The Ultimate Accessory DIY

The coolest bloggers— and their most creative ideas!

STATEMENT EARRINGS

Created by: CARLY J CAIS, chicsteals.com

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

Fabric for the base Mesh tulle for overlay 4 silver coloured jump rings 2 French hook earring wires Stick-on rhinestones A pair of scissors, fabric glue, embellishing glue and pliers

STEP# 1 Place the gemstones on the fabric to visualise how your earrings will look.

STEP# 2 When you’ve decided on where you want your stones, cut the fabric around them. Remove the gemstones and cut another matching piece of fabric for the other earring.

STEP# 4 Attach the gemstones using fabric glue. Glue in the design you chose in Step 1. Trim the tulle around the edges.

STEP# 3 Use fabric glue to affix the tulle over the fabric.

STEP# 5 Use pliers to poke a jump ring through each piece. Attach another jump ring and the French wires to finish your earrings. Done!

EMBELLISHED SUNGLASSES

Created by: KIRSTEN NUNEZ, studs and pearls.com

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

Plain sunglasses 28 gauge wire Beads in three different colours Clear nail polish A pair of scissors, strong craft glue and jewellery pliers

STEP# 1 Figure out how many beads will fit in the widest part of the sunglasses' arm. From that point, you'll know how many to weave in each line, and then slowly subtract a bead as the arm gets thinner.

STEP# 2 Thread the beads in the wire.

STEP# 3 Take the end of one wire and insert it back through the row of beads to seal it in place. Use the clear nail polish to seal.

STEP# 4 Create a design on paper to follow the pattern you want on your sunglass.

STEP# 5 Apply glue on the arm of the frame.

STEP# 6 Stick the designed beads on the arm of the sunglass.

QUIRKY BALLERINAS

Created by: MEERA AND PURVI, twomaterialgirls.tumblr.com

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

Plain ballerinas Thin foam (or felt) Doll eyes A strong glue like Fevibond Marker pen Pair of scissors

STEP# 1 Draw and cut a small moustache and lips on the foam, using a marker pen and scissors.

STEP# 2 Glue the lips and moustache on the ballerinas using Fevibond, then glue the eyes above.

LACE NECKLACE

Created by: IKYA KESIRAJU, makeupmonologues.com

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

Lace patches Acrylic paint and brush Fabric glue A length of chain Clasp rings

STEP# 1 Paint the lace patches with acrylic paint in a colour of your choice. Let them dry.

STEP# 2 Arrange and attach the patterns in a necklace shape, using fabric glue. Leave the ends (towards the back) open. Let it dry.

STEP# 3 In the back, attach clasp rings to a chain so you can slip on your brand new necklace!

TWO-TONE GLITTER PUMPS

Created by: CATHY ATTIX, trinketsinbloom.com

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

A pair of suede pumps Mod podge Glitter A bowl Brushes—1 big, 1 small White chalk and flexible curve

STEP# 1 Decide where you want the design to be on your shoes.

STEP# 2 Use the chalk and flexible curve to mark the design.

STEP# 3 Mix your Mod Podge and glitter in a small bowl.

STEP# 4 Using a big brush, paint the mixture onto a shoe. Start in the middle of your design and work towards the edges. Use the smaller brush to paint the edges of your design.

STEP# 5 Place your shoes outside if you can or by an open window to dry (it'll be faster this way).

STEP# 6 As your shoes dry, check them for any spots where the shoe colour may be showing through, and touch them up. Once fully dry, you'll have gorgeous, glittery pumps!