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DIY Geo Ring

03.18.13

Polymer clay is one of my favorite materials to work with. It’s incredibly versatile if you just get creative enough. I was inspired by these rings, but with a twist. Add some paint and you can make rings in all sorts of shapes and colors.

What you’ll need:

-Polymer Clay
-Xacto Knife
-Crazy Glue
-Acrylic Paint and Paintbrush
-Ring Blanks

1. Start by kneading the clay until it is soft. This will make it easier to shape later.
2. Roll the clay into small balls. Mine varied in size of about a 1/2″ to 3/4″ in diameter.
3. Put the rolled balls into the freezer for about 20 minutes to harden.

4. Next use the Xacto to cut the base of the shape. Continue cutting of the rounded edges until you are left with only straight edges.
5. Following the instructions on the wrapper, bake your clay shapes.

6. Tape off sections of the shape (optional) and paint them any color you like.

7. Once the paint has dried, glue the base of the clay shape to the top of the ring blank. Let dry.

And you’re done! You can paint the shapes one color or combine multiple colors for a different look.

DIY Inspiration: Hanging Vases

03.15.13

If you follow me on Pinterest, you’ll notice my recent obsession with hanging vases. There is so much variety of the look. You can use actual vases, or up-cycle a mason jar or glass bottle. Use string, wire or ribbon to hang. With spring just around the corner, a hanging vase would be the perfect way to showcase your plants and flowers.

Images: here, here, here, here, here, here

DIY Floral Headband

03.14.13

I remember in Elementary School when I would make floral headpieces during recess. My flower choices were limited to White Clovers or Dandelions and by the end of recess they would have already begun to wilt. This is why I love today’s DIY post. I posted earlier about floral headbands here. This floral headband is great because they remind me of my days on the playground, and they will never wilt!

What you’ll need:

– Headband
– Fake Flowers (I used 4 large ones)
– Glue Gun

1. Start by separating the flower by cutting or pulling off the stem.

2. Arrange your flowers based on whatever pattern you’d like. I chose yellow and peach flowers so I arranged them by alternating colors.

3. Heat up your glue gun and glue the flowers to the headband in whatever pattern you decided on. Let it dry for a couple of minutes.Voila! A beautiful floral headband perfect for Spring!

Thanks to Jolleen for modeling!

DIY Inspiration: Oversized Bow-Tie

03.13.13

I love the idea of adding an oversized, loopy bow-tie to an outfit. It can dress up a button-down while remaining professional yet feminine. It’s a different take on the popular ‘bow blouse’ as you can easily add it to different outfits. Time to go buy some chiffon!

Images: here, here

5 Minute DIY: Scrabble Letter Ring

03.12.13

Today’s inspiration hit me during a rather intense game of Words with Friends. (I get really into it!) I love the idea of mixing and matching the letters to create different words depending on your mood. This DIY Scrabble Ring literally took me 5 minutes! Now I have more rings to add to my collection!

What you’ll need:

-Scrabble Letters
– Blank Rings
– Glue gun or Crazy Glue

Add glue to the center back of your scrabble piece. Attach the ring base to the to piece. Wait a few minutes for it to dry. Do as many letters as you want!

Fast, easy and fun!