tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63232328054175525882024-03-14T11:06:45.050-07:00Mich L. in L.A.Upcyled jewelry tutorials. Fun DIY jewelry tutorials for crafters. Beginning jewelry projects. Trash into treasure. Crafting, jewelry, gifts to make, home decor. Learn jewelry making. Games, giveaways, refashions.Michelle L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14097093248872091000noreply@blogger.comBlogger486125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323232805417552588.post-30309892432747339682017-10-28T10:18:00.000-07:002017-10-28T10:29:54.764-07:00Make A Matchbox Pendant With Hidden Compartment<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Greetings, friends! I propose that it's time to start thinking about handmade gifts. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">This recycled necklace gift can charm nearly anyone: a simple matchbox turned into a secret-compartment pendant.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">The awesomeness is threefold. 1.) It's simple and eco friendly. 2.) Customize the art to your loved one's style and interest. 3.) Because there's a tiny secret compartment, you can include an additional mini-gift inside! Here's the secret drawer:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Aren't they fun? Want to make one? Here's how.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">jewelry pliers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">wire cutters</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">a matchbox</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">clear packing tape</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">acrylic craft paint</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">craft wire</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">1 or 2 headpins</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">a tassel</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">glue or mod podge</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">1 or 2 accent beads OR a strip of recycled plastic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">spacer beads</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">optional: a bit of chain</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">1. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Embellish. Paint the matchbox's outer sleeve. If you like, paint the inner drawer as well. Then embellish! </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Adhere something delightful to the top of the matchbox - anything you like. (A few ideas at the end of the post.)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">2. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Reinforce. Reinforce the matchbox drawer with clear packing tape: cut 2 strips and crisscross them in the back, wrapping the tape over the edges and into the inside of the drawer. R</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">einforce the </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">inside</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> of the matchbox sleeve with a bit more hidden tape (that you tuck inside and smooth down).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">3. Turn it into a pendant. First, poke two holes in the top of the inner drawer. Thread craft wire through the two holes and make two loops at the top. It's easy! Like this:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">To finish the bottom, there are two versions.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">ONE HOLE VERSION: At the bottom of the inner drawer, poke one hole in the center. A</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">dd a spacer bead to a headpin, thread it through the hole, add an accent bead and make a loop. Add a tassel. It will look like this:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">TWO HOLE VERSION: At the bottom of the drawer, poke two holes. Using the same headpin method as above, a</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">dd either two accents beads or, as in the Lucky Cat version seen below, a rectangle of plastic with two matching holes. M</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">ake two loops underneath. Add a bit of chain, with a tassel suspended in the center. Like this:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><i>Functional Note</i></b>: the accent beads or plastic strip should be </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">just a bit wider than the matchbox. This prevents the sleeve from sliding off. (My accent beads in these examples were repurposed rubber washers, because I liked how they looked. But any bead is just fine.)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Ideas for how to embellish the pendant</i>:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Modpodge some original or found art.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Paint it, glitter it, doodle it.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Glue stuff on, like charms or buttons.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Add a polymer clay panel. (I made my Japanese-themed panels from polymer clay, impressed with rubber stamps I bought at a 100 yen store in Tokyo.)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Ideas for mini gifts inside the matchbox</i>:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">3 carat diamond earrings</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Who can suggest some more tiny gifts for inside?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Alrighty, you guys - thanks for visiting, hope you enjoyed this one!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I've always loved dreamcatchers, but never tried one before. Probably because I didn't want to figure out the knotwork involved. (Q: is there an award for laziest crafter?)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">So I came up with a simple <i>five minute hack</i> for the 'web' part of the dreamcatcher. After that, it was all embellishment - the part of crafting I really enjoy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Here's the DIY. I began with a loose-weave metal strainer spoon. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I found mine at an Asian market for less than two bucks. Try your favorite kitchen shop or dollar store for something similar.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">First I squished the center of the spoon inward.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">If you like the bright brass color, your dreamcatcher web is all done and ready to decorate. </span><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: large;">I took one extra step: a dark jewelry glaze to add an antiqued look.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Then I had a great time with the adornments. Metal feather charms, flying hearts, filigree and a tassel went into the final result.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">And my dreamy catcher was ready to hang above the bed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Of course, this is just an example. You </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">might prefer to include more traditional elements. Bone beads, f</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">eathers, shells or other natural objects - there are lots of different styles when creating a dreamcatcher, with personal meaning for each maker.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Consult your own taste, aura, and sense of magic.