DIY Summer Jewelry | Leather Wrapped Bracelets

Inspirational images | Links to tutorials below

Summer is a great time to show off jewelry especially when you stack several wrap bracelets together.
Create your own arm party with all the different ideas for leather wrapped bracelets.
Whether you like a lot of bling or something a little more subtle, there are all kinds of different tutorials for you to try.
All these lovely styles can be worked up quickly, great for gift giving.
Leather lacing is readily available in all kinds of colors, but I thought it was fun to show this spring's trendy pastel shades.
My personal favorite is the golden beads wrapped several times with pale blush leather.
Beaded trims by the yard are also readily available in craft stores in beautiful colors.
Be sure to check out all the different ways to wrap up your jewelry to wear this summer.

Golden bead wrap | complete tutorial available here

Wrapped rhinestone trim | complete tutorial available here

X's, spiral and double edged wrap| complete tutorials available here
Single wrap | complete tutorial available here

Wrapped pastel bead trim | complete tutorial available here

Stamped metal message | complete tutorial available here

Embroidery floss tutorial | Pinterest

Pandora style wrapped bracelet | Pinterest

Wrapped leather examples | these examples and many other tutorials available here

Video Tutorial | Easy Wrap Bracelet

Video Tutorial | Triple Wrapped Bracelet

Video Tutorial | Layered Wrap Bracelet

Video Tutorial | Infinity Knot Bracelet

Click on either image below featuring past posts with tutorial on bracelets!

Happy DIYing!

DIY - Restyle, All About the Lace

Lace halter bustier | free tutorial available here

Gold lace cuff | free tutorial available here
Gunmetal lace neckpiece | free tutorial available here
Victorian lace neckpiece | free tutorial available here

Lace has always had great eye appeal but this fall there is a definite darker mood. Whether you call it Goth or Victoriana, in black it adds a glamorous edge to any holiday outfit. Think about kimono coverups this holiday season in sheer fabrics with black lace and velvet ribbon edging the kimono. The bustier automatically adds up to glamour and with a velvet tuxedo jacket would be a standout fashion ensemble for a party. For those who want a hint of lace, accessories are the way to add this season's trend. A soft scarf with black lace edging will provide the look you want. Yes this fall it's all about the lace.

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DIY - Jewelry, Hippy Chic Stacked Up

All inspirational images above | Pinterest

When it comes to accessories and the latest jewelry trend, more is most definitely more. Bohemian style is all about piling on the pieces from rings and bracelets to necklaces and earrings. The best part is, there are no rules! But if you're worried that your "arm party" or "neckwear" will look more crazy than festive, here are a few guidelines and ideas. 1. Keep the bracelets monochromatic, but think different shapes and materials. 2. Layer delicate necklaces in graduated lengths. 3. Pair your wider cuffs on one arm with a selection of layers on the other arm to balance the look. IMPORTANT NOTE Remember to have fun with your accessories - they make your look memorable by looking finished.

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DIY - Fashion, Fringe Necklaces

Main inspirational image | Missoni Spring Summer 2014

Spring and summer is the perfect time for all those hand crafted neckpieces.
Fashion, at the moment is fringe obsessed. Both accessories and garments have long, swinging fringed edges. Earlier, I posted about the fringe trend and how to incorporate different types of fringes onto garments.
Fringe jewelry, whether it is a multi-chain, bead, leather or feather fringe really speaks about global and ethnic trends, what I like to think of as Bohemian.
Adornments that are handmade, colourful and not quite perfect are easy and casual, ideal for summer. Read further for ideas and free tutorials for different ideas on how you can add fringe benefits to your jewelry.

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DIY Fashion - Jeanius Jewelry

Large image and tutorial | read complete Tea Rose Home tutorial here
Inset image | Pinterest

One can become obsessed with denim. I know this for a fact because I love all things denim. Not only in the variety of jeans, but jean jackets, shirts and accessories.
Repurposing jeans can come off looking somewhat iffy, not polished if care is not taken in the finishing.
Whatever you are restyling, redoing or repurposing doesn't need to be tailored to an inch of it's life and can even be shabby chic in nature.
My horror is the shabby not chic, long threads hanging, projects that look half finished and slapped together.
Closeup, the necklace above is not precious in it's style. The edges are raw with an urban cool vibe but the beads pull it all together and add a hint of refinement, detail.
Read on to see that not all denim accessories need to be casual or worn casually.
What can be more wonderful than to take the stuffiness out of a silk blouse by adding a necklace made of denim loops that are snapped together.
You will look at your old jeans in a whole new way. It's jeanius!

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DIY Fashion - Boho Style Scarves

Roses | tutorial available here
Fringe | tutorial available here
Lace | tutorial available here
Pompoms | tutorial available here

It's safe to say that scarves can be the most hard working and decorative accessory you own!
They provide colour, fill in spaces you may want to hide, add texture and pattern, totally upgrading a basic outfit into something special.
Scarves can fill in for jewelry, which I've done on more than one occasion, especially when travelling.
What's really wonderful are all the easy DIY ideas available. In most instances a minimum of effort and cash and you have a fabulous fashion statement . Read further for more inspiration and tutorials on making that special scarf .

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