H&M Trend Necklace.

Inspired by a necklace one of my close friends of Suriel wore in a blogpost, I tried to create a DIY version. The original necklace is from the H&M Trend collection. And the DIY version is... Easy peasy!

The original

What you'll need
- shrinkle paper (A4 - transparent)
- a ribbon

extra: scissors, a cutter

Tutorial


Step by step
1) Cut out the shapes you like
  TIP: they will shrink in the oven - so make sure they are big enough!
2) Cut out a little hole in the middle
  TIP: make a square, this is the easiest form to cut out with your cutter
3) Put them in the oven - this will go very quickly. First they will curl up, afterwards they will flatten themself. This all in 1 minute or less.
4) Place a heavy book on them when you take your hot plastic out of the oven
5) Start to thread the shapes on to the ribbon

There you go!

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Maakbaar.

Very proud I introduce to you: “Maakbaar”

The first book of creative lady Caroline Verbrugghe & Friends – with Operation DIY included as one of the friends!

It was an honour when Caroline asked me if I was up for an collaboration and a huge surprise when my picture ended up on the cover.

“Maakbaar” is divided in 10 different style trends and contains more than 70 ideas for accessories, interior and gifts. All the ideas are explained step by step with tips and pictures by the talented photographer Bram from Ghent Streetstyle.

So mark your calendars because “Maakbaar” will hit the stores on the  

26^th of November!

Online available : http://www.lannoo.be/maakbaar

Tribal Collar.

Inspired by a CKS necklace, that I couldn't find anywhere, I made my own DIY version. Hope you like it!

The CKS - version:

 

What do you need
- craft foam in different colours
- paper to make a template
- ribbon

extra: scissors, glue

Tutorial

Step by step
1) Make a template out of paper
2) Cut out the template and afterwards cut out the basis of the necklace by using the template
3) Cut out the squares and triangles
4) Place them before gluing
5) Add the ribbons
   TIP: You can always use magnets or pins if you do want to use ribbon

Here you go!

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Golden Autumn Candles.

 A fun way to pimp glass candle holders. Ideal for these autumn days.

What do you need
- candle holders
- washi tape
- golden spray/golden paint
- candles

Step by step
1) Make a template out of paper to protect the inside of the glass
2) Tape it on to the glass
3) Start playing with the washi tape. Use 2 types of washi tape (thick and thin washi tape) to create a fun effect.
4) Spray paint the candle holders.
5) I added an extra layer of golden acryl paint but this is optional.

Light the candles and enjoy the cosyness!

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Long Neon Necklace.

Inspiration for this DIY I found at the Talking French Catwalk show Fall 2013.
Because it's a tutorial that is hard to explain in words I tried to draw it for you.
Hope you like it!


What you'll need
- 85 neon pearls - I found my at Kreatieva -
- High quality filament (= fishing wire)

Step by step

Good luck!

Baby wrap blanket.

3 weeks ago, my niece gave birth to a lovely daughter. I tried to make a personal gift and ended up with making this "Baby wrap blanket", with special holes for the Maxicosi security belts.

What you'll need
- Fabric (75 cmx 75 cm)
- Duvet fabric
- Trimmings
- Embroidery thread

Extra: the template, sewing machine

Template

Tutorial

Step by step
1) Start by cutting out the 2 kinds of fabric (75 cm x 75 cm) and secure them together with sewing pins.
2) Sewing them together and cut off the resting fabric
3) Repeat the previous steps to make the triangle
4) Sew the triangle onto the blanket
5) Add the trimming fabric
6) Use the template, to cut out the holes for the security belts and work it all of with embroidery thread
7) Wrap it up!

With special thanks to my friend Karen for the help with the template!

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Squares Ring.

An easy peasy DIY ring! All you'll need is some Fimo (I know, I use the product à lot), a cutter and a ring.

