DIY Studded Jean Vest

I've been wanting to get a jean vest for a while now, but haven't been able to find the right one. I got this jean jaket from the thrift store a while back that I never wore so I figured it would be perfect to turn into a vest!

I really want to get back into making things. I used to make jewelery years ago and now that I'm working part time again I think I'm going to get back into it. 

It was super easy to make. I just cut the sleeves off and used super glue gel to glue on the studs. I got the studs off of eBay for about $5 for 100 of them. The super glue gel works great on clothing cause the of the absorbency of the material. 

After I cut the sleeves off, I went in a cut a little more off because I didn't want the shoulders to be so wide. 

I paired it with a maxi dress when I went to run errands today and got a couple of compliments :)

Do you guys have any diy projects you've done recently?

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DIY Glittered Candles

I had these cheap dollar store candles lying around so I thought I would fancy them up a little bit. All you need for this is some glue (i think any glue would work), some painters tape, a cheap paint brush, glitter of your choice and a candle.

 I used fabric glue since that's all I had. The paint brush is from the dollar store and the glitter is from Michaels and walgreens (wet n wild brand from Halloween)

 Section off the candle where you would like to apply the glitter

 Apply the glue (didn't show that step) and then generously pour on the glitter. Do it over a paper plate so you can reuse what falls off. Tap it down a few times so the loose glitter comes off.

I made this one two toned.

This project was so fun and easy that I did 2 candles. The only thing I would have done differently is to apply the glitter higher up. I think I may go back in and do that for the one on the left. 

I think I may get a few more candles and just go nuts with the glitter and make them stripped or maybe do glitter swirls on them, OOoh I may do glitter swirles on the one on the left! ~

Cobra Horseshoe Bracelet

Thanks to Pinterest, I've found quite a few craft projects to do in my free time. I did this bracelet using craft lace. I plan to make a few more using different colors of lace. It was pretty simple to make, the hardest part is trying to figure out how much lace you need, my first attempt at it was not long enough.  So I wasted about 30 minutes till I realized I wouldn't have enough to double up on it and make it long enough. My second attempt just barely made it, thank goodness I have a child size wrist lol. I plan to make a few more of these using chain, kind of like the helloberry bracelets.

DIY - Glitter Switch Plate

I've been pretty obsessed with Pinterest for the past few months so when I came across a diy glitter switch plate tutorial I knew I had to try it since I already had everything needed to make it. 

 To start off with, I used an old switch plate I had lying around just in case I messed it up. The plate looks white here, but it was actually that old fashioned egg shell color. I sanded it really good with medium grit sandpaper so that the glitter and glue would adhere better.

 The glue I used was fabric glue since that's all I had around. I mixed it with some extra fine glitter in Champagne that I got from Michaels. In hind sight, it probably wasn't necessary to mix the glitter with the glue so you could probably skip that step and still be fine.

This is what it looks like with a thick amount of glue (1 coat)

Now work fast and cover it with a thick amount of glitter. Whatever doesn't stick can be reused so definitely apply it generously. Let it sit for about 10 minutes and then tap it on its side to get the excess off. Touch up any spots that need it. Let it dry over night and then apply 2 or 3 coats of Mod Podge acrylic sealer in a gloss finish. After the sealer dries, there should be no glitter on your fingers when you touch the plate. 

(thick amount of glitter before tapping it off)

The great thing about this sealer is that is can be used on jewelry too (another tip I learned from Pinterest). So I used it on my gold costume jewelry. Time will tell how it holds up :)

And here's the finished product, a flash was used in the top right and bottom left picture. I have some extra crystals left over from a previous craft project so I might glue it over the screws, still debating. I'm using this plate in my closet/makeup room. 

Have any of you tried this DIY? 

Shameless Plug

Hi babes, you may have noticed that I added pages to my blog about 2 weeks ago. Well I just updated my blog sale with the recent jewelery items I've made. Since I've really gotten into jewelery making I plan on making more pieces and updating it regularly so If you guys liked any of the stuff I've made check it out. There's also some makeup items and clip on hair extensions. I also plan on adding clothing to it too. Most of the stuff I wear to go to the club I only wear once or twice so everything would be in excellent condition.

Bacardi wants to know what ya waiting for? Go check it out! :)

Getting Crafty

I was in the mood to make some more jewelery and since feathers are a so hot right now I figured why not make some feather earrings :)

Supplies

Surprisingly, each pair took me a little over an hour to do, with the really colorful pair taking about an hour and 20 min. The hardest part was finding matching feathers for both earrings, but they were fun to make.

I think feather earrings look great when worn with your hair down for a pop of color :)
Do any of your own a pair?


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Jewelry Making!

I was feeling a little creative the other day so I decided to go to Michael's to pick some stuff up to make jewelry. Well after searching around for an hour and feeling completly overwhelmed by the 90 different claps, closures and spacers they had - I left empty handed lol.  Not willing to be defeated so easily  I searched online for some inspirational stuff. I came across this YSL bracelet and though, "I can make that!" So I headed back to Michael's the next day with  my inpirational photo in hand.

While I was in there I thought I would pick up some stuff to make a necklace too. I've been really into gold and turquoise lately so I had an idea in mind of what I wanted to make.

Aaaand, here's what I made! Not bad for my first time of jewelry making huh? I bought this 36'' chain and asked the sales lady what I would need to put it together. I wanted something classy and elegant, not just a chain with a bunch of stones on it. I really like the asymmetry of this.

My YSL inspired leather wrap bracelet with toggle clasp. It took me about 30-45 min for each of these and I really enjoyed making them. I think I may have discovery a new hobby!  

Have you guys ever tried jewelry making? What are some of your hobbies to do in your free time?