Two NEW videos to check out!

Today I'm launching a special Make Your Mark! video to celebrate OZ The Great and Powerful.  I'm also running a contest in the video in which you can win tons of great craft supplies, Glitter Blast from Krylon and a Creative Options bead organizer!  

This video is all about sewing two coats together to create a long coat.  I've been making these for years, but finally got it on Youtube so you can make them, too!

Here's the finished version!

Check out how I made it here!

In case you missed it last week, I also made tiny hats from bottle caps!

I put them on bobby pins so that you can wear them in your hair.

Here's how to make them!

Have a terrific day!  

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Dollar Store Jewelry Makeover!

Every time I hit the dollar store I'm mesmerized by the racks of cheap jewelry.  Indeed, it does look cheap, but the creative person in me always wants to figure out something to do with it.  Well, after watching Downton Abbey (I'm obsessed) and seeing the Victorian mourning jewelry, I knew just what to do with all of that wonderful cheap jewelry!  This project is so easy, it will have you dressed for an Anna Sui runway show or a Downton Abbey funeral in no time.  Plus, how cool would this stuff look with a white dress or blouse?  I'm thinking AMAZING!

 My Downton Abbey Masterpiece

Check out the how-to video  

From The Big-Ass Book of Bling

From The Big Ass Book of Bling

YOU'LL NEED

Assorted pieces of dollar store jewelry

Black gloss Krylon spray paint

Jump rings

Lobster claw closure

Wire cutters

Needle nose pliers

Gather your pieces 

Cut off the rings and pin backs using the wire cutters 

 Arrange your pieces the way you want

 Link them together with jump rings

Create a tassel by cutting 5-6 lengths of chain about 3" long and 

adding them all to one jump ring

Add the tassel to the base of your necklace 

Add chain to the back at a length you desire 

 Clip the center back and add a closure with jump rings

Lay flat and spray paint both sides outside!

Let dry at least 15 minutes on each side and give several coats if you need to.

Chanel Inspired Charm Bracelet......made from ?????

I'm just going to say it, I'm NOT a fan of button bracelets.  I like the idea, but they always look like buttons to me.  Well, I finally came up with a solution and I'm pretty happy with it.  Here's the result and I hope you like it as much as I do!  

Chanel Inspired Charm Bracelet DIY 

 Here's the DIY video.  Gotta say, it's one of my favorite videos to date!

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This project is from my new book, THE BIG ASS BOOK OF BLING!  Order your copy today through my site for the BEST deal on the web!

You'll need

Drill & small bit

Piece of scrap wood to drill on 

20 Large plastic buttons 

40 1/2 pearls

Chain

Lobster claw

Wire

Sharpie pen

E-6000

Wire cutters

Drill through the edge of each button 

Glue the pearls to one side and let them dry for 15 minutes  

Glue pearls to the other side and let them dry for another 15 minutes (You might have to stand them on a crumpled towel to keep the pearls from slipping when they other side dries

Wrap 2 feet of wire around a marker 

 This makes a spring

 Clip the spring along one line to make large jump rings

 Measure your chain

Add your closure and end jump ring 

 Start adding your pearl charms

 Beautiful! 

How to Make a Beaded Zip Tie Necklace

Who doesn’t love beautiful, colorful necklaces? This project is perfect for kids and adults alike.  Grab those perler beads, you know, the beads that keep getting sucked into your vacuum, and get going! Since this necklace only requires a few items,  it’s definitely a rainy afternoon must-make.  If you want more DIY jewelry ideas, why not order your copy of the The Big Ass Book of Bling!
You'll love it!  Have fun.  xoxo, Mark

Try using just black and white!

See how to make them here!

From The Big Ass Book of Bling!