Good Health AMULETS in Red and White

Look at this beautiful Good Health AMULETS in Red and White.

Easy MARTENITSA

BUTTON Martenitsas

BEAD Bracelet

Lanyard Double Chain Bracelet

This project brings back memories, in more than one way. 1) I loved lanyard when I was a kid, and I clearly remember making sooo many keychains and bracelets. Well, my entire bedding set during my Freshman year of college were these exact colors. My comforter was reversible neon green and bright blue, and I even had hangers and towels in the same colors. By the time I graduated I was more into the darker jewel tones, but I still can't resist a good pop of color.

Supplies:

- Chain, twice the length of your wrist
- Lanyard, 1-4 colors
 - Scissors
- Jewelry pliers
- Jump rings
- Toggle or clasp closures

Shiny Statement Rings

Here’s how she did it.
Gather supplies. You’ll need glitter, varnish glue, an adjustable ring with a setting pad, toothpicks, a disposable container (you could just use a paper cup), and a ring cushion.

Position your ring on the ring cushion. You want it to be stable while you work.

Pour 1/2 teaspoon of glitter in a disposable container. To achieve a druzy look, you need to add half that amount of varnish glue (1/4 teaspoon). The less glue you use, the more the glitter will “pop.”

Stir the mix well with the toothpick until all the glitter is blended with the glue. It’s supposed to be stiff, so don’t worry if it’s not very fluid.

Using the toothpick, transfer some of the mix on your ring’s pad. Hold the toothpick in the middle of the pad and circle it slowly to spread the glitter mix evenly. Once the pad is covered, let it dry according to your glue’s instructions.

Embroidered Typography Wall Art

I stitched this piece of embroidered typography wall art for my graphic designer husband as a gift for our third anniversary. (It was yesterday! Hooray!) Are you a type geek too? Make one for your special someone with my free downloadable template!

Supplies:
* Embroidered Typography Wall Art template
* 5" x 7" textured cardstock, 2 sheets
* Scotch tape
* Embroidery floss, 3 ply
* Permanent dry adhesive

Tools:
* Printer
* Paper scissors
* Embroidery needle
* Piercing tool or sewing awl
* Piercing mat or foam sheet

Step 1
Print and cut out the embroidered typography wall art template.

Step 2
Adhere the template to one sheet of the cardstock using a small loop of scotch tape in two corners (don’t press down too hard, you’ll need to peel the tape off later). Next, use the sewing awl to poke evenly spaced holes through the cardstock following the lines in template.

Step 3
Once you’ve punched the holes, peel the template paper off of the cardstock and carefully remove the tape.

Step 4
Sew through the holes in the cardstock using backstitch.

Tip: To keep the floss as flat as possible, use a small piece of scotch tape to secure all floss ends to the back of the card instead of knotting them off.

Step 5
Apply dry adhesive around the edges of the second sheet of cardstock, then attach it to the back of the embroidered cardstock to cover the back of the stitching.

Your typography wall art is finished! Frame it, hang it, or display it as you please!

Printable

ROPE BRACELET

Hi everyone! I love accessories, but I especially love jewelry! I've noticed lately that I have been buying a lot of bracelets and even making some myself. I find that making my own accessories is very rewarding. It's fun and you will love all the compliments you receive when you say you made it yourself! What you need to make this bracelet:
Hot Glue Gun
Flat Nose Pliers
Scissors
Rope trim
Jewelry Jump Rings
Jewelry Lobster Clasp
Jewelry Ribbon Endings

Steps:

Measure the rope around your wrist leaving about an extra inch longer than your wrist. Cut the rope. Make sure you add a dot of hot glue to the end of the rope you just cut to keep it from unraveling.
Cut 3 more strands the same length as the first strand. Make sure to add a dot of hot glue to ends of the rope each time you cut it.

Lay out the rope as shown in the photo above.

Overlap the rope as shown in the photo above.

Pull the end of the top rope under and up through the bottom rope.

Pull the ends of the rope tight.

Trim the ends so that they are all the same length. Make sure to add hot glue to the ends to keep them from unraveling.

Put the rope ends into the ribbon ending and close with the pliers.

Use the pliers to add the jump rings and lobster clasp.

Fabric Frames with Antique Matte Mod Podge

I’m so excited to share these Mod Podge Fabric Frames. I just love how they turned out, and using Mod Podge on fabric was so easy. I used inexpensive wood frames from Michael’s, and Antique Matte Mod Podge on fabric for a vintage look. After I was done with the frames, I painted the frame inserts with chalkboard paint. I still can’t get enough of chalkboard paint!


