DIY Custom Shorts....

Hi all,

after being off work poorly yesterday *sob sob* I was a little stuck with what to do with myself. I remembered I had bought some little metal studs to customise some clothes but hadnt had a chance to give it a go.

example of studs used from google images

I figured it would be the perfect opportunity as because I was housebound and had little energy to move from the sofa with my Lemsip I might actually give it a good go!

I dug out some denim shorts from Primark that I bought for my holidays, at £5 I thought if I made a terrible job at least I wouldnt have wasted too much money.

After placing a few studs along the front small pocket I decided it was quite easy so challenged myself to something a little bigger. I went for a cross on the back pocket as I am loving all of the studded items like this in TopShop, Urban Outfitters etc.

All in all I found this quite therapeutic and fairly easy, although I need to think up some other patterns! I think they will be nice for my holiday and then for autumn with tights and boots! So if you see a crazy lady walking round Newcastle with studded items of clothing head to foot its probably me. My next project is a pair of black boots when I am feeling brave enough!

Do any of you like customising clothes, shoes etc? What do you find works well?

Medusas Moon

Hi all,

I just wanted to tell you about a couple of quirky ladies I met at a Charity Tattoo Convention, going by the name of Medusas Moon. Teeside Aerodrome was hosting the convention with all proceeds going to the Jo & Mya Memorial Fund. A charity set up to help children who have either lost a parent or sibling, or have a parent or sibling undergoing treatment for a terminal illness.

The convention saw some of the UK's top tattoo artists displaying their work and also some lovely little businesses including Medusas Moon selling lots of goodies.

Whilst perusing the many stalls downstairs in the Teeside Aerodrome I came across a little table 'Medusas Moon' crammed full of alternative goodies inc jewellery, hairslides and other random bits and pieces.

Medusas Moon consists of two lovely ladies called Cat Cliff and Samantha Heath, they sell ''Unique jewellery and handmade items. Pagan and fae inspired, steam punk, burlesque, dreadlocks, head dresses, rave wear and general sparkly fun!'' according to their Facebook page and this definately came across in the couple of fantastic items I purchased from them.

I first decided on a beautiful handmade necklace made with leather, a zip, antique bronze charms and pearls. Looks so unique and a total bargain at £3.50!!!!!!

Sorry, picture doesnt do it justice!

The table was so full of goodies I actually made a second visit and decided on another purchase, this time a hair slide...made with teeth!!!! dont be too disturbed, these molars are of the plastic variety but were apparently causing quite a stir so I decided I had to have it!

Check out these ladies at www.facebook.com/medusasmoon2012 for a kooky bargain or a frightful surprise! Also, if you know someone selling quirky pieces of jewellery, bags, purses etc let me know!!

www.joandmya.co.uk also please check out the Jo and Mya site as it is a fantastic charity.