PINK AND GREEN ELEPHANT DIY SUNGLASSES

TOOLS & MATERIALS:

• 1 Pair sunglasses preferably cateye (Mine are ℅ Sunglass Warehouse)
• Pink round studs (I bought mine at M & J)
• 2 Small elephant beads
• Glue

step 1

Determine the placement of your studs and beads. Lay them out, draw some pictures, whatever works for you.

step 2

I glued my two elephant beads first, one on each corner at the point of the cateye.

step 3

Then start gluing your pink studs around your elephant beads.

TIP: I found it worked best to put a small amount of glue on a paper plate and use a toothpick to apply the glue to the glasses, then set the stud into the glue.

I glued mine across the top of the glasses frame and a little bit down the sides on the front.

I also put two studs on each of the bows of the sunglasses, one at the very end (so it will peek out behind my ear) and the other one at the front of the bow to give more of a cat eye shape from the side.

Let the glue dry.

DIY Chain Bracelet with Studs and Cord

Look how amazing it looks, i really love it.

TOOLS & MATERIALS:

• Heavy gold chain (similar here)
• Pyramid studs (I bought mine at M & J)
• Jump rings
• Closure
• Cord
• Embroidery floss
• Pliers
• Glue (Martha Stewart Jewelry at Michael’s)
• Needle

step 1
Cut two equal lengths of your heavy gold chain.

They should be just a bit shorter than you want your bracelet to be.

Remember that your closure and jump rings will add length to your bracelet.

step 2
Using your jump rings connect the ends of your chains together. Use one jump ring for each end.

Make sure that your chains are smooth and even.

step 3
Add your closure.

I used one jump ring to add the circle side of my closure and two to add the bar side.

step 4
Take your cord and start at one end of your bracelet, weaving it back a forth through both chains.

When you are finished weaving your cord through your chain, trim the ends of your cord and fold them back on themselves through your chain and glue.

Let the glue dry

step 5
Lay your bracelet out flat and decide where you will place your pyramid studs.

I used 5 studs, spacing them about one inch apart.

When you know where you want to place them glue them to both chains.

Let the glue dry.

step 6
Thread your embroidery floss onto your needle. If you are using multiple colors thread them all together.

Wrap and ‘sew’ your embroidery thread around one link of your chain on the outside of your bracelet.

I recommend wrapping about 3 times, see how it looks. How many times you wrap will depend on how many strands of embroidery floss you are using.

When one chain is wrapped, run your threads across the back of your bracelet to the opposite side and wrap again around one link of your chain.

Continue doing this until you’ve wrapped every other link opposite your cord on your bracelet.

When you are finished wrapping with your embroidery thread, cut your ends leaving about an inch or so and fold them back on themselves like you did your cord and glue them onto themselves.

Let the glue dry.And one more shot (with kitty paws)! Just because!

Other than waiting for glue to dry, this bracelet goes together very quickly. Which is great since I’m all about instant gratification!

The thing I like most about this bracelet is the combination of colors and materials, mixing cords and embroidery floss with chain and pyramid studs. I think it keeps it really fresh and fun!

As with anything you make you can mix up the colors and tailor it to your taste. Use silver instead of gold or whatever your favorite colors are. Have fun!

Crochet Bracelet DIY

This DIY Crochet Bracelet in white and gold is a perfect complement to most any outfit. This simple DIY tutorial will show you how to easily make your own.

SUPPLIES TO MAKE YOUR DIY CROCHET BRACELET:

• Large chain
• 1 Toggle closure
• 3 Jump rings
• Embroidery floss
• Fray check or another liquid fabric glue

step 1
Measure your wrist and cut your chain by opening one of the links in the chain.

I recommend making your chain shorter than you normally would. This bracelet looks best a little snug, you don’t want it to dangle too much.

Remember that your jump rings and closure will add an extra inch to your bracelet.

step 2
Add your jump rings and your closure.

Put one jump ring on the side with the circle closure and two jump rings on the side with the bar.

step 3
You’re ready to crochet.

I used 6 strands of embroidery floss together to get the look I wanted.

Make your loop to start your crochet, then continue single crocheting in each link down one side of your bracelet.

When you are finished, pull your yarn through and knot it. Leave a tail.

step 4
Repeat step 3 down the other side of your chain.

step 5
Add a drop of fabric glue to each end knot, this will make sure they don’t come loose.

