
Follow her: if you can’t get enough of A Beautiful Mess. Elsie is the co-founder of the hugely successful lifestyle blog, so naturally her good taste extends to her Instagram account. Stunning photos of DIY projects, home interiors, and her day-to-day life: it’s enough to give us a case of the green-eyed monster.
Who: @inmyownstyle / Diane Henkler
Tribe of followers: 1, 414
Follow her: for wallet-friendly ideas on how to prettify your home. Mix Martha Stewart, Ina Garten, and Kelly Hoppen together and you’ll get Diane: an interior designer who’s got the domestic goddess act down pat. Get tips on how to bake the perfect scone, strip wallpaper, create a Christmas wreath, and so much more on her homey blog, In My Own Style.
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