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Now wouldn't this make a great gift, especially for a guy or someone who isn't really into jewelry? Or hey - I would even count this as a handmade Christmas ornament.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">OK, people, thanks a bunch for visiting! See you again...maybe in dreams.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">The story: for 4 years, he has been wearing the same mesh sun hat for working outside. Even though it went through the washing machine regularly, it was stained and unsightly and, well, take a look at what I mean...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Ew, right?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">A few days ago I spotted him heading for the back yard, clutching three cans of spray paint and the hat. I grabbed my camera and followed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Hijinks ensued.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Isn't it awesome? His colors: teal, purple and bright chartreuse.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I loved it so much, I made one for me. They only take a minute, you guys! I started with this dollar store straw hat:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I went with a slightly different color scheme - I kept the teal and chartreuse, but added touches of bronze and antique silver.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">*Start with just a light spray, don't blast on heavy coverage. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">(That way the hat will still breathe.) </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">If you want deeper color, add one or two more very light coats. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">*Don't paint the underside - you don't want to wear spray paint against you hair or skin.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">*These won't go in the washing machine, but cloth hats can still be spot cleaned on the inside. (Maybe even hand washed in the sink; I have had good luck with hand-washing spray-painted fabrics.) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Okie dokie, I hope you liked Jeff's quickie idea. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Try it, have fun! Give a sad old hat a whole new attitude.</span><br />
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Michelle L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14097093248872091000noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323232805417552588.post-64500214896959139072017-06-21T09:23:00.001-07:002017-06-21T09:23:19.671-07:00Ball Chain Of A Different Color<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Hi, all! This week I made two jewels from hardware store ball chain. I did it using a fun trick with a finding meant for a different purpose.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">First the jewels, then the trick!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I found it at a local Ace Hardware. (If anybody knows an online source, leave it for us in the comments, eh?)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">The finding in question is a </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">type of bead tip (</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">typically used for adding clasps to ball chain or strung beads). This is the kind that</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> closes sideways instead of folding in half.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">To assemble an earring, I used these ingredients:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Note: if you have been coming here long enough, you know that I don't have pierced ears, so instead I wear ear cuffs. Here's my ear cuff version:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Either way, these earrings are awesomely swingy and surprisingly light to wear!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">The necklace went together pretty quickly, too. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> They key difference: </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">put bead tips on </span><i style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">both</i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> ends of each ball chain segment. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">This close-up shows the construction a bit better.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I made three double-ended chain segments in graduated sizes. I threaded them onto craft wire, separated by silver beads. I finished with a small loop on each end - and added more ball chain for the necklace.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">If you can't find the colorful chain, use regular silver or gold tone. Just think how many ways you can use these little ball chain segments! How about fringe at the bottom of a large multi-loop pendant? How about individual skinny ball chain earrings? How about a great big tassel?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Let's hear your suggestions!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Alrighty, then, that's today's project - thanks for visiting, hope you enjoyed!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">p.s. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Interested in making your own simple ear cuffs? Check out </span><i style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://www.michlinla.com/2013/02/the-easiest-ear-cuffs.html" target="_blank">this tutorial</a></i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span>Michelle L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14097093248872091000noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323232805417552588.post-23277870303912817262017-06-08T21:12:00.001-07:002017-06-08T21:12:44.944-07:00Super Simple Beaded Scarf Display!<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Well hi! Today I thought I'd show you the quickest, simplest beaded home decor project <i>evah</i>. It's practical, it's pretty, it's economical - heck, there's even a little element of upcycling in there for good measure.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">It's a scarf hanger system, for storage and display.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">The DIY takes about a minute. You will need:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">-a buncha big beads</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">-an old shoelace</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Thread 16-20 inches of big beads onto an old shoelace (or any bit of cord or ribbon you happen to have handy). Tie a bow, and double-knot it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">That's it, baby! Hang one (or three or six or ten!) on your wall, as demonstrated here...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Then just add scarves.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">I hung mine on a cute 3-hook coat rack, but you could hang these up in a number of ways. Use little nails, or individual hooks, or even those removable hooks for apartments.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">I was looking for a way to use up a vast quantity of not-so-thrilling wooden beads, and this was just the ticket. I'm a VERY scarf-y person, so it's something I actually need and use - daily!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">It could also be a fun project to do with kids, tweens or teens. Let them choose beads to suit their personal style to make hangers for their own rooms, or to give as AWESOME handmade gifts.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Hope this one catches someone's fancy. See ya!</span><br />
