One thing I love about Twitter is that it keeps me connected to so many Etsy artists. One of the more frequent crafter tweeters is Red Panda Jewelry, who makes these sweet chain mail styles with metal links and rubber rings.

I love this cuff in particular because it looks like it has so many different layers to it. Check out this heavy metal and more at Red Panda's Etsy shop.

• Jewelry you can make

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You can have a tote bag that reflects your style and holds all your groceries. I mean without spending ten bucks at Wally World. Just grab a cheap blank tote from your local craft store or even make one out of t-shirts. Once you've got your hands on a blank canvas, it's just a matter of a few iron-on patches to press.

• Iron-On Patch Tote

Do you have any tricks for iron-on patches?
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Some might be hesitant to make their own clothing, or even alter existing pieces. It is true that making your own jewelry and accessories can be quicker than some DIY clothing projects. That doesn't necessarily mean that clothing is hard to make or that it takes a long time to do. Here are some easy DIY clothing projects that you can do at home in a jiffy:

DIY Clothing

• Make Bell Bottom Pants
• Make a Halter Top
• Create a T-Shirt Skirt
• Add Patches to your Clothing

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The hottest color on the red carpet during the Golden Globes was hardly a color at all. Gracing the bodies of Salma Hayek, Angelina Jolie, Amanda Seyfried, Elisabeth Rohm, and America Ferrera, oyster was the definite 'it' color of the 2009 Golden Globes.

The best news about this near-white is that you can get the look with a little box of RIT #34 'taupe' dye and a bowl. I always did love oysters!

Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images

• How to Dye Clothing

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