Big Button Bracelet DIY

I LOVE big buttons - and I cannot lie!  I see bags of them at the thrift store and end up buying them, even though there are no plans for them other than to fill my button jars and to make me happy.  Fact is, I don't care because they really do make me happy.  Today we're covering some larger buttons with some of my favorite images to make this funky charm bracelet.  I'm sure you have a ton of images that float your boat so why not give this a try!  Hey, even photos of your family could be fun!  

Now get out there and Make Your Mark!

Frida, Debbie, Loteria...Just some of my favorite images!

Get off your BUTTon and make something cute!

Everything I used for this project:

DecoArt Americana Decoupage Matte: https://amzn.to/3loWG2Y 1" Circular Punch: https://amzn.to/3C86MLy DecoArt Triple Thick Gloss Glaze: https://shop.decoart.com/triple-thick-gloss-glaze John Bead Chains and Findings : https://amzn.to/3n8xCux Jump Rings - https://bit.ly/jumprings-mark Link to images I used: https://bit.ly/3ilkEtG

Watch how to make this funky charm bracelet here or 

watch it on my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/QhqvVF0xzPw

     

Make a little noise when you walk into a room and get yourself noticed!

Almost any chain will do!

Don't sit on your BUTTons....Make something with them!

 

Birthstone Penny Charm Bracelets

My mom had a necklace with 5 gold little boys dangling on it...Me and my brother's names were engraved on the back of each one.  My gram had a beautiful gemstone ring with 12 birthstones all lined up representing each of her kids. Yup, 12 kids! Birthstone jewelry is a tradition in our family and I've always love it.  Any jewelry that has real meaning makes it even more special, but it can be expensive.  I remember me and my brothers saving forever to get my mom that necklace for Christmas and I'm sure my dad had to kick in most of it.  This penny charm bracelet is a fun way to get the same sentiment, well, for pennies!  It's still meaningful and just as fun to wear.  It's also really fun looking for the exact birthyear penny to go with each stone.  Make mom's day, sweet friends with this 

Make Your Mark charm bracelet!

A penny for your thoughts?

Contrary to popular belief, it's not illegal to drill a hole in a penny.

Just charming!

Everything I used:

Crystal Lane Flat Back Gems : https://amzn.to/3n8d5Gm John Bead Chains and Findings : https://amzn.to/3n8xCux E6000 Plus: https://amzn.to/30GJc4P

Watch how to make these charmers here OR

Watch how to make them on my YouTube channel here:  https://youtu.be/SCTBBrb4sJE

Be charming!

Feather Earrings

Now that we're wearing masks all the time, earrings need to be impactful and BIG!  These feather earrings are perfect for making a statement even if half of your face is covered up.  My sister-in-law loves them and gets compliments on them all the time, so I know this to be true.  Now, you could use denim, a heavy canvas fabric or vinyl like I did to make the shapes.  Whatever you have on hand. Once the paint is on and dry, you won't have a problem fringing the edges.  After all, vinyl is just paint on fabric!  Make exciting accessories, my fashionista friends....and always MAKE YOUR MARK!

Feathered and fabulous!

The chain and turquoise give it some terrific movement!

My vinyl sheets after they're painted...Time to add some gold flecks!

STUFF I USED

Awesome Gel Press Products: https://amzn.to/364hn95

Chain: https://amzn.to/2UOdqlV Earring wires: https://amzn.to/37xPQit

Turquoise Beads: https://amzn.to/3fpjvgy

Americana Decor Metallics in Vintage Brass: https://amzn.to/2UPX1h0

DecoArt Multi-Surface Satin Paints: https://amzn.to/2UNdiTQ

My favorite hole punch: https://amzn.to/2TCG34P

 Watch how to make them here or

watch the video on my Youtube channel here: https://youtu.be/4w59zALPJ-w

Cut out the shapes

Love the different patterns and textures!

Would look great with silver findings, too!

Ready to wear!

Mini Mirror Pendants

I have a stash of mini craft mirrors and until this project, I didn't quite know what to make with them!  When DecoArt launched their new Glass Paints it finally hit me!  Lately, I'm all about a jewelry project and this one was really fun and surprisingly relaxing.  The Glass Paint Markers made it really easy, too!  If you don't want to wear one of these little gems as a pendant, hang one from your car mirror or make a suncatcher for the backyard!  Whatever you do with these painted mirrors, they really are fun to make!  Now get out there and Make Your Mark!

 Hangin' around

 Reflections of you!

 STUFF I USED

DecoArt Glass Paint: https://bit.ly/2xCVoul Craft Mirrors: https://amzn.to/3fw5Ynq E6000 Plus: https://amzn.to/30GJc4P Waxed Cord: https://amzn.to/3hDs2hS Perler Beads: https://amzn.to/3edxdmn

Watch how to make them here OR

Watch how to make them on my Youtube channel here: https://youtu.be/S0o2gV4f1_U

A fine brush works best 

Make magic, sweet friends! 

Newspaper Earrings

I started making paper earrings in college for extra money.  I was seriously into the mixed print Memphis style and I always had colorful painted paper scraps left over from my fashion presentations.  Mind you, this was before computers when you had to cut with scissors, paste with actual glue and use rub-on letters instead of picking a font from hundreds on the internet and printing them out from a home computer!  It's soooo much easier now, but I digress.  This paper mache project is a great way to create something that's sturdy enough for jewelry and light enough to keep your lobes in tact!  Plus, you can paint them any way you want.  Heck, use images, too!  I used my Gel Press for the funky patterns which lent to the unpredictable nature of each earring.  Go nuts with recycled materials, my crafty friends, and always

Make Your Mark! 

Perfect for putting in an envelope and sending to a friend!

Define the shapes with a cosmetic sponge and some black paint!

5 or 6 sheets of newspaper and your painted page on top

Watch how to make them here OR

Watch the video on my YouTube channel here:  https://youtu.be/brqy2FXAeUQ

Everything I used for this project
Awesome Gel Press Products: https://amzn.to/364hn95 Americana Acrylics: https://amzn.to/2UFQwgQ Triple Thick Gloss Glaze: https://amzn.to/2UIrD4e My favorite hole punch: https://amzn.to/2TCG34P Learn to make paste here: https://youtu.be/3mkrHgiYXG8 MY AMAZON STORE: https://www.amazon.com/shop/markmontano

Ready to assemble

Feeling like a trip to Miami about now!

Extra! Extra!

Colorful Newspaper Earrings - With Gel Press

There are not many printed newspapers out there anymore, but when I get a grocery store flyer or a stack of old local papers, I always grab some for my projects. This is a simple paper mache craft that is light as a feather and also hard as a rock when it's dry!  When you paint it with a Gel Press, you'll get some amazing effects!  Make earrings or a funky necklace and definitely go color crazy since summer is right around the corner!  Say it with me, sweet friends...Use what you have and always Make Your Mark!

 These fit perfectly in a regular envelope, so pop a pair in the mail for a friend!

Mix shapes and colors and layer, layer, layer!

I used 5 pieces of newspaper and then topped it off with my painted sheet

STUFF I USED

Awesome Gel Press Products: https://amzn.to/364hn95

Americana Acrylics: https://amzn.to/2UFQwgQ

Triple Thick Gloss Glaze: https://amzn.to/2UIrD4e

Learn to make paste here: https://youtu.be/3mkrHgiYXG8

MY AMAZON STORE: https://www.amazon.com/shop/markmontano

Watch how to make them here

OR

Watch the video on my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/brqy2FXAeUQ

 Contrast bright colors with tiny black dots

Now, get out there and rock that runway!