Create a cool and on trend DIY Studded Bracelets with this simple DIY tutorial for less than $5 each!

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This Lacoste bracelet was just one of the many bracelets I’ve seen that inspired me to make these DIY Studded Bracelets. This one just happened to really turn on the light bulb!

TOOLS & MATERIALS:

• Leather (or pleather) laces ⅜ to ½ wide
• Large closures
• D rings
• Jump rings
• Studs or nailheads
• Glue – I used Aleene’s Leather and Suede glue and Jewel-it
• Pliers
• Clothes pins

TIP: Clothes pins are a really great way to hold your leather laces while the glue is drying. They’ll free up your hands so that you can add your studs while the ends are drying.
step 1

Measure your leather laces by wrapping it around your wrist t least three times.

Be sure to leave about an inch on each end for folding over and remember that your closure will also add length to your bracelet.

step 2

Use a jump ring to connect your closure to one of your D rings.

Slide a D ring onto each end of your leather lace.

step 3

Using your leather and suede glue, put a small amount on the ends of your laces and fold over around your D rings.

Use a clothes pin to hold your ends while drying.
step 4

Layout your leather lace on a flat surface next to a tape measure or ruler and determine the placement of your studs.

I put mine two inches apart.

When you are happy with your placement you can make a small mark on your leather lace for your glue with a pen.

Add a small drop of glue on each of your marks and set your stud or nailhead on top.

Let dry.
step 5

If you are using studs with prongs on the back, you’ll want to fold them over. You can do this with pliers.

You can see how I do this in this video from the DIY Studded Bag.
step 6

Measure, mark and glue your studs on the same way I described in step 4.
These DIY Studded Bracelets are quick and fun to make. You can keep them clean and simple without adding studs or mix it up and add studs or rhinestones, whatever you like!

Be sure to leave me a comment and let me know how yours turns out!

Create your own charms to make fun and on trend jewelry like this Charm Bracelet and Cocktail Ring using Martha Stewart Jewelry supplies, with this step by step DIY tutorial.

This is a sponsored post, I have been compensated for this post. However, all opinions are truthful and my own. This post contains paid links.

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TOOLS & MATERIALS FOR CHARM BRACELET:

All supplies from Martha Stewart Jewelry.

• Custom Mold Making Kit
• Jewelry Glue
• Epoxy Clay
• Initial Charms
• Heart Chain
• Rhinestones 6mm & 10mm
• Settings 6mm & 10mm
• Jewelry Glaze – Sea Green & Light Gold
• Jump Rings
• Closure
• Pliers
• Brushes
• Wax Tip Tool
• Tweezers

Steps 1 through 6 will be the same for the charm on the Cocktail Ring.
step 1

Get your mold ready.

Once you’ve decided what object you want to use for your mold, (I used a plastic doll shoe for the charm bracelet) you’re ready to prepare your mold.

You will need something to pour your mold mixture into, I used half a toilet paper roll and taped up the end. It worked perfectly, because you will be tearing it off later.

Mix 1 oz of the silicone base with 1 tsp of the catalyst and stir with a wooden stick.

I did notice quite a few bubbles in my mix, I tried letting it sit as the bubbles would work their way up to the surface. I’m trying to learn more about how to keep that from happening and I will update this as I find out.

Pour your silicone mixture into your disposable form. (I used a cardboard toilet paper roll.)
The instructions said to let it sit for about 3 hours but I tried that and my mold set and I wasn’t able to use it. So as long as the object you’re using isn’t too heavy, I recommend putting it in after a few minutes.
step 2

Just press your object in about halfway or a little more.

Since I used a doll shoe, I filled it with a paper towel. (Bad idea, it got a little stuck to the silicone!) Use something more solid or hard, like a clay. Just make sure it’s something you can remove when you’re done.

Let it sit and dry for about 6 hours or overnight.

When it’s dry take your object out of your mold.

While you are waiting for your mold to dry, you can skip ahead to step 7 and get your bracelet ready.
step 3

Using your epoxy clay, mix the two together. Be sure to follow the instructions on the package.

When your clay is ready start pressing it into your mold.

