DIY Trim Wrap Bracelet
I was at JoAnn’s yesterday – buying more cardboard letters! – and, as usual, found myself roaming the trim section. It’s amazing all the ribbon, lace and patterns they have. Yes, I even bought some fur even though I have no idea how to use it. You can find the instructions on how to make… Continue Reading →
DIY Jewel Macrame Bracelet
Warm weather is returning, and I can’t help but start thinking about my summer stack. Of bracelets, that is. Aren’t you excited about sandal-wearing sunny days and sitting-by-the-pool Saturdays? To get my arm party ready for summer, I updated my friendship bracelets with a bit of glam from a few antique jewels. Go ahead and… Continue Reading →
DIY copper triangle necklace
As I get older my aesthetic moves more toward clean lines and simple shapes. The mountain of gear that comes with having three kids has managed to turn me a minimalist. With paper and toy cars and stuffed animals all around, I want less stuff, less clutter. Maybe that’s why when I thought about adding… Continue Reading →
How to Make An Emerald Tassel Necklace & Earrings
St. Patrick’s Day is a little stressful for me because I have no green clothing – not even a shamrock pin! And who wants to get pinched and teased all day? So this year I learned how to make a tassel to whip up a simple pair of earrings and a pendant necklace with emerald… Continue Reading →
Weekend DIY | 2 Bracelets, Honey Cleanser + Confessions
February flew by in a flash, didn’t it? Despite my love of Valentine’s Day, this is usually my least favorite month – it’s just too cold and dreary. So yay for March! This will be a busy month with lots of birthdays, spring break and my first trip to Disney World with the kids (gulp). … Continue Reading →
How to Make a Bracelet with Leftover Pieces of Chain
Every couple of weeks I make a trip to Michaels or Hobby Lobby and completely loose track of time. Usually because I’m standing in the jewelry aisle staring at the overwhelming array of options, trying to figure out the “right” thing to get. This has resulted in many a random purchase, and I’ve amassed a… Continue Reading →
DIY Leather Heart Bracelets
I feel the need to say that this is my LAST Valentine’s Day related craft. It’s been a little hearts gone wild over here, I know. Valentine’s is just such a fun holiday! But I’m done now. I promise. I think. But this is one of my favorites. Did you know they sell brads in… Continue Reading →
Super Easy Red Bead DIY Earrings
You know what I’m a big fan of? Super easy projects. For a DIYer, I can cop to being totally lazy. My attention span just can’t manage complicated, multi-step stuff. And these pretty red diy earrings clock in around 3 minutes 30 seconds. Minimalism has its perks. Super Easy DIY Earrings Here’s what you’ll need:… Continue Reading →
DIY Glitter Collar
Whew! I can’t believe Christmas is over. It’s crazy how fast it flies by. And yesterday it snowed (well, flurries) so it was *almost* a white Christmas. Now we get to shift gears and start thinking about New Year’s. Do you have big plans? With three kids 5 and under making it to 12 o’clock… Continue Reading →
DIY Hex Nut Bracelet
It’s the last week before Christmas – what? how did this happen? If you’re still on the lookout for a DIY gift, I have a super easy last minute idea for you. On the hunt at Home Depot for gifts for the hubby, I discovered gold hex nuts. (Mark gets a drill and I get… Continue Reading →
DIY Ombre Clay Stacking Rings
Do you wear rings? I don’t usually – not even my wedding ring. For shame, I know! During each of my pregnancies I couldn’t wear it and now it doesn’t fit (I guess my fingers are fatter?). My husband commented that this was a good project for me since I need a ring that fits.… Continue Reading →
diy jewelry | Recycled Shirt Bracelet
Guys, I have a problem. I am addicted to striped shirts. They are literally taking over my closet. Ok, stripes and pink. Apparently I dress like a 12-year-old. But since starting my wardrobe from scratch, I got rid of everything in my closet that 1) I haven’t worn in ages or 2) I wouldn’t wear… Continue Reading →
DIY Felt Garland Necklace
