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Ready for something easy? This project just takes two materials and requires nothing more complicated than knowing how to tie a knot! This is piece is also incredibly versatile-- you can wear it any number of ways as a necklace or wrapped around your wrist for a bracelet. Read on for the how-to.</div>
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Hi friends! I hope you're well-rested after the long weekend. Mine was the perfect balance of relaxation and being productive-- a long bike ride, brunching, and some overdue crafting! My sister requested a long pearl necklace like the ones below, so I've rounded up a few similar styles using big pearls and knotted leather cord. I'll be sharing my ultra-easy DIY project soon, but until then, I'm sharing my inspiration!</div>
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I've got an easy one for you today! This simple project is the perfect way to play with bold, bright colors and is a fun mix of textures with acrylic rhinestones in setting combined with crafty embroidery thread. Blank cuffs like these are incredibly versatile and easy to embellish any way you choose, like this DIY wrapped crystal bracelet! Read on for the ultra-fast how-to!</div>
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Up first? Fresh art! There are so many great ideas for ways to spruce up sad oil paintings relegated to your local Goodwill, from <a href="http://ashleyannphotography.com/blog/2011/06/28/diy-goodwill-print-to-paint-by-number-art/" target="_blank">paint-by-numbers</a> to the <a href="http://decor8blog.com/2014/12/17/dipped-paintings/" target="_blank">dipped-in-paint</a> look. Here are a few favorites I found for thrift store art. Happy decorating!<br />
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Ready for a simple trick to double your earring wearing possibilities? By making these DIY cone backs, you can give your basic stud earrings a bit of edge! This project is so ridiculously easy, that it fall under "why didn't I do this sooner?" category. I think the only thing that held me back was the rubber earring backs. Amazon Prime is a godsend-- I used it to quickly get a pack of these earring backs in time for weekend crafting, along with all the other random odds and ends I need but can't get to the store for thanks to my cast and crutches. </div>
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Hi friends! Today I'm excited to share one of the new projects from my book <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1440580405/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1440580405&linkCode=as2&tag=thimait-20&linkId=4TDDT7ZTRUHNCEPR" target="_blank">DIY Statement Necklaces</a>. </i>This DIY necklace is a breeze to make and it's colorful stones perfectly channel how I'm feeling ready for spring (or at least, vacation-- look out Puerto Rico). If you like this tutorial, it's one of the 35 necklace projects from the book and read on for a chance to win your own copy of <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1440580405/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1440580405&linkCode=as2&tag=thimait-20&linkId=4TDDT7ZTRUHNCEPR" target="_blank">DIY Statement Necklaces</a></i>!<br>
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When things were getting quiet around here this summer, it was in part because I had a big project in the works-- I wrote a book! <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1440580405/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1440580405&linkCode=as2&tag=thimait-20&linkId=4TDDT7ZTRUHNCEPR" target="_blank">DIY Statement Necklaces: Create Your Own Customizable Jewelry-- For Less!</a> </i>published by Adams Media<i> </i>is shipping now on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1440580405/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1440580405&linkCode=as2&tag=thimait-20&linkId=4TDDT7ZTRUHNCEPR" target="_blank">Amazon</a> and is officially out February 1!</div>
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It was a whirlwind project working with the tight turn around, but I've put together 35 projects (about half new and half updated past Thanks, I Made It projects), a guide to supplies, and appendix on where to buy materials for your next necklace project. With chapters on beaded, chain, cord and ribbon, designer-inspired, and special occasion necklaces, there's something for everyone and for all skill levels. Here's more from the description:<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm so excited about the birth of my little book baby and have to pinch myself to make sure it's still real! Stay tuned for a project or two from the book, but in the meantime, you can order your copy now from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1440580405/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1440580405&linkCode=as2&tag=thimait-20&linkId=4TDDT7ZTRUHNCEPR" target="_blank">Amazon</a> or <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/diy-statement-necklaces-erin-pruckno/1120158238?ean=9781440580406" target="_blank">Barnes & Noble</a>. </div>
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Perfectly understated, this DIY delicate necklace is easy to make, and I'm so excited to layer the whispy gold chain with a turtleneck or chunky knit sweater. I love the eye-like shape of the navette crystal connector I used here, but you can find them in other cuts, like rectangle, round, or square. The important trick is finding the right size jump rings to go with your chain. I recommend going to a bead store to buy in person to make sure you have sizes that fit with the links of the chain.</div>
