Stud Bracelets

These bracelets are a really easy way to design a unique statement accessory. I used a simple "watch strap" style bracelet band from Michael's Craft Store and chose a few complimentary beads. I chose to decorate the silver band with sparkly silver spikes and a miniature love pendant. My second bracelet has turquoise flowers on blue band. Each bead was sewn onto the band with needle and thread. This style is fun and easy. Its a great personalized accessory.

Wire Wrap Ring

It's been a long time coming but here is the wire ring tutorial. I purchased jewelry wire from the craft store Michaels, and miniature needle nose pliers and clippers. All you need to do it cut about 30cm of wire and string your bead through. Make sure the bead is sitting in the center of your wire. Place the bead about one size bigger than your actual ring size on your ring mandrel. If your like me and you don't have a mandrel, you can use a lipstick or lip balm cylinder. wrap both ends of the wire around the mandrel once, so that both ends face toward you. Now you have created your ring shape. Wrap each end of the exposed wire around the bead in a clock like motion. Your bead should look like it is now sitting in a wire "nest". Lastly, curve each wire end around the the ring shape to tighten the form and close off the design. I posted a short video that I hope helps but I will try to upload additional videos that may help. Clip the ends of the wire that you no longer need and be sure to flatten the blunt ends so you wont scratch yourself while wearing your ring.

Poster Collage

I made a poster collage inspired by Naomi Cambell. This is a great way to create unique artwork for home decor. Be sure to use pictures with  a lot of pixels so you can get the best resolution when you print it out. Choosing a frame that compliments your images will enhance the look. Using family pictures or even travel photos personalizes the portrait. Have fun with this idea!

Tear Away Scarf

The weather is getting warmer and Spring is well on it's way. I've ditched my thick wool winter scarves and made myself a jersey knit tear away scarf. It's very simple, versatile and fashionable. I chose a black and white striped print for my fabric, but any print will do. That's part of the beauty of this style, it is personal and unique. I measured about one meter of fabric and cut the excess. This scarf mimics the infinity scarf, but be sure not to sew the ends together. You will need to install snaps to your scarf where the seem would be so you can separate the scarf in order to wear it in different styles. The easiest way to install the snaps is to find ribbon with pre-applied snaps. Then all you have to do is sew the ribbon to the fabric. You can manipulate this scarf and wear as a shawl, vest, wrap, and even hoodie. Cut, Sew, Viola! A uniquely yours tear away scarf.