Monday, November 19, 2012
Saturday, November 10, 2012
I made a necklace
Here is the pattern I was going with first, doing an alternating pattern...
I'll just keep it simple with this pattern, we will see how it looks!
I have a plastic storage container full of unwanted & broken jewelry, whenever I decide to do a project, I try to recycle pieces, hardware & beads from these so save money & to reuse what I have! I found an old wooden pendant necklace with a lobster clasp, so I just took the clasp from that necklace to use on my new one.
Starting to look better... |
I was not trusting my knot skills with this silk bead cord, I thought I needed some kind of backup. The only thing I could think of is clear nail polish. Just maybe if my knots suck & want to come untied, that this might harden around it & keep my beads from falling all over the place when, or IF it wants to break. Hopefully not. Hey, whatever works!
Oh & I had to use pomade on the ends of the cord, because the twisted strands were becoming unraveled & separating & it was starting to become impossible to put the round hematite beads on! LOL the pomade worked like a charm, I might be the only person needing nail polish & pomade to make a necklace. I know, it's strange. But it worked!
I'm done! My dress form is modeling my finished piece. It turned out pretty, it is heavier than I thought it would be, hopefully my recycled clasps are heavy-duty enough to hold these strands.
If I can make a necklace, anyone can! It's always fun to try something once & see how it turns out. Who knows, you might have a hidden talent just waiting to come out & you can start the next Stella and Dot or Silpada! I just saw this MARCHESA necklace on Stella's website, I have decided that I love this & this might be my next DIY project!
Some other jewelry brands I love are Fossil Nine West American Vintage, & Lucky. There are some super-cute beaded wrap bracelets on the Lucky site. I seem to gravitate towards bohemian, vintage-inspired designs. I love jewelry!
Labels:
accessories,
anthropologie,
bib necklace,
bracelets,
DIY,
Fossil,
hematite,
Hobby Lobby,
how to,
jade,
jewelry,
Lucky Brand,
necklace,
Nine West,
Silpada,
statement necklace,
stella and dot,
turquoise,
wrap bracelets
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Accidental garage sale
I have sworn off garage sales. Reason being, my collection of vintage anything & everything has filled my sunroom to the brim. I seem to be drawn to almost anything I think is special, its hard to say no to things other people think is junk.
I was in a part of town I hardly go to & stumbled upon a garage sale in a well-maintained historic edition, I knew I had to turn in!
I was in a part of town I hardly go to & stumbled upon a garage sale in a well-maintained historic edition, I knew I had to turn in!
There is a strong possibility I will be on a TLC Hoarders episode in 20 years.
Today's finds? LIFE magazines from the 60's, Michael Jordan toy, Mickey Mouse toy & a Walt Disney Sleeping Beauty storybook.
OH & crochet granny shawl. In a fabulous rust color. Sorry, no pics of that yet!
ENJOY:)
Today's finds? LIFE magazines from the 60's, Michael Jordan toy, Mickey Mouse toy & a Walt Disney Sleeping Beauty storybook.
OH & crochet granny shawl. In a fabulous rust color. Sorry, no pics of that yet!
ENJOY:)
Her collection of LIFE magazines, they were $3 each |
Brigitte Bardot 1961 Cover of LIFE magazine |
Michael Jordan Space Jam action figure. Only until I got in the car did I notice his missing basketball. Oh & his left HAND. Man thought I had a collectors item! lol so close. |
OOPS! |
Vintage Mickey Mouse train toy |
Sleeping Beauty storybook, awesome condition!! Printed in 1957 |
LOVE this!! 25 cents for a copy!! CHEERS!!! |
Friday, November 2, 2012
For the love of thrifting
My sister called me, asked if I wanted to meet her at thrift shop that is closing after being in business for 80 years. It was called Remarkable Shop, & it was consignment store & thrift store combined. It has served as a fundraiser for the Junior League of Oklahoma City. We were not the only ones thinking of grabbing some discounted goods, there was a line outside the door.
Want to share my thrifty finds!
Found a set of gilded deer for Christmas! I will be taking the polka-dot bows of the necks:) |
This suitcase spoke to me. This cannot be explained. |
Dressy gold chain & pearl necklace- very heavy! |
Cute chunky bracelet |
Silk summery caftan |
crisp black Ralph Lauren button-down |
Juicy Couture purse, a bit gawdy for my taste, but my daughter? Will love this! |
Vintage brown boots, love the back vent & buckles |
Silk Banana Republic scarf. Has a funky circus print! |
Cotton Polo scarf, love the nautical style & colors |
More scarves.... |
cozy J.Crew cardigan |
:) My husband will love this new piece of clutter lying around |
My goodies for today! Minus the deer. They were already in my trunk. |
Labels:
Armani,
banana republic,
chanel,
cheap,
consignment,
designer,
Donald J Pliner,
equestrian,
Juicy Couture,
junior league,
labels,
OKC,
oscar de la renta,
polo,
Ralph Lauren,
remarkable shop,
thrift store,
thrifting
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, OK, USA
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