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<br />Michelle L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14097093248872091000noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323232805417552588.post-77092672366258120152017-05-19T21:34:00.001-07:002017-05-19T21:34:40.883-07:00Air Dry Clay Creature Skulls<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Hello again! I used some kids' air dry clay (mine was Crayola brand from the drugstore) to make a fun and weird little creature skull pendant. Take a look!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Want to try something like this? Well, here's what I did. First, using my nearly-non-existent sculpting skillz, I molded the plain white clay into these vaguely reptilian skull beads...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">I'm still not sure if they are tiny dragons, baby gators, or lizards of an identified species. As you can see, pretty much anyone could whip these up. Bring in a kid to help if you aren't feeling skullish.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">I left them to dry overnight, and then they were ready to decorate.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I sat down with my mom and some Sharpies, and we each did a skull. Mine:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">I always LOVE what she does, without being able to do anything similar myself. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">I adore how our artistic styles are so different - it's like we come from different creative planets! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Next step: I made a curlicue on the end of some craft wire, and threaded it through the skull bead.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">I finished up my pendant with a little bead tucked into that depression to protect the hole, and a loop for hanging.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Then I added it to a bright glass bead necklace. Because the critter obviously wasn't colorful ENOUGH, right?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">I've already gotten some compliments on it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">I hope this inspires somebody to grab a blob of air dry clay and make a big focal bead. It's fun and quick! Let it dry overnight, then Sharpie at will.</span><br />
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<br />Michelle L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14097093248872091000noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323232805417552588.post-50351618249628814332017-03-17T21:06:00.001-07:002017-03-17T21:06:45.615-07:00Quick Jewelry Makeover: Refashion An Elastic Bracelet<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Hi! Today I have a frugal and easy makeover for you. First let me show you the end result: these pearly, coppery little necklaces.</span><br />
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<br />I've been wearing them a lot lately - they are subtle, so simple and go with everything.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Here's another design, this one a bit more shmancy:</span><br />
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<br />The makeover began with this (sorta, maybe, kinda) cute elastic bracelet...</span><br />
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<br />...which I probably would never wear in real life. Not that it was awful, just not my personal style. But I do love the individual segments. Such a pretty dark copper color and a nice silhouette.<br /></span><br />
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<br />So I turned them into necklace focals.<br /><br />For the simple version, all I did was thread two headpins through the focal. At the top, I turned two small loops.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">
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<br />I added chain and pearls to complete the necklaces.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">
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<br />The fancier, tasseled necklace went together differently. It's created with flexible beading wire (tiger tail), covered over with hollow coiled wire. You can see this a bit better in the closeup:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br />The coils are a cool way to disguise the plain tiger tail underneath, don't you think? (In case you're curious, <a href="http://www.firemountaingems.com/itemdetails/h204626bs">here's</a> where I bought the coil stuff.)<br /><br /> I had lots of fun raiding my stash for copper-toned treasures to tie onto the tassel.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">
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<br />Btw, those tiny rusty flower buds began life as mini jingle bells - <a href="http://www.michlinla.com/2016/12/the-jingle-bud-tutorial-make-little.html" target="_blank">click here</a> for the how-to.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Anyway, you get the idea - you can harvest eight (or more!) focal pieces from one bracelet, and go nuts coming up with various necklace designs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">As frugal as this is, it could be a great party project or craft night challenge: how many different ways can a bunch of people use the same focal?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Before I go, one more makeover to show you - and this time, the bracelet in question is genuinely ugly.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Yuck! No. Just...no. But maybe the individual segments had potential.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">So here's what I did with one of them. Step one: string a few beads on craft wire, and thread the wire up through the two holes:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: large;">I definitely think it's an improvement on the dreadful original jewel! Not to mention useful as heck.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">And hey - I have nine more sparkly segments to experiment with. Got any suggestions?</span></div>
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Michelle L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14097093248872091000noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323232805417552588.post-30142327678704451262017-03-04T06:15:00.001-08:002017-03-05T09:39:59.858-08:00Convertible Magnetic Bookmark Necklace<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">You know those magnetic bookmarks, right? The kind with two flat magnets that stick to the edge of your page. Like these woodland cuties.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">They are always embellished with some type of nicely laminated art; you can find them in thousands of adorable designs.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I have a funny little hack for turning them into necklaces. As an added bonus, they are interchangeable - switch out the bookmarks to a different design in seconds. Wanna see? Sure you do!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Begin by making a simple wire piece with a loop on each end. The straight section of wire should be the same width as your bookmark. (Optional: add two small decorative spacers.) Here's how it should look:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Now add the wire piece to a necklace or a chain.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Open a bookmark, slip it over the wire, and let it fall closed. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">That is it!