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Make it: Day of the Dead Necklace on Super + Super

We are guest posting again today and its over on Super + Super for their Day of the Dead Blog party. We made this cool Pumpkin Day of the Dead necklace out of Shrink Plastic, so go check out the post. You can go on over to their blog for all the other crafts that will be on for the rest of the week, until Sunday. Also go on over to their Pinterest board for more inspiration.

Statement necklaces are here to stay and this season they are joined by cool statement clutch bags. I spotted this one from Accessorize - I loved it, but the colour-way wasn't really my cup of tea, so I thought I would have a go at DIY-ing my own. When I saw this necklace from Liberty the idea of spray painting the gems to get the colours I wanted was the perfect solution for what I had in mind. I thought you guys might like to see how easy it was to make yourself a custom gem encrusted clutch bag.

Letter Candlestick / Gem Ornament / Lamp / Love Heart Necklace / Planters / Lace Voltives / Festive Ornaments / Candle Holders / Door Knobs / Cement Lamp Shade /

Just occasionally, the craft world finds a new favourite material, like Washi tape, gold spray paint, Sharpies and tissue paper before it, the DIY-ers material of the moment is definitely cement. From door knobs to jewellery this hard, grey, rough material, more at home on a building site, has stolen a place in our hearts. And now that you have seen what these master DIY bloggers have created with it, I am sure you will agree.

Sammy xxx

Make it: My Heart Belongs to You Necklace

With Valentines less than a week away I thought I would squeeze in a little jewellery DIY you can make before next week. This really sweet glass bottle necklace would be such a lovely accessory to wear on Valentines Day.

I first came across the subject of this week's Link at Spitalfields market way back in 2011.

I found Alison's stall and instantly fell in love with her jewellery. She makes rings, necklaces, bracelets and earrings and its Sterling Silver, so everything you could want really! Well, everything I could want anyway.

I am currently lusting after the wire wrapped silver ring above!

http://alisonlush.com/

I found the bird necklace above and had to have it. It's so simple and yet really effective on a plain top, which is why I love it so much.

If you are ever at Spitalfields market in London then do check Alison out, or you can just check out her website and buy direct from there. No excuses to not leave with something!

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Make it: House of Wonderland Cupcake Necklace

Hey guys, today we have a guest tutorial for you from House Of Wonderland. You may remember their awesome heart necklace we featured back in January. We will now hand over to the lovely Tessa.

For this tutorial you will need:

Fimo cupcake bases

Screw hooks

Decoden faux whipped cream

Embellishments, crystals,beads, charms, faux sprinkles

Jump ring

Necklace chain

Begin With a Fimo cupcake base.

These can be purchased or made by hand using a mould.

Using decoden faux whipped cream

(available on etsy.com), randomly pipe on a creamy topping

Use handmade embellishments,

crystals and cabochons to embellish your cupcakes!

Insert a screw hook if you wish to make your charm into a necklace

Let your charms dry for 24 hours.

Attach a jump ring when dry

Secure a chain to your necklace and your done!

Hope you had fun learning how to make a cupcake necklace with me.

If your still not sure you want to attempt one of your own shop HOW's decoden cupcake necklaces at: www.how-store.com

House of Wonderland have also made this as a pdf available for you to Download for free.

Tessa

Check back later for your chance to win one of these!!

Friday Favourite: Geometry

1. Geometric Framed Print / 2. Geometric Necklace DIY / 3. Geometric Bead Necklace / 4. Geometric Gold Necklace / 5. Geometric Phone Case / 6. Geometric Cushion / 7. Geometric Leather Necklace / 8. Geometric Washi Tape / 9. Geometric Stag Brooch / 10. Geometric tote bag / 11. Geometric Cake Topper / 12. Geometric Pinatas DIY

I can't believe it's the last day of May already, where did that month go!?! Moving on... I am totally crushing on anything Geometric at the moment, Anyone with me? I have a whole heap of pretty angles to share with you today. My fave pay-day place, Etsy.com is brimming with cute colour combinations and patterns to indulge my newest love and a couple of my favourite Blogs are in on the act too! (Apologies for over use of the word Geometric, just cant help myself!)

So whether your shopping this weekend or getting your craft on make sure its colourful and Geometric!

Have a great one

Sammy xxx

Love it: Neon

1.Neon necklace / 2.Neon Bag / 3.Neon trim vest / 4.Neon Jumper / 5.Neon Satchel / 6.Neon Vans / 7.Neon trim Flats

I am LOVING neon at the moment, for once fashion agrees with me, Yay!

It all started for me summer before last with a cut work River Island clutch bag, and ever since then my neon love has just been growing.

Here is my pick of the best of the High Street neon goodies, the Newlook necklace... I bought it in two colours... well it was buy one get one free, would have been rude not to.

Have a fab weekend

Sammy xxx

Favourite Friday: Fabulous Feathers

1.Clay Feather necklace / 2.Paper feather necklace / 3.Leather feather necklace / 4.Gold feather necklace / 5.Fabric feather necklace

I love feathers, I work with them a lot at the Sew Crafty when I am making and adapting fascinators and hats. I love feather print fabric too, I bought this jumper from M&S last week and last summer I made some feather earrings to sell in the Craft Coop Pop up shop in Maidenhead. As much as I like real feathers, I love these alternatives I have found around the web. These are all necklaces made with anything but real feathers. I really love the fabric feathers, follow the link for a tutorial on that one, I am having a go at that today!

What are you up to this weekend? Lots of crafting planned??

Sammy xx

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Favourite Friday: Sewing Machines

1.Sewing machine print / 2.Sewing Machine stamp / 3.Sewing Machine Necklace / 4.Sewing Machine Brooch / 5.Sewing Machine Fabric / 6.Sewing machine tote

At Sew Crafty we have a gorgeous vintage Singer sewing machine on display that has been in my family for generations. It belonged to my Great Grandmother and my Mum took her sewing O-level on it.

The shape of a sewing machine is quite iconic isn't it, you can tell what it is even from it's silhouette. So this week I have put together a collection of my favourite sewing machine goodies from around the web, enjoy.

Have a great weekend.

Sammy xxx