Adjustable Ribbon Bracelet. Hello Friends! I am feeling fashionista this morning! Weeks ago I got to share my Adjustable Ribbon Bracelet over at Tatertots and Jello and today it is time to bring it home and share it with you! I love when I make a project with endless possibilities and I think this adjustable ribbon bracelet is just that. Think about the colors, the different type of ribbons and even lace that you can use. Think about the embellishments… from felt flowers, to buttons or missing earrings… Love it! There is a good chance that you have some of these items on hand. You need ribbon, embellishments and jewelry wire. I ended up using the thicker lighter type… the one on the right side of the picture. Believe it or not this wire is more bendable that the other one and easier to work with. You can find these items at your local Craft Stores or even Wal-Mart. First you want to fold about 3/4 of a yard in half. Don’t cut it. After you have the ribbon folded get your pins and hold the folded halves together Just like this…
Color wheel pendant. Yes, I have been making a lot of pendants lately. And this one makes me feel like a huge art nerd...I love it! I used that as my inspiration. But I actually put the colors in the correct order. What kind of art teacher could bear to wear an inaccurate color wheel necklace?! (Although I'm thinking about trying another version using a washer shape like the inspiration piece. Anyway, you want to make one? You'll need... wooden disc - mine's 1" drill & 1/16 drill bit craft paint - at least white, red, yellow, & blue tiny paint brush dot sticker masking tape dimensional magic jump ring chain or ribbon Drill a hole at the top of your disc, then paint it white and let it dry.
Next, place your dot sticker (you can get them in the office supplies section) in the center of your disc. (The tape is mostly covering my dot, so it's hard to see in the pic.) Paint each section according to the color wheel below. Here's some color mixing tips in case your art education growing up wasn't up to par... Etc. Tada! DIY Paper Jewellery. When I got out my jewellery making equipment last week to create my Gucci watch knock-off, I was not only reminded of just how much supplies I have, but also, how much I used to enjoy making jewellery. So, I decided to make something super easy and fun that I can wear as an accessory this week. I had bought some Mod Podge Dimensional glue ages ago and have been dying to experiment with it. And yes, experiment is definitely the right word. I have to admit, that this post is going up a little later than usual because not everything went exactly as planned, but here's what I ended up with: Supplies: Steps: 1) Trace or directly cut out a circle (any size) out of heavy weight scrapbooking paper. 3) Now apply your Dimensionals Mod Podge, going right to the edge, and being careful not to cover up the hole at the top. 5) Add a jump ring and connect to a chain for a necklace or create some cute earrings.
Oooh la la???? Happy Crafting~ How to make Hair Bows • Art Platter. Boutique quality bows can be made using ribbons in varied sizes and materials. You can make these bows to match your kids’ outfit and can also be attached to headbands. Glimpse of the Result: How To: Step 1: Take a piece of satin ribbon about 15 inches in length. Step 2: Fold the ribbon in two, make a crease and mark the center. Step 3: Set the first half of the ribbon like a loop meeting the center point. Repeat this for the second half to make a structure like an 8. Step 4: Hold the center of the top loop and bring it towards the center. Step 5: Similarly bring the lower loop towards the center. Step 6: Slowly lift the bow holding the center tight. Step 7: Take a small piece of ribbon and twist it at the center covering the string we have used to secure the ribbon.
Hair bows are pretty accessories and can be made quickly. Scrabble Tile Pendant Tutorial. I’m excited to share this tutorial for Scrabble Tile Pendants from Mark and Stefani at HomeStudio. They’ve so graciously provided this how-to for making these lovely pendants to all of us crafters. These pendants are great for necklaces, charms, and gifts to give. To purchase these pendants with HomeStudio’s one of a kind designs, please visit their Etsy shop. Scrabble Tile Pendant Tutorial Supplies needed: · Paper · Scrabble Tiles · Scissors · Craft Glue · Metal File · Mod Podge · Small Paint Brushes · Utility Knife · Diamond Glaze · Super Glue · Small Aanraku Jewelry Bails in Silver Step 1: Choose your paper wisely!
I use a template card, a little template on an index card with a hole the size of a scrabble tile. Step 2: Using a paint brush and your light box, “paint” a thin layer of glue (I use Tacky Glue) onto the back of your paper. Step 3: After about 10-20 minutes your glue should be dry. Step 4: Gently file the edges of the paper to be smooth and flush with the side of the tile. Glass Tile Pendants. Want to know how to make a glass tile pendant?? They're super easy - you can do this! Here's a brief tutorial. They can end up costing less than $1.70 each - wow! Perfect for gifts. What a great craft - I had one mom comment to me "this is a great craft that spans all ages - my daughter (7 yrs old) could do it and so could I and my mother - and we all enjoyed it!
" First gather your supplies - you'll need: --a glass tile, --a bail (that's the hook that goes on the back), --paper or fabric design, --diamond glaze and a small paintbrush, --superglue, --and a chain to hang it on. (keep scrolling and I will tell you where I bought mine) Some ideas for your glass tile pendants: --Use fabric and paper - here's a post with great idea tips. I bought all my supplies from CandyTiles and was really impressed. ** update - 10% off at CandyTiles if you enter "sugarbeez10" in the coupon code area ** First take your tile, and trace it onto your paper.
