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!

Super Chic Chain Rainbow Loom Bracelets

Not sure if you've jumped on the Rubber Band Loom trend yet, but it's addicting to say the least.  I got mine a few weeks ago and have played with it almost every day since.  It's kind of like meditation with little rubber bands.  After perusing the internet for hours looking for interesting "adult" Rainbow Loom projects, I realized there were none so I decided to add a little chain to the mix.  I feel like I've come up with something that mom will actually love wearing.  Moms, pass this one along to the kiddos so you're not having to wear those crazy rainbow color bracelets to work anymore!  

The how-to video

You'll need a rubber band loom (they make them everywhere!)

3" of large chain

Bands in the colors you like

"C" clips for a closure (they come with the loom)

1.  With the loom facing away from you, count down 11 pegs from the top of the loom on the left row of pegs.

2.  Stretch 2 bands between peg 1 & 2.  Next, two bands between 2 & 3.  Continue to the the 10th peg.

3.  Thread two bands between the end link on your chain and then stretch it over the 10th and 11th peg.

4.  Repeat this process on the right hand row of pegs.  You will not be putting bands on the center row.

5.  Thread 2 bands between the other end link on your chain and thread it through the 10th and 11th peg.

6.  Flip your loom around and with your hook,  grab the 2 bands on the 11th peg and stretch them around the end link and on to the 10th peg.

7.  Now with your hook, reach through the peg, grab the 2 bands on the 10th peg and loop them on the 9th peg, this will start creating a chain.

Do this on both sides.

8.  Grab a "C" clip, carefully remove the last band on one side and attach it to the last band.

9. Place your hook through the last band on the other side and remove the bracelet and then add the bands to the "C" clip to finish it.

You're done.

French Cuffs and Cufflinks DIY

I like to dress up a bit during the holidays and nothing says "SWANKY" like French cuffs and cufflinks with an outfit.  They look great on both men and women and with this DIY, you can have the look in no time.  If you have a stash of vintage buttons that you need a project for, this is it.  These cufflinks are also a wonderful gift for the fashionista in your life!

Some fancy versions

Here's the DIY video

YOU'LL NEED

Long sleeve shirt

Sewing machine with zigzag

Matching thread

2 large & 2 small shank buttons

6 jump rings

Needle nose pliers

Scissors

1.  Cut the buttons off of your cuffs

2. Fold your cuff exactly in half

3. Mark through the button hole to the other side of the cuff

4.  Stitch a button hole the same size as the other on each cuff

5.  Add a jump ring to each button

6.  Connect the two jump rings together to create your cufflink 

You could use a small section of chain if you have something that is strong enough.

So fancy!