Start with the smallest areas first, the wax tip tool is great for pressing the clay into these areas.

step 4

When you have filled your mold with clay, get your finger wet and smooth the top.

Take one of your jump rings and press it into your clay. If you need too, add a little clay to hold it on.

Let your clay dry for 24 hours.
step 5

When your clay is dry remove it from the mold.

If you have any rough edges you can sand them with a file or if they’re really bad you can use a sharp knife to remove them. Just be careful.
step 6

Using the jewelry glaze, paint your charm.

I found the jewelry glaze to work pretty well, although you may need to paint more than one coat.

Let dry.
step 7

Prepare your bracelet.

You can do this while you are waiting for your molds to dry.

Measure your wrist and cut your chain.

step 8

Add a closure to your chain.

step 9
Choose your other charms and decide where you will place them.
step 10

I used the 6mm and 10mm rhinestones and settings.

A small amount of jewelry glue will hold them well.

I really like this jewelry glue, it seems to dry fairly quickly and holds well.

When your stones are dry use jump rings to attach them to your bracelet.
step 11

Once your clay charm is dry, add another jump ring and attach it to your bracelet.

TOOLS & MATERIALS FOR COCKTAIL RING:

All supplies from Martha Stewart Jewelry.

• Custom Mold Making Kit
• Jewelry Glue
• Epoxy Clay
• Jewelry Glaze – Sea Green & Light Gold
• Ring
• Brushes
• Wax Tip Tool

Step 1 through 6 are the same as for the Charm Bracelet above, to make the mold and the charm.


step 7

Using your jewelry glue, place a small amount on the base of your ring and press it to the back or bottom of your clay charm.

Let dry.
I was lucky enough to be chosen by blueprint social and Plaid Crafts to get to use these amazing products from Martha Stewart Jewelry. As you can see they were so generous with what they sent! You will be seeing a lot more DIY’s using many of these products and tools, because for one post I just couldn’t try everything! All of the products you see here are available exclusively at Michaels craft stores.
I honestly LOVED using the custom mold making kit! It was so much fun, although waiting for everything to dry was a bit tough! And it did create a lot of bubbles. As I mentioned above, I’m trying to learn how to keep the bubbles to a minimum and as soon as I know I will share that with you. Other than that I’m really looking forward to making more molds.

All the products they sent were of high quality. I just wouldn’t recommend using the enamel on the clay. In their instructions they say you can, but I found it didn’t cover well and wasn’t drying. But the glaze worked perfectly!

To see more craft ideas and get inspired check out the following links for Plaid Crafts.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InspiredByPlaid
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlaidCrafts
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/plaidcrafts

With a big t-shirt, some pretty embellishments and a bit of sewing you can turn a boring t-shirt into an amazing DIY Studded T-Shirt, inspired by Botega Veneta.

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I was inspired to make this DIY Studded T-shirt after I saw this add for Botega Veneta. I think it’s just stunning and I knew it was way out of my price range, but with this DIY you can make a similar version for about $20!

TOOLS & MATERIALS:

• Large V-neck t-shirt (I bought a men’s t-shirt at Target)
• Trim (I bought mine at M & J Trimming)
• Studs (I bought mine at M & J Trimming)
• Embroidery floss
• Large sharp needle
• Needle and sewing thread
• Scissors
• Pins
• Sewing machine
• Pliers

step 1
Lay your t-shirt out and cut off the sleeves and the neck band.

I used a large mens t-shirt for this project. I recommend a t-shirt that is a few sizes larger than you would normally wear, that way you will have lots of fabric to make your gathers and for your t-shirt to drape a bit.

TIP: I recommend you try your t-shirt on frequently while you are making this top to make sure everything is where it should be.
step 2
Fold your t-shirt in half the long way making a fold down the center front.

Cut the front of your t-shirt open from the bottom of the V-neck to the bottom hem.
step 3
Pin your two sides together down the center front where you cut.

Using your embroidery floss and your large needle, sew your seam by using a large blanket stitch.

Sew this seam all the way down to the bottom hem.
step 4
Using your needle and sewing thread, sew gathers across the front of your t-shirt, right under the bottom of your V-neck.

Try your t-shirt on to make sure you’ve gathered it enough. I made my gathers about five and a half inches across.