Bloggers are a funny group. We all seem to be addicted to a few of the same things – wearing striped shirts, stealing paint chips, wasting time on Pinterest and celebrating every holiday with a garland. I’ve seen so many amazing garlands (bonus point for making it out of paint chips!) but never really had… Continue Reading →
DIY Clay Gumball Necklace
I made this necklace as a knock off of a necklace selling for about $50 a pop. Sadly, I’m currently experience a bad case of mommy brain and can’t remember where I found them online. But know that somewhere out there someone rolled a couple of dollars worth of clay and decided to sell it… Continue Reading →
DIY Kate Spade Eiffel Tower Earrings
Who doesn’t want a little more Paris in their life? These adorable Kate Spade earrings make me want to wear a beret and have a glass of wine. (Ok, lots of things make me want a glass of wine, but you get the point.) Good thing it’s super easy – like the easiest DIY ever… Continue Reading →
DIY Anthro Inspired Cupcake Liner Brooch
On my first Anthropologie trip I think I spent more time inspecting their in-store DIYs than looking at the clothes. Who can afford that stuff anyway? Everyone just goes straight to the sale room, right? :) But in one of their jewelry displays they had the most adorable brooch and on closer inspection I’m pretty… Continue Reading →
DIY Clay Charm Bracelet
Have you heard of a push present? It’s a lovely tradition of giving a new mom a present to celebrate the birth of a child. (Sometimes the ladies have to educate their hubbies on this one, so you might want to drop a few hints). Mark has done a great job of finding sweet and… Continue Reading →
DIY Clay Chain Necklace
Don’t you love that feeling when you come upon a really expensive necklace that you can easily make yourself? Lots of times I see cool necklaces that are way beyond my skills so when I find something simple, colorful & cute that I can recreate I do a little internal happy dance. Please tell me… Continue Reading →
DIY Suede Wrapped Chain Necklace
Hi everyone! I’m Erin from Thanks, I Made It. As a craft-aholic, I’m very excited to share a DIY project with you today. I wanted to go with something that was simple, required just a few materials, and (my favorite part) could easily be done while relaxing and watching a movie or TV. Doubling up… Continue Reading →
DIY Leather Triangle Earrings
Hello! I’m back from a no Internet hiatus. I’d like to say it was refreshing & freeing to be offline but frankly I was about to start twitching. :) Have you noticed that triangles are having a fashion moment? Tribal prints and shapes are everywhere! Earrings are my favorite accessory – a funky pair plus… Continue Reading →
DIY Statement Beaded Necklace
Yes, I made another bead necklace! Just what the blog world needs, right? I was a crazy crafter the week of July 4 trying to get all of my projects finished before I lost them forever in the move. So I took all of my leftover beads from this necklace and this one and made… Continue Reading →
DIY Nautical Knot Bracelet
Welcome Katie from Lemon Jitters! Hi guys! This is my first DIY for Henry Happened and I’m glad to be here. :) I wanted to start with something that takes minimal work for maximum impact. Stephanie recently posted a tutorial for a nautical necklace so I’m bringing you a complimentary nautical knot bracelet. Read below… Continue Reading →
4th of July DIY | Sparkly Star Headband
Not being a big fan of loud holiday clothing (I’m pretty sure Christmas sweaters should be banned) I don’t usually dress up much for the 4th of July. But stars are super trendy right now, and this simple accessory is the perfect way to add some celebratory bling to your 4th of July. I made… Continue Reading →
DIY Clay Statement Neon Ring
I’ve been having a thing for neon lately – especially yellow. Looking through my Pinterest “likes” it seems that almost all of them include my new favorite color! So when I saw this Asos ring I thought it would be fun to dip into my (ever growing) clay stash to re-create my own neon ring.… Continue Reading →
Pink Stone DIY Necklace
