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DIY INSPO // Alphabet Bracelet

12.09.13

Alphabet Bracelet

I first saw these Ryan Porter bracelets on Pinterest. They are a fun and contemporary twist on the friendship bracelets you’d make for your friends in elementary school. I love the grown-up twist and all the colorful phrases people have thought up. With some alphabet beads, these bracelets would be super easy to recreate, and would make a great gift for friends!

P.S. Sorry I’ve been M.I.A for the past two weeks. I am reaching the end of my run in pastry school which means more projects and practicing! I hope to be back to blogging regularly really soon!! As always, thank you for reading!

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DIY Día de los Muertos Skull

10.31.13

Skull

Ok, I know the Day of the Dead is not the same as Halloween, but I couldn’t resist the amazing imagery of the holiday. Happy Halloween and Día de los Muertos!!

Skull

Materials

– Skull
– Glitter
– Glue
– Paintbrush
– Paint

Skull1. Paint your skull any color you want!

Skull2. Use glue to design the pattern for the glitter. You can plan this out beforehand, or make it up as you go.

Skull-53. Fill the areas around the eyes, mouth, and top of skull. I tried to use as many colors as possible!

Skull4. Spray with a gloss coat to keep glitter in place.

SkullEnjoy!

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DIY Skull Bracelet

10.29.13

Skull-Bracelet

I wanted to make something in honor of the upcoming holiday. I found these cute little skull beads at Michaels and decided they would make the perfect bracelet. It is dainty and punk rock all at the same time. While I won’t be dressing up for Halloween this year, this bracelet will definitely keep me in the spooky spirit!

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Materials

– Skull Beads
– Chain
– Wire
– Ruler
– Wire Cutter
– Pliers
– Jump Rings & Fasteners

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1. Cut a piece of wire to about 3″. This is longer than you need but it’s good to leave room for error. Using the pliers, make a small loop on one end of the wire. Make sure the skull bead doesn’t pass through. Loop the opposite side to hold the bead in place.

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2. Measure the chain to cut two separate pieces approximately 3″ in length.

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3. Attach on piece of chain to one end of the wire loops you just made on the bead. Attach the second chain to the opposite side.

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4. Attach one jump ring on the end of one chain. Attach a jump ring and fastener to the second chain.

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5. And you’re done! Enjoy your skull bracelet!!

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