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In case you weren’t able to join us last week at Madewell‘s anniversary event, we’re giving you the breakdown on just one of the many ways we embellished our favorite chambray shirts that evening. So grab a handful of sparkle and let’s get gilding!
You’ll need:
- chambray or denim shirt
- assorted buttons
- flat back pearls
- assorted rhinestones
- Jewel-It washable glue
- a pair of flush wire cutters
- a toothpick
- a disposable wooden spoon or plastic container
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A couple summers ago, we stocked up on brass washers to make friendship necklaces. A year later, hex nuts became short in supply thanks to the hex nut bracelet. Today we’re all about compression sleeves, which are conventionally used in plumbing but also make for the perfect component for these statement necklaces. Striking, colorful, and fun, this tutorial won’t be able to keep you too far away from your local hardware store!
You’ll need:
- 25 feet of 3mm utility rope
- 12 – 14 pieces of 3/8″ brass compression sleeves
- 3-5 yards of 0.8-1mm chinese knotting cord
- 2 12mm x 16mm cord end caps
- 2-3 jump rings
- 1 lobster clasp
- gel super glue
- scissors
- pliers
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Dear San Franciscans, Madewell is turning 1 in our beloved City by the Bay! Join me on July 26th as I’ll be hosting their anniversary bash with an evening of denim, music, sweets, and of course, DIY. We’ll embellish my favorite chambray and denim shirts with plenty of sparkle and shine so be sure to RSVP . . . see you next Thursday!
(images by HonestlyWTF)
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A couple of weeks ago while in London, I paid an obligatory visit to the third floor my favorite and one of the most iconic stores in the world: Liberty of London. After pulling bolts and bolts of Liberty fabric from the shelves, I eventually walked away with enough DIY supplies and material to hold me over until my next British stopover. It also didn’t take me long to whip together an incredibly simple DIY, upon my return, using a couple of sweet floral prints. This floral lampshade is a breeze to make and a fantastic way to utilize fabric without having to use a sewing machine!
You’ll need:
- one yard of floral fabric plus 1/6 yard of fabric for trim
- a metal lampshade frame
- double sided fabric tape
- needle & thread
- scissors
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These days we’re all for reincorporating the anklet back into our accessory repertoire. Made with thin chain and tiny charms, delicate anklets are the perfect summer trinket for those beachy bare feet or barely there sandals. This week’s DIY requires only two pairs of pliers and a handful of accessible supplies – which can then be used to make bracelets and necklaces, too!
You’ll need:
- 14k gold filled small or medium rolo chain
- a bronze wishbone charm or any other small charm
- a gold filled lobster claw clasp with ring
- a gold filled 4mm jump ring
- 2 pairs of chainnose pliers
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We always claim to see the world through rose colored glasses . . . but how about rose trimmed glasses? In honor of the widespread floral trend and our love of Dolce & Gabbana‘s Baroque-inspired fall collection, we’re DIYing a pair of outrageously fabulous sunglasses using the same charming little ceramic roses from a recent tutorial. These will surely be a pair of shades you won’t go unnoticed in this summer!
You’ll need:
- a pair of sunglasses
- a variety of ceramic roses and flowers
- disposable container or popsicle stick
- a handful of toothpicks
- E6000
