Famous Art Jewelry

Do you have a favorite piece of art?  If so, how about turning it into a piece of jewelry that you can wear wherever you go?  I used Gustav Klimt for this project because I'm in awe of his use of color and pattern mixed with gold leaf.   That said, any piece of art will work for this project.  Simply print it out on your home computer and follow my instructions to make your own.  Remember to have fun, make messes and always Make Your Mark! 

My stack of Gustav Klimt bangles

I love the face on the middle bangle

Watch the quick video here!

Stuff You'll Need

E-6000 Spray Adhesive and Glue

Americana Multi-Purpose Sealer

Popsicle sticks (I like the jumbo sticks)

Water bottle

Metallic gold paint marker

Gems (optional)

Here's How

1.  Boil the sticks for about 10 minutes until they are soft

2. & 3.  Gently bend them to fit inside of the mouth of a small glass and let them dry overnight

*Different sized glasses make different sized bangles

4.  Position and trace flat Popsicle sticks on your art and cut out the shapes

5. & 6.  Spray the face of the cutouts with water and the back with E-6000 Spray Adhesive and then stick the art to the curved Popsicle stick

7.  Edge the bracelet with a gold paint marker 

8.  Seal with a multi-purpose sealer

9.  Add gems with E-6000 glue and a toothpick

Your arm is now an art gallery!

Rock Your Wrists by TrinketsinBloom

My friend Cathy Attix just published the perfect e-book for the holidays filled with 25 bracelet tutorials called ROCK YOUR WRISTS 25 DIY Bracelet Tutorials.  Each one of these little gems would be the perfect holiday gift.  I say download a copy, find your favorites, gather the supplies, turn on your favorite Netflix series and start making your Christmas gifts.  Easy peasy!

Have fun.  xoxo, Mark

 ROCK YOUR WRISTS 25 DIY Bracelet Tutorials by TrinketsinBloom

 The perfect way to jazz up some simple chain!

Make them in every one's favorite colors! 

You know I love this one!  Give me some chain and charms and I'm IN! 

This scarf bracelet is super chic and perfect for the fashionista in your life! 

Come on! A trip to the hardware store and you've got something unique!

Why not grab a copy of this book and send it to a crafty friend?

I know they would love it!

New Boho Bracelets DIY

It was time to update my boho bracelet (from a few years ago) and give them a new twist.  I know how much you all love to make jewelry, and just in case you didn't know it, I love making jewelry, too.  Especially when it's quick and easy.  Come to think of it, I probably have more jewelry than the Claire's warehouse at this point.  Get the beads and zip ties at almost any dollar store and remember.......Have fun!  

xoxo, Mark

See how I made them here!

THINGS YOU'LL NEED

Fabric strips

Bead trim 

Hot glue gun

22 gage wire

Tape

Wire cutters

Zip ties

Julie rocking her new Boho 2.0 Bracelets!

Rhinestone Boho Cuffs DIY

A few weeks ago I was getting my sparkle fix on the Beadaholique website and found beautiful cup chain in a ton of different colors...... I was immediately inspired to order some up and make these glamorous Rhinestone Boho Cuffs. I have a feeling Wonder Woman would love these for a night on the town! My favorite thing about this project is the mix of colors and textures. I used extra bits of chain, cabochons and small jewelry pieces to get this high end look. Enjoy!

The perfect way to spice up a simple dress!

I think they look amazing on Danielle!

Watch the short video tutorial here!

YOU'LL NEED

Wire cutters

E-6000 Glue

Jewelry pieces

Cabochons

Flat back rhinestones

Cup chain

Chain

Flat metal cuff

Tape

Toothpicks

Check out www.Beadaholique.com for all of your jewelry making needs! 

(I got amazing cup chain cut by the foot and cabochons from them for this project.)

Glue on cabochons and jewelry pieces with E-6000 

Tape them in place while they dry so they don't shift

Measure and cut cup chain to wrap around a cabochon

Using a toothpick, add glue around the cabochon and add the cup chain

Continue circling the cabochon with different colors of cup chain to create your design

Add small pieces of chain and flat back rhinestones to break up the cup chain pattern

Cover the entire metal cuff with stones for the full effect

Let everything dry for at least 3 hours

Art Deco Necklace DIY

Head to the hardware store (or dig around in your toolbox) to make these fashion forward, art deco inspired necklaces.  I used cabochons, but you could use gems or even semi-precious stones.  Put it all together with 

E-6000 and you'll be right on trend!

Super chic necklace with turquoise cabochons

....Another in pink and purple!

Watch the video tutorial here!

