5 Minute DIY | Convertible Necklace Headband

If you've got a few minutes and three simple materials, then you're all set for today's fashion 5 Minute DIY! With the help of a stretchy elastic hair tie, your favorite necklace can easily transform into a new hair accessory. Plus, the best part is that you can still wear it as a necklace too. I tried this trick on a handful of old necklaces and even a few pieces of gold chain and love the way they turned out. Follow the easy steps below to make your own!

Materials:

• Necklace or chain (about 18 inches long)
• Elastic hair tie
• Needle nose pliers

 

Steps:

• Using needle nose pliers, bend open one of the the jump rings/links at the end of your necklace or chain. (Tip: If your necklace does not have links that can easily open, add your own jump ring at the end)
• Insert the elastic hair tie into the ring and close it back with pliers. If the ring does not close tightly, try overlapping the edges so that the elastic tie does not slide out.
• On the other end of the necklace, open the lobster clasp and insert the elastic tie inside.
• If it fits snugly on your head, then you're all set. If not, try using a different size elastic tie to adjust.

 

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DIY: Personalized Key Covers from Scrapbook Paper

Got some colorful paper? Dress up your keys in just a few minutes! I recently color coded my keys and am excited to share this easy tutorial with you all today. I love this DIY project, because not only is it a practical way to help identify your keys, but it's also a great way to add some color and handmade flair to your key chain. Just pair up any of your keys with your favorite scrapbook paper and you've got a personalized little accessory of your own. I think this technique would also be nice to try on vintage keys and string them on a chain to wear as a necklace. I might have to try that soon!

Follow the steps below to create your very own.

Materials: 

• Key
• Pen or pencil
• Scissors
• Small X-acto knife
• Small piece of scrapbook paper
• Mod Podge or any other decoupage medium
• Brush

DIY: 3D Greeting Cards | Mother's Day, Father's Day, Birthdays + More

I've always loved those 3D cards from Papyrus, but as you may have guessed, I prefer to make my own! With Mother's Day, Father's Day and graduations coming up, making handmade cards is a great way to show your loved ones how much you care. I created a few examples, but you can personalize them for virtually any occasion including birthdays, anniversaries, weddings and more. With the help of one of my favorite craft supplies, 3D adhesive dots, you can add dimension to any card. A great technique for scrapbooking too!

  

Materials for Mason Jar Card: 

• Blank greeting card (found online or craft stores. you can also fold a piece of cardstock in half to create your own)

• Colorful cardstock or scrapbook paper

• Tape
• 3D double-sided adhesive dots
• Cupcake liner
• Sequins (I used heart-shaped ones)
• Twine
• Scissors

DIY: Leather Studded Wrap Bracelet

Studs are always in fashion, but you don't need a designer brand to get the look! Brass paper fasteners will do the trick. As you may have noticed in some of my previous DIY tutorials (here and here), I love using office supplies for craft projects...so here's one more!

I taught this project last week at my monthly craft series with TOMS and it was a blast (pics here)! With so many different combinations of leather and studs, it's so easy to create a customized bracelet of your own. Follow the tutorial below to learn how.     

Materials: 
• Leather or suede strip (I bought mine from a trim store in downtown L.A. You can also find them on Etsy or cut a a strip off a larger piece of leather found at some craft stores or maybe even an old piece of clothing) 

• Brass paper fasteners or scrapbook brads (they come in many colors/sizes. found at most craft stores)

• Pen or thin Sharpie
• X-Acto knife
• Scissors