Supplies needed:
Wood craft frames
Fabric of choice
Plaid acrylic craft paint in white
Mod Podge Matte
Mod Podge Antique Matte
Distress Ink
Scissors
Paint brush or foam craft brush
Plaid chalkboard paint (not pictured)

Step One – Paint wood frames with white paint and set aside to dry. I like to paint the backs of the frame as well for a finished look. Don’t throw away the cardboard insert, we’ll need that for later.
Step Two – Cut fabric square slightly bigger than frame, and brush with a thin coat of Mod Podge and let dry.  This is a great tip I read in Amy Anderson’s book, Mod Podge Rocks! It keeps the edges from fraying and makes it easier to cut my shapes. I used regular Mod Podge for this step, but you can use the Antique Mod Podge too.

Step Three – Once the frames and fabric are dry, use a pencil to trace the shape of the frame onto the fabric. Make sure the pattern lines up nicely with the shape of the frame. Be sure to cut the fabric inside of the pencil lines, you want the fabric to be just a bit smaller than the frame. Don’t use your good fabric scissors to cut through the Mod Podge or you might gunk them up.

Step Four – Brush a coat of Antique Matte Mod Podge onto frame, then carefully lay fabric on top. Coat fabric in another thin coat of Antique Mod Podge. I think it’s hard to tell in this picture, but the Antique Mod Podge is really cool. It has a faded yellow tint that warmed up the fabric and gave it a vintage feel. You can see it better in the final pictures. Let frames dry.

Step Five – Use a distress ink stamp pad to hit the edges of the frame. I just pressed it flat against the edge. Then I grabbed my paint brush and used it to flick a little bit more of the ink over the edges. I let the frames dry overnight.

Step Six – I was hunting around for pictures when I realized these would be really cute as little chalkboards. So I used the cardboard insert already in the frame and painted several coats of Plaid’s chalkboard paint. It’s really easy to use, and I’m still using the same bottle from my chalkboard cutting boards and my chalkboard wreath. I love the idea of using the insert too, they are already the perfect size!

Step Seven – Write a cute note or message. Sometime I wish I didn’t have the handwriting of a 10 year-old. Then I could make an amazing, tiny little chalkboard masterpiece…best to just keep it simple.

You can find the yellow chevron fabric here. The turquoise fabric is outdoor fabric by Robert Allen, I found it at Jo-Ann’s last year.

If you are a fan of the vintage look like me, you have to try the Antique Matte Mod Podge. It’s so cool. I can’t wait to try it on photos!

it’s a girl’s emergency clutch!

you know…a catch all!
for the things you always need….but never have.

It’s perfect for your car or purse or boat or camper…..
so, let’s get started!
here’s what you’re going to need:
(just a few things really)
1.  a square potholder (ours are from Target…the Dwell line)
2.  a large button
3.  about. 6″ grosgrain coordinating ribbon
4.  10 snack size zip lock baggies
5.  tape
6.  coordinating embroidery floss
7. sewing machine

step 1: lay your potholder inside up (make sure your pocket is at the top, either on the inside of the wallet or the outside).  place one zip lock on the right side (zipper toward the  right edge) and place a piece of tape on the top and bottom (to keep the baggies from moving).  place another zip lock on the left side overlapping the first (with the zipper toward the left edge) and tape the top and bottom.  continue alternating sides and overlapping the bottoms of all ten baggies (5 on each side).

step 2:  now that the baggies are securely taped in place, sew a zig zag stitch all the way down the middle of the potholder (which should also be down the middle of the overlapped baggies).

step 3: fold your potholder in half to make your wallet and find your middle to sew on your button.  we used yellow embroidery floss…just to make a statement.

step 4: using your 6″ piece of grosgrain ribbon, fold in half lengthwise and sew all the way down.  (you can use a thinner ribbon or even a hair elastic…this is just what we had on hand).  then, on the backside of your wallet, make a loop with your ribbon large enough to fit over your button and sew down.
and…there you have it!

(front)
a few ideas of things to put in your emergency clutch:

advil or tylenol
tums
band aids/first aid cream
gum/mints
tooth picks/floss
hair elastics
eye drops
cough drops
emergency medication
matches
feminine products
an emergency mimi (pacifier)
cash
spare house key
nail file
tweezers
pen and pencil (for that cute front pocket, of course!)