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Switch it to another bookmark in the blink of an eye.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">It's a great</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> beginner's wirework project. Couldn't be any easier - two loops and you're done. Try it with a teen or a tween, or a jewelry-making newbie!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">This would be a fun gift for a book lover: give a set of bookmarks and a convertible necklace to go with it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I'm sure you can find an elegant bookmark out there to match anyone's taste. Something sophisticated, or whimsical, or literary...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Or you could go in a different direction.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Bye for now.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">p.s. thanks for the puppy ones, mom!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">p.p.s. fellow blogger Divya suggested making them for your book club - great idea!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">This design is really at its best when worn - the true effect is a little hard to capture in a photo. That's because they have lots of movement and, when hanging free, tend to cascade in almost a spiral. This pic shows it a bit better:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Put four butterfly beads on headpins, with one pin a little shorter than the other three. Turn a loop at the top of each one. You will end up with four butterfly dangles, with empty lengths of pin exposed. Like this:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">In a good way. Not in a tachycardic kind of way.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> </span>Michelle L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14097093248872091000noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323232805417552588.post-71926007635372139592017-01-20T09:54:00.001-08:002017-01-20T09:54:57.306-08:00Sweet Earring Display Frame Made From A Recycled Tissue Box<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Hey, here's something I've been meaning to show you for a while. I have a lot of these ranged around my studio. Penny-pinching, earth friendly, practical jewelry displays...and they do brighten everything up!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Can you picture the top of the tissue box and how I used it? Got 5 minutes, scissors and a stapler? </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Here's the ridiculously simple DIY.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Cut the top and sides from a square tissue box, like so:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Glue or tape the cardboard to the inside; I use packing tape because it's a strong hold. Then poke a couple of holes near the top. Here's how it will look when flipped right-side-up:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Now staple together the two sides - one staple at the top, one at the bottom. And that's it! Here's your 3-D frame seen from the back:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Hang earrings inside and stand it up. So darn cute! And it's fun to match the earrings to the frame.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Tissue boxes are so pretty nowadays. Find one you like and give it a second life.</span><br />
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<br />Michelle L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14097093248872091000noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323232805417552588.post-35936397761361225592017-01-14T09:02:00.001-08:002017-01-19T21:37:55.158-08:00The Five Minute Scrappy Fleece Flower Ring<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Today's craft: a DIY ring made from scraps of fleece and felt.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">A five minute craft for any age and skill level. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I like it plain...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">And I like it patterned.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Cut a fleece leaf and a felt petal. (The petal can be a simple circle or a more flowery shape if you like.) Poke a hole in each as shown here:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Pull until the biscuit ends are bunched in the center of the flower and you can't go any further.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Done and done.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: large;">And that, you guys, is my Scrappy Fleece Flower Ring. Sure hope you like it! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Oops, gotta go, someone has been waiting patiently while I wrote this post.</span><br />
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<br />Michelle L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14097093248872091000noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323232805417552588.post-20432536884711508582016-12-10T08:44:00.000-08:002016-12-11T09:16:35.528-08:00Tiny Succulent Planter - Made From A Jingle Bell<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Somewhere out there exists a Scrooge or Grinch who would not think this is cute. All I can say to that person: Bah humbug. And I hope you are remembering to feed Max.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">For the rest of us, here's my little idea for the world's tiniest flower bud succulent planters.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">They are made from jingle bells. (Cheap dollar store ones, preferably!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Begin by turning a jingle bell into a little flower. </span><i style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://www.michlinla.com/2016/12/the-jingle-bud-tutorial-make-little.html" target="_blank">Go here</a></i><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: large;"> to follow my easy tute - and see a few fun examples of jingle bud jewelry like these earrings.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I also envision these on the tables at a wedding or other celebration - wouldn't it be a sweet party favor to take home? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">*If you are giving it as a gift, you might choose to glue the metal washers to the bottom of the jingle bud so they don't tip over en route. For the ones on my own windowsill, I don't bother to do this step.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">*Water sparingly! 1/2 teaspoon of water once a week should do it. The bottom will leak, so place it on a plate or paper towel until the water is absorbed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I sure hope you guys enjoyed this one! Thanks a bunch for coming by.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Why is this wonderful? Well, duh, they make everything more jingly. But even more significantly -</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">You can turn them into flower buds.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I love to use them in home decor projects (<a href="http://www.michlinla.com/2016/12/tiny-succulent-planter-made-from-jingle.html" target="_blank">more about that in another post</a>), and for cute flower gifts like these key rings.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">If you try, bet you'll come up with all kinds of cool things to use them for.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">First the basic technique - this is how I <i>used</i> to make them before figuring out my super secret maneuver. And it's a <i>perfectly fine</i> way to do it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Do it with all four petals and - yep, that's it! </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Flower done!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Now grab your petals (with the plastic bead on the outside) and bend.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">The round bead will protect the metal and make a prettier, unmarked petal! This photo shows what I mean:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">A tiny - but interesting - difference, is it not?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I hope you enjoyed this idea! Perhaps there's a trip to the jingle bell store in your future?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">P.S. check <a href="http://www.michlinla.com/2016/12/tiny-succulent-planter-made-from-jingle.html" target="_blank">my next post</a> for another awesomely adorable idea for the jingle buds!</span>
