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. Well, these recycled soda pop can bracelets fit both of these bills. My friend Ronin (who runs an awesome blog all about shipping container homes) sent me this idea over the weekend. My Best Guess For Making These Recycled Bracelets Ok, bear with me here. First, soda cans can be cut easily with scissors but the edges are sharp, so be careful! Rolling the Edges… There are several different ways to deal with the sharp edges once you have the basic shape cut out. The most basic thing to do is simply roll them inward. Options… These bracelets would make great gifts once you get the hang of making them. Think of those cool Arizona green tea cans, with the cherry blossoms! If you decide to roll the edges inward you could also play around with kinking the metal. Last Word… Be Sociable, Share!
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. 2. Form rose. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Resources"Van Gogh" brand water color paint. Special ThanksCassie Chappell, mommymakesroses.com 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! 1. These bangles are sweet, and have a definite friendship bracelet vibe. Use colored zippers for these, in whatever colors you like. Attach cord ends so that you can add a clasp and loop. 2. For this one, you’ll want a zipper with some contrast. We chose a black zipper with gold teeth. 3. This one is silly simple! Get a zipper with a more interesting material like denim. 4. 5. Last, the wrap bracelet! And that’s a wrap (hehe!).
20 Awesome Do It Yourself Projects Thursday, June 14, 2012 4:30 am, Posted by Chris Groves | Internet 20 Awesome Do It Yourself Projects Topics: At Home Project Ideas , Creative DIY Home Projects , Do It Yourself Projects for 2012 , Fun How To Projects , What to Do with Extra Stuff Are you bored and have a bunch of extra little items hanging around here and there? Well we were in the same boat so we decided to round up 20 different awesome at home projects you can do. You honestly don’t know some of the creative things you can do with what could possible be junk. If you know of any great at home Do It Yourself Projects please leave a comment to include your own and maybe we will add it to our list. And for the upcoming holiday season we want to give all you do-it-yourselfers a head start with these incredible Christmas DIY for 2012 1. More info: here | Buy: here 2. More info: here 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Incoming search terms:
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. My friends think I need mason jar therapy. Anyone else need a mason jar intervention? Well, well my beautiful friends, little did I know but you can now color your own mason jars! These are my Moroccan colored mason jars. Grab whatever mason jar you want to color and pour in Mod Podge. Use a stick (or whatever you have) to mix up the color. Now using your hand tilt the jar every which way until all the glue covers the entire inside of the mason jar. Now place the jar on a paper plate so any excess glue pours out. See the purple mason jar? The finished product! Now keep in mind these were made with glue so you cannot eat out of these or put food in them. To see my spray painted Mason jars go here! To see my glitter Mason Jars go here: Glitter Mason Jars Ok that's it!
Window Frame Jewelry Display {Tutorial} | The Borrowed Abode 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? Supplies Needed An old wooden window frameMetal window screeningFoam core boardFabric or decorative paperScrew-in cup hooksOld cabinet knobsSkinny strips of craft wood (I got mine at Michael’s)ModPodgeTiny tack nails2 – 4 Triangle strap hangers (or other hooks for back of frame) Tools Needed Old scissorsGlue gunOld paintbrushHammerDrill (optional) If you have any questions, or if this is confusing, please ask in the comments! Repurposed Window Jewelry Frame Tutorial 1. 2. Note on Poly Sealant: Because the wood was so old and splintery, I thought it best to sand it down and seal it with poly. Lead Paint Warning: Old windows may contain lead paint. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. PS: Want to see the rest of my studio makeover? Save
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. Trace the petal patterns onto the coffee filters and cut them out. Tip: Make sure that you keep the different petals separated. So this is where the explanation gets tricky, so bear with me as I try to explain it the best I can. Tip: Make sure that you wrap each petal with enough tape to secure it tightly. Rip open petal #2 at the seam, leaving one side still connected. Pedals #5 and #6 require two steps so that they stick securely to the stem. When you are finished it will look nothing like a rose. The flower doesn’t have to look perfect at this time you just want the petals to be some what open. With a wooden stick (a pencil will work) curl the petals edges. Once the petals are curled you will need to color the roses.
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! You’ll need: Start by laying two pieces of curb chain side by side. Thread the floss under the first link on the left side and through the top of the 2nd link on the right side. Continue this weaving pattern. Tie a knot at the end. Using a different color flow, weave the floss around the first few links – again leaving about a foot of extra slack. Continue weaving and tie a knot at the end. Tie a knot onto the chain. Keep the necklace curved while attaching the rhinestone chain. Cut several 2 feet strands of floss and thread them through the ends of the necklace.
Little Things Bring Smiles: .Plastic Spoon Mirror Tutorial. In my spare time I find myself on a particular website just ready for my inspiration light bulb to turn on. Any guesses what that website may be? ;) Back in April I spotted a pin and I had exactly two thoughts: 1. AMAZING, will definitely be making this! and 2. I have been in a bit of a creative rut lately. When this happens I simply decide to try my own hand at someone else's craft because "imitation is the best form of flattery." Here are my Plastic Spoon Mirrors: Materials needed: - Large Cardboard box - Hot Glue Gun - Hot Glue Sticks - 5 Sawtooth hooks - 5 Nails - Hammer - Ruler - Scissors - Pen or Pencil - Duct Tape - String - 1 Can of Spray Primer - 4 Cans Spray Paint - 3 Mirrors: 2 10in Round Mirror, 1 12in Square Mirror - 1 Rough Piece of Sandpaper and 1 Fine Piece of Sandpaper - Optional: 4 Command Strips and of course - Plastic Spoons: 14 bags of 48 count $1.00 each The entire project cost me around $50.00--I think that's pretty good for a set of 3 mirrors! Making your Plastic Spoon Mirror: 1. 2. 3.
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. I have been browsing online though - and of course I inevitably wandered over to Anthro. At the risk of sounding like a broken record, I absolutely fell in love with this necklace. I thought I’d help us both out by creating a knockoff – you can never have too many options for Christmas ideas right? Here’s my version . . . Mine is a little less “strandy” than theirs but that was intentional. Here’s what you’ll need to create this cutie . . . 1 1/2″ Wide Ribbon – 3 1/4 yardsStringing CordSmall Glass BeadsLarge Round Beads – 5/8″ (any type)Crimp Beads – 20Jump Rings – 6Thread Start by stringing your beads. Thread a crimp bead onto the cord and loop the end around a jump ring, then thread the cord back through the crimp bead. Thread beads onto the cording – it will help control the cording if you thread the loose end through a needle. Make a second group of five strands.
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. You don't have to be nimble fingered to be proud of what you made. If you have little ones at home, I suggest you check out some of the many similar tutorials aimed at kids. This project is not new. That's right: The Mantel. Right there next to the ash tray and the wax grapes and the painting of a Parisian bridge on black velvet: My Flowers. Y’all, I’m not even joking. Anyway...Mustache Man had been there for months. To my logic: People who like mustaches + People who like pork rinds + People who like tambourines + People who like Kafka = People who will buy my flowers. An empire was born. Hallmark: call me. color your coffee filters 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
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: I love the style of this necklace but the color, not so much. Second, according to the description, this little baby is 72″ long. Ok, that was weird. One of the other things I like about this necklace is that you don’t need any jewelry hardware or tools. Here’s what you’ll need: Fabric for necklace and ruffles – I used a sort of sheer fabric I had on handBeads – 3 sizes. Cut your fabric into long pieces – measuring total of around 90″ long by 2″. Cut out your circles – 2 1/2″ diameter. Do any piecing of your long strip first. Get ready to turn your casing inside out. Or you can pin a safety pin in one end and feed that through the casing.