Let dry for 5-10 mintues or longer. Tutorials for jewelry, bags and more. Lace overlay pendant tutorial. Made myself a new necklace... ...and you can make one, too! To create your own lace overlay pendant you will need: wood oval (mine's 1.5") 1/16 drill bit & drill craft paint & paint brushes scissors lace (or paper doily would work, too) mod podge mod podge dimensional magic jump ring (mine's 9mm) ribbon chain or ribbon for stringing Start by drilling a hole in the top of your wooden oval with your 1/16 drill bit. Also cut a piece of lace that will cover the surface of your oval. Now spread some mod podge or other decoupage glue on the top surface of your oval, place your lace over it (allowing the excess to just hang over the edges), and spread a bit more podge on top.
Once it's dry, trim the excess lace. Next, I painted a tiny floral motif and added a seed pearl for embellishment. The next day, add a jump ring, tie on a bit of ribbon, and string your cute new lace overlay pendant! They are so easy, inexpensive, and pretty... you could even make a whole bunch to give as gifts. Enjoy!! Make a Firefox Necklace (or any silver pendant with little detail) Make a silver Firefox pendant using some basic jewelry making tools and turn your favorite web browser into a fashion statement in this week’s CRAFT Video. To get the foxy template, check out Tobi Leingruber’s Foxbling on Thingiverse. Subscribe to the CRAFT Podcast in iTunes, download the m4v video directly, or watch it on YouTube. I used rubber cement to affix the template to a piece of 18ga. silver sheet, and used a small saw to cut out the shape on top of a jewelry maker’s bench pin, which is that fork-shaped wooden surface you see in the video.
Finish it up with files and a lot of sanding using a flex shaft and slotted mandrel. The same flex shaft can be fitted with any number of tools, like the tiny drill bit I used to drill the pendant’s jumpring hole. 46% of CRAFT readers use Firefox, way higher than the worldwide usage share. Related. Bottle Cap Necklace {Craft Camp} I am excited to be offering 30 days of fun crafts to keep kids active and entertained this summer! You won’t want to miss a day of these fun crafts for kids from some amazing bloggers! Please be sure to pay them a visit! Heather from Dollar Store Crafts writes…… Hi, I’m Heather from Dollar Store Crafts, and I love crafts that are cheap and easy!
When you’re a kid, your jewelry box is awfully bare! Don’t be intimidated! Project Materials: Vintage bottle capsA small nailA hammerA jump ringNeedle-nosed pliersA piece of ribbon or cordA surface to hammer on, such as a self-healing mat or a piece of recycled corrugated cardboard (the sturdy, thick kind of cardboard) About my supplies: Bottle Caps: I got a pack of vintage bottle caps at the Bottle Cap Co. website, but you could buy an old-timey glass soda, drink it, and then use the cap. Jump Rings: These are the little split rings used in jewelry making.
To Make the Bottle Cap Necklace: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Bottlecap Necklaces. A few days ago, my daughter's best friend turned the all important age of 3. My little girl has been going around the house for weeks now saying that Jemma is her best friend, so I knew exactly what we should do for her present. Here it is all wrapped up ready to go: And on the inside?
A sweet gift from my daughter to her... Perfect for best friends, right?! And I have a son who was just baptized and this made a perfect addition to his new scripture bag! Would you like some too? To make a bottlecap necklace, you simply need: a necklace chain (you can find these at any craft stores) hot glue and this fun download Simply print and cut out the circles. Now go and find the perfect someone to give them to. Stamped Initial Necklaces. Felt Initial Notebook Tutorial {Gift Ideas} Hi, my name is Kim and I’m addicted to felt! Yes, I’ll add a little felt to just about anything, and today I’m sharing how I made these sweet little felt initial notebooks. Use pretty Spring colors to create an Easter gift that perfect for any age! This is a fun project to do with a group of children or adults with just a few supplies. Here’s how it’s done… You’ll need: NotebooksWool FeltEmbroidery FlossStick PinsSharp ScissorsGlue StickNeedlePrinted Initial 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Start at the front edge of the notebook and line up your cover. 6. Simple and Sweet! Please email me if you have any questions and I hope you’ll check out my selection of beautiful wool felt at KimberlyLayton.com for your next project! ~Kim Need more Easter gift ideas??? Shrink plastic ring tutorial. Thank you to everyone who requested a shrinkydinks ring tutorial!
This tutorial is an experimental method, not an exact science – you should have fun playing with it… UPDATE: Since posting this very popular tutorial in 2008, I’ve answered every question imaginable in the comments of this post. If you have questions, you’re welcome to trawl back through the hundreds of comments to find my answers, or, to make things easier, I’ve compiled a 3-page shrinky rings FAQ, which is available exclusively when you donate $1 or more towards my tutorial (this also entitles you to further help from me by email, should you need it). Please see the end of this post for more details about this policy Please note: if you’ve come here via the lovely bird ‘ring’ picture on Pinterest, read this post to answer your questions.
This tutorial is Donationware – the instructions are available for free, but if you like it please consider sending me a donation to show your appreciation: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. That’s it! Cute Sailing Boat Necklace.