DIY Peter pan Collar Necklace

ACCESSORY TREND: PETER PAN COLLAR NECKLACE

 
   This my version of the peter pan collar necklace

    If you want a tutorial on how to create your own collar necklace, check out this tutorial:

Materials:

• Felt. I made my own because I’m cra-cra and it’s way softer than regular old felt (just wash an old sweater in hot water and stick it in the dryer,)
• Sequins (I used shiny & matte silver, and gunmetal, but feel free to be more creative. Bright colors would look amazing!)
• Rhinestone trim
• Sparkly Button
• Sharp Scissors
• Chalk Pencil
• Needle & Thread
• Aleene’s Jewel It Glue
• Glue Gun

More… after the jump!

Start by folding your felt in half and cutting out your collar. You may want to practice with a piece of paper. I took a dress with a peter pan collar and tried to copy it as closely as I can.

There you go… nice little collar! Trim the edges to make it perfect.

Using a glue gun, adhere the rhinestone trim to the top of the collar. Note: I have a general aversion to glue guns. In this case, you have to mold the trim to the collar… the glue gun is the easiest way to do it. Sewing would be tricky, and fabric/gem glue would dry funny. The glue gun is the best option. I recommend reinforcing it later with a few stitches.

Next, glue on your sequins! I wanted a scalloped effect, so I did little circles. (See below.) Aleene’s Jewel It is my favorite product for these types of projects. Unlike the glue gun, it is extremely effective. It lasts, even throughout washings, (do not wash this necklace!) dries clear, and remains flexible.

Finish your design and let it dry. Using your needle and thread, sew the sparkly button onto the center. This isn’t mandatory, but adds a nice touch.

Voila… so pretty!

To finish your necklace, use the glue gun to attach a long (about 2 feet) piece of satin ribbon. You want a long piece so that you can tie a nice big bow in the back.

And here you have it… the finished product! This ones a statement maker. I tested it out all day yesterday and received so many compliments!

     Courtesy of www.stripesandsequins.com

 

 

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FALL TRENDS

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Make Your Own Natural Lip Gloss

        MAKE YOUR OWN NATURAL LIP GLOSS

I have always been interested in making my own natural beauty products. One less product that I have to worry of having harmful chemicals. The weather has changed and we need a product that will help with those chapped lips and still look fabulous. Try this recipe, it's very simple to make and you get to brag that you made it yourself!

     DIY MAKEUP Lip Gloss

1. 1 Teaspoon of fresh or real aloe vera gel (to obtain the real, slice open a aloe vera leaf and scrap the gel from within)
2. 1/2 Teaspoon of coconut oil
3. 1/8 Teaspoon of vitamin E oil
4. Essential oils (optional) Examples: Vanilla, rosemary, rose, peppermint, and lime

Mix all three ingredients together until its smooth and store it in a clean container. You can add a drop or two of your favorite essential oils to flavor up the gloss if you like. A little bit of gloss goes a long way so if you're making a whole batch, make a few extra ones for your friends too.
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Upcycled Plastic Bottle Charging Station

                                                CHECK OUT THIS 
          STYLISH WAY TO CHARGE YOUR PHONE!
        An Upcycled Plastic Bottle Charging station

I found this stylish diy project that I thought will be nice to make, now you don't have to worry about tripping over the charging cord. It is a neat way to keep things organized.

An Upcycled Plastic Bottle Charging Station
Make It and Love It

By simply cutting up an emptied lotion bottle, design blog Make It and Love It crafted a super cheap charging station. Cut down to a cup shape, the bottle is the perfect size to fit flush up against the wall without blocking the adjacent outlet. The holder was beautified with some fabric and Modge Podge (though this step could be skipped if you happen to like the design of your bottle).
Read More: Holder for Charging Cell Phone at Make It and Love It
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CLOSET FASHION

Sometimes we forget that we can go shopping in our own closets and put together great outfits using key pieces. These key pieces can be a great fitted blazer or jacket,and a pair of jeans that can be dressed up with a pair of heels or dressed down with a tee. Plain tops from a fitted tee to a plain button up shirt is also an essential. A simple plain dress can be paired with trendy accessories to give it a fresh look. Here are a few examples shown that are from my closet. I hope I have inspired  you to go shopping in your own closet!

FUN FLORAL SASHES

               FUN BRIDAL TREND:   FLORAL SASHES

These sashes add a fun an elegant look to any plain dress and adding a unique elegant statement to any dress. Sashes are a way to dress up any outfit like a beautiful statement necklace. They come in variety of styles and designs. Some sashes have beautiful fabric flowers and some are adorned with plenty of beads and gems.

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