DIY: Ball Chain Stackable Rings

I've always thought ball chain would make for a pretty sweet ring, and it's been a bit of a trend lately, so I thought I'd finally give it a go- with quite cool results!


This is a mini DIY, really- it's so simple, I almost wouldn't even call it that! Ball chain can be found in almost any household- mine came from a few tags off recent purchases. Otherwise, it can easily be found on sites like eBay and Etsy.


Want to make your own ball chain rings? Instructions after the jump!

Show & Tell: Fun With The Soldering Iron

Lately, I’ve been playing around with soldering irons. I’ll admit, this was a technique I learnt at school (thanks Product Design teacher!), but seriously, the things you can do with this little tool are amazing! If you don’t already know, soldering is a technique where solder and flux are used to connect things together. Metal is the most commonly soldered, but with a bit of copper tape, almost anything will work! This is also a technique used to create things like stained glass windows (lead lights), jewelry, and metal models.

So, as I was saying, I’ve been playing around and with a bit of time and planning I’ve managed to turn out a few quite cool things. Show and tell time? Yes please! Here are some of my latest creations:

DIY: Embellished Straight Edge Sunglasses

Lately, I've been noticing the new trend in sunglasses- Ray- Ban shaped lenses, but with a straight top edge. It's quite futuristic, and is favoured by the likes of Lady Gaga-

I actually think these vintage Versaces are quite cool- they're extreme, but not so much that you couldn't get away with it! I've had a pair of old sunnies lying around for ages- a massive Nicole Ritchie- type cut from the 90s, printed in yellow and green- yum! I wore them as part of a costume a few times, but I was convinced I could turn them into something wearable. Finally, I've figured it out- why not turn them into something Gaga- worthy?

So without further ado, here's how I did it:

DIY: Detachable Peter Pan Collars

One thing I've been obsessed with lately is Peter Pan collars. I've been looking to buy a dress with one attached, but I've found that I can't find one that I like for both the collar AND dress cut. So I deciced to take things into my own hands, and make my own! As this is my first attempt, I've gone for the plain white look, but because I've got a pattern now I can recreate it in any colour or cut I want!

Keep reading to see how you can make your own collar:

Show & Tell: My Portrait Entry...

Hi guys! I thought I'd share some of my artwork with you for a change. Here's a portrait I painted of my sister, for a local portrait competition that's run every year:

I actually ended up winnning the Junior Popular Choice Prize, which was nice. I worked off a photo I'd taken of her on the trampoline one sunny day last year.

DIY: Jeweled Chain Headbands

The other day, I was looking through a magazine and I saw a picture of Dianna Agron wearing this headband:

I must confess, I'm a little bit in love with it! So I decided to make a similar one. It's not a cut- paste replica, but I definately got the inspiration from it. Dianna's headband is made from raw gemstones floating on beds of gold leaves, so I imagine hers cost her a pretty penny, but mine was made from a few simple materials most DIYers will already possess!

DIY: Scrabble Tile Necklace Pendants

I think Scrabble tiles are waaay underrated when it comes to DIY jewelry. The possibilities are endless- Rings, charms, earrings… I have a feeling they’ll be making guest appearances in posts to come!

I’ve been wanting to make a Scrabble necklace pendant for a long time, but I haven’t really known how to go about it. After a bit of tinkering around, though, I’ve figured out a pretty fool- proof method.

DIY: 5- Minute Hex Nut Earrings

These really are the most simple earrings I've made yet! They're perfect for a night out, or to just refresh an old outfit. If you'd like to make some yourself, here's how:

DIY: Galaxy Printed Photo Frames

I think galaxy prints are rad for two reasons- 1) They look awesome, and 2) it's a painting technique you can replicate in a matter of minutes.

This photo frame was one I'd (badly) painted when I was about 10, but I'd kept it all this time because I knew one day I'd figure it out how to make it great.