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Top It Off With Hats By Iris Lohninger

DIYthing had a chance to catch up with Iris Lohninger, a Los Angeles based milliner who is fascinated with hats. We asked her tell us about her style and inspiration for making such awesome hats.

Iris: How shall I describe my style...it's not cerebral, not intellectual. It always starts with vague abstract feelings and a desire to express these feelings and condense them into reality. I pick material that I think fits and surround myself with them, and then I start working on a kind of a prototype. I do sketches, I cut pieces of paper to make a pattern to get a handle on the 3D space. I stop and go and change and take all apart again and so on. It's like composing music. I never give up on a new design. If it doesn't totally satisfy me, I feel challenged and have to come up with new solutions and in the end I'm always surprised about the final outcome! I have so many ideas in my head. I only need to see a few buttons and some fabric and I get the idea! And not to forget all the people who can't wait to see my next creation.That's a thrill for me!!!

Read on to see what else Iris has to say!

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Take Your Toddler Trick Or Treating Skully Style!

DIYthing's family has been growing and lately, we've had babies on our mind! So we thought we would bring you some adorable Halloween fashion and costumes for your favorite little ones. And all of these designs were made by independent designers. You will notice that we were taken with the adorable skully. So check out our SLIDESHOW, you will find Skully Boots by Devilishgrin, Couture Skully Potty Pants by VintageLucys, and an adorable heather grey Mr. Jones Kimono by ForEvelyn, for starters.

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7 Super Sexy DIY Valentine's Day Outfit Ideas

We all know that Valentine's Day is a day for showing affection. This Valentine's Day, why not buy yourself some handmade designer outfits that will show your true style along with your affection? We've found five sizzling looks and some fun accessories that you will want to explore. From KONI-Art's luxury handmade lace skirt to Tied Up's adorable 60's style silk crinkled chiffon mini dress, the style is spicy and fun. Head on over to Smashing Darling to see Tied Up's sexy looks, the flirty fun will spice up your plans for sure. And if you are really daring, try one of DesertOrchid87 corsets. Top it off with "flirty little treats" (blindfold included) from Greygoat. Or, if you are ready to DIY, make some sexy string panties with a little help from One Hour Craft. This simple little pattern is super easy to follow and will be just the right accessory.

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Hiveslides: 10 Hot DIY Stocking Stuffers for Guys!

Stuck on what to stuff in your sexy guy's stocking? Steel Cake's new dog tag timepieces by indie designer Matthew Burnett are a can't-miss idea. But that's just the start! We have found ten amazingly cool handmade and recycled products for the dude on your list who refuses go with the flow, follow the crowd, drink the Kool-aid - you get our meaning. See the slideshow now for wallets, belt buckles, shot glasses... Who says DIY is all about crochet and felt? Not us...

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HomeSlides: 12 Handmade Holiday Ornaments For Dog- and Zombie-Lovers Alike

The holidays are a great time to feature adorable handmade objects in your home. We searched out a dozen holiday ornaments, several of which are sure to become collectibles, that you will want to showcase year after year. You may even find a few to give to that hard-to-buy for someone on your holiday list! From dogs to zombies to "Rebuilding New Orleans" ornaments, there's something for everyone's holiday celebration.

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