Wrap It Up
Scarves are the perfect cold weather accessories. Not only do they keep your neck warm, but who doesn’t look good in a scarf? Not anyone I know.

Brighten up your winter gear by painting your own silk scarf. The warmer the colors, the hotter you’ll look.

What you’ll need: A white silk scarf Water in a spray bottle Rubber gloves Spray-on fabric paint Foam brush

1. Lay your scarf flat on a well-protected surface. Try using cardboard; newspaper print may transfer to the fabric.
2. Mist water over the entire scarf to dampen it.
3. Now don your rubber gloves and spray on your fabric paint. The water you misted in step three will help give the scarf a watercolor effect, so try to use colors that will blend well, like red and yellow. If you want, you can use the foam brush to spread any drips of paint.
4. Set the color by ironing the scarf on a low setting. (Read: don’t burn it!)
5. Mist the scarf again with water.
6. If you want the scrunch effect (and I recommend it!), twist your scarf until it twists back the other way by itself.
7. Hold the scarf in place with rubber bands and allow it a few days to dry, then untwist it.

Bright Idea: Can't find a white silk scarf? Make one. Buy the fabric at a craft store and finish off the scarf’s edges on your sewing machine. To do this, make a simple hem on all four sides, as narrow as you can. Then make a second hem to create a clean edge.

You’ve done it! Now you’re completely outfitted with flip-flops, a tote bag, and a cool, painted and scrunched scarf. Say good-bye to winter and hello to the hot new you!