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Oh hi, everyone! It's been a while, but I really enjoyed recharging over the holidays and now 2015 has started in full force. Despite the busyness of the new year, I put together a fun project I couldn't wait to make. I saw a set of hairties at Madewell while shopping over the holidays, and loved how the now-basic elastic hairband was accented by a geometric shaped bead-- a hex nut! If you've been reading Thanks, I Made It for a bit now, you know I love using hardware in jewelry and accessories. (Need examples? This <a href="http://www.thanksimadeitblog.com/2013/11/diy-hardware-bracket-necklace.html" target="_blank">bracket pendant</a>, these <a href="http://www.thanksimadeitblog.com/2013/04/diy-hardware-store-bracelets.html" target="_blank">popular bracelets</a>, and this <a href="http://www.thanksimadeitblog.com/2013/04/diy-chunky-finger-knit-necklace.html" target="_blank">necklace</a>). Their really easy to make, with only two materials. Plus, these DIY hair elastics look just as cute around your wrist as they do around your ponytail!<br>
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Last week, I shared a few ideas for <a href="http://www.thanksimadeitblog.com/2014/12/inspiration-box-chain-crystal-earrings.html" target="_blank">box chain and crystal earrings</a>. Inspiration struck because I was cleaning house on my Pinterest boards, <i>exactly</i> what I need to be doing during this insanely busy time of year. I was particularly taken with the <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/accessories-jewelry/31347065.jsp#/" target="_blank">Anthropologie earrings</a>, mixing geometric chain with a bit of sparkle. No longer available to buy, I made my own in silver tone and baguette (rectangle shaped) crystals. Need a simple pair of earrings for holiday festivities? Then look no further. These are a cinch to make and you'll be done in 10 minutes, tops!<br>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Hello! Things have been quiet around here as I spent the Thanksgiving holiday relaxing and shopping with my family, so there hasn't been much crafting! But, I was recently sent a copy of <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: blue; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1624140904/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1624140904&linkCode=as2&tag=thimait-20&linkId=Q3ZWRASBSVBCUAAO" target="_blank">Beautiful Bracelets by Hand:Seventy Five One-Of-a-Kind Baubles, Bangles, and Other Wrist Adornments You Can Make at Home</a></span> </span>by Jade Gedeon, and wow-- is it gorgeous! Filled to the brim with
DIY bracelet tutorials, the book is also full of useful information about DIY
basics and supplies. I also loved that the projects range in complexity-- from
the extra simple to let's-bust-out-the-power-tools.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">As someone who loves working with vintage
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especially drawn to her entire chapter devoted to "Bits + Pieces,"
those gorgeous materials you collect like a magpie to eventually use one day,
like buttons, brooches, and buckles. I was invited to share a tutorial from the
book, and think this Crystal Clear Bracelet, from that chapter, made from chandelier crystals would
be the perfect piece of holiday sparkle. (Want a matching necklace? Check out
this <span style="color: blue; font-family: inherit; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.thanksimadeitblog.com/2012/11/diy-vintage-chandelier-crystal-necklace.html" target="_blank">DIY crystal necklace</a></span>!)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Chandelier
crystals do a beautiful job of refracting light—as they’re meant to, of course.
This bracelet will infuse your look with a spark of razzle-dazzle and a cool
vintage vibe. Look for crystals that still have their head pins intact. Choose
a clasp size that best coordinates with the scale of your crystals. You will
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">•5"–6" (12.7–15.2 cm) length of
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Every holiday season I like to make a batch of bracelets in easily customized colors. <a href="http://www.thanksimadeitblog.com/2014/11/diy-inspiration-giftable-bracelets.html" target="_blank">Last week I shared some inspiration </a>for DIY bracelets, and decided the jump ring bracelet was the perfect use for materials I had. You could use whatever cord you have in your stash, but I chose some silk rattail cord. Only needing two materials and no tools (only scissors to cut the cord), this project is incredibly easy!</div>
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I live in Lagos, a small seaside city in Algarve, Portugal, known for the great weather and amazing beaches that attract tourists from all over the world, especially in the summer.</div>
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Like I mentioned <a href="http://www.thanksimadeitblog.com/2014/11/diy-inspiration-kate-spade-glitter.html" target="_blank">earlier this week</a>, I'm so excited to have a leg up on the holidays with this DIY! Inspired by these <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=462917664&pid=uid4016-8899496-62" target="_blank">Kate Spade earrings</a>, what I love about this version of DIY glitter earrings is using rhinestones in setting. By taking the stones out for the glitter, then popping them back in, the result is polished, rather than a big glittery blob.<br>
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While I used what I had on hand, with my stash of rhinestones and earrings backs (a DIYers equivalent of a well-stocked pantry!), you can easily pick-up a pack of jewel earrings on the cheap and open up the prongs the same way.<br>
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