DIY: Framed Necklaces

Jewelry is art, so why not frame it?

Step 1: Mark on the frame where you want the hooks to go.

Step 2: Use a drill to drill holes for the hooks, and then screw them in by hand.

Step 3: The hooks will stick out of the back of the frame, so paint wooden blocks (for top and bottom) and wooden strips (for the sides) and then glue them on to the back of the frame. This allows the frame to lie flat against the wall.

Step 4: Add hanging hardware to the the top block using the drill if necessary. 

Step 5: Hang the frame and add your favorite necklaces!

DIY: Braided Fabric Bracelet

I loved this bracelet from Anthropologie, but since it's so expensive, I decided to make my own version!

Step 1. Tie 3 pieces in a knot, leaving about 2 or 3 inches free on the end. Repeat with other 3 pieces.

Step 2. Braid then knot each group, again leaving 2 or 3 inches at the end.

Step 3. Tie the braids together at each end.

Step 4. In the middle, wrap the copper wire.

Step 5. On one end of the bracelet, take one of the loose strips and knot it a few times. Cut away the remaining strips at this end.

Step 6. On the other end, take two of the loose strips and tie them to make a loop. Cut away the remaining stip.

Step 7. Fasten the bracelet by slipping the knot into the loop.

Step 8. Wear with a super gorgeous outfit for best results :)

Some variations could be adding beads into the braid, or adding an actual clasp to fasten it.

DIY: Braided Bracelet

Tie all the chords and copper wire in a knot. Braid them together and stop with about 1/3 of the cord left. (Because there are 4 strands, connect the copper wire to one of the chords, and then braid normally) 

 String One of the beads on to all the strands.

String the gem bead on to the copper wire, then string another bead on to all the strands.

 Finish braiding the strands, then using the pliers, put one of the clasps on. Once the clasp is secure, untie the knot, and cut all the strands.

On the other side of the bracelet, use the pliers again to put a clasp on. Cut the string down. 

Wrap the bracelet around your wrist and enjoy!

DIY- Lace Bracelet

So I am actually making this bracelet for my fashion marketing class at school, but I decided to show you how to make it! It is really easy, and only requires a few materials so get started!

Materials:
Elastic
Lace Trim
Pearl Buttons
Thin Ribbon
Hot Glue Gun
Needle and Thread

Step 1: Cut elastic to the size of your wrist and sew it to make a bracelet.

Step 2: Hand sew lace trim, starting at the seam of the bracelet.

 Step 3: Going all the way around the bracelet, use a few stitches to tack down the lace.

 Step 4: Sew a few pearl buttons onto the bracelet.

 Step 5: Make a small bow using the thin ribbon, then hot glue or sew it onto the bracelet.

 Step 6: Add some purple ribbon detailing to the back of the bracelet.

Voila! You've got yourself a bracelet!!!

DIY Project: Button Ring

This is incredibly easy to make and gives a new life to an old ring.

Materials:
-Button
-Ribbon
-Ring
-Hot glue gun

Procedure:

1. String ribbon through button hole.

2. Glue the bottom of the button to the ring.

3. Glue the ribbon all the way around the ring.

4. All done!

DIY Project: Bottle Cap Pictures

I first got the idea for this craft from these Martha Stewart magnets. I decided to make a bunch of these and put them together to make a picture!

Materials-
-pictures
-16 bottle caps
-wire
-hot glue gun
-circle stencil

1. Measure16 photos with a bottle cap, then print them.

2. Use a circle shape close to the size of a bottle cap to measure then cut the circles.

3. Push the paper circles into the bottle caps and glue if needed.

4. Attach wire to the backs of the caps with hot glue.

5. Bend a wire and glue it on the back.

6. Tada!