Cardboard Clay - Upcycled DIY

So many cardboard boxes piling up right now, and though I love turning them into funky postcards, I thought it might be more fun to figure out a cardboard clay recipe.  It took a while and some tinkering around, but I finally did it!  The first batch had too much glue, the 2nd batch didn't dry right, the third batch was just right and dried hard as a rock!  So far I've just filled silicone molds with it, but I'll get around to making a bowl or covering an armature eventually.  Until then, why don't you whip up a batch and see what you come up with?  Have fun, upcycle and don't forget to

Make Your Mark!

 My colorful cardboard clay pins!

 Never bored with cardboard!

STUFF I USED

My molds: https://amzn.to/39P7v4U Americana Acrylics: https://amzn.to/2UFQwgQ E6000 Plus: https://amzn.to/30GJc4P Pin Backs: https://amzn.to/3dWSnp4 Triple Thick Gloss Glaze: https://amzn.to/2UIrD4e

Watch how to make CARDBOARD CLAY here!

Or watch it on YouTube HERE!

The sacred hearts are my favorite! 

 I think these would make an awesome necklace, too!

From boxes to brooches!

Electric Bracelets - Upcycled Cardboard Craft

This project harkens back to 2nd grade art class (FYI, my favorite class ever) where we took yarn and tinfoil to make awesome works of art to adorn every fridge in my hometown.  Well, at least until the turkey hand project took over.  I kicked this one up a notch for my fresh and funky fashion friends and used aluminum tape and gorgeous Marabu Alcohol Inks which come in fantabulous colors.  The best part about this project, for me, is that I get to upcycle cardboard and make them in all different wrist sizes!  Your waste bin is the best place to find craft supplies, my resourceful friends!  Now get out there and Make Your Mark!

 Serious colorful fun!

 For a fantastic, fashion-y night out!

EVERYTHING I USED FOR THIS PROJECT:

Marabu Alcohol Inks: https://bit.ly/3dcKlrR

SUREBONDER DETAIL GLUE GUN: https://amzn.to/2tJxueL

ALL the SUREBONDER PRODUCTS: https://amzn.to/2Rw5kNt

Aluminum Tape: https://amzn.to/38XjQ6n

DuraClear Gloss Varnish: https://amzn.to/2U0CVkb

Watch how to make them here!

Try using just one or two colors!

 I used stripes, but you could use any design!

I love the nightlife! I like to boogie!

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!

Pins & Pearls Necklace DIY

There's nothing better than wearing something amazing that you created yourself, don't you think?  Why not create this Grand Slam Glam accessory with things you can find at your local dollar or thrift store?  I love making show stopping accessories with every day items.  For this project I used gray crystal beads, but why not change up the colors to match your favorite outfit?  Gather a ton of supplies and make a night of it with friends!    

Grand Slam Glam (I love saying it)

It's a little punk and a little princess all at the same time.

Here's the how-to video

 YOU'LL NEED

Chain choker

Small chain

Pearls

Crystal beads

Safety pins in different sizes

Jump rings

 Add a few beads to a safety pin and attach it to the chain

 Keep adding beaded pins to the links of the chain

 Next add beaded pins to the hanging pins

You can either pin these from the hanging pins OR use jump rings to hang several pins from the hanging pins

 Cut small lengths of chain (about 3" long) and hand them from the pins to fill out the necklace and add some interest

Keep going until you're happy with how it looks