Chanel Inspired Charm Bracelet......made from ?????

I'm just going to say it, I'm NOT a fan of button bracelets.  I like the idea, but they always look like buttons to me.  Well, I finally came up with a solution and I'm pretty happy with it.  Here's the result and I hope you like it as much as I do!  

Chanel Inspired Charm Bracelet DIY 

 Here's the DIY video.  Gotta say, it's one of my favorite videos to date!

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This project is from my new book, THE BIG ASS BOOK OF BLING!  Order your copy today through my site for the BEST deal on the web!

You'll need

Drill & small bit

Piece of scrap wood to drill on 

20 Large plastic buttons 

40 1/2 pearls

Chain

Lobster claw

Wire

Sharpie pen

E-6000

Wire cutters

Drill through the edge of each button 

Glue the pearls to one side and let them dry for 15 minutes  

Glue pearls to the other side and let them dry for another 15 minutes (You might have to stand them on a crumpled towel to keep the pearls from slipping when they other side dries

Wrap 2 feet of wire around a marker 

 This makes a spring

 Clip the spring along one line to make large jump rings

 Measure your chain

Add your closure and end jump ring 

 Start adding your pearl charms

 Beautiful! 

Fiskars Friday.....Your chance to WIN!

FISKARS FRIDAY, ONLY 3 RULES TO ENTER!  GOOD LUCK EVERYONE! We all know Fiskars has the best cutting tools in town so enter and WIN! 

1.  Like and comment on the Fiskars page that I sent you!
http://www.facebook.com/fiskars?fref=ts

2. SHARE on your FB page about the contest (by pressing SHARE)

3. Subscribe to my Youtube page and leave a comment on a video.

http://www.youtube.com/user/MakeYourMarkMontano/featured

Happy Fiskars Friday! Leave a comment here and say hello if you want, I'd love to hear from you, too. :)

Hey Stinky! Skunk Doggy Costume DIY!

This week on THE MARK MONTANO PROJECT!

Skunk Halloween Doggy Costume!

Make sure to leave comment on the video!

Made just for Bodey!  

GLITTER BLAST TUESDAY........

Hello all of you amazing people! I've got some great new updates about our bi-monthly contest for Krylon GLITTER BLAST!! Our contest used to be JUST Glitter Blast spray paint! But now Krylon has graciously decided to add a few special pieces to make this the most ULTIMATE CRAFT KIT, ever! So enjoy Glitter Blast Tuesday!  Here's what you get, and how you can enter (and win):  

1. All of the colors of Glitter Blast spray paint from KRYLON
2. Several colors of Stained Glass Paint
3. The amazing Chalkboard paint!
   

Kadi DeJardin's package from last week.  She photographed it and sent it to us! Just a few simple rules to enter.  GOOD LUCK!  And may the glitter be with you....

RULES

1. SHARE this on your FB page (by pressing SHARE)
2. LIKE and COMMENT on the KRYLON FB page that I sent you!
3. SUBSCRIBE to my YOUTUBE PAGE and comment on a video.

Keep an eye out for the winner.  I'll post it here and on my FB page. It helps if you can leave a way for me to contact you, too! It's not a rule this week, but subscribe to my blog if you haven't.  I'd love to have you here!

Rag Rug Bag DIY Video! In case you missed it......

Learn how to make this RAG RUG BAG in just a few simple steps!

I love using these colorful bags for everything from placemats to tote bags. You will, too!

Here's the finished product......You don't have to apply a heart if you don't want to.

Totally up to you.

Here's the video......Enjoy!

Here's what you'll need:

 Sewing machine

Rag rug

Fiskars Pinking Shears

Scissors

Vinyl

Plastic chain

Wire cutters

1 1/2" wide ribbon

Matching thread

Cut 2 scalloped strips (about 2" wide) the width of the rug using the pinking shears

 Cut out a heart also using the pinking shears

 Cut your plastic chain the size you would like your handles

 Cut four 5" long pieces of 1 1/2" wide ribbon

Stitch on your heart 

Thread a ribbon piece through each end of the plastic chain and stitch across the ends as shown 

 Pin the ribbon pieces to the bag and under where you will be placing your scalloped trim

 Stitch across the scalloped trim catching the ribbon under the stitching

 Repeat on the other side

 Stitch up your side seams

Fold a corner in the bottom of each side of the bag and stitch across

Turn right side out and you're done!

5 BLING tutorials that will have you stylin' in no time!

Feel  like you need some new bling?  Here are 5 videos (that you can watch right here!) that will inspire you to make some beautiful jewelry to spice up your favorite outfits.  Most of the materials in these videos are easy to find and many of them come from the 99c store (believe it or not)!  Make sure to grab a copy of 

THE BIG ASS BOOK OF BLING  

for 150 more ideas!

These Coco Chanel inspired cuffs would look terrific with any outfit.  Pair them with some gold chain bracelets and you'll rule the school! 

Use any kind of beads with this technique!  This project is great for kids or adults and everyone will have a blast making these! 

These resin cuffs are easy to make and now with Mod Podge Dimensional Magic, you can skip the smelly resin part and have amazing cuffs in no time.

Love this project.  I say spray paint them when you're done and dab on some glitter and you'll have something totally different.  Another great project for kids, too!

Using drinking straws helped me make beautiful paper beads. This is not only inexpensive, but super fun to make.  

He Crafts She Crafts........Rag Rug Style!

Time for another installment of HE CRAFTS SHE CRAFTS with my friend Stephenie Hamen (www.mycraftyadventures.com) and yours truly!  Before I talk about our projects I want to point out that the He Crafts She Crafts posts are NOT about who does it better, it's about FRIENDSHIP and a MUTUAL LOVE of CREATIVITY.  I LOVE doing this blog with my friend and I am honored that she takes the time to do this with me.  So there you go!  Maybe you can find a friend to give two different perspectives on something?

This week I got to pick the "ingredient" and I chose a rag rug from the 99c store.  Ok, I'm just going to admit it, I've made rag rug bags before BUT in my defense, I have never made one like this!  Complete with a heart and plastic clothesline chain, this RAG RUG BAG is entirely different.  Stephenie got her Halloween ON with her rag rug and embellished with different color ribbons for a Halloween Placemat.  I want 10 of these for my Halloween Candy Feast!
Make sure to check out Stephenie's blog and leave her some love.
www.mycraftyadventures.com
(Leave us a comment and we'll pick someone to win a fab-tastic prize)

He Crafts:  My Rag Rug Bag

Here's my how to video! 

She Crafts:  Stephenie's Halloween Placemat!  I LOVE THIS!

She Crafts arial view

 He Crafts Rag Rug Bag

Here's what you'll need:

 Sewing machine

Rag rug

Fiskars Pinking Shears

Scissors

Vinyl

Plastic chain

Wire cutters

1 1/2" wide ribbon

Matching thread

Cut 2 scalloped strips (about 2" wide) the width of the rug using the pinking shears

 Cut out a heart also using the pinking shears

 Cut your plastic chain the size you would like your handles

 Cut four 5" long pieces of 1 1/2" wide ribbon

Stitch on your heart 

Thread a ribbon piece through each end of the plastic chain and stitch across the ends as shown 

 Pin the ribbon pieces to the bag and under where you will be placing your scalloped trim

 Stitch across the scalloped trim catching the ribbon under the stitching

 Repeat on the other side

 Stitch up your side seams

Fold a corner in the bottom of each side of the bag and stitch across

Turn right side out and you're done!