YOU'LL NEED

Drill

Chain

E-6000 Glue

Corner brackets

Cabochons

Jump rings and lobster claw closure

Wire cutters

Pliers 

Piece of scrap wood

Drill a small hole on the corner of the corner bracket

Cut 7 to 8 pieces of chain about 5" long

Attach the chains to a jump ring and then to the hole on the corner of the corner bracket

Add chain to the sides of the corner bracket to create your necklace

Experiment with your cabochons to create your design

Glue the cabochons with E-6000 and let dry for at least 2 hours

Done!

Couture Earrings DIY

It's all about big, beautiful couture earrings for fall and I'm going to show you how to make your own with just a few simple supplies.  I used large stone beads and rhinestone chain to create these stunners!  I then put them all together with E-6000 glue.  Make an extra pair for a gift and cross someone off your shopping list! Now get out there and rock the runway!

Danielle showing her new earrings

Add even longer chain for shoulder dusters

Try using glass gems or fused glass instead of stone beads.  Instructions for these are in my book,

The Big Ass Book of Bling

Watch the video tutorial here!

YOU'LL NEED

Aluminum flashing (any hardware store)

Tin shears or serrated edge scissors

E-6000 Glue

Rhinestone chain

Silver and gold chain

Large stone beads

Clip on earring backs

 Once you've figured out the design, trace around the stones on the aluminum flashing

Carefully cut out the shapes adding 1/4" all the way around each shape

Glue the stones to the corresponding shapes with E-6000 Glue and let dry for 30 minutes

Cut rhinestone chain to size and glue it around each stone on the 1/4" extension with more E-6000 and a toothpick

Turn the pieces over and connect them with more glue and long pieces of chain

Add the earring clips and let everything dry for at least 1 hour

Dior Inspired Cluster Necklace

I've been seeing this beautiful Dior Cluster Necklace in every fashion magazine this spring.  It's only custom order AND it's priced at $4,500!  I made a version of it for $5 and I have to say, I'm pretty happy with the result.  I used pearl trim which is inexpensive and comes in an endless array of colors!  It's just like Mardi Gras beads, but much smaller and on a roll.  Check at JoAnn Fabric and Craft stores or on Amazon.com for a nice variety.  Make sure to stock up on E-6000 glue, too because that's all you'll need to put this fantastic necklace together!

My gorgeous niece, Ani

Watch the video!

You'll Need:

E-6000 Glue

Scissors

Plastic hair band

Pearl trim

Transparent tape

Add some E-6000 to the end of the headband.

Tape the end of the pearl trim in place and start wrapping the headband.

Add more glue and keep wrapping until you reach the other end.

Cut about 100 pieces of pearl trim in various lengths (from 3" to 6") 

Add about 2" of E-6000 glue along the end of the now beaded headband.

Place your longer strands on top of the glue, one strand next to the other like fringe.

Shorter strands toward the back of the choker.

Flip the choker over and repeat the process to create fullness.

Let the necklace dry for at least an hour.

This is the original Dior Necklace and my inspiration.

Bohemian Jewelry DIY

As you know, if you've been following my rants and raves, I've been truly obsessed with making paper beads and figuring out things to make with them.  I think this is going to be an obsession for a VERY long time because I just enjoy it so much.  It's like a crafter's cigarette break without the harsh effects.  This week I created bohemian inspired jewelry by using the paper rolls as bezel settings for flat back gems. I really loved making this project and I think you will, too!  Make sure to leave a comment and say hello, OK! 

I made the tassels with embroidery floss from the 99c store!

Here's the how to video

YOU'LL NEED

Glue gun

White glue

E-6000

Needle nose pliers

3" x 10" sheets of magazine paper

Embroidery floss

Flat back gems

Jump rings

Clip on earring backs

Rhinestone chain

Lobster claw closure 

Cut your magazine pages to size

Roll them at an angle into a thin tube starting from one corner

 Glue the end down to secure it

Roll a tube around the end of the pliers

Secure it with glue and add another tube to make it bigger

3 tubes make a large roll, 2 make a medium roll and one makes a small roll

You'll need 3 large rolls, 2 medium rolls and 4 small rolls 

Measure and cut the rhinestone chain so that it circles around each paper roll 

Add E-6000 to the edge of the roll and then glue on the chain 

 Glue flat back gems to the rolls using hot glue and let dry

 They'll look like this

Figure out your bracelet design 

Put it together with jump rings and a closure

 For the earrings you will wrap embroidery floss around a 2" x 4" piece of cardboard about 20 times

Add a jump ring to the top of the wrapping

Trim the bottom to release the tassel

Take another piece of floss and it around the top

 Wrap the top of the tassel and tie it in another knot again

Put your earring pieces together

Glue on the clip on backs with E-6000

Add some more flat back gems to the back of the earrings

Here you go!

For 150 more jewelry DIY ideas, grab The Big Ass Book of Bling!