Learn how to make these lovely bead and wire rings in minutes with Jessica Rose, in the following video tutorial ....
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Learn how to make these lovely bead and wire rings in minutes with Jessica Rose, in the following video tutorial ....
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In this easy how-to video tutorial Katie shows us how to create a beautiful 'Lace Bib Necklace' ....
In this step-by-step video tutorial Maggie shows us how to knit a scarf in fifteen minutes using our arms ....
Watch the tutorial in this video to learn how to make these fun leather slouchy pouch below $10. These babies are sold in stores for $45-$70. Look fashionable and save your money with this DIY ....
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Make a clutch in less than 15 minutes. The possibilities are endless with these clutches and the fun part is, designing it using accessories you already have, such as earrings, necklaces, brooches, etc ....
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Easy step-by-step tutorial on how to create beautiful glass rings using nail polish. We just love this DIY and couldn't wait to share with you ....
To create:
- Cut a rectangular piece of leather (or leather like) fabric to the approximate size of your barrette.
- Glue the backside of the fabric piece to your barrette with extra-strength glue (we used E6000). To avoid excess glue and drips, use a craft stick.
- Finish by embellishing with an array of quartz and crystals.
- Let dry completely, then style for an instant eye-catcher.
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A statement necklace adds jazz and personality to your outfits. Statement jeweler not only stand out but also define your mood for the day. How about we make our own statement necklace today? ....
We just love Stella McCartney's ''Falabella fold over chain tote'' which can be worn two ways, folded over as shoulder bag or a s handheld tote. And we certainly love the following tutorial on how to make this amazing piece of fashion ....
Here is a fun and super easy polymer clay DIY. This is a great project to start with if you are a beginner or polymer clay seems intimidating to you. You can not mess this one up ....
You will need:
- Polymer clay - you can use as many colors as you want. The color combinations are endless.
- Waxed cotton cord
- Toothpick
Begin by conditioning your clay in between your hands until it is soft and pliable. Roll out your clay beads by taking a small piece of clay and then making a little ball with the palm of your hand. You can make them as large or small as you like.
Use the toothpick to poke a hole in the center of each bead. If the clay you are using is really soft, you can wear latex glove to help prevent fingerprints. Place your beads on a baking tray and bake according to clay directions. I baked mine at 270 degrees for 25 minutes.
String your beads onto the cotton cord. This is where you can get creative. You can place all your beads on one stand or make a bunch of necklaces and layer them. Totally up to you.
Attach some kind of closure on the back (I used a magnetic closure) and you are ready to go.
These DIY Tassel Earrings are bold enough to be worn alone, no necklace required. They have a little bit of sparkle and a lot of tassel to give a minimal outfit a bit of boho chic.
You will need:
- 2 Upholstery tassels
- 5 inches of rhinestone trim
- 2 Earring hooks
- 2 Jump rings
- Aileens Jewel-it glue
- Needle and Thread
- Sharpie
Instructions:
1. Measure your rhinestone trim by wrapping it around the top of your tassels and cut 2 pieces. Make sure your trim ends butt up against each other; try to keep them from over lapping, you don't want them to stick out.
2. Take your tassels and your glue and put the glue all the way around the top of the tassel, where you will be attaching your rhinestone trim. Follow the instructions on the glue, depending on the type of rhinestone trim you are using, you many need to let the glue sit for 10 minutes before placing your trim.
3. Place your rhinestone trim around the top of your tassels pressing it into the glue and hold it in place with your fingers.
4. Using your needle and thread, sew the ends of your rhinestone trim together and also run your thread through your trim and the top of your tassel a few times as an extra way to hold the trim.
5. If you have a top loop on your tassel, you can fold it over and glue it down.
6. Add your jump rings and your earring hooks to the top of your tassels.
7. Working on top of a paper towel (I recommend using the two pieces), take your sharpie and your tassels and color the bottom half of your tassels.
NOTE: The sharpies tend to be a bit stinky, so work in a well ventilated area. I also recommend hanging your earrings by an open window at leas over night to help get rid of the smell.
