flax & twine: Day 1: A Strand of Pearls - a diy ribbon and pearl necklace Yippee–here it is–Day number 1. I think this necklace actually was the first thing that I made in my jewelry-making frenzy to fill Allie’s Advent Calendar. I love the blue next to the pearls and love the lines the undulating ribbon and smooth pearls make together. This ribbon strand ties in a bow in the back to whatever length your little girl desires. I thought I couldn’t get better than the blue until I made the sample for the easy diy tutorial below – I just ADORE the green. Materials: -1/4″ ribbon -faux pearl beads -needle -embroidery floss/thread Time: Approximately 30 minutes Cut your ribbon to desired length, adding enough length to flow in and out between the pearls. Pierce the ribbon in the middle of its width approximately 9″ along your piece of ribbon. Bend the ribbon around the pearl to judge where you should put the needle next. Put on the next pearl. Continue to alternate between threading a pearl and wrapping the ribbon until you reach your desired length. Finis.
DIY pearly and colourful bracelets If you're also taking down all Christmas decorations this weekend and if you happen to have some pearly garland, don't toss it away! Here's a perfect DIY to recycle some of it into colourful bracelets you'll be able to wear all year long. My mum and I were inspired to make these during the holidays, after seeing these beauties a few months ago. We used: simple braceletsa bit of pearl garland (any repetitive chain of small pearls or crystals would do too)a glue gunsome colourful embroidery thread Gather your material.Glue your pearly garland on the bracelet. I've been pairing mine with other bracelets from my collection...
How To Make Easy Braided Bracelets One made from strips of fabric and leather. Shoelaces in offsetting colors for the other. I LOVE these bracelets - great color! If you're looking for a fun project this is it. These bracelets would also make great gifts! Visit Between the Lines for a how-to in 16 pictures with a short description below. For the photo tutorial go here: Wardrobe Recycle: Studded Chain Bracelet Τελικά εμείς τα studs πως τα λέμε; Τα λέμε τρούκς (ωραία ελληνική λέξη); Μιας και δεν έχω καταφέρει ακόμα να το ξεκαθαρίσω το ζήτημα θα συνεχίσω να τα λέω studs και πιστεύω ότι όλοι καταλαβαίνετε τι εννοώ! Αυτό λοιπόν το βραχιολάκι με τα studs και την αλυσίδα το έφτιαξα εχθές το βράδυ σε μια στιγμή έμπνευσης και βαρεμάρας ταυτόχρονα. Θα σας εξηγήσω πόσο εύκολα μπορείτε να φτιάξετε κι εσείς ένα ευθύς αμέσως. Θα χρειαστείτε: μία αλυσίδα μεσαίου περίπου πάχους, ένα κρικάκι, ένα κούμπωμα και μερικά studs φυσικά. Αρχίστε λοιπόν αφήνοντας κανα δυο κρικάκια της αλυσίδας ελεύθερα και περνώντας τις ακριανές μύτες από ένα stud στα δύο επόμενα που χωράνε. Κλείστε τα δοντάκια πατώντας πάνω από το κρικάκι της αλυσίδας ώστε να σταθεροποιηθεί εκεί το stud. Προχωρήστε στα επόμενα δύο κρικάκια και γεμίστε έτσι σιγά σιγά την αλυσίδα με τα studs αφήνοντας πάλι στο τέλος ένα κρικάκι ελεύθερο για να μπει το κούμπωμα. Βάλτε τέλος το κρικάκι και το κούμπωμα και το βραχιολάκι σας είναι έτοιμο. Φιλάκια xx
Adjustable Knot Leather Bracelet One of my Alt Summit friends recently posted about how to make an adjustable knot, you know, the ones that you use when making friendship bracelets. It got my wheels turning and I put a few scraps to good use. Right now, layering 2-20 bracelets couldn’t be more popular. I’ve found myself doing this quite a bit. Friendship Bracelet • Double-Wrap Bracelet • Magic Braided Bracelet Bow Bracelet • Bow Cuff • Wallet Cuff • Twisted Leather Bracelet Check out the outfit here. Why not stock up on some leather scraps & make a few more with me? Read the tutorial after the jump! Adjustable Knot Bracelet Supplies: leatherscissorsnail polish or beads (optional) Cut your leather into a thin strip to the desired length (I just cut a really long strip, like 3 feet). Cut your leather strip from the small scrap by cutting in a spiral. A 6 inch circle will make a lot of string. Take the ends and, using Chelsea’s tutorial, make the adjustable knot. NOTE: Chelsea’s tutorial is ideal for smaller string.
M.A.I.L. - Maille Artisans International League - Jens Pind Linkage 3 and variants - Definitions, differences and distinguishing characteristics - Submitted by Titus This article is about a magnificent spiral weave called Jens Pind Linkage (JPL) and its variants. In the following chapters I will explain how regular JPL is constructed, and how the variants are related to the original chain. Also, I will introduce a relatively simple method to distinguish between different JPL variants. You don't necessarily have to be familiar with the weave(s), but knowing the basics helps a lot. Then, on to the topic: JPL can be approached from different angles. However, there is a different approach by thinking that instead of spiraling rings, the chain is made of stacked rings (in a sort of Persian way). From now on, let's call the blue stack (1. 4. 7. ...) with the letter A. Now, what defines JPL as JPL, is the orientation of these stacks. Yes, the very first six rings are the most important rings when you are making JPL. The first three rings: This is what you should have after taking three rings and weaving them properly by the book. The fourth ring: 1. 2. 3. 4.
