DIY/ Neck candy

Inspired by @dylanlex on Instragram, Nina of Salt n Sun and I decided to try our luck at making some huge necklaces. We scouted every H&M, Bershka and Pieces in The Hague trying to find suitable necklaces within our budget. In the end I think we succeeded in creating some statement jewellery.

The steps are simple:
1. Gather a series of necklaces and lay them out flat
2. Decide how you want the necklaces to fit together and cut chains accordingly
3. Optional: I added a clasp to each end of the chain so I can take them apart easily
4. Attach your chains with jump rings or clasps
5. Done!

A tip would be to assemble your chains on a mannequin or friend as some will lay different when hanging.

Wrapped rope necklace

This Christmas I was a bit strapped for cash but still wanted to gift my bessie N. a nice prezzie. After mentioning she liked my DIY wrapped rope necklaces, I got started on these blue-hue babies.

Close-up and as worn by N.

What I used

• A washing line
• various colours of embroidery thread
• Nuts from my local hardware shop
• Scissors

Here are some I made earlier

Because sometimes other people are much better at explaining things than me (and also have a third hand to take pictures) here is a link to a great tutorial by Villa de Fashionista. 

I prefer to wear these necklaces 3 or 4 at a time to jazz up an otherwise pretty monochrome outfit, but if made in neutral tones they would compliment a minimal look I'm sure.

Missoni-inspired necklace tutorial

If you liked the Missoni SS 2012 runway show as much as I did then you'll love this necklace tutorial. The sewing part is a little tricky but I'm sure anyone who can wield a needle and thread will be able to make this necklace.

Here's what I used:

• A goldy-looking chain (I used an old necklace)
• Fringing
• Needle and thread
• Lobster clasp 
• Gold jump rings
• A pair of plyers

1. Cut a piece of fringing shorter than the chain (I left 10 links on each side) 2. Position the fringing over the chain and sew together. Make sure to sew the fringe to the top of the chain, otherwise the necklace won't sit well 3. Cut another piece of fringing and sew it to the back of the first piece 4. Take your lobster clasp and atach it to the chain with a jump ring. Atach a couple more jump rings to the other side of the chain.

Voilá your Missoni-inspired necklace is ready to be shown off!

Missoni SS2012 inspiration

Missoni SS 2012 courtesy of Style.com

After catching up on all the Spring/Summer 2012 fashion shows this week (I honestly didn't have the time before) I was inspired by these Missoni fringe necklaces. I haven't been able to find any good close-up pictures, but did find these great ones by Joomi Lim which mix fringe, crystals, gold and pearls. I have some burgundy fringe lying around somewhere (which I was going to attach to a jacket) and this seems like a perfect weekend DIY.

Necklaces from Joomi Lim

Also, I quite like this one shoulder affair which seems easy enough to make with an oversized tee and belt. And that vivid blue hue, just amazing!

Missoni SS 2012

Stay tuned for my version as well as a tutorial!

My weekend makes!

Stay tuned for more photos and tutorials of how to make your own glitter boots and bag, wrapped rope necklaces and cute colar necklace.

Crafterly weekend!

It’s one of those rare occasions in which the BF and I are not together for the weekend. To avoid panic and boredom (and an overdose of Dexter), I decided to start and finish some projects I’ve been eyeing up.

Glitter up
The DIY blogs are full of MiuMiu-inspired glitter shoes at the moment and I had my eye on these Topshop babies for a while now. How fortunate that I happen to have an almost identical pair of brown boots in my wardrobe. I’ll be transforming them into pink glitter boots!

It’s a wrap
Spotted on catwalks and around the blogshere, these easy-to-make, wrapped rope necklaces are sure to add a touch of summer to your winter wardrobe. I’m making a load to wear together or seperate, as a burst of colour.

Embroidery 101
My first embroidery project is coming along nicely and I hope to finish this weekend. It turned out to be a lot easier than I first thought, hurrah!
I will keep you posted of my three fab weekend makes, that will definitely keep me out of boredom’s way.