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Materials:
1 old T-shirt (the bigger the better)
1 pair of scissors
1 ruler
Steps:
1. Start with a large T-shirt. Any old shirt will do. Seamless is a plus.
2. Cut off the bottom hem of the shirt. Then cut 1 in - 2 in wide strips horizontally across the shirt from bottom to armpit. You can cut as many strips as you would like (I liked my thick strips the most). The more strips, the more strands your scarf will have. You can use a ruler to guide a straight line across the shirt, but don't worry if they aren't perfect.
3. Set the bottom hem aside. Stretch all of the remaining strips until they become ling, and the raw edges start to roll inwards.
4. Cut one end of the bottom hemline so it becomes a string.
5. Using the strip of bottom hemline, knot it around the strands to secure them in place.
6. Wrap the strip a few inches around the center of the scarf, and back over to meet the other ends. Knot the ends together tightly.
7. Trim the loose ends and tuck the knot underneath the wrapped fabric.
A dramatic statement ring made from one of the most common items on earth....rocks! It might not be the most common craft supply in your closet, but it's amazing what a little bit of paint and wire can do. So take a stroll outside, grab your favorite piece of rock, dust it off and let's get started ....
Materials:
- A rock
- Gold spray paint
- 5' - 6' wire
- Heavy duty glue
- Ring base
Instructions:
- Spray paint both sides of the rock and allow to dry. Follow the manufacturer's directions when painting, and always work in a well-ventilated area.
- Attach the rock to the ring base with glue. Let it dry completely.
- Wrap a piece of wire around the rock and ring base a few times. This will give your ring an edgy look while also reinforcing the rock in place.
- Wrap the remaining wire around the base of the ring. When finished, push the end of the wire firmly into the ring base and tuck it in under the wrapped wire so that it is not poking out.
Materials:
- Headphones
- Variety of Nail Polish colors
- Clear Nail Polish
- Masking Tape
Instructions:
1. Tape off various pieces of the headphones. The pieces can vary in distance, from 1/2 inch to a few inches apart. Make sure to firmly press the tape to avoid the paint seeping through.
2. Hang the headphones somewhere between two clothespins so that you can easily paint around the entire wire. I hung mine between two vases.
3. Using various nail polish colors as you like, paint the exposed pieces of the headphones. Let completely dry.
4. Remove the pieces of masking tape. If you do this step while the nail polish is still tacky, it will seep through so be sure it is 100% dry.
5. Paint the remaining pieces of the headphones (where the tape used to be). you can either do this freehand or tape if off once again to ensure straight lines. Let dry.
6. Add a thin layer of clear nail polish to seal it in and avoid the paint from chipping.
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- T-shirt (the large the shirt, the bigger the scarf)
- Foam pouncer
- All-surface paint
- Tape
- Scissors
Instructions:
Lay your t-shirt flat, taping down the edges. Cut a line straight across just above the bottom hem and just below the sleeves or the armpit. This will form the actual scarf so try and make the cut edges as smooth as possible. Dip your pouncer in the paint colour of your choice and start dotting.
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Make an adorable pom-pom hat to go with the cooler weather that's rolling in.
If you don't have expert sewing skills, don't worry. It's really easy and a great way to upcylce either an old sweater.
Let's get started.
Supplies:
- sweater
- fabric scissors
- straight pins
- standard sewing machine
- yarn
- cardboard for pom-pom
Trace the outline around the edge of the hat with straight pins.
Use your sewing machine and follow the lines of the pins to sew the outline of the hat. Use a medium to small stitch and go slowly as you sew you line.
Use your fabric scissors to cut around your sewn hat, leaving a 1/4'' seam allowance.
Take your cardboard and yarn and follow this pom-pom tutorial to make a fun topper for your hat (just change the cardboard donut size to 4'' wide with a 1'' hole in the middle).
If you want to make a mixed colour pom-pom like the black and white one, just wrap two different colours at once.
Use a needle and thread to secure the pom-pom to the top of the hat.... and you're done!
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