July 22, 2010
Collar Necklace
A friend of mine asked me to make her one of these necklaces using her grandmas vintage jewelry. It was so much fun to put together. Her grandma had great taste and there were too many pieces that I wanted to use.
Filed under Check this out!, vintage by Deanna
June 30, 2010
Easy DIY Rope Necklace w/ Curtain Tiebacks
I saw this a while back on love Maegan and wanted to make one and so I have been keeping my eyes out for these curtain tiebacks. I was worried at first because the kind I found at the goodwill were with tassels, but fortunately when you take the tassel off they are just plain tiebacks. So lets get started.
June 28, 2010
DIY Urban Outfitters Bowtie Necklace
I saw this bowtie necklace on the Urban Outfitters site and thought it was cute. I liked how you could make it shorter or longer.
I had a dress that I had already taken off the sash for a necklace last week and figured the straps would be perfect for this necklace since they had the length adjustments on them.
Filed under Check this out!, DIY, I made this!, Recycled, tutorial by Deanna
June 24, 2010
Satin Bow Tie Recycled Necklace
I finished another recycled necklace. If you have ever worked with jewelry you know that you have to have the right tools to take apart or add to jewelry, believe me I tried with regular pliers and it did not work. So I bought a five piece set of small jewelry pliers that have been so nice to work with and made this process of jewelry making so much easier.
Filed under Check this out!, DIY, I made this!, Recycled, upcycle, vintage by Deanna
June 23, 2010
Make Your Own 100% Recycled Necklace
I have been enjoying taking apart jewelry and putting together different necklaces and beads that you wouldn't think necessarily go together but when put together they look amazing.
Here is one of my 100% recycled necklaces that I recently finished. I took apart a belt for the metal rings, used two necklaces after I took the clasps off, and then I cut off the two ties from a dress that no longer fits. Combining those made this necklace.
Filed under Check this out!, DIY, I made this!, Recycled, repurpose, tutorial by Deanna
June 22, 2010
Easy DIY Project
I was at a little coffee shop today and on each table they had these little vases with fresh flowers and wrapped around each one was wire mesh with a piece of material tied to keep the mesh close to the vase. I loved the way it looked and want to recreate that look. Its the perfect summer table accessory.
Filed under Check this out!, DIY by Deanna
June 18, 2010
DIY Dorm Laundry Bag
My daughter is going off to college in August and to get her ready I have been thinking of things that she will need. Well the number one thing I thought of was a laundry bag, so she has something to bring all those dirty clothes home from college for me to wash.
Filed under Check this out!, DIY, I made this!, Recycled, tutorial by Deanna
June 10, 2010
Elephant Doodle Canvas Art
I had seen this doodle on Wicked & Weird and told Lisa I would be copying it for my nephews future baby. I love elephants and so this little elephant doodle was perfect. Thanks Lisa, you are very talented!
Filed under Check this out!, DIY, I made this! by Deanna
June 5, 2010
DIY Flower Headband
Tools: Fabric or ribbon of choice, glue gun, headband.
1. Make a flower, using the tutorials here or here. I used the flip flop flower tutorial.
2. Cut out a piece of coordinating fabric in a circle for the back. Its best to use fray check on the edges to keep them from fraying or coming apart.
Filed under Check this out!, DIY, I made this!, Recycled, tutorial, upcycle by Deanna
June 4, 2010
Felted Wool Flower Headbands
I had found some wool at the bins a while back and decided to felt them, not sure if that's the right term, I basically just washed them in hot water and dried them so they would shrink real good. Regardless I love the way these turned out. I will have a tutorial in the next couple days.
Filed under Check this out!, DIY, I made this!, Recycled, upcycle by Deanna