What you'll need
- Fimo
- Cutters in the form of squares (Found mine at De Banier)
- A ring

extra: an oven, superglue

Tutorial

Step by step
1) Start by rolling out the Fimo (3 mm)
2) Cut out the forms
TIP: If you don't have these kind of cutters or just don't want to use them. You can just cut them out by hand
3) Bake!
4) Glue!
5) Shine!

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Neon vases.

This is a project that I had in mind for quite some time, but I couldn't find the right bottles. Until now... A fun way to recycle your used tomatoes bottles.

What you'll need
- bottles (found mine at a supermarket, Delhaize)
- tape
- neon spray

Tutorial

Step by step
1) Start by removing the label from the bottles
2) Decide were you want to place your tape
3) Protect the parts that you don't want to paint with paper
4) Start spraying
   TIP: You will need more than 1 or 2 layers
5) Gently remove the tape and paper

With special thanks to Sara Vansteyvoort, Cellaar Art Gallery

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Cube Necklace.

The perfect minimalist necklace to complete a black outfit.

What you'll need
- Fimo (or another kind of polymer clay)
- styrofoam (leftovers)
- trinfoil
- leather cord

extra: a knife

Tutorial

Step by step
1) Make a cube out of the styrofoam
2) Cover it with tinfoil
3) Line the skeleton of the cube with the clay
4) Bake and let cool down
5) Because of the heat, the styrofoam has shrunk. Now carrefully remove the styrofoam+tinfoil
6) Add the leather cord

Flower Collar Necklace.

This collar is inspired by one of Belgium best known and appreciated stylists: Lien Degol. I came across this lovely picture of her on Instagram taken by PR lady Barbara of Listen Up PR.

What you'll need
- split pens
- craft foam
- fake leather

extra: scissor, ribbon

Tutorial

Step by step
1) Cut out the desired form out of the craft foam
2) Make a flower template
3) Cut out the flowers out of the fake leather
4) Place them and pin them onto the craft foam with the split pens
5) Secure the ribbon

Holiday.

Hi guys,

I am off to Italy! New and fresh posts are coming up in the second week of August! 

In meanwhile: get your craft on! ;)

Neon bracelet.

Another monday, another post.
One of my close friend her birthday was coming up, so I decided to make her a bracelet.
An easy breasy DIY with a beautiful neon bracelet as a result.

What you'll need
- a chain (found this one at Veritas)
- some neon cord (found this one at Hexagoon (Leuven))
- a jewlery clasp

extra: some pliers, super glue

Tutorial



Step by step
1) Measure your wrist to make sure you have enough material
2) Start to 'weave' the cord between the chain
3) At the end of your bracelet, add the jewlery clasp parts
   TIP: Secure the cord with a drop of superglue

And there you go! Is as simple as that. 

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Facet Rings.

One of the things that I love is combing rings. With this Facet Rings you can play around. Create them in the colours you like and wear as many rings as you like!

What you'll need

- Fimo (or another kind of polymer clay)

- A ring

extra: super glue, a cutter

Tutorial

Step by step

1) Make a little ball out of the clay

    TIP: Is you use "Fimo Soft" - put the ball in the fridge before cutting

2) Start cutting, by cutting little "facets" you can create your desired form

3) Bake!

4) Glue it on top of the ring

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Stella McCartney Inspired Espadrilles.

This is one of the DIY's I created for Urban Crafts. The inspiration?! The Stella McCartney espadrilles!
I took some screenshots, but the real tutorial you can see in motion down below!
There are two tutorials included in the clip. One I allready published here : the Studded Espadrilles. The second tutorial (The Stella McCartney Inspired Espadrilles) starts around 1:17. Enjoy!
P.S.: It's in Dutch...

Inspiration

What you'll need
- espadrilles
- neon spray paint
- tape

Tutorial - (for the clip scroll down)

Step by step
1) tape your shoes carefully. Let only the seams tape/-paper free
   TIP: make a template of you shoe on paper to put in the shoe for protecting while spraying!
2) Spray!
3) Add some hairspray to fixate the whole

 


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