When you are happy with the width of your gathers secure your thread at the end and sew back through another time across your gathers and secure your thread.
step 5
Measure your trim and leave at least one inch extra on either side to fold over.

Layout your studs and decide where you will place them.

Push your studs through your trim and fold the prongs over to hold them in place.
step 6
When your trim has all the studs attached, pin it to the front of your t-shirt on top of your gathers. Wrapping the ends of your trim around to the backside to hide.

Using your needle and sewing thread sew your studded trim to your t-shirt.
step 7
Try your t-shirt on. If your t-shirt is hanging a bit on the sides, turn it inside out, put it on and pin it starting at the armhole to bring it in tight.

Continue pinning down the side of your t-shirt gradually angling out towards the seam.

Sew this seam with your sewing machine.
step 8
Turn your t-shirt right side out and try it on.

Fold and pin a small tuck in the back right at the center of the neckline.

You can also fold the top edge over too to make it look smoother.
step 9
Cut another piece of your trim to attach to the center back of your t-shirt.

I cut mine about 10 inches, this left me enough space to fold it over at the top and bottom to make it look clean.

Pin your trim to your center back starting at the top and using your needle and thread sew it to your t-shirt.
step 10
Using your embroidery floss and your large needle, sew a decorative blanket stitch along the front armholes of your t-shirt.
This was a really fun DIY to make, I love turning something plain and utilitarian into something spectacular. You know there’s some kind of potential in there, it just needs to be brought out.

Be sure to leave me a comment and let me know how yours turns out!

Keep it clean and fresh in crisp blue stripes and red stars with this DIY Stars and Stripes Scarf. Just in time for Memorial Day.

The first Tuesday of every month I am blogging for i Love To Create, but this month they let me do it twice! If you haven’t checked out their site you really need to. Not only are they one stop shopping for glues, dyes, glitter, etc. But their website and blog are full of great DIY ideas and tutorials.

For the full DIY tutorial with instructions and photos check out my post here at iLoveToCreate.blogspot.com.

ADD SOME STARS >

Fabric stamping has never been easier with the great Scribbles fabric stamps in ink pads. The colors stay true after many washes too and they have a great hand feel!Add some color and bright patterns to give an old scarf new life with this DIY tutorial I created for i Love To Create’s blog. For the full DIY tutorial with instructions and photos check out my post here at iLoveToCreate.blogspot.com.

A bold geometric pattern and bright colors will look great (and a bit retro), while this DIY Plastic Canvas Glasses Case keeps your glasses safe.

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TOOLS & MATERIALS:

• Plastic canvas
• Yarn – two colors
• Needle
• Scissors

step 1
Measure your plastic canvas.

I recommend having your glasses handy while you are measuring your plastic canvas to make sure you cut it the right size.

I cut mine 7 ½ inches by 6 ¾ inches.

step 2
Decide on your pattern.

I used a simple staggered zig zag pattern, with two rows of each of four colors.

step 3
Start needlepointing!

I started working in the bottom lefthand corner and worked diagonally up and across. Depending on the pattern you choose you can either work this way or straight across from left to right.

Be sure to tie in your ends very well. You don’t want your needlepoint to come undone.

step 4
When you’ve filled up all of your plastic canvas with your pattern, using the color you’ve chosen for your edge sew along the top edge.

I sewed two stitches in each hole to keep any of the plastic canvas from showing through.

step 5
Fold your plastic canvas in half and sew it together along the bottom and the side, when you are finished tie in your ends.

I’ve suddenly found myself will several pairs of sunglasses and no cases, so there was nothing left to do but make one!

The larger squares in the plastic canvas really lend themselves to graphic patterns and bold colors.

Plastic canvas is a really fun and quick way to get a needlepoint look but have it be really sturdy and even sculptural. Because it’s plastic you can even leave parts unsewn, there are just so many options. For another project I made recently check out this DIY Plastic Canvas Clutch.

Be sure to leave me a comment and let me know how yours turned out!

This DIY Plastic Canvas Glasses Case is part of a Plastic Canvas Blog Hop organized by Diane Gilleland of www.craftypod.com. I’m so excited to be a part of this great group of crafters. Be sure to check out the other projects!