INSTAGRAM CHARM BRACELET DIY!

INSTAGRAM CHARM BRACELET

Instead of just keeping those photo in your phone, why not print them out and create something you can wear?  This Instagram charm bracelet is the perfect way to show of your life and keep your memories with you.  Add rhinestones or a little glitter and you've got something magical.  Make sure to check out the video and subscribe to my YouTube channel.  I have a new DIY video every Saturday morning.  Like cartoons, but better! 

Here's the video if you want to see how it's done

With a few more gems...

YOU'LL NEED

Xyron Creative Station (OR glue or sticker paper)

Print out of Instagram photos on regular paper

Mod Podge Dimensional Magic

Stick on gems

Hole punch

Chain bracelet 

Jump rings

Wax paper

Cereal box cardboard

Scissors 

Cut out sheets of your photos that are about post card size 

 Run them through a Xyron Creative Station (this machine turns anything into a sticker) or glue them to cardboard OR print them on sticker paper

 Stick them on your cardboard

Cut them out 

 Add holes to each one

Apply your sticky back gems (or glue them on) 

Spread out some wax paper 

 Coat all of your pieces with Dimensional Magic

When the top is dry, flip them over and coat the back 

 Add the charms to a chain bracelet

Keep adding until you're happy with the way it looks 

You're done!

Dollar Store Jewelry Makeover!

Every time I hit the dollar store I'm mesmerized by the racks of cheap jewelry.  Indeed, it does look cheap, but the creative person in me always wants to figure out something to do with it.  Well, after watching Downton Abbey (I'm obsessed) and seeing the Victorian mourning jewelry, I knew just what to do with all of that wonderful cheap jewelry!  This project is so easy, it will have you dressed for an Anna Sui runway show or a Downton Abbey funeral in no time.  Plus, how cool would this stuff look with a white dress or blouse?  I'm thinking AMAZING!

 My Downton Abbey Masterpiece

Check out the how-to video  

From The Big-Ass Book of Bling

From The Big Ass Book of Bling

YOU'LL NEED

Assorted pieces of dollar store jewelry

Black gloss Krylon spray paint

Jump rings

Lobster claw closure

Wire cutters

Needle nose pliers

Gather your pieces 

Cut off the rings and pin backs using the wire cutters 

 Arrange your pieces the way you want

 Link them together with jump rings

Create a tassel by cutting 5-6 lengths of chain about 3" long and 

adding them all to one jump ring

Add the tassel to the base of your necklace 

Add chain to the back at a length you desire 

 Clip the center back and add a closure with jump rings

Lay flat and spray paint both sides outside!

Let dry at least 15 minutes on each side and give several coats if you need to.

Wearing your heart on your SHOES!

First of all, my favorite holiday is Valentine's Day. Whether I have a loved one (or not) I love the colors, the hearts and the meaning behind it.  Besides, it's just a good excuse to drink champagne and each chocolates.  My kind of holiday!  These heels remind me of Bettie Page and the Rockabilly scene.  I can see tons of my fashionable friends wearing them with tight polka dot dresses and cardigan sets.  Gotta say, they were really easy to make, too!  My secret ingredient for making a project like this last forever.....Minwax Clear Aerosol Lacquer.  It's the bomb for vinyl and leather projects.  

Love the way these turned out!

Here's the how-to video

 YOU'LL NEED

Glue gun

E-6000

Scissors

Clip-on earring flats

1/2" to 1" wide grosgrain ribbon

Krylon Paint Marker

Minwax Clear Aerosol Lacquer

White or light color heels (or flats)

 Lightly draw dots where you want your hearts.   Practice on paper first!

 Carefully "paint" on your hearts with your pen making sure not to smudge.

When they're dry, coat them with Minwax Clear Aerosol Lacquer and let dry. 

 Cut four 8" long pieces of ribbon and two 4" pieces for the shoe clips.

 Glue the 8" long pieces in bows with the hot glue gun.

Take the 4" piece and glue it around the criss crossed bows.

With E-6000, glue on the back side of the clip on earring to the back of your bow

and let dry for 45 minutes.

You're done!

Tons more shoe clip ideas in THE BIG ASS BOOK OF BLING!

Sharpie plates (I finally found the time to try this!)

The ULTIMATE Sharpie dish test.  I've been seeing this project everywhere and I finally found some time to try it out.  I think it worked pretty well.  Don't use a scrubber on these! You might want to use these for things like keys or change instead of food.  A sponge and some soap will do the trick for washing without wear and tear.  *MY BEST SUGGESTION is to find the porcelain pens and use those if you're going to try this!  Why not have this project forever? Have fun! Make sure to check out the accompanying video and leave me a comment.  Big hugs everyone!

 One is for me, the others are for friends

Here's the how to video!

You'll need 

Cheap Ikea dishes

Alcohol

Sharpie marker

Pencil

Paper towel 

 Clean your plate with alcohol

 Trace on your initial with pencil

Trace it with a Sharpie 

Draw around your edge 

Fill it in with tiny lines going in different directions 

Fill in the letter 

 Go back and fill in some random lines here and there.  This reminds me of Fruit Stripe Gum!

Bake at 350 for half and hour and let cool in the oven

Here you go!