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Last Minute Handmade Gifts for Christmas 2018!
Have you left your gifts to the last minute? Why not make your friends and family some special accessories? Here are five DIY Christmas gift ideas.
A Festive Headband.
Headbands are back! This headband design uses some luxurious ribbon for a cool effect. Find all the steps here.
Collar clips for your stylish friend with all the flair!
These collar clips make clever use of clip on earrings. They’re perfect for people who love quirky accessories. Find out how to make them here.
For the person who likes to keep it simple: curved threader earrings.
These earrings look so delicate and elegant! Make your own by following this tutorial.
For the crystal lover: a leather and crystal choker.
This choker design is perfect for showing off those protective crystals. Find all the steps here.
Here’s something for the sentimental: Earrings made with found feathers.
I made these earrings using feathers I found myself. Using found materials can make your designs extra special for the people who receive them. Here’s how to make these feather earrings.
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Searching for something different? Make yourself some cute collar clips!
Here’s a fun way to use clip on earring findings… Collar clips! Pop these on your favorite shirt collar to jazz it up.
You will need the following tools and materials to make these collar clips:
1: Pliers. You will need your round nose pliers and flat nose pliers.
2: Two clip on earring findings with charm holes at the end.
3: Two cabochons. I used these sparkly resin cabs.
4: Two jump rings.
5: A piece of chain, mine was approximately 12cm long.
6: Araldite Glue.
7: A Skewer.
8: A scrap piece of paper.
Follow these steps to make your collar clips:
1: Squeeze out the glue in equal parts onto the scrap paper and mix well with the skewer.
2: Add the glue to the charms and place them onto the clip on earrings, leaving the charm loop exposed.
3: Wait for the charms to dry.
5: Once the clips are dry, add a jump ring to one of the charm loops and attach one end of the chain. Close the jump ring to secure the chain in place.
6: Repeat step five to attach the other clip to the other end of the chain.
Once your chain has been attached to both clips your collar clips are ready to wear! How will you style yours?