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Michelle L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14097093248872091000noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323232805417552588.post-59455103222157155822016-11-14T20:43:00.001-08:002016-11-14T21:17:54.054-08:00Mix And Match Chevrons - Easy Earring Tutorial<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Today I thought I'd do a basic earring tutorial featuring a type of bead I adore: the chevron.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">They are always exciting to me...even more so when randomly assorted. Who needs matching beads, anyway? I made some happily mixed-up earrings to prove my point.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Don't they look good enough to eat?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">The original inspiration for the earrings came from this necklace - I made it years ago and have always loved the dynamics of all the different colors and sizes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">In addition to a handful of chevron beads, you will need:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Although sometimes chevron beads can be spendy, you only need a few for the earrings. The real fun is in choosing your combination...balancing colors, balancing designs...ooh, it's pure creativity.</span><br />
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<br />Michelle L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14097093248872091000noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323232805417552588.post-80843941748184020722016-10-28T18:23:00.001-07:002016-12-24T18:43:43.304-08:00Ten Minute, Upcycled Mini Cross-Body Purse<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Look - a teeny tiny cross-body purse!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I've never been accused of being trendy (trust me on this). But little bitty mini bags - one of my absolute favorite accessories - are suddenly madly fashionable, showing up on runways and stores in every style you could dream up.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Here is a super quick upcycled version - make it in about ten minutes and wear it out on the town.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">The upcycled element: an old eyeglass case.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I always have a multitude of these, as my husband gets new glasses every year. (Some tips on the right types of cases to use for this project in a bit.) Let's get to the DIY!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">-an eyeglass case</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">-a short chain of beads (from an old necklace or bracelet)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">-a push pin (or a hammer and nail)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">With a sharp nail or a push pin, poke 2 holes in the front of the eyeglass case: one near each edge, about halfway up. (If there's a hard structure underneath, pound the nail through with a hammer.) Thread a jump ring through each hole, and add the beaded chain. Like so:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Close the jump rings securely. That's it for the front!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">To add the strap in back, you will attach two more big jump rings, but using a slightly different method.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">For each jump ring, poke a set of <i>two</i> holes, about 1/4" apart. Thread the jump ring through both holes. Add the purse strap and close up the jump ring. Here's a closeup so you can see what I mean:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Of course, the bead chain ornament is just the simplest of ways to decorate your purse. The eyeglass case should be considered a blank slate, to be embellished in a thousand ways!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Here are just a couple of other examples.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">This one sports a thicker leather strap (super comfy to wear). Instead of a bead chain, I embellished with a charm bracelet I made ages ago but never wear.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">This next one is really adorable! It features a strap made from vintage mother-of-pearl buttons - an awesome thrift shop find. I added a little stack of buttons to match:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">* Choose an eyeglass case with solid sides (so your stuff won't fall out). There's room for a credit card folder, keys and lip gloss. What more do you need?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">* Avoid magnetic clasp cases - often they aren't really secure enough for a cross-body bag that will be swinging around a bit. Best closures: a zipper or strong velcro. And hey, you can add a velcro closure to any case, so that's another option.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">* Find cute purse straps at thrift shops, yard sales, even dollar stores. I sometimes buy an ugly, ugly purse just for the strap. Alternatively, borrow a removable strap from a bag you already own.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Okay, that's my little idea. It could be a fun one to make with tweens or teens, don't you think? Hope some of you decide to give it a try.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: large;">This project is kinda fun in that there are </span><u style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">two</u><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: large;"> 'before' versions. Here's the story.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">In my rustic Tuscon adobe house, there's a natural-log loft above the living room. The two fixtures under there were not right <i>at all!</i> But I wasn't sure what I wanted, so for years there they hung, looking like Cutesy and Kitsch (two of the lesser-known Dwarfs).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Then recently, I found a couple of <i>potentially</i> nice, mass-produced fixtures on sale.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Hmm...maybe! I liked the curvy branch base and the dark bronze color. My hopes were high and I bought them. My husband installed one, I stood back to look, and...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">NOPE NOPE NOPE. I hated it! The ruffly glass mini-shades looked like those other guys, Silly and Wimpo. And too starkly pale against the wood.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">My poor long suffering husband took it down. I <i>almost</i> marched those fixtures right back to the store. Then I had a crafty little thought.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I took the glass shades off and hung them up outside.</span><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: large;"> Grabbed some dark bronze colored spray paint...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">It almost looks like the shades are made of the fixture's bronze wrought iron, doesn't it? I think it is awwwesome. (</span><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: large;">And for realsies, it looks like it cost way more than I paid.)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Tip: if you're using hot incandescent bulbs, you should probably use a high heat spray paint (although colors are very limited with those), OR use glass paint from a craft/art supply store. But for modern, low wattage bulbs, a basic good quality spray paint works just fine.</span><br />
