Crochet Necklace DIY

I tried to learn crochet as a kid but got super frustrated.  I just couldn't get the hang of it.  Recently Yarn Story sent me a set of light up crochet hooks so I thought "why not give it another shot?"  In a matter of 2 hours I taught myself a basic chain stitch and made these colorful boho necklaces.  The perfect gift for my funky mom for mother's day, too!  I used a multi-color hemp cord, but you could use anything that strikes your fancy.  Have fun, learn something new and don't forget to 

Make Your Mark!

Check out the YarnStory Light Up Crochet Hooks!

Try different cords, twines and embroidery threads!

Watch how to make them here!

 Why not add a tassel?

Serious fun!

Pour Painted Rock Rings

I've been obsessed with polished rocks my entire life.  On every vacation my dad would let me grab a few at the local trading post for my collection and to this day I still buy them when I'm in a fun mountain town like Big Bear here in Cali.  If you're too impatient to make your own in a rock tumbler or you're too far from a trading post, you can always pour paint your own and then coat them with resin.  The effects are amazing and they make beautiful jewelry, too.  Rock out & rock on, my crafty friends, and don't forget to Make Your Mark!

Rock out with these glossy rock rings!

Mix in metallics to make them marvelous!

 These look like huge turquoise stones

Rock and roll!

STUFF I USED

Americana Acrylics

River Rocks

Ring Blanks

Glaze Coat Epoxy Resin

DecoArt Pouring Medium

E6000 Plus

Watch how to make them here!

 Truth be told, I've been wearing these around the house, but they

look much better on Julie!

Pebble perfect!

Boho Leather Cuffs DIY

Get a few friends together and make these simple, painted boho leather cuffs to spice up your summer wardrobe!  Not only are they comfortable to wear, but you can customize them in any way to fit your own personal style.  Glue on some gorgeous turquoise cabochons and kick them up a notch.  Super unique gift idea for the holidays, too.  Have fun possums and don't forget to

Make Your Mark!

 Using stencils made these super easy to make!

 Try your own art if you're not a stencil fan!

STUFF I USED

Stylin Paints from DecoArt (Great for leather, fabric and pleather)

Silver Creek Leather Cuffs

E6000 Plus

Cabochons

Cosmetic Sponges

Latin Inspiration Outdoor Stick-On Stencil

Watch how to make them here!

E6000 Plus has all the properties of regular E6000 and NO ODOR!

Boho beautiful!