Feb 15, 2017
Crepe Paper Peonies via Chic Steals
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Crepe Paper Peonies via Chic Steals
Owl & Leaves Clay Necklace | Chic Steals
This necklace is made using epoxy clay and decorated with gold leaf. I've never tried epoxy clay, but it seems pretty straightforward to use. Chic Steals has a great tutorial on how to use the clay and other tips and tricks - I also love the way she created a layered necklace in one - so much easier than trying to stack chains that always end up tangled!
Enamel Spring Flower Bib Necklace | Chic Steals
Another craft line that came out recently that I love is the new Martha Stewart Jewelry line. Chic Steals has created an amazing bib necklace using a mix of the enamel metal pieces and cabochons. The enamel pieces you actually buy plain then paint with enamel paint. So you can create your own vintage style piece that is exclusively yours!
Spike End Bangles | Chic Steals
These bracelets are everywhere right now, on fashion blogs, all over Pintrest. So of course now I want my own! I'm not sure if they would have the bangle blanks at my local craft store (and they certainly won't have the spikes!) so I'm going on Etsy for my supplies. I love the one with the diamantes!
Prada Inspired Rhinestone Earrings | Chic Steals
When I had my stall, the most popular items were my cabochon studs. They were the first things to sell and people kept asking for more! The lovly thing about them is that there are tons of colours and sizes available, meaning you can get a pair to match most outfits. I love the added glitz of the rhinestone surround, it makes these earrings even more fun. This tutorial also shows you how to make your own cabochons which though might be a bit expensive to start with (i.e. getting a mold, sculpey, etc) I'm sure that you will end up using it and making tons of them in no time!
DIY Spike Tipped Bangles Done Three Ways Tutorials from Chic Steals here. This is a totally doable DIY and these bracelets (without the spikes) are available at Michaels and at craft stores.
For more spiked and studded projects go here: truebluemeandyou.tumblr.com/tagged/spikes and truebluemeandyou.tumblr.com/tagged/studs
Sequin Trompe L'Oeil Peter Pan Collar Top | Chic Steals
Chic Steals always has the coolest tshirt DIYs, and this one is no exception! What a cute way to dress up a plain tee - and as my cousin Laura stated loudly tonight 'IT SMELLS LIKE SUMMER!', so short sleeve weather is quickly coming to get me. And if I have to face it, I'll face it in adorable tee shirts!
DYI Sequin Embellished Tee Shirt from Chic Steals here. You could also use iron- on rhinestones or trim for a simple collar. This reminds me of a dressed down version of the DIY Nail Polish Painted Rhinestone Collar Tutorial from Crimenes de la Moda here.