Design It Yourself: Wire Wrapped Jeweled Necklace

Hello dahlings and dolls. If you didn't know this about me, I'll tell you now. I'm an ACCESSORY FREAK, seriously. I have tons and tons of necklaces and bracelets and earrings. But, I only have one problem. Out of those tons, I only wear a few key pieces. But, take me shopping and I'll grab any piece of accessory in sight. So when I saw this DIY project, I just had to share it with you.

wire wrapped jeweled necklace!  by the-diy-girls

What you''ll need:
1 Bag of large plastic jewel stones
1 Sheet of plastic canvas
1 Yard of ribbon (local fabric store)
20 gauge wire
Pliers
Scissors
Glue (hot glue)

What to do:

Take your plastic canvas and an 8 inch plate.
Trace around the plate and cut out.
Cut inside your cut out circle to make a 1 inch thick ring.

Start glueing your stones to your plastic canvas. Mix up your colors and shapes. Keep adding until it’s all filled up.
Do not fill up your whole circle. I recommend only going up about half way, other wise it gets too stiff and you wont be able to put it around your neck.

Once you’ve finished glueing on all your stones, you can start wrapping your wire.
Start on the back side and tuck the end of your wire into your plastic canvas and crimp to hold.
Keep wrapping until you’ve wrapped the whole thing.

Take your ribbon and cut it in half.
Glue one end of each piece onto the back of your finished jeweled and wrapped necklace.


This necklace would be a beautiful addition to any girl's jewelry box. And these colors are perfect for the transition we're making from Summer to Autumn.
 

Design it yourself: Lace Shorts

Time for another DIY by the-tip-nerds! This is one of my favorites. Why you ask? If you're one of my dolls by now you should know about my obsession with lace. Pair lace with some old shorts and you have a fabulous summer look.

DIY: Lace Shorts by the-tip-nerds 

Here's how to make these cute shorts!!
So you'll need:
A pair of old shorts
Some lace
Scissors
Thread (preferablly white or the same colour as the shorts)
Needle.
Fabric chalk/ Pencil (nothing permanent)

O1. Mark out the shape you want to cut out on the shorts, then using the scissors cut the shape out of the shorts. 

O2. Cut the lace out it should be bigger than the cut out part but not to big, also cut it on the line of the shorts... do you get me? it needs to be as short as the shorts are!

O3. Thread the needle (pretty obvious) and sew around the edges with the lace under the short (pretty obvious too) Tada! You have some super cute shorts! You could jazz them up using other types of lace like pink, blue ect!

 -Frankie

Show some love to the-tip-nerds by liking their sets or following them on Polyvore. And if you try this DIY or any other share those pictures with me and they may end up on my diary with a shout-out. Also follow me on twitter @vraifashionlove 

 Fashionably yours, Amira J

Design It Yourself: Leather Bow Cuff

Lately, I've so busy with school, so I haven't been able to write in my diary, but I told you guys I had a secret, right? We'll now it's time to tell you (and p.s. there are alot more to come). I've always wanted to share with you guys some fashion DIYs, I've done some on my own, but I thought it would be better if I collaborated with the-tip-nerds and added a Design It Yourself feature. Their projects are awesome so every now and then I'll share some with you in my diary. Hope you like it.

DIY Leather Bow Cuff by the-tip-nerds featuring a cuff bangle

• S U P P L I E S •
hammer
sharp scissors
hole punch 1/4 inch & 1/8 inch
clamp or bulldog clip
double-stick tape
button-stud
1-2 ounce leather 10×3 inches
leather needle (not pictured)
waxed linen thread or artificial sinew (not pictured)



1. Cut out your pattern pieces, affix double-stick tape to the back & place on your leather. Cut out leather.


2. Punch holes in designated spots on pattern. If using a button stud, punch one of the end holes larger than the other.


3. Sew through middle holes with needle & thread, starting from the front, weaving in & out.


4. Pull thread together to create pleats & cinch together with your clamp. Tie a square knot on the back side.


5. Wrap the smalls trap around the middle of the cuff, making the holes at the end match up. Insert needle from outside to inside.


6. Wrap the smalls trap around the middle of the cuff, making the holes at the end match up. Insert needle from outside to inside.


7. Cut a 1/4 inch slit in the larger hole to allow for the button stud. Affix the button stud to the other end. Button & wear.


credit : melissaesplin.com and Sylvan<33 (http://the-tip-nerds.polyvore.com/)

Tell me what you think about this new feature and my collaboration with the-tip-nerds.

Much love Amira J

Let us eat Cake and Celebrate Amira J's Fashion Diaries

Thank you to all of amirajsfashiondiaries.blogspot.com followers! by vraifashionlove featuring oversized tops

Yes, it's been a year since I started writing in my fashion diary. And it's been a great year because of you guys without you there would be no point in writing in my diary and sharing my love of fashion. You guys are basically my diary and I want to tell you guys how much I appreciate you. I love you guys and that's no secret! So there are many things you guys can look forward to in the coming year including fashion DIYS, more of Amira Says, my weekly wishlist, shopping like a celebrity on a budget and whatever other random fashion thoughts come through my mind. And secrets that I haven't shared with you guys yet and more about what it's like to live in NYC. If you want to see more of anything else just leave me a lovely comment. So stayed tuned but until then stay with this last thing and help me celebrate:





XOXO muah love always Amira J