Double Strand Lace Headband Today’s headband DIY is how to make a Double Strand Headband. This headband is made almost exactly the same way as the Single Lace Headband. All you need is 36 inches of lace or ribbon 1 inch width or narrower. I used 1/2 inch width lace from Joann’s Fabrics. 3 1/2 inches of braided elastic 3/8 inch width or larger. Cut the lace so that you have two strands that are 18 inches long. Lay the end of one length of lace over the other as the picture shows. After you have the ends lined up lay the elastic over the top so they overlap by 3/4 of an inch or so. Then with a sewing machine or by hand stitch across the two layers of lace and the elastic. After you have sewn one side do the same to the other side. I leave mine this way because usually the elastic and stitching are hidden by my hair.
Chevron polymer clay pendant DIY My name is Johnnie and I blog over at Saved By Love Creations. I am one happy lady about being here at MPR!! I heart this blog, and Amy is wonderful. Today, I will be showing you how to make a polymer clay chevron pendant (yes, the Target Missoni line has everything to do with the inspiration behind this project). If you have never touched polymer clay, it is ok. Polymer clay in a light enough color to make your transfer visible. Instructions: Condition clay: Polymer clay is composed of a bunch of particles that need to be “conditioned” before using, which is a fancy way of saying squished and rolled until they are mixed together evenly. Working on a ceramic tile (these are great for clay because you can work right on them and they are safe to bake your clay on, so you don’t have to handle the raw piece anymore than necessary), lay your conditioned clay sheet flat and place your image face down on the clay. Lightly run finger across wet image to remove paper backing.
Button Statment Rings | - StumbleUpon It’s September and that means it’s time to add another statement piece to your collection…. obviously! I heart almost every piece Nicole Richie designs for House Of Harlow 1960, especially her oversized rings. As amazing as these rings are they’re also an easy DIY. Buttons, buttons everywhere!! Materials: Buttons, Clippers, Glue, Rings With Flat Tops (available at the jewelry supply store) Use your clippers to remove the shank from the back of the button. Once you’ve made the back of the button flat, use an ample amount of glue to secure the ring to the back of the button. Here’s another hint: If you can’t find a flat ring base, Ring Pops are a fun alternative. Once the base has dried, glue on the button. I now thing I have enough new statement rings to get me through the month.
flax & twine: Day 12: A Lace Headband - a diy hair accessory A little bit of lace. . . . makes you happy doesn’t it? It does me. There is something about the white against this robin’s egg blue that makes me a happy camper, for sure. It’s sweet, without being too sicky sweet, which I think lace can be sometimes. What an easy, beautiful gift to make for many of the girls in your life. This is also simple for girls (or boys!) The headband is still soft and flexible which will make it comfortable to wear. If you want more easy-to-make, beautiful jewelry/hair accessory gift ideas, please check out the full gallery of 24 Days of Glam here or by clicking the photo below. Materials: Lace trim (18″) 100% wool felt Embroidery thread (complimentary) Thread (color of lace) 3/8″ elastic Needle Scissors Time: 45 minutes Cut a strip of felt wide enough to cover the underside of your lace trim. Center the lace over the felt. Using the complimentary embroidery floss, attach the lace to the felt. Tack down the felt on each side as well. Stitch that gather together.
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Eye on Fashion: Last minute DIY gift idea 4 your mom: rope bracelet Today is mother's day! Did you remember to take a gift for her or you spent these days shopping for yourself? Shame on you! Oggi è la festa della mamma! You'll need:Avrete bisogno di: the proof of guilt= bag handles from your shopping bagsla prova della vostra colpevolezza: i manici delle buste dello shopping some beads a ribbon or a shoe lace that's all! qualche perlinaun nastrino di raso o un laccio di scarpe wave the robe a bitdate al cordino una forma ondulata make a loop and insert the needle into the ropeadd a beadinsert the needle into the rope again fate un cappioinserite l'ago nella cordainserite una perlinainfilate l'ago nuovamente nella corda make another loop and insert the needle into the rope fate un altro cappio e inserite l'ago nella corda continue inserting a bead continuate inserendo una perlina repeat the steps ripetete il procedimento now repeat the same steps on the other side ripetete il procedimento sull'altro lato sew one bag handle after the other and complete the bracelet
T-Shirt Refashion: Jersey Necklace Sometimes I feel like I ride on the coattails of creative people. Back in January as I was surfing my favorite blogs, I came across this post on Ultra Vroom about cardigans and fabric necklaces. I instantly fell in love and had to have a fabric necklace for my very own. I week or so later I remembered the large stash of white jersey hanging around the basement and hap-hazardly made my own version of Annie‘s fabric necklace. If I remember correctly, I wore that necklace for 4 days in a row. I love my necklace so much, I’ve been wanting to share it with you for sometime, but haven’t worked on the tutorial until just now. Materials: 1 XXL or XXXL men’s t-shirtScissors and/or rotary cutterSewing machine and or needle & thread Cut off the bottom hem of the shirt. Cut open one end of each strip. Sew coiled ends together. Once finished braiding, sew ends together to make three separate rings of fabric. Voila! If you twist the loop twice before doubling over, the necklace looks like this (above).