Charm Bracelet, Trashion Blog
How to make a charm bangle Add charms to bangles Every now and again I stumble on a website and find amazing stuff people are doing with regard to eco fashion. Most fashion blogs are banal and really not worth reading. And my goodness, there are so many out there....
Braided Necklace
Plaited trimming and fabric necklace Braided necklace This is a rather rustic ethnic inspired necklace. A friend was wearing one similar to this but with multiple strands of ribbon in a riot of colours with cute charms interspersed in it. For my version, I used only...
Knotted Bead Necklace
Bead and knot bracelet Beads knotted into thread Is it just me or does anyone else think the poses models hold in fashion magazines look a bit daft? These poor woman are usually draped awkwardly across some item, or bent backward, in a pose not even a seasoned yogis...
Wear Brooches on a Chain
Easy DIY necklace Add brooches to a chain This is a really quick and easy way to whip up a sparkly necklace for a special outfit. You need a neck chain. Either make one up or use an existing one. And a pretty brooch, or six as in the photograph. To make your own neck...
Three Different Lariat Necklaces
How to make a lariat necklace Three different lariat necklaces After styling my model with that Aventurine lariat necklace two posts back, I got into them all over again. I bought the one in the middle of the photo as it is. It is made of polished quartz crystal...
Chandelier Bead Earrings
Teardrop wire bead earrings Easy bead earrings In today's post I am showing a pair of earrings my daughter made for me on the right. See how they were made here make your own bead earrings Inspired by the pair she made, I made a pair myself. See the earrings on...
Rope Bracelet
How to make a rope bangle Rope bracelets Today I thought I would show you some rope bracelets I made. The idea is not mine. I got the idea from the PS I made this website. Have mentioned them before. Synchronicity must exist as I found similar ideas to mine on their...
Watch Straps and Skinny Belt
DIY fashion with strapping Ribbon and tape for skinny belt and watch straps Following on from the last post I was pondering the ins and outs of fashion. Thin belts are in this year and medium to thick belts relegated to last year. What's a girl to do? Keeping up with...
Mixed Medium Rings
How to make plastic coated wire rings Scooby Doo rings mixed with classic rings I like mixing up items of varying value. Like in this picture. Scooby Doo rings made from plastic coated cable have been mixed with other classic rings. It's also the addition of colour to...
Bangles from Electric Cable
Recycled electric cable bracelets How to wind a Scooby Doo bangle To make these Scooby Doo bangles you need electric cable. I found a few meters of 10 core cable. To make them, use a Stanley knife or blade, and please, taking great care, slit the outer plastic...
Scooby Doo and Rope Bangles
 How to make coated wire bracelets Scooby Doo bangles The new softer ethnic styled jewellery that is so hot right now is another way to update an existing wardrobe on a budget. I have been trawling the net for patterns for macrame bangles. In the picture are what we...
Key ring necklace
Key ring necklace In the last post I spoke of making a necklace out of key rings. At our local bead merchant they sell items in bulk. In the middle of the necklace, in the picture, are bags of clasps and O-rings. I also have a bag of key rings. I used the O-rings to...
Elastic Thread Gem Stone Bracelets
Semi precious stone bangles I did not make the items in the picture. They came as they are from a supplier of semi precious stones. The stones in the picture are Clear Quartz, Black Onyx and Malachite. However, these bracelets are really easy to make. As said in...
Long Length Necklace with Gem Stones and Charms
How to make a necklace Recognise the charm necklace? I made a few of them in varying lengths with different charms. They are dead easy to make. I bought silver chain, O-rings and the clasp from our bead shop. The charms are a mix of semi precious stones and silver...
Wrist Cuff Embroidered with Moonstone Chips
Make a Moonstone cuff In this picture is a wrist cuff made from black denim with moonstone chips sewn onto it. I have said in previous posts that I adore semi precious stones. Moonstones are one of my favourites. At the bead merchant they sell strings of these chips....
Givenchy Style Layered Chain Necklace
Knotted chain necklace Back to necklaces with this post. This was a take on the Givenchy necklace that was a hit a season or two back. Madonna stepped out in a similar necklace. I bought quite a lot of fine chain. I laid it out and untwisted it so it lay nice...
Brooches and Rings Using FIMO Shapes
Cookie cutter brooches In the picture are the FIMO brooches up close. You can see the pin which I glued to the back of the brooch. Apart from the wide range of possibilities in size, colour and shape with these brooches, one can also decorate the front. I considered...
Chanel inspired Coin and Chain Necklace or Bracelet
Coin jewelry I was having a Chanel moment with this necklace and wrist chain. They had bags of these coins for sale at our local craft supply store. I attached them to an existing wrist chain and then bought a long strand of thinner chain to make the necklace. I used...
Charm Necklace and Heart Charm Bracelet
Charm necklace tutorial Charm necklaces Here is a similar idea to the mantra bracelet a few posts back. It's a charm necklace. The charm necklaces in the shops were plastic and not very nice looking. So I made my own. It comprises a length of chain, a large O-Ring for...
Chandelier Earrings from Wire and Semi Precious Stones
Semi precious stones in jewelry Following on from yesterday's earrings. This is the bold chandelier earring made in semi-precious stones. The earring consists of three parts. The hook - the top part - and the strings of stones. The hook part is easy. You buy hooks....