How to Make Recycled Soda Pop Can Bracelets & Jewelry
Recycled Bracelets Now that winter has settled itself over most of the country, you might be looking for some cool at-home projects to pass the time. Or, you might be looking for some easy homemade holiday gifts.
Paper Roses, Pt. 2
Tools and MaterialsBox of disposable cone coffee filters (8 filters will make one full bloom rose)ScissorsCoffee filter rose templates16-gauge floral wireFloral tapeWater color paintFlat brushBamboo skewerGlue stick Coffee Filter Roses How-To1. Trace and cut petal shapes through both layers of filters, as per templates.
5 Ways to Turn Zippers into Awesome Arm Candy
UPDATE: By popular demand, Zipper Bracelet Kits ($15) and readymade Zipper Bracelets ($20) are now available in the Brit + Co. shop! You know we love turning unconventional materials into wearable accessories. Today, we’re tackling zippers! We figured out 5 simple, beautiful ways to create bracelets, cuffs, and bangles out of metal, plastic, and repurposed zippers. Materials: - zippers - E-6000 quick hold contact adhesive - velcro or snap buttons - leather crimps + clasps - Tools: needle nose pliers, sharp scissors First thing to do is get your zippers!
How to Make Colored Mason Jars
I've said it before and I'll say it again ... I am obsessed with the mason jar! Mason jars just make me happy. I use these bad boys for everything.
Window Frame Jewelry Display {Tutorial}
Update: Like this project? Then you’ll definitely want to check out my new-and-improved version here! Remember my window-frame-turned-jewelry-display? Of course you do, how could you not? Well it’s time for a detailed tutorial. Here’s the down and dirty on how I turned that ratty old window frame into the Coolest Jewelry Storage Ever.
Coffee Filter Rose Tutorial - Emmalee Elizabeth Design
I’ve had some requests to do a tutorial on the coffee filter roses I made for my wedding. So here it is. Like I said they really are easy once you get the hang of them. A bit of practice and you’ll have beautiful roses in no time. The supply list is simple. You will need: floral wire 22–24 gauge white cone shaped coffee filters floral tape scissors pen Petal template (Martha Stewart and Cassie Mae Chappell have a great one, click here to download it)
DIY Woven Chain Collar Necklace
Earlier this month Lauren and I escaped city life with our dear friend Grace, of Stripes & Sequins, for a weekend chock-full of sun and DIY. With an abundant supply of rhinestone and brass curb chain, we decided to try weaving the components together to make our own collar necklaces. It was fun to see how wonderfully different the pieces turned out - each so fabulous in their own unique way! Honestly, isn’t that the best part about DIYing with friends? You’ll need:
(FULL TUTORIAL ADDED!) My version of a $385 bracelet! :) chain and thread. - JEWELRY AND TRINKETS
For starters: the bracelet I made... So I was browsing some high end designer jewelry a while back, and though I never buy designer things, it's sometimes interesting to look through such items. I came across this bracelet that i thought was really cute...except it was $385! $385 bracelet.
Friday Flowers: Coffee Filter Bouquet
One day I’m going to write a post called 100 unusual ways to use Coffee Filters They are absurdly useful. The fiber quality on these suckers is so amazing it’s hard to believe they are Dirt Cheap. And I just love making flowers because, besides being beautiful, this is one of those projects where messiness only enhances the final result.
Anthro Knockoff – Akela Necklace
Anthropologie is such a great source to steal ideas from for inspiration. One of my favorite things to do late at night is browse through the Anthro site with a cup of hot tea. Gets my brain going. Much to my delight Anthro just added a darling little fabric and bead necklace that I just had to knockoff! Here’s the Anthro version:
Anthro Limitless Strands Necklace
How is your Holiday shopping going? Have you started? I will confess I have not. But I have been talking about starting. Does that count? I have been browsing online though - and of course I inevitably wandered over to Anthro.
Friday Flowers: Coffee Filter Daisies and Dahlias
For someone who spends so much time with flowers, you would think my favorite would be something exotic or interesting. Nope. I like daisies best. Actually, I like anything yellow and happy looking. I'm not picky about the matter. My favoritism extends far outside the flower realm!
