Happy #ThursDIY! Ten fun projects to pull your gown down....

Shoe and t-shirt makeovers!  Glitter and giveaways!  Lace and buttons!  It's all in this week's #ThurDIY.  Hop around and make some friends and tell them I sent you, OK.  Now heat up that glue gun and get glittering.  xoxo, Mark

Aunt Peaches makes tassel napkin rings that, let's face it, could be worn as a fab piece of jewelry, too!  She rocks.  http://www.auntpeaches.com/2014/11/diy-tassel-napkin-rings.html 

Make this art deco inspired angle necklace with a simple item from the hardware store: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5W5REY6JhU

Stephanie makes beautiful gratitude jars......I LOVE these!  http://mycraftyadventures.com/2014/11/12/gratitude-jars/

Heather Mann makes very cute Glitter Deer Bookends perfect for the holidays:  http://blog.darice.com/home-decor/glitter-deer-diy-bookends/

Cathy Attix upstyles a basic tee with lace trim......Genius!  
http://www.trinketsinbloom.com/diy-t-shirt-lace-cuffs/

The marvelous Margot Potter rounds up her monthly favorites on her latest YouTube video.....She looks good, too!   http://diydoyenne.com/monthly-must-haves-video/

Make button lid jars with Americana Decor Chalky Finish Paint and use up that cabinet full of jars you've been saving for a project!  Great for sewing supplies!  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jh8HB_eSVqg

Cathie Filian has a delicious new book out called DecoDen Desserts

(and she's hosting a contest and giving away tons of stuff to celebrate!)  http://handmadehappyhour.com/2014/11/11/giveaway-decoden-desserts-and-mod-podge/

Gorgeous gold leaf planters make the perfect holiday gift! 

http://www.thehousethatlarsbuilt.com/2014/11/gold-leaf-planters.html

Love Meagan upstyles some basic black heels for the holidays here:  

http://www.lovemaegan.com/2014/11/diy-holiday-shoes-pretty-t-straps-with-ankle-bows.html

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!

Button Jars DIY

I love a good recycled jar project and this one is cuter than a kitten riding a puppy.  With just a little chalky finish paint and some black cord, you can have an entire set of button jars to organize everything from your sewing accessories to your beading supplies!  Why not make an extra set to give as a gift this holiday season.

My new sewing supply jars

I can't stop making these!

Watch the video tutorial here!

YOU'LL NEED

Drill

Scrap wood

Hammer

Jars with metal lids

Americana Decor Chalky Finish Paint in Black (Carbon)

Americana Decor Chalky Finish Paint 

Sanding block or sandpaper

Wax

Black cord

Paintbrush

 Hit your lids with a hammer to give them an aged/beat up look

*Not too much, they still need to fit on your jars

Mark your holes and drill them

Paint the lids with black chalky finish paint

After the black paint is dry, rub wax along the edges and dents on the lid

Paint the lids again in different colors

Lightly sand the lids to expose the black paint on the dents and edges

Thread with the black cord

Tie a knot on the underside of the lid

Done!

Hello and Happy #ThursDIY!

It's #ThursDIY and we have 12 fun and fabulous projects to get your creative juices flowing this week!  Check out the beautiful paper flower Aunt Peaches made from a simple paper plate!  Lia Griffith is back with beautiful acorns and I whipped up a yummy butterfly cape for my awesome assistant, Danielle!  As always, have fun, hop around and make some new friends.

The marvelous Margot Potter makes a gorgeous 

stamped photo pendant.....Charming!  

http://icanmakemetalstampedjewelry.com/photo-pendant-diy/

Cathy Attix makes a super fun and furry slap bracelet:  

http://www.trinketsinbloom.com/furry-slap-bracelet-diy/

Make any jar an acorn candy dish with this recycled cardboard project!  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-AxS5MHOII

Lia Griffith makes beautiful acorns from crepe paper here: 

http://liagriffith.com/crepe-paper-acorns-for-fall-decorations/

Make a beautiful butterfly cape with just 1 1/2 yards of fabric 

and one very long straight stitch!  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1DwU9gv-8U

Aunt Peaches creates the perfect flower (from a paper plate) for any dinner party here!

