{Transform Plain Wooden Discs into Zebra Earrings} {Transform Plain Wooden Discs into Zebra Earrings} Hello, lovely ladies!
Last week I shared one of the pieces of jewelry I made for a handmade jewelry swap. Witches Hat Earrings. Tutorials for jewelry, bags and more. DIY Mint Blue Sunburst Necklace. These days I am really enjoying working on multiple projects at once.
While these projects take a chunk of time, they're so fulfilling by the time I am done with them. It all starts with taking a little visit to the craft shop or the trim shops in the fashion district, gathering supplies, and then spending time just pondering what to do with the supplies. Sitting on the train deciding what colors to put together, running in the park thinking of the fabric to use, or just looking at the cool details of what people are wearing on the street. ♥Some of the time consuming statement necklaces I've made previously: sparkly one, this earthy one, and this one from For the Makers...) Some of my inspiration for this necklace. Art From Everyday Objects: Paperclips + String. So today I thought it would be a fun challenge to work with paperclips.
You can’t get much more mundane than a paperclip! After much thought, I came up with paperclip earrings. DIY: Bobby Pin Makeover. After seeing this photo taken by the street style photographer Vanessa Jackman, I knew I had to create some colored bobby pins for myself.
I love the hint of bold color these over-sized bobby pins provide, and they certainly make pulling your hair away from your face a lot more fun. It's time to give your bobby pins a fresh look. Stuff you'll need: Method: DIY: Floral Pin. It's spring and the flowers all a-bloom, but who says that flowers should have all the fun? I thought I'd join in with the spring flora and wear a few pretty petals of my own. This project is quick, easy and costs next to nothing. Plus, you'll rival the best blooms out there. DIY: Pom Pom Shoe Clips. Do you have a pair of shoes with tired old soles ready to be made new again?
All they need are pretty pom pom shoe clips to give them a new spring to their step.HERE'S THE HOW TO: Tom Binns Inspired Chunky Necklace DIY Fashion. Heart and crazy jewels/Cuore and gioielli pazzi! E nonostante fossi titubante a fare anche questo mese..ieri sera mi ci sono messa e spruzzando, stencillando, incollando e ritagliando foto... a metà fra lo scrapbooking e il collage, ecco il mio cuore di Agosto:And this is my interpretation of this month's theme at HeartJournal2012: after spraying, cutting, gluing and stamping...my half scrapbooking heart:Gesso...
Mists: Distress inks: DIY: Flower Hair Clip. This week I'm showing you my favorite ways to style the flower pin from the DIY: Flower Pin Tutorial.
Today, I'll show you how to turn the pin into a floral hair clip. HERE'S THE HOW TO:Stuff you'll need: Method: 1. Prepare a flower using the DIY: Flower Pin Tutorial. 2. DIY Looping Circles Hair Accessory, Belt, Necklace & More... Fashion. I love when something can be used in so many ways, for so many purposes, and not just as fashion, but as decor as well.
Scroll to the end to see how I’ve used and worn this fun and versatile {and sparkly} accessory. I mean, think of all the uses! How would you use/wear it? 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! Chandelier Necklace DIY Part 1. I found a couple of these chandelier pendants at the thrift store and immediately saw a new DIY project coming up! I just love to repurpose things, and to give them a second live. And these beauties just seemed perfect for just that. Ric Rac Rose. I love these easy-to-make Ric Rac Roses!
Isn’t it beautiful? You can make these and use them in hair, on jewelry, on clothing, as embellishments on anything! And with The Ribbon Retreat’s large selection of Ric Rac, your possibilities are endless! They are also sold at an awesome price for $.65 a yard! – Supplies – Ric Rac (I used 3/4″) Hot Glue Accessory to attach it to The first thing to know about this Ric Rac Rose is that the wider the Ric Rac, the taller the rose. I started out by cutting two pieces of Ric Rac at 21 inches. Bird nest necklace} I have been seeing a lot of bird nest jewelry around lately.
They are beautiful and I love the trend so I thought I would try making my own. These turned out to be really easy to make and require just a few simple supplies. This necklace would make a lovely Mother's day gift, which just happens to be coming up this weekend! What you'll need: - Jewelry wire (I prefer using a 24 gage because it is easier to manipulate but the 20 gage can work well too with the help of some round nose pliers) - pearls or glass beads - necklace chain - jump ring and a clasp.
Button Rings DIY. My supplies of buttons just doesn't seem to get any smaller. After making the Bow button shirt, I still had loads left. How to Create Rosette Accessories Using Duct Tape. What up duct tape? Did you miss us?! For today’s bit of DIY accessory magic, we’ve figured out how to turn 3M’s Scotch Color & Patterns Duct Tape into gloriously neon rosettes. A fold here, a twist there, repeat a few times, and you’ve got a charming rosette to turn into a ring, pin, pair of earrings, or a little hair bling.
Materials: - duct tape - scissors - ruler - accessories: earring backs, barrettes, comb clip, pin We used an array of neon duct tape as well as a fun snakeskin pattern as an accent for the hair accessory. Utility Cord Bangle. ANNOUNCEMENT: A select number of these bracelets are available for sale here. Birthstone jewelry} With Mother's Day just around the corner, I thought it would be the perfect time to share a tutorial on birthstone necklaces. These make such lovely and personal gifts that any Mom or Grandma would love. DIY Necklaces Fashion. DIY Crystal Ball Drop Earrings Fashion. DIY Zipper Bracelet. DIY Tassel Earrings. This week’s DIY was inspired by a reader’s request, asking us to recreate a pair of vintage Yves Saint Laurent tassel earrings.
Tassels?! No need to ask us twice. Hanging from a belt, off a bag, or from the ears . . . tassels are high up in our favorite jubuliant accessories category, alongside the ever-so exuberant pom pom. And the best part about these simple yet elegant tassel earrings is that they are completely customizable! You’ll need: Japanese bunka cord is a very fine, high quality knitted rayon square cord that is perfect for making tassels. Lay the strands flat and pull them up from the middle. Thread the eyepin through the bottom of the bead cap. Take the bunch of cord and stuff tied off middle section all the way into the bead cap.
Take the pliers and bend the eyepin 90 degrees to the left. Bring the eyepin all the way around. How to Make a Fork Bracelet. I've always loved taking everyday items and making them into something interesting. Ever since I was a little crafty kid I loved devouring books that taught me how to make little dolls from clothespins, beads from rolled up magazines, and little fairy ornaments from wire and fake flower petals. DIY Stackable Bracelet #3: Dainty Wire Bangles.