DIY Nordstrom Bracelet

As promised, I am going to share this lovely bracelet that is all DIY and so easy and cute!
Saw something similar to this at Nordstrom and knew it could be re-created for much cheaper!

Materials:

Medium findings (gold circles in the bracelet)

Large findings (to finish the bracelet)

Clasps

Suede Cord (so many colors to choose from! Next up is teal)

Fabri-Tac or hot glue

**I am a gold person, but there are so many different colors

Directions:

Cut 3 even pieces of the suede cord (about 11 inches) Using all three pieces, tie one end in a knot.
 Start braiding the cord at the end where the knot is
Thread on the findings, each time you cross over the braid, but only on the two outside cords

When you have the desired length, tie a knot to end the braid.  You will now have the bracelet with a knot on each end.

You will then add a large finding to each end.  Fold over the extra cord and glue.

Add a clasp to one end and on the other end add as many small findings as you want to be able to adjust the size of bracelet.

And there you have it! So simple and cute! I am excited to make more colors using different suede cord and different color findings.  Oh the possibilities :) They look cute doubled or even tripled up too. 

*If something doesn't make sense in this tutorial, let me know and I can explain better! :)

DIY Boutique Display: Day 2

We are finally to day 2! 

I am so smitten with all things glitter and lately have been into the glitter clips and felt bow clips.  I wanted to display them not only in those cute glass plates I did the last tutorial on here, but also on something that really catches the eye and shows them in all their glory! :)

Materials:

Old frame (I bought mine at goodwill for $2)

Spray paint 

Fabric

Ribbon

Hot Glue Gun

Scissors 

Start by spray painting the frame whatever color you choose...the theme of my booth is pink, grey and white tones, so I chose to go with white.

While waiting for the frame to dry, cut out fabric a little bigger than the backing that goes in the frame and hot glue to the back.

Pick the ribbon you want and how many pieces you want to go across the board. Space them out as equal as you can and hot glue them to the back so they are very tight!

Once the frame is dry put the cardboard in the frame and there you have it! 

A cute and CHEAP new way to display all your clips! If you aren't doing a boutique, this is still cute for a nursery or a baby shower gift for a mom having a little girl :)

There are so many fun and unique frames, so try to pick something that has character and if you have more than one on the table, choose a couple different sizes to mix things up!

Happy Crafting :)

DIY Boutique Display: Day 1

I thought it would be fun to share a few fun ways to spice up the way you display your pieces while doing a boutique!  I will do a few different posts, and today this one is REALLY easy.

Not only do I love easy, but I also love CHEAP!

If you have little hair clips or something small, this is the display for you :)

Materials:

plate

candle stick holder

E6000 

I got my plate and candle stick holders from goodwill and got 2 of each for only $2 total.

Use the E6000 and glue the candle stick to the bottom of the plate

Place a book on top of the plate and let dry overnight.

And simple as that! Seriously makes for a great display and I made two and put one on each side of the table.

And if you're not doing a boutique, you could use this for your jewelry at home or even a cupcake  :)

Happy crafting!