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!

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Link Love Thursday!

Good morning everyone!  It’s LINK-UP THURSDAY with my DIY DIVAS, Margot, Jade Heather and Cathie and Kathy!  This week, the projects are truly fantastic and you’re going to LOVE every one of them.  I mean it!

Up first, the lovely Margot Potter stuns with Dolce and Gabbana folk art inspired painted cork wedges.  Truly wonderful- and a terrific way to spruce up your summer footwear! I love how simple they are and how easily they're transformed into something chic and unique.  http://diydoyenne.com/dolce-and-gabbana-inspired-diy/

Next, we have Cathie Filian who shows us how to recover our kicks and give them new life (or take a new pair to new heights)  I have a pair of Vans that are ripe for this project and I can’t wait to try it. http://handmadehappyhour.com/2013/06/18/diy-fabric-covered-sneakers-with-mod-podge/

Kathy Cano-Murillo (Crafty Chica) creates a fantastic tote out of slide protector sheets.  This project is perfect for showing off photos of your kids (and pets) while digging for your change and car keys!  Such an awesome project!  http://www.craftychica.com/site/2013/06/slide-protector-purse/

Jader Bomb (my southern firecracker) creates a stunner of a choker with fabric fringe and tie-dye.  Perfect for summer and super comfortable to wear, too.  I would love to see this with a bathing suit in a glossy summer fashion magazine. http://ilovetocreateblog.blogspot.com/2013/06/how-to-make-tie-dyed-fringe-necklace.html

Heather Mann from DollarStoreCrafts.com is featuring these FANTASTIC OZ inspired Tinker’s Goggles.  They scream steam punk and this project is one of the best DIYs I’ve seen in a very long time.   It was made by none other than the Crafty Chica!   Gotta say, I’m dying to make a pair of my own.  http://dollarstorecrafts.com/2013/06/tutorial-oz-inspired-tinkers-goggles/

Make sure to pop over and check out these terrific projects!  I mean it!

Recycled Paper Jewelry DIY

I've always been a fan of Cristian Lacroix.  Maybe it's because he invented the pouf skirt!  I mean, how could you not be a fan of that piece of fashion history?  I truly love his jewelry pieces.  They are a mixture of Baroque and a dash of Tony Duquette splattered with gems and stones.  What's not to love?  These pieces are made with magazine pages and some easy to find supplies.  Lately I've been having a love affair with cabochons but these pieces can easily be made with flat back gems.  Try them both and see what happens. In the mean time, make sure to subscribe to my blog because I'll be sending out some fun tidbits and very good news soon.  Happy DIY'ing!

Christian Lacroix inspired Recycled Paper Jewelry

Some vintage Christian Lacroix jewelry from the 1980's

Learn how to make them here!

You'll need:

2 1/2" wide magazine strips

White glue

E-6000

Gold Metallic Krylon spray paint

Needle nose pliers

Flat metal cuff

Clip on earring flats

Ring finding

Cabochons or flat back gems

Roll your magazine stips (at an angle) into thin straws 

 Secure the end with a small dab of white glue

Make a TON of these! 

 Grab your needles nose pliers

 Starting from one end of a straw, roll it tightly around the tip of the pliers

 Secure the end with a dab of white glue

For larger rolls, connect 2 or 3 straws together 

See the difference? 

Grab your E-6000 

 Using a dab of E-6000 and then a dab of hot glue, add your beads

to the cuff in a pattern you like.  

The hot glue keeps it in place while the E-6000 dries

 Spray your pieces (outside) with a gold Krylon metallic 

You could stop here.....OR......

    

Glue on cabochons and or flat back gems

Make earrings using only 4 beads and gluing them together with hot glue and E-6000 for 

the clip-on earring findings 

The earrings.....BTW, these look great on me. 

You're done!

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