Tousled Habitat: Curious What I'm up to? I've Already Been Asked "How Did You Do That?" Here is the Answer to This Easy I D.I.Y.

It's not a joke, European's go to Florence, Italy for a weekend of shopping.

While I spent the last 5 months there, I was definitely not oblivious to the amazing fashion and awesome new edgy styles I was seeing. On the contrary, I was taking a ton of mental notes!

One trend in particular which grabbed my attention and hasn't let go was awesome STUDDED TRIMMINGS.

Everything had studz. Studz on sneakers, bracelets, head bands, earrings, rings, shirts, jackets of course, and vests. And no, it doesn't end there! If you can punch a hole in it, you can stud it!

The one things which held onto my inner fashionistas hand was the studded boots. All the time I was there, I couldn't wait to get back home and D.I.Y. the studzz out of this project!

I am so happy I went for it. I did have to go and buy studs in particular, but I knew I had the perfect pair of boots for this project. It took one time of wear to get questions like where I'd purchased the boots! Now that's proof of project worth the hour and a half! The 99 degree weather isn't scaring my tootsies into not wearing these beauties either!!

Go grab yourself a bag or two of studz from your local craft store, or, do as I did and check out Studsandspikes.com. Super great prices and super fast shipping!

Here is your HOW TO GUIDE! VIOLA!

Here is your first step. You want to find a pair of boots that you love and would really love with studs! These were a trusted pair of mine from last fall. Are those buckles not asking to be studded? *** You could get this look by adding a super thin belt and adding studs to that! {BONUS} This would give you a detachable stud-wrap for not only one pair of boots, all your trusty boots!
OK, here is your step number 2! You're going to gather your other materials. You will need a leather punch, pretty affordable at any craft store, a pair of pliers, & your awesome studs! Thats it!
Ok, THE FUN PART! YAY! The way that I went about placing my studs was simple; I decided where I wanted my stud, starting from the inner part of the boot, and worked my way around. Hold the stud in place, exactly where you want it, and press firmly to mark where the prongs land. Then, adjust if it is not perfectly straight, and punch two holes where your marks are with the smallest setting on the leather punch. Even for the larger sized studs!
To measure the distance between each stud, I just used my pointer finger width! You could make them all very close or touching, depending on your desired level of studdage. (Now an official word.) :)
And just a final point, when studding, you will want to firmly secure your studs! You simply bend the prongs down in the back, inward, but not so much so that your leather buckles and create a weird shape. Just enough so they don't wiggle around. :)