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Michelle L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14097093248872091000noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323232805417552588.post-29324243915927620912016-10-05T13:43:00.002-07:002016-10-07T12:28:43.265-07:00The Mystery Thing Revealed: Antiqued Silver Shield<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Hi, all! Last week I posted a Guess The Mystery thing challenge. I wondered how many of you could identify the weird little found object in these upcycled necklaces:</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><br /><br />The Mystery Thing is that silvery, oval shield-like item. Does it look a teeny bit familiar...or not? Take a sec to think about, fix your guess in your mind.<br /><br /><br /> Okay, then - time to reveal The Thing. Ready...set...scroll!<br /><br /><br /> *<br /><br /><br /> *<br /><br /><br /> *<br /><br /><br /> *<br /><br /><br /> *<br /><br />I have to say, you people are hella smart. Comments on the challenge post were running about 90% correct! I am very impressed.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> *<br /><br /><br /> *<br /><br /><br /> *<br /><br /><br /> *<br /><br /><br /> And the answer is...<br /><br /><br /> *<br /><br /><br /> *<br /><br /><br /> *<br /><br /><br /> ...tadaaa!</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: xx-small;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><br /><br />It's the plastic shield that protects a stick of deodorant.<br /><br /><br /> Did you guess it? If so, you are awesome. To everyone who commented last time: thanks for playing, guys!<br /><br /><br /> Want to DIY? Here's a mini tutorial.<br /><br /><br /> To adapt the shield for jewelry, you need one quick trick that allows it to lie flat when worn. It's this: use wire snippers to trim off a bit of the curve in back. Like so:</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Next steps: I melted holes in the flanges, spray painted everything silver, and added two jump rings for attaching a necklace. Here's what it looks like in back so you can see what I mean.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><br /> See, not hard at all! After that, I had a delightful time embellishing with elephants, dragons and frogs.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">For attaching the animals, I made some extra holes, strategically placed, and simply wired them on.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><br /><br />Since my teeny critters are made of rubber, I didn't trust adhesive to hold. More about these cuties in my next post...elephants, dragons and frogs, oh my.<br /><br /><br />See you then!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span> Michelle L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14097093248872091000noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323232805417552588.post-8511393857753957532016-09-30T08:29:00.001-07:002016-10-05T13:44:04.324-07:00Guess The Mystery Thing: Blue Dragon, Silver Shield<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Hello! Ready for a new Guess The Mystery Thing challenge? </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Come one, come all! Test yourself against my fearsome powers of obfuscation! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">The challenge piece: this nifty dragon necklace.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Your mission: identify that silvery, shield-like setting surrounding the dragon.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Here it is naked, hung from </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">three strands of peridot with pearls</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Looks familiar, right? Or <i>does</i> it? Bwah ha ha ha.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">And hey, while I have you here, I have been trying to decide between two versions of the peridot necklace. Should it be a leetle frog in a nest of greenery?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Help me out! Which would you choose?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Leave your guess and your vote in the comments. Honestly, I'm not sure if this Mystery Thing is ridiculously easy or fiendishly difficult. How quickly can you guys solve it? I guess we'll find out!</span><br />
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Michelle L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14097093248872091000noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323232805417552588.post-5375701353545169972016-09-11T10:13:00.001-07:002016-09-11T10:13:22.152-07:00Hand-Painted Denim Pendants<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Hi again! While I'm on the subject of recycled denim jewelry (see last week's <a href="http://www.michlinla.com/2016/08/no-sew-recycled-denim-pendants-with.html" target="_blank">post with roses made from blue jeans</a>), I thought I'd show you an updated version of a different style of blue jean pendant.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Today's necklace is madly simple to make, hand-painted, and eco-fabulous.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Just paint and then Sharpie on a scrap of denim. Like this...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">And you end up with...cuteness!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">There's a hidden bail in the back, made of felt. In </span><a href="http://www.michlinla.com/2011/07/blue-jean-casual-denim-pendants.html" style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;" target="_blank">my original version</a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">, I used little metal nailhead studs to connect the pendant to the bail.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">A really fun, casual chic look. Here my sweet friend Kim models one so you can see it on.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">In this new version, I used the same method as in my <a href="http://www.michlinla.com/2016/08/no-sew-recycled-denim-pendants-with.html" target="_blank">denim roses</a>, i.e., a headpin with a flat spacer, like this:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The updated method allows for a fancier, flowery center...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">I punched up the look with metallic necklaces, to echo those mixed-metal centers.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Okie dokie! I hope you get inspired to grab your denim scraps and play.</span><br />
