Thurs-DIY! Seven Stunning Weekend Projects!

 It's Thurs-DIY and I have lots of stunning projects to share with you.  Now that you have a long weekend ahead, perhaps you'll have time to take on one of these projects and show your friends just how creative you are.  I'm loving the paper succulents by my new friend Robert and Debi Beard never disappoints with her clever ideas.  Make some friends, hop around and say hello to these talented crafters.  Tell them I sent you, OK. 

Margot Potter blocks bullets with her fantastic Wonder Woman cuffs!   http://icanmakemetalstampedjewelry.com/diy-wonder-woman-cuffs/

Robert Mahar is giving some terrific paper making classes.  Check them out here!  http://blog.creativelive.com/paper-craft-idea-diy-paper-succulents/

Debi Beard makes a beautiful sea glass salad bowl!   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xggpwn4bx7k&list=UUIp7rXN2jsXwC-ISMEHxZcQ

Heather Mann rocks some hardware and creates a terrific choker!  http://dollarstorecrafts.com/2014/07/make-jewelry-from-hardware-part-3/

Cathie Filian makes a stunning necklace worthy of any runway!   http://www.plaidonline.com/glamour-girl-necklace/5567/project.htm

These Mermaid Cuffs could make Ariel give up her legs!   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPBdX8oU7c0

Make Stackable Boho Bangles from supplies I'll bet you already have!   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYmaRo1vZMw

Mermaid Cuffs DIY

I grew up in Colorado with a bathroom that was decorated in seashells.  My mom was obsessed with them.  It wasn't until I was 19 years old that I actually saw an ocean, but even before then I loved anything and everything about living on the coast. Even if you live miles away from the ocean, these cuffs are perfect accessory to wear with your favorite summer outfit.  Dressed up with a fancy dress or down with a t-shirt, you'll feel like the beach is just down the street.

Danielle with her new Mermaid Cuffs

Watch the video tutorial here! 

YOU'LL NEED

Smooth On Liquid Plastic #325

Coral Silicone Mold

Starfish Silicone Mold

Americana Acrylic paints

DecoArt Dazzling Metallics

E-6000 Glue

Wood Bangles

Pearls and pearl cabochons

Paintbrushes

Minwax Polycrylic

Transparent tape

 Mix 2 teaspoons each of the two parts of your Smooth On #325

Pour it in your molds and let set for about 15 minutes

Remove from the molds while the pieces are flexible and tape them to the wood bangle

Let them harden for another hour

*They will harden to the shape of the bangle making your piece look polished

 Remove the hardened pieces

Paint them with DecoArt Dazzling Metallics in gold

Paint your wood bangles with Americana Acrylics in a color of your choice

Coat the bangle with Minwax Polycrylic

Glue your dry pieces to the bangle with E-6000

Tape them in place while the E-6000 dries

Add pearls and cabochons with more E-6000

You're done!