Cut your loose threads to about one inch and pull the strands apart to make them look like tassels.

I love white in the fall and winter and this bracelet is the perfect complement to most any outfit in white and gold. I was inspired to make this bracelet by a photo shoot from the August issue of Town and Country magazine.

You can stack this bracelet with other gold bracelets or mix it up with multiple colors and metals.

DIY wire wrapped stone necklace

It’s time to get crazy with our accessories and add some color.

I really loved this DIY, hope you like it too! Its really simple but also really effective.

1. 1 Bag of large plastic jewel stones (I found mine at Michael’s)
2. 1 Sheet of plastic canvas (found mine at Joann’s Fabrics)
3. 1 Yard of ribbon (local fabric store)
4. 20 gauge wire (Joann’s)
5. Pliers
6. Scissors
7. Glue (I ended up using hot glue, because I didn’t want to wait for the glue to dry)

Step 1

• Take your plastic canvas and an 8 inch plate.
• Trace around the plate and cut out.
• Cut inside your cut out circle to make a 1 inch thick ring.

Step 2
Start glueing your stones to your plastic canvas. Mix up your colors and shapes. Keep adding until it’s all filled up.
Do not fill up your whole circle. I recommend only going up about half way, other wise it gets too stiff and you wont be able to put it around your neck.

Step 3

• Once you’ve finished glueing on all your stones, you can start wrapping your wire.
• Start on the back side and tuck the end of your wire into your plastic canvas and crimp to hold.
• Keep wrapping until you’ve wrapped the whole thing.

Step 4
Take your ribbon and cut it in half.
Glue one end of each piece onto the back of your finished jeweled and wrapped necklace. I tucked my ribbon under the wire on the back side before I glued it.

This was a really quick and fun necklace to make. The hot glue worked really well and I’m sure, if you’re more patient than me, most other types of glue would work just fine too (including Aleene’s Tacky Glue, as seen in the supplies picture). This really is a cute necklace for Summer

DIY Chain Bracelet with Studs and Cord

Look how amazing it looks, i really love it.

TOOLS & MATERIALS:

• Heavy gold chain (similar here)
• Pyramid studs (I bought mine at M & J)
• Jump rings
• Closure
• Cord
• Embroidery floss
• Pliers
• Glue (Martha Stewart Jewelry at Michael’s)
• Needle

step 1
Cut two equal lengths of your heavy gold chain.

They should be just a bit shorter than you want your bracelet to be.

Remember that your closure and jump rings will add length to your bracelet.

step 2
Using your jump rings connect the ends of your chains together. Use one jump ring for each end.

Make sure that your chains are smooth and even.

step 3
Add your closure.

I used one jump ring to add the circle side of my closure and two to add the bar side.

step 4
Take your cord and start at one end of your bracelet, weaving it back a forth through both chains.

When you are finished weaving your cord through your chain, trim the ends of your cord and fold them back on themselves through your chain and glue.

Let the glue dry

step 5
Lay your bracelet out flat and decide where you will place your pyramid studs.

I used 5 studs, spacing them about one inch apart.

When you know where you want to place them glue them to both chains.

Let the glue dry.

step 6
Thread your embroidery floss onto your needle. If you are using multiple colors thread them all together.

Wrap and ‘sew’ your embroidery thread around one link of your chain on the outside of your bracelet.

I recommend wrapping about 3 times, see how it looks. How many times you wrap will depend on how many strands of embroidery floss you are using.

When one chain is wrapped, run your threads across the back of your bracelet to the opposite side and wrap again around one link of your chain.

Continue doing this until you’ve wrapped every other link opposite your cord on your bracelet.

When you are finished wrapping with your embroidery thread, cut your ends leaving about an inch or so and fold them back on themselves like you did your cord and glue them onto themselves.

Let the glue dry.And one more shot (with kitty paws)! Just because!

Other than waiting for glue to dry, this bracelet goes together very quickly. Which is great since I’m all about instant gratification!

The thing I like most about this bracelet is the combination of colors and materials, mixing cords and embroidery floss with chain and pyramid studs. I think it keeps it really fresh and fun!

As with anything you make you can mix up the colors and tailor it to your taste. Use silver instead of gold or whatever your favorite colors are. Have fun!