Sunday, January 29, 2017

Measuring Up...A DIY Bracelet

Wrap bracelets have become very popular over the last few years. Here’s an alternative to the common leather strap that will measure up to be quite the fashion statement.

Supplies:
Measuring Tape
Ribbon
Jewelry Charm
Ribbon Ends Jewelry Fastener
Scissors
Pliers
E6000 Glue
Super Glue

Cut the metal ends off of the measuring tape. Cut the measuring tape so that it wraps tightly around your wrist twice. You will want it tight because the ribbon end fasteners will add length to the bracelet.

Place the charm on the center point of the measuring tape.

Fold the measuring tape in half and cut a slit ¼ inch away from the end of the charm.

Thread ribbon through the ends of the charm and through the cut slits.


Tie a knot in the ribbon on the back side of the measuring tape and secure with a dot of super glue.



Add a small amount of E6000 glue to the inside of the ribbon end fasteners. Insert the ends of the measuring tape into the fasteners and clamp down with pliers. Allow the glue to dry completely.


That’s a wrap!
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Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Blooming Valentines With Oriental Trading Company

Nothing says Valentine's Day more than flowers and candy!
So why not create a blooming Valentine for someone special?

This project is easy enough for kids to do and will make them a big hit with their friends.

I started by shopping the huge selection of Valentine related items on the Oriental Trading website. They have a Valentine's craft section, as well as a Valentine's party supply section, and I found just what I needed for this project.

I started with these cute little metal pails filled with heart shaped chocolate candy. You can find them HERE.

I removed the candy...

Then I placed the pail upside down on floral foam, pressed it into the foam to make a template, and cut it out. Smaller children with need help with this part.


I then pressed the floral foam into the pail...

I created flowers using foam hearts (found HERE) and adorable hot air balloon shaped lollipops (found HERE).


I used a small hole punch to add a hole at the base of the foam hearts...


Then I threaded them onto the lollipops...


I placed the candy hearts back into the pails, then inserted the lollipop flowers into the floral foam.

For a pretty backdrop, I created a banner by connecting paper doilies (found HERE) together using glue dots...



Love will bloom when you share this deliciously cute craft with the people you adore!


Oriental Trading supplied me with the items used, however all opinions are my own. Check them out the next time you are on the hunt for craft supplies!
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Coastal Charm,  Someday CraftsGinger Snap CraftsCreations By KaraRae Gun Ramblings,  Seven Thirty Three The Shabby Creek Cottage, Seven AliveMade In A DayChic On a ShoestringSimply Sweet Home, The Shabby Nest Somewhat Simple,   Live Laugh Rowe, Have A Daily Cup Of Mrs OlsonThe Cottage Market,  Funky Junk Interiors,  Tatertots & Jello,   Blissful & Domestic, A Vision To Remember  DIY Showoff, Craft-O-Maniac, Keeping It Simple, Homemaker On A Dime, I Should Be Mopping The Floor, The Dedicated House Coastal Charm, Reasons To Skip The Housework, Sugar Bee Crafts,  Nifty Thrifty Things, Cherished BlissMad In Crafts, Flour Me With Love, Not Just A HousewifeToday's Creative Blog, Tip Junkie Homework,  I Gotta CreateThrifty 101 Domestically Speaking,  The Answer Is Chocolate, Skip To My LouThe Thrifty Home,Cedar Hill RanchFlutter BusterNap Time Creations, Hope In Every Season, The Foley FamOur Home Away From Home,  RemodelaholicFlamingo ToesVMG206 Finding Silver PenniesA Stroll Thru LifeBloom Designs,French Country CottageThe Scoop, Stone Gable, Knick Of Time, Lou Lou GirlsDIY-Crush, Charm Bracelet Diva,


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