Hanging Chains Headband DIY
While browsing Topshop last week, I came across this fun hanging chains headband and thought with Coachella right around the corner, an easy DIY for something similar would be fun. I used an old plastic zig zag stretchy comb headband I’ve had for years because it was the most logical choice to hang chains from but you can use an elastic band in a similar way. The chains disappear a little in my blonde hair but they would stand out really pretty agains brunette locks {it would also look great on a shorter cut as well}. What You’ll Need… * Circular headband* Chains: fine, thick, gold, silver, rose gold… use a variety of colors and sizes or all the same… choose chains that are lighter in weight.* Jump rings {for small chains only}* Beading pliers Steps… * Prepare your chains. * Using the extra loose chain links or jump rings for small chains, attach one chain to each section of your plastic headband. * Working from the ends up, I stopped just about at my temples or above my ears. And…Voila!
How to make custom oval necklaces
I was strolling through the pages of one of my favorite "Buy Handmade" sites a few months ago and came across these beautiful oval cabochon necklaces. I saw prices ranging from $8.00 up to $30.00. Thirty dollars!?! No, I'm not paying that when I am sure I can make them myself for less. These necklaces are customizeable with pretty much any image you can imagine and I am excited to be able to give you this tutorial complete with where to find all of the supplies to make them at home in an afternoon! Gathering your supplies From Left to Right: Saran Wrap to protect your surface, JudiKins Diamond Glaze, E6000 adhesive, Sharp scissors, Finished necklaces, Glass Cabochons, Images printed on cardstock, Silver and Copper Metal Trays Step One: Cut your image so that it fits inside the metal tray. Apply a dime to nickle-sized amount of the JudiKins Diamond Glaze directly to the surface of the image. Step Two: Carefully flip the cabochon upside down and move to a clean part of the Saran Wrap.
Viking Crafts: A Lucetted Necklace/Scarf
When I was in Norway this summer, I visited the Norsk Folkemuseum to see the famous Stave Church, sample the fresh-made Lefsa and Geitost (goat cheese pronounced “Yay Toast!”) in the museum’s 16th century village, and check out their huge collection of Norwegian and Sami clothing, furniture and weapons. What I didn’t expect to see at this museum was a massive collection of knitting and weaving tools on display. One of the tools that caught my eye was a knitting fork, also known as a lucet. Vikings used these lucets to make cords and clothing. Since the weather is cooling off, and since (despite previous blog entries) I don’t practice many Viking habits, I wanted to use my lucet to make an insulate necklace/scarf hybrid! I cast on my lucet by lacing one end of my yarn through the hole just under the top two prongs, and then (starting from the back to the front) wove the yarn around the prongs in the shape of a figure eight. When I was all done, I was pleased with my oh-so-warm accessory.
DIY Pumpkin and Candy Corn Earrings
Well you can find these Halloween and Fall inspired earrings in my shop HERE for $1.49 or you can make your own. Here is what you will need: Buttons in yellow, orange, and white Beads in yellow, orange, white, and green Small clear beads Earring Findings You can probably figure out how they are made from the pictures but if you have any questions just let me know. Happy Halloween Fashion! Be sure to check out our DIY page for more Halloween and Fall Craft ideas.
DIY Shrinky Dinks for Adults
Here’s a cool DIY that puts the shrinky dinks you used as a child to good use! Why should kids have all the fun? All you need to get started is shrink plastic (google for sources), a pair of scissors and stamps to apply your design. I’d love to give it a try with bracelets! June Gilbank of PlanetJune has the full tutorial available on her website. Visit PlanetJune for the full tutorial! Check out other articles by Rachel here!
DIY Wrap Bracelet
You should all know by now that we are all about stacking bracelets on our wrists. The more, the better. In fact . . . the most, the best! With that being said, we’ll show you how to master a version of the ever so popular wrap bracelet. It’s so simple and addicting, you’ll soon be churning out these wristlets with your eyes closed. You’ll need (for a double wrapped bracelet) :* Lengths will vary depending on the size of your wrist (see comments for suggestions). Fold the length of leather cording in half to form a loop. Place the ball chain along the leather cording with the end of the chain meeting the end of the wrap. Continue wrapping while checking it for fit around the wrist. When you have reached the end of the ball chain wrap the linen cording around the leather strands 2-3 more times. Thread the hex nut through the strands and tie a second knot. Trim with scissors and your wrap bracelet is finished!! The materials are listed for a double wrap bracelet. It’s a party!
A Ring of Thread
Hello Lovers, just to reiterate I’ve closed comments on this for the two reasons: 1. I promised a tutorial but the point was to be a tutorial ‘inspired by’ not a direct copy of another creatives work, when a tutorial is created it will be a derivative not a direct clone of someone elses creativity. The metal part is hand created by Lunatic Art from reclaimed silver. 2. You know us we like to go off on a tangent and there is no other rhyme or reason for this post other than we love the bones of this design. Of course you can give them out as pressies as we are all about rewarding your bridal homegirls, but we just love the craftsmanship and these are unique little beauties. About the author I'm the big kahuna with the whole shebang.