http://www.auntpeaches.com/2012/04/friday-flowers-paper-plate-magnolias.html

Paper bag hack by A Piece of Rainbow.....How cool is this!  

http://www.apieceofrainbow.com/diy-pendant-lamp-from-grocery-bag/

Cathy Filian makes the perfect hostess gift. I mean, who doesn't need a candle?  

http://handmadehappyhour.com/2013/11/12/diy-candle-hostess-gift-for-thanksgiving/

Cathy Attix made two projects this week and here she makes a terrific 
zipper skull tunic...She's super talented!  

http://www.trinketsinbloom.com/diy-tunic-zippers/

Matchstick Mirror from A Beautiful Mess.....Awesome!  

http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2014/10/delicate-sunburst-mirror-diy.html

Heather shows us how to make Christmas angels just in time for the holidays.  My
mom whips out her angels every year at this time.
 http://blog.darice.com/basics/art/thakful-handmade-angels/

Gorgeous Paper Diamonds.....Fun for the holidays and a fun
ornament idea for your tree or table. 

http://bit.ly/1s6zoIl

Beautiful Butterfly Cape DIY

You should all know that my assistant Danielle is a cape-aholic..... She loves them!  I decided that it was time to make one for her using an upcoming fall trend.... Butterflies.  This cape is not only chic, it's one-pattern piece for both fabric and lining so it's super easy to cut and sew.  Oh, all of the appliqués are put on with E-6000 Stitchless and Fabri-Fuse.  If you're looking for a smashing piece for your fall wardrobe, look no more!

Danielle wearing her new cape

Watch the video tutorial here

YOU'LL NEED

Sewing machine

E-6000 Fabri-Fuse

E-6000 Stitchless

1 1/2 yards of 60" wide fabric

1 1/2 yards of 60" wide lining

1/2 yard of butterfly print fabric

Scissors

Sequins

Straight pins

Iron

Measuring tape

 Fold your fabric in half lengthwise

Fold down one end 13"

Measuring 4" from the corner, draw a 1/4 circle and cut it out

*This will be your neckline

Unfold the fabric and cut up the 9" fold

 Place the cut fabric on top of the lining and pin all the way around

Cut the lining so it matches the cut fabric

Stitch both pieces together using 1/2 seam allowance and leaving an 8" wide hole

*The hole is so that you can turn it right side out

Clip all of the corners and around the curve of the neckline

Turn right side out and press flat

Cut out several fabric butterflies

Figure out your placement on the cape

Coat the backs of the butterflies with E-6000 Stitchless and iron in place

Glue sequins on the butterflies with E-6000 Fabri-Fuse to give them more sparkle

Glue a 2" long piece of Velcro the to cape for a closure

Hand stitch the 8" long hole closed

Let everything dry overnight

Done!

Acorn Candy Dishes (from recycled cardboard)

It's time to start decorating for fall and these recycled cardboard acorn candy dishes will be a hit on your table!  Create these cute toppers in any size or color for pennies using twigs from your backyard.  Make a few extra and fill them with treats for the holidays. 

Have fun!

I use them on top of 99c store candles and I LOVE the way they look

Try mixing candles and candies for a fun table setting

Watch the video tutorial here!

YOU'LL NEED

Cardboard

Craft knife

Cutting mat

Ruler

Tape

Glass dishes

Americana Acrylics in Burnt Sienna

DecoArt Dazzling Metallics in Rich Espresso

Pinking shears

White glue

Hot glue gun 

Paintbrush

Twigs

Brown fabric or faux suede

 Cut about 15 1/2" wide strips of cardboard

Rub them along a table edge to give them a curve

Hot glue the end of a strip to a small twig

Wrap the cardboard around the twig to the end, tape on another piece and continue until you have the lid size that you need.

*Usually about 1/4" larger than the mouth of the glass piece you're pairing it with

Hot glue the end of the last piece on the coil

Gently press the center of the coil upward to create a dome

Paint white glue on the inside of the dome/lid to keep it in place

When dry, paint the lid in Burnt Sienna and then dry brush it in a Rich Espresso Dazzling Metallic 

When dry, cut out fabric leaves with pinking shears and hot glue them to the twig.

Done!