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<br />Michelle L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14097093248872091000noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323232805417552588.post-32152808507634985412016-08-26T20:19:00.001-07:002016-08-26T20:19:45.311-07:00No-Sew Recycled Denim Pendants - With A Hidden Metal Underwire!<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Hello, my friends! Today I have a fun and flowery upcycled jewelry idea to show you. Denim rose pendants!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The unique thing about these roses: a secret metal structure underneath, that keeps the petals from drooping. Just like an underwire bra!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Not that any of </span><i style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">us</i><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"> know anything about underwire bras...no, no. No droopy petals here. We are all naturally perky. But I digress.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">My rose has four graduated circles as the main petals. There are <i>two </i>hidden metal components to the structure. Ready to learn the secret? OK!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><u>Support secret number one</u>: the largest petal has an</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"> actual underwire.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">To make it: referring to the photo above, poke four holes in your largest circle. Thread craft wire through the holes. Form a loop so the denim is </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">slightly</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"> gathered. Pinch one end of the wire tight to secure. On the other wire end, make a small loop.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><u>Support secret number two</u>: stiffen the three smallest circles with my favorite stuff - aluminum duct tape.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Add a piece of tape to the back of each denim petal, then pinch them up in the center.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Flip them over and they now have subtle ruffles! See?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">To assemble the rose, first put a small flat spacer on a headpin.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Poke a hole in each petal and stack them onto the headpin. Add a bead cap.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Add a scrap of denim, which will be the tiniest center petal.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Trim the headpin short. Use round-nose pliers to twirl the wire down into the center. Twist it as tight as it will go!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">And huzzah, that is your finished underwired rose.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Use that small wire loop as a built-in bail, to hang your pendant from a strung necklace.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">My concept was to contrast the rustic denim pendants with elegant semiprecious stones. These are strung with natural quartz crystals, Czech crystals, lapis beads and freshwater pearls.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">They look amazing dressed up or dressed down. Aw, go on, you know you want to make one...and wear </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">it like the natural-born Blue Jean Queen that you are.</span><br />
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<br />Michelle L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14097093248872091000noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323232805417552588.post-60283405857535302332016-08-18T12:27:00.000-07:002016-08-18T12:27:03.844-07:00Decorative Antiqued Silver Houses - From Recycled Cardboard<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Once, long ago, I made some <a href="http://www.michlinla.com/2010/12/little-silver-houses-now-in-spectacular.html" target="_blank">teeny little silver house ornaments</a>, using recycled cardboard. These new ones are a bit bigger, with a fresh technique and several different uses. And...antiqued!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">They are eco friendly and so fun to make. For tools, all you need are scissors, a pencil and wire cutters. Materials:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Cut a little house from scrap cardboard.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Remember, you are going for cute and rustic, not precision architectural drafting. Mistakes are okay.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">(For the detailed smoke plume tutorial, </span><a href="http://www.michlinla.com/2010/12/little-silver-houses-now-in-spectacular.html" style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;" target="_blank"><i>go here.</i></a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Bend some curves in the wire stem, and tape it to the back of your chimney like so:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">And that, my dears, is a super cool shiny silver house! Adorable.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">To make an attached stand, cover a scrap of cardboard with silver tape, then attach it to the house with more tape forming a hinge. Here you can see the stand in the mirror:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Here's one more thought I just <i>have</i> to share: a wonderful gift idea. <i>Make a replica of a real house, and present it to the owner!</i> Wouldn't it be awesome for someone moving into a new home? Or a senior who is moving to a smaller place? Yes, it would.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">To make a replica house, refer to a photo of the house front, and approximate the main features with your cardboard cut outs. Then proceed as above for a custom mini house!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Well, t</span><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: large;">hat's the dealio! Hope you like it.</span><br />
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Michelle L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14097093248872091000noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323232805417552588.post-51344710587124328192016-08-06T10:12:00.001-07:002016-08-07T10:03:31.401-07:00Make An Easy, Hand-Painted Baby Onesie<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Hi, guys! A little post with a little baby onesie. I thought I'd show it off because I have a bit of a <i>mental block</i>. See, I am convinced I am utterly <i>terrible</i> at free-hand painting! But whenever I let go of that and just allow myself to daub, I often end up very happy - not only with the result, but proud of having made the effort.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">If you might feel the same way about tackling a decorative painting project (or any project, really), maybe this will inspire you to go for it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Here's my onesie:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: large;">Turned out pretty cute, eh? Aww, here it is on my nephew!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">1. Get a blank onesie. At the dollar store, maybe?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">2. Use a small brush and fabric paints to swoop colors of the sea all over the front. Use a light touch and a fairly dry brush, for thin paint layers without heavy brushstrokes visible. Let the ocean dry for 5 minutes.