Geo Multi Finger Ring DIY

Accessories and jewelry for this fall have a lot of geometric influences, this Geo Multi Finger Ring DIY is a fun and simple way to create a cool artistic statement without breaking the bank. Mix up stones, beads, whatever you have to make a truly unique piece of wearable art.

Rhinestone Choker DIY

 I love simple elegance, not too fussy but makes a statement. 

I have been looking  for a choker like this forever
but could never find anything close to what I had pictured in my mind.
 I finally had to make what was in my head,
and Aleene's  jewelry and metal glue made it super easy to create.

Easy Arm Candy Stack Jewelry Tutorial

I don't know what it is but an armful (or two) of pretty bracelets makes me feel more glamorous than anything in the world. 

Jewel Loom Flower Bling Ring

Making beaded rings is fun and easy on my NEW Jewel Loom but the "Glue" holding the bling is the real MAJIC! Aleene's Jewelry & Metal Glue is not only the BEST but it holds really really well! 

Materials needed include: 

Aleene's Jewelry & Metal Glue 

Beadalon Jewel Loom Kit by Julianna C Hudgins 

Beadalon Wild Fire .15 

Size 6/0 Toho Seed Beads 

Decorative Buttons (if buttons have shanks you will need a pair of wire cutters to remove them) 

Set up the Jewel Loom with 7 Warp Threads following the Warp Set Up instructions included in the kit. 

Measure your finger of choice with a sewing tape measure and build base of ring according to length. My ring was 2.5inches long 

When base is finished thread needle up one row and back through bottom row at least 3 times. This will lock in rows so they do not slide once they are cute off of warp threads. Continue weaving through base of ring until you reach the top and repeat weaving through top two rows to secure as you did on bottom rows. Make sure that needle and thread are all the way too the top. Do not cut off, leave needle and thread attached to ring. 

I love working on the Jewel Loom because you can create multiple projects at once 

Flip Jewel Loom over and very carefully cut warp threads off the bottom and top of loom

Find the middle of warp threads and very carefully cut 

Tie Warp threads together by gathering and tying two pieces together 

Adhere Aleene's Jewelry & Metal Glue to knots let dry 

Trim excess thread above knots carefully 

Sew bottom and top ends together with needle thread 

Using your needle tuck knots inside of beads 

Continue to stitch entire base of ring making sure that top and bottom ends are secure 

If decorative button has a shank remove it using a pair of wire cutters. Apply Aleene's Jewelry & Metal Glue to base of button and to ring where two ends meet. This will help to hide knots and to give the ring a finished look. 

Let dry and Wear! 

Super Fun & Easy! You can check out my Blog at juliannahudgins/blog Cheers, Jewels 

Spiked iPhone DIY using Jewelry & Metal Tabs

Ever since I got my leopard print phone case, I knew I wanted to jazz it up a little more.  So when we got a delivery of studs in the iLoveToCreate design studio, I knew they would be the perfect accent for my phone!  I also was excited to get to use the new Aleene's Jewelry and Metal Glue Tabs for a project! They are so easy to use and I was able to make this project in about ten minutes!

 What you need:

– Cell phone case

– Aleene's Jewelry & Metal Glue Acrylic Adhesive Dots
– Flat-backed gold spikes (like these from Etsy)

– Ruler

– Tweezers

 Next, I used a clear ruler to line up the adhesive dots and stuck them to my animal print cover in rows. You'll be able to cover the whole thing, or do like I did with four rows of eight, in the center of the phone. The 1/4" dots fit the bottom of the studs perfectly!

I used tweezers to peel off the red backing from the Aleene's Jewelry & Metal Adhesive Dots.

Then I sat the studs right on top of the dots. You have to be pretty precise, because these boogers really hold fast. and it's tough to pull them off and realign. Just be patient and take your time.

I didn't have to wait for it to dry, since the adhesive is instant! I hope you like my studly bling. It added a lot of pizazz to my phone, and makes it totally different than anybody else. Easy-peasy.
What do you think?

DIY Collage Pendants

These boutique chic collage pendants are easy peasy lemon squeezy to create!  Collage Pauge, Aleene's jewelry glue and some pretty vintage inspired papers and decorative elements from Cosmo Cricket are adhered to light weight wooden tags and sealed for durability with Aleene's Spray Acrylic Sealer.  This is a great girl's night in project and a fun DIY to do with your teens.  And the best part, you can share your own unique message in a pretty pendant you can wear!

