DIY Birthstone Bracelet

A very simple DIY on how to create these cute bead bracelets featuring star and birthstone charms.

MATERIALS//
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scissors
star charms
birthstone charms
glass beads[mine are 6mm/ the colors are pink, light pink and light amethyst purple]
jewelry cord with stretch
jewelry & bead glue
straight nose pliers + bent nose pliers [took a picture of the side cutter by accident, please ignore!]
gold jump rings

STEPS//

1) Measure the cord around your wrist and cut off 2 inches extra from your measurement.

2) Start adding your beads. When adding a charm, loop it through a jump ring first before adding it to your bracelet. Use the straight nose + bent nose pliers to open and close jump rings

3) Make sure there is at least 1 inch left on either side of the bracelet before tying. Be sure to tie the ends 3 times tightly. Cut off any excess cord. Add a drop of glue on the knot to secure it. Let it dry for at least 15 minutes before handling.

Make 2 or 3 more for the stackable bracelet look!

DIY Cut Out Camo Shirt

An easy DIY recreation of this cute camo print top from Shopbop! This top didn't come in pink, plus it was $165.....

MATERIALS//
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camoflauge t-shirt
detail scissors (or any scissors with a sharp point)
pins
measuring tape (not pictured)

STEPS//

1) Place pins on the middle of the collar in the front and in the back.

2) Starting from the front of the shirt , poke a hole where you placed your pin. Then start cutting around the collar until you reach the second pin in the back(cutting towards the right, but it will be the left side when wearing the shirt).

3) With a measuring tape or ruler, place a pin 1 inch down below the collar. Pin through both pieces of the shirt.

4) Instead of cutting straight down to meet the pin, cut diagonally. Then, continue to cut off the 1 inch around the neckline (be mindful of the shoulder seam that you don't cut through it, if you do use fabric glue or hand stitch it).

5) Try on the shirt to see if the cut is low enough for you.

6) Cut off the right sleeve. Make sure to cut under the seams to get a raw edge.

7) Cut off the hem of the left sleeve for a raw edge.

8) Lightly tug on the raw edges so they will curl.



summer jewelry diys coming soon!