I’m having a thing lately with pink necklaces (like the one I wore yesterday), and I recently snapped a photo of this pink stone necklace at a local jewelry shop. The shades of pink are so gorgeous – but the $100 price tag was more than I could justify. Then I happened to be at… Continue Reading →
DIY Nautical Painted Rope Necklace
I recently fell in love with jewelry designer Jaclyn Mayer – she uses lots of rope, cord, paint, and metals that definitely inspire a trip to Home Depot. When I saw the playful rope necklaces in this spring/summer collection I wanted to make one. It’s tough to achieve the enamel wax coating (it requires a… Continue Reading →
DIY Braided T-Shirt Bracelets
Here’s the DIY I promised last night when I got distracted with Henry’s fun laugh. I spotted these pretty Roarke NYC braided bracelets in Elle magazine and loved their bright, feminine colors. I wanted a bunch of them to wear stacked on my wrist but $60 each was out of my reach. I’ve braided bracelets… Continue Reading →
DIY Kate Spade Bead Necklace
Remember my wooden bead necklace from last week? Well, guess what, I made another one! I stumbled on this $128 Kate Spade necklace that was dying to being DIY’d. I laugh that most of my DIYs are perfect for preschoolers. That is my idea of a perfect craft. This necklace, however, requires a bit more… Continue Reading →
DIY Painted Wooden Bead Necklace
When I saw Joy in this super cute necklace on Oh Joy! from The House of Kami I knew I wanted to create a DIY version. The bright colors are so pretty for spring. Then I went nuts and couldn’t stop painting beads. You will need: Wooden beads in several sizes. Acrylic paint in a… Continue Reading →
DIY Colorblock Bangle
Color blocking is one of my favorite trends and I’ve resigned myself to enjoying it via accessories these days. I spotted a fun gray & yellow bangle in a magazine and when I couldn’t find it online I went on a quest to create a similar version. I’m not going to lie – my “process”… Continue Reading →
DIY Paper Clip Heart Earrings
At first I was a little skeptical about this paper clip idea. I sent an early version to a friend to make sure it didn’t look like a complete craft fail. It’s kind of nice to have someone help with the gut check (and she’s not shy when she hates something, like my DIY collar… Continue Reading →
DIY Woven Chain Necklace
On a hunt for coral jewelry I found this bracelet and LOVED it. First thought: gotta pin it. Second thought: I can make that! Which is good because the original cost $395 and is out of stock (people paid that?). I picked up a chain necklace from Goodwill a few weeks ago for $2 and… Continue Reading →
DIY Turquoise Clay Necklace
I could no longer resist the lure of the polymer clay. Am I the last blogger to use this stuff? Probably. That’s pretty much my M.O. But I saw this necklace (via Live and Enliven) and instantly loved it … but wanted it in turquoise. It reminded me of some recent projects I’ve seen (like… Continue Reading →
DIY Hex Nut Wrap Bracelet
Yes, I know, I have to stop making bracelets. It’s an addiction. Is there a support group for this? But I see these fun, colorful wrap bracelets everywhere, and they are sooo easy that even this craft-challenged mom can’t resist. And seriously J. Crew, $36 for this? Step 1: Get thee to Goodwill and buy… Continue Reading →
DIY Calypso St. Barth Knock Off
Browsing the Calypso St. Barth line at Target the other day, I saw this lovely woven bracelet. I mentioned my obsession with them here, and this looked WAY too easy to spend $20 bucks on. (It says $15 online but I swear it was more at my Target.) Quick aside – I didn’t end up… Continue Reading →
DIY $220 Wrap Bracelet for $5
Embellished wrap bracelets are everywhere, and I am kind of obsessed with these colorful Chan Luu ones right now. But $220? Yikes! I think we can make our own for a wee bit less. Less than $5 in fact! You’ll need: 3 yards of silk ribbon cord. I got mine (purple, of course) at JoAnn’s… Continue Reading →
DIY Braided Hex Nut Bracelet
Would you rather spend $185 for this version? Or $5 for this DIY version? Thought so. I picked up the parts for both bracelets at the local hardware store for $10. The twine was the most expensive part and there’s plenty left to tie up many a roast chicken. The DIY directions didn’t give much… Continue Reading →