 

What you need:

-Collage Pauge Glossy

Aleene's Jewelry and Metal Glue

Aleene's Spray Acrylic Sealer Glossy

Tulip Sponge Pouncer

Wooden jewelry tags with drill holes

Decorative papers (Cosmo Cricket)

Decorative fabric brads (Cosmo Cricket)

Tiny text stickers or print your own (Cosmo Cricket)

Jump rings

Chain

Clasp

Scissors

Bent and chain nose pliers

Flush cutters

Pencil

 

1.) Gather materials.  2.)  Trace and cut papers to fit tags.  3.  Attach paper to wood with decoupage medium.  Add tiny text to tags.  Make sure you line up items on front so tag hole is at the top! Paint two coats of medium on top.  Allow to dry.  4.  Cut metal shanks off of brads.  

5.) Attach brads to tags with jewelry glue.  Allow to dry. 6.) Punch hole in paper, carefully working the hole punch into the pre-existing hole in the back of your pendant.  7.)  Spray one coat of acrylic sealer on pendants.  Allow to dry.  8.) Attach jump rings. 

These turned out so cute, I can't wait to make more.  Adding that acrylic sealer means you won't have to worry about the decoupage medium being sticky on humid days.  I live in the Southeast, it gets hot around these parts!  Try making these with buttons, old jewelry pieces, cabachons, crystals...collages are little miniature artworks and each one should be a reflection of you!

iLoveToCreate: Retrofabulous Mini-Frame Pendants

iLoveToCreate Retrofabulous Mini-Frame Pendant 
Margot Potter 
"These are your grandmother's crafts, ya gotta problem with that?"

Making these miniature wearable paper artworks is easy peasy and a ton of fun.  Old book pages make great collage backgrounds and you can find images in Dover Books titles or do this with upcycled new magazine pages for a more modern look.  No matter how you do it, Aleene's Dry Adhesives and Jewelry Glue make this a breeze!

Materials
Miniature Frame (HHH Enterprises)
Tiny metal Tim Holtz idea-ology flower
4mm crystal AB SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS round
Old book page
Red construction paper
Artistic Wire mesh black
Aleene's Tacky Tape Runner
Aleene's Tacky Sticker Sheets
Aleene's Jewelry and Metal Glue
Chain
Clasp
Jump rings

Tools
Chain nose pliers
Small scissors
Pencil

Trace background paper to fit frame and cut with small paper scissors. 

 

Cut out and adhere tiny collage elements using Aleene's dry adhesives.

Use Aleene's Jewelry and Metal glue to attach flower and crystal.  (Be sparing, a little goes a long way!)

Cut a small section of mesh and tie a bow, pull mesh tubing on both sides to create bow shape.

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Learn new crafting techniques! Cool2Craft TV

It's super cool! Cool2Craft TV March 12, 2012: Girly Girl - We're celebrating the feminine spirit this week! Tiffany Windsor is creating a Metal Charms Bracelet with Aleene's Jewelry & Metal Glue, EcoHeidi decorates a make-up box with Aleene's Original Tacky Glue, Savannah Starr is creating a hair bow with Aleene's Fabric Fusion Peel & Stick Sheets and much more! It's a terrifically tacky and creatively cool show! 

It’s easy to watch the Cool2Craft TV Channel right from your computer. Airing Monday March 12, 2012 9am Pacific/10am Mountain/ 11 am Central/ Noon Eastern. Go to http://cool2craft.com and find the Livestream player and chat box. See you Monday! 

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Cool2Craft TV - Monday September 26, 2011

Cool2Craft TV for September 26, 2011: Jewelry

Join host Tiffany Windsor for a new episode of Cool2Craft TV. This week's show theme is jewelry. EcoHeidi Borchers creates Reverse Fabric Water Bottle Earrings with Aleene's Fabric Fusion Glue, Candace Jedrowicz creates Hammered Copper Earrings and Tiffany creates Vintage Floral Earrings and Gift Tag featuring Aleene's Tacky Dot Singles. It's terrifically tacky and creatively cool!

It’s easy to watch the Cool2Craft TV Channel right from your computer. Airing Monday September 26, 2011 9am Pacific/10am Mountain/ 11 am Central/ Noon Eastern. Go to http://cool2craft.com and find the Livestream player and chat box. See you Monday!

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Steampunk Brooch fun with Pattiewack!

Check out this cute video of Pattiewack making a steampunk brooch! She gives you a fun tip for working with little jewelry pieces, plus also shows how easy it is to work with Aleene's Jewelry and Metal Glue!