Upcycling DIY home decor, woodworking and Crafts
Need a great upcycle project for a centerpiece? This polka dot mason jar vase from Bolevard Pink will add a splash of color and style to any occassion. Head over for the simple DIY involving a masking techique. Most will have everything on hand to make one of these. Put a candle or LED votive instead of flowers for a quick luminary.
Beading projects can be intimidating. That is why I am all for the simple technique used to create this modern chevron patterned pendant from How did you make this. How cute would it be in neon and tan?!
Americans discard 35 billion plastic bottles annually. So? So, that equals 1 billion gallons of oil and 44 million cubic yards of landfill every year (source). Lets stop the madness creatively with this week’s 50+ round-up. If you have a plastic bottle upcycle to share, email me and I will add it to the list. Enjoy!
Today at Printable Decor, I shared this Target knock off subway art printable and the display DIY. The Target original cost $24.99. Go see how I created the finished piece for under $2! Submit a printable while you are there, and be sure to follow along on FB and Twitter for daily freebie prints to decorate your surroundings without emptying your wallet.
Have you had a chance to play with Mod Podge’s new Podgeable Papers and Shapes? I used the nature pack to create these cute charms, which I attached to beaded macrame bracelets I made. This video tutorial shows you how to make the charm ready bracelets and the charms. Attach a clip to the jump ring to make them interchangeable and swap them out to fit your mood.
Any kind of charm will work, if you aren’t interested in making custom pieces. Here are a couple of metal charm macrame bracelets:
On to the video:
This video tutorial walks you through the process of using a Sizzix machine to cut an aluminum can that you will use to create the 3D rose pendant. This is super easy, and you know I love it because it is an upcycle! Not to mention how pretty the rose is. You can use it for a charm, card embellishment, rings and all kinds of jewelry and crafts. I opted for the inside of the can so my rose would be aluminum, but you can grab a can in any color you could need for your project.
Sizzix Die Cut Machine
3d Flowers Rose Die
Die with leaves
Soda can
Material to cut leaves (I used a green faux leather case from Goodwill)
Metal snips
Wire Cutter
Chain for stringing pendant
Eye pin
Round nose pliers
Bamboo skewer or toothpick
Needle tool or hammer and nail to punch hole in bottom of rose for eye pin insertion
Super glue or other quick grab glue for aluminum
Material for leaves
Just when I thought I had made all of the bracelets I was going to make for awhile, I found this fabulous neon mason line knotted bracelet tutorial at A Few Good Things. They used the macrame closure from Honestly WTF that I told you about in my macrame bracelet DIY post. I can’t wait to try this project. According to the tutorial, the mason line is available at hardware stores, near spools of chain.
I found some neon mason line on amazon in several colors; 5 spools for just $5.70! These colors are just perfect for summer.
Want to make a simple, modern bracelet with tons of possible variations? Join me in this quick video tutorial that involves braiding with beads. You will have a fun arm party going in no time. I have made dozens of these using different cording and bead shapes/sizes. Let your imagination run wild and make this project fit your style! Enjoy my second ever video.
Hope you enjoyed the video. If you want more bracelets to make, make sure to check out the 50+ (and growing) roundup by clicking the thumbnail:
An eco-friendly, way cheap, super easy and quick, gorgeous leather bracelet is what you will find in this tutorial. I originally shared this project at Carolyn’s Homework. Maybe you noticed the bracelet mania going on here and everywhere. They are so cute for summer, and can be made from recycled materials to look stunning for little cost. Time to rip the label off your jeans and transform it into beautiful wrist decor.
Although I do use my Sizzix to emboss the leather, you can absolutely do this project without it.
SUPPLIES:
Label from jeans
Hole punch and eyelet setter (I use Crop-a-dile in this tutorial)
Metal chain long enough for the bracelet to fit wrist
Jewelry Pliers to open and close jumprings
Jewelry clasp for closure
Sizzix and embossing folder of you choice (optional)
Crafter’s Pick Glue
Paper Rose
Krylon Clear Coat (to seal paper rose)
INSTRUCTIONS:
Once the glue is dry, you are ready to wear your new upcycled jeans label bracelet!
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The bracelet mania has crept into our 50+ round-ups here at Saved By Love Creations. You will see a few I have made, and a ton that inspire me. I hope you enjoy these projects and this round-up as much as I have enjoyed compiling it. I would love to chat more, but there are bracelets to be made and bare wrists to be adorned.
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