Feb 23, 2018

DIY~Make Gorgeous & Simple Mixed Media Domino Pendant Necklaces!


Make these fun and inexpensive mixed media pendant necklaces with acrylic , scrapbook paper, Triple Thick, glitter and a variety of charms, buttons and bling from your stash! The results are so pretty and I love the fact that I can mix the metals without having to "match" silver with silver, gold with gold, etc. ~ It makes it fun not having to worry about that when putting these together. Please see my full tutorial by clicking on my following YouTube link:

https://youtu.be/_5FOzVM0apU

Materials Needed

*I listed the materials that I used below, however, you really need to watch my tutorial for explanations. I also included some links, but ALL those items are not necessarily required. The list is only what I used on MY domino pendants. You can use a variety of materials from your own stash. Please click on the link above to see my full tutorial for further explanation. 

*Acrylic Dominoes
*Triple Thick
*Scrapbook Paper
*Rhinestone Chain
*Fine Iridescent Glitter
*German Glass Glitter, Clear 
*Variety of charms, jump rings, necklace chain
*Glue-On Bails
*Wood Button Butterflies, Birds


Many THANKS to Carol Toulson for her inspiration! Please see Carol's beautiful domino pendants and MORE by clicking on her Etsy store link below:

Carol Toulson's Etsy Shop~Refunction Crafts
https://www.etsy.com/shop/RefunctionCrafts

Craftie's YouTube Channel for the bead dangle tutorial~
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgXg83WPVQYKPKQpZFrPj_A/videos

I purchased my 2 row rhinestone chain from~
https://www.ebay.com/str/sfcdirect

I purchased my tiny 2mm AB crystal rhinestone close chain from~ 
https://www.ebay.com/str/chenguomei8688

I purchased my wood bird buttons from~ http://stores.ebay.com/shesheshe888
I purchased my wood butterfly buttons from both of these sellers~
http://stores.ebay.com/str/yugum
http://stores.ebay.com/str/cpthreego

I purchased my “Always in my heart” charms from~ 
http://stores.ebay.com/str/fouronesl

I purchased my small (15mmx5x2) glue-on bails from~ 
http://stores.ebay.com/str/5beadsjewelry 
You may also purchase medium (16mmx8) heart bails from~
http://stores.ebay.com/str/rockinbead 

I purchased my medium 70 grit clear German glass glitter from~
http://stores.ebay.com/str/sugarcampcottage 

Feb 12, 2018

DIY~Make Gorgeous Vintage Heart Necklaces OR Embellishments!


Make these gorgeous vintage hearts and turn them into necklaces OR fun embellishments for your craft projects! These were very easy to make! Please click on my following YouTube link to see my tutorial on how to make these vintage heart necklaces OR embellishments~

https://youtu.be/uWUPe8Q-RJs


Materials Needed

*Stiff White Felt (Michael's or any craft store)
*Triple Thick
*Glitter (I used the Heidi Swapp Marquee Love brand that I found at Michael's. No colors are listed on the bottles. See video.)
*German Glass Glitter (See link below)
*Stamping Up Ultra Fine Glitter in "Dazzling Diamonds."
*Glue On Bails (See links below)
*10mm Flower Trim (Optional) 
*1/4 inch wide Ribbon, Ball Chain Necklace (Only if you are making the hearts into necklaces.)

*Precision Scissors
*Gorilla Glue brand Hot Glue and detail hot glue gun (See video)
*Toothpicks 


My Friend Craftie's YouTube Channel~
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgXg83WPVQYKPKQpZFrPj_A/videos

3mm bead garland~
http://stores.ebay.com/prettyincrystals

Medium 70 Grit Clear German Glass Glitter:
http://stores.ebay.com/sugarcampcottage 

The link below are for those who live in the U.K. and can't find the Triple Thick~
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/sis.html?_itemId=null&_nkw=Deco+Art+Triple+Thick+Brilliant+Brush+On+Gloss+Glaze+8oz+Other+Multicoloured&_trksid=p2047675.m4100.l9146

10mm Flower Trim~
http://stores.ebay.com/JILL-FANG-WEDDING-DECORATION-STORE

Small Glue On Bails (15mmx5x2)
http://stores.ebay.com/5beadsjewelry 

Medium Heart Bails (16mmx8)
http://stores.ebay.com/rockinbead 

Feb 8, 2018

DIY~Make Gorgeous, Easy & Inexpensive Craft Embellishments!


Make these gorgeous, EASY and inexpensive craft embellishments for your projects! There is such a variety of ways you can use these, such as altering jewelry boxes, glue on hair barrettes, upcycle jelly jars, etc.! To see how to make these, please click on the following link to see my full YouTube tutorial:  

https://youtu.be/e0D7Bf82GY8


Materials Needed

*Focal Piece, Such As A Resin Piece, Button or Large Flat Back Rhinestone
*3mm Beaded Garland
*Rhinestone Chain 
*Stiff, White Felt OR Heavy White Cardstock
*E-6000 Glue 
*Hot Glue
*Precision Scissors

Where to find the 2 row rhinestone chain and rhinestone buttons~
http://stores.ebay.com/SfcDirect 

Where to find the larger AB rhinestone chain ( About 4mm)
http://www.ebay.com/sch/ela.liu/m.html

Where to find the 3mm bead garland~
http://stores.ebay.com/prettyincrystals

Where to find the sparkly resin focal pieces~
http://stores.ebay.com/xinxing0515

I used the following glue gun in my video tutorial:
SureBonder Mini Detail Hot Glue Gun

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