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">3. Dab on some badly-drawn but really bright fishies. Wait one minute, then add a second layer of paint so they really stand out. Let the fish dry completely.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">4. Add a tiny eye to each fish with a black Sharpie.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">5. To set the paint: tumble the onesie in a hot dryer for half an hour.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Done! Woot!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: large;">So here's an awesome </span><i style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">money saving tip</i><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: large;">. Did you know you don't need to buy fabric paints in a whole lot of colors? That would empty your budget pretty quickly.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Instead, <i>convert your ordinary craft paints into fabric paint.</i> Just invest in one small bottle of fabric paint medium.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: large;">(There are lots of brands out there, that's just an example.) A dollop of fabric medium, mixed into your own paint, and <i>poof!</i> Turns it into fabric paint.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Interesting side note: my mom and I painted onesies together, at the same kitchen table, using the exact same materials. The two turned out different as chalk and cheese. Here's mom's version.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: large;">I love hers, too! Isn't it amazing to how different brains work?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">I experienced a fashion emergency this week: a trip to Vegas was approaching, and because Matilda always gets so much attention when she walks through a casino, I decided to add a pretty accessory to enhance her star quality.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I made the cute collar flower from two waiting-to-be-repurposed items I had been saving for just such an occasion. (Both from the dollar store. I am very predictable that way.)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I cut two flower shapes from the fleece glove, and two simple pieces from the metallic silver placemat:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Crisis averted! Princess Matilda is ready to make her appearance in Vegas.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Or as I sometimes like to call her, Princess Di.</span><br />
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<br />Michelle L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14097093248872091000noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323232805417552588.post-45604700711992509762016-07-01T18:20:00.003-07:002016-07-01T18:20:49.353-07:00Make A "Build Your Own Rattlesnake" Kit For Kids!<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">This little box - formerly a grocery store cheese container - holds an awesome homemade gift for a kid!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">That's right, people, you can make a super fun, easy, crafty kit for some lucky child. All you need: a handful of beads, a bit of craft wire, and a Sharpie. A great project for girls and boys - snakes are cool for everybody.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Check out the quick-as-a-wink DIY.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Twist a swirly onto one end, like so:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Find a flat bead that you can Sharpie on. Matte finish glass beads work well. Or choose plastic or wooden ones. Draw two eyes and two nostrils, and anything else that says snake.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: large;">Another option: make a simple snake head bead from air-dry clay. (You can add Sharpie details once it's dry.) I made some extra little disc beads to match.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Tip: some of these cheese boxes have small holes in the sides. I seal them up with bits of tape.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Print up a nifty snake picture (or draw one), and glue it to the top of the box. I found this lovely vintage rattlesnake art over at </span><a href="http://thegraphicsfairy.com/early-vintage-snake-images-cool/" style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;" target="_blank">The Graphics Fairy</a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">String beads on the wire until almost the end. With the last little bit of wire, </span><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: large;">use a skinny object like a pencil point to make a small loop or swirl. Like this:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I hope this idea rattles your cage. See ya next time.</span><br />
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Michelle L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14097093248872091000noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323232805417552588.post-15519413753347361272016-06-21T00:32:00.001-07:002016-06-22T17:36:12.425-07:00Fantastic Repurposed Earrings<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Here's a pair of lovely, lengthy earrings - along with a little mystery.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: large;">Can you guess which inexpensive item I took apart, altered and reworked to make them? Now, don't be hasty! We are playing on the honor system here, so don't scroll until you have a guess firmly seated in your brain pan.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Are you ready to scroll? Here we go...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Hint: I found this item at the dollar store, a favorite haunt of mine. Hmm...does that make you want to change your guess? There's still time.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Okay, friends, here's the answer. It's..it's..tada!.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">A dollar's worth of frilly, fancy plastic fan. I bought some for fanning myself because it's HAWT. And some for disassembling and reassembling into jewelry.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">The DIY:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">1. Use wire cutters to snip apart the connector holding the fan together.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">2. Use the same wire cutters to trim two of the decorative spokes into a matched pair of dangles. Tip: snip small bits at a time to shape the top and bottom - better to cut too little than too much.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">3. If needed, run some sandpaper along the cut edges to smooth them.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">4. With a heated poker, melt a hole near the top of each dangle.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">5. Add earring findings to the two holes, as seen in the version at the top of the post. Variation: make gold bead connectors to join the dangles to the earwires, like this:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: large;">(Interested in ear cuffs? For the world's easiest ear cuff DIY, <a href="http://www.michlinla.com/2013/02/the-easiest-ear-cuffs.html" target="_blank">click here</a>!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: large;">Okay, peeps, signing off for now. I sure hope you had fun trying to guess. See ya!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">P.S. re-read the title of this post...see what I did there? Tee hee.</span><br />
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<br />Michelle L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14097093248872091000noreply@blogger.com7