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Tutorial: Leather Chain Necklace. I must really have a thing for soft, fabric jewelry.

Tutorial: Leather Chain Necklace

First, the t-shirt necklace, now this. I have been admiring these leather necklaces by Handle & Spout for quite some time. Can I use the “imitation is the sincerest form or flattery” line again? What you need: Leather piece – approximately 12″ x 12″(if you are in Vancouver, check out Dressew for cheap leather in various sizes. I got a 24″ x 24″ piece for $7) This template, printed out on heavy cardstock (The image is 300dpi, and when printed will be 3″ wide) Utility Knife (like an x-acto knife) Scissors Needle & thread (matching your leather)Instructions: After you have printed out this template on heavy cardstock, cut it out with your exacto knife. Now on the back side of the leather (the rough side) trace your template in pen, like so: Crochet Necklace. Author creativeyarn (

Crochet Necklace

Easy Sweater Clip Tutorial. I just adore the “Emma Pillsbury” look from the show “GLEE” and here’s a super simple way to make those fabulous vintage style sweater clips for yourself!

Easy Sweater Clip Tutorial

You’ll need – a pair of fabulous clip on earrings, approx 5 inches of chain and jewelry pliers Step 1- Open up one end of the chain and attach it to the back of the clip on earring Repeat with the other side Here’s the back view. Recycled Craft: The T-Shirt Necklace. The last time you made a necklace, it probably involved macaroni. Here's an idea inspired by a project on the blog Cucumbersome.com: Turn an old shirt into a piece of wearable art that's quite grown-up.

Tools and Materials Soft cotton T-shirtRulerScissors or rotary cutter T-Shirt Necklace How-To1. Lay the shirt on a flat surface; cut off the hem and discard. 2. 3. Knotted Headband – Your new favorite fall accessory. Are you guys gearing your closet up for fall weather?

Knotted Headband – Your new favorite fall accessory

If you’re like me, you are just waiting for the cold front to strike so you can whip out outfits you’ve been creating in your mind while you are supposed to be concentrating on other things – like school and work and oh, did I forget to pick up the kids? Today I have an easy DIY to spice up your fall wardrobe. As many of you know, knotted headbands were recently popularized by Blair Waldorf of Gossip Girl. Even if you are not a pop culture fanatic, you may have heard of Blair’s delightful headgear.

Her headbands made that much of a splash. Knots are generally associated with a nautical theme and thus, heavily utilized in the spring and summer. Falling Water Tutorial. DIY Flower Halo – HonestlyWTF. You’ll start by cutting 2 circles from the piece of felt at approximately 2″ in diameter.

DIY Flower Halo – HonestlyWTF

Form the wires of your halo by molding and bending each piece into a half circle. Lay the two half circles opposite of each other to create a single circle, laying it over the top of your head to check the fit. Wrap floral tape over 2 sections of overlapping wire at 11 o’clock and 3 o’clock. Trim any overlapping pieces with the wire cutters. (Click images to enlarge) ...love Maegan: * Pearl & Ribbon Accordion Necklace DIY * Fashion+Home+Lifestyle Blog. * 1″ Ivory Bark Ribbon {about 2-1/2 yards} …glam it up for Fall with velvet ribbon!

...love Maegan: * Pearl & Ribbon Accordion Necklace DIY * Fashion+Home+Lifestyle Blog

* Large Pearls* Needle/Gutermann Thread {Eggshell} * Snip pearl string for loose pearls * Begin about 1/4 way down the ribbon – pinch and thread needle through it * Thread loose pearl onto needle, then fold ribbon, thread needle through then add another loose pearl. * Continue until you reach desired length. . * When you reach desired length, reinforce the pearls by threading the needle back through the entire length of the pearls/ribbon. . * Tie a loose knot in the ribbon at the end of the pearls just to finish it off.

Anthro Necklace Week – Momentary Flutter Necklace. It’s Anthro Necklace Week!!!

Anthro Necklace Week – Momentary Flutter Necklace

Have you missed a tutorial? If you click on the button, it will take you to the Anthro Necklace Week Category. V and Co how to: jersey knit bracelet. I don't know what it is about this time of year that makes me just want to have my bare feet in the sand, be watching the sun setting into the ocean, and breathing in the warm salty air of the beach...as i get older, more and more i find myself missing that place i used to go to almost every.single.day. as a teen.

V and Co how to: jersey knit bracelet

(my skin doesn't miss it. as a matter of fact, i now wish i listened more and DID put SPF on my face...hindsight is 20/20). my mom calls me from her walk on the beach almost every morning... *sigh*yeah, i get a little homesick around this time of the year. heck on my pinterest my "dreaming of summer" has the most pictures in it. ah yes. i miss my ocean. case in point. this bracelet, brought a flood of memories, not because i used to have one like it but because i can totally see me wearing it by the beach, not caring that it's gotten salty and wet, because i can totally make another one in like less than 5 minutes flat when i get home.