Hello, I am Doe and I’m a crafts junkie. There, I said it. I looove making things with my hands – from jewelry to furniture – and DIY runs in my blood. And so one day I decided that I’m going to make a Unicorn outfit for an amazing photoshoot. It was partially debuted at my Fairytale Birthday Picnic, but of course that was just the beginning of its evolution.

This is how I had it before. Hand-dyed bustier with a rainbow lace bit around the top. Already pretty candyfuturistic but not quite what I was thinking yet.

This is what it looks like now. Clusters of jewels & pearls all over, things sticking out, sparkling, glowing – you get the idea! So awesome. It took forever but was well worth it.


Looks like candy and treasure at the same time :)

And then of course there are the shoes. I wanted something extra-special, magical but still futuristic. I tracked down these clear PVC shoes with silver edging and HOLOGRAPHIC SOLES!!! Can you spell GLEE??? Originally, they had small silver bows in the front but I added my own bows made out of leftover fabric from the skirt. The decoration was secured by small hairbands and thus is completely removable – I can’t imagine the situation, but if need be I could take it off and wear them with the original silver bow instead.

Aaaand – finally – the full outfit!


I illustrated a quick skirt tutorial here

The piece I’m most proud of, however, is the horn. I took the most creativity & thinking to invent something that doesn’t just look good but stays on top of your head. I made it out of a Christmas ornament and some crystals – came out pretty heavy, actually. But not heavy enough to remind you you’re wearing something on your head that protrudes 6 inches forward (I almost smashed it getting in and out of the car several times!).

I really can’t wait to shoot this, it will be brilliant! :D

Deerlings: what is your favorite DIY project you’re most proud of?