DIY: New necklace from an old brooch

I have this brooch that I bought from Diva a few months ago. It was on sale for $5 and I just loved the colours and the shine! But I haven't really worn it at all because I am still thinking of an outfit to wear it with. Maybe I bought the brooch on impulse. (T_T)


But maybe it'll be easier for me to wear it after I have made it into a necklace! And so, I did make it into a necklace. It didn't cost me a thing at all because I used a chain that I have from an existing necklace. And the best part is, this necklace is not permanent. So, I can still wear the brooch as it is when I want to! 


Materials:

Steps:

1. Get your brooch and chain!
2. Fold your chain into half. Insert the pin from the brooch slightly above the point where your chain is folded into half. Go higher up if your brooch is longer/wider, lower if your brooch is smaller!
3. Wrap the long free end of your chain around the corresponding side of your brooch.
4. This is how the back looks like. See how I wrapped the chain around each side of the brooch?

That's it! Isn't it simple? I think I will wear my 'new' necklace soon! But now I have to go back to studying because I have a big test on Monday. Wish me luck!

P.S.: Before I forget, I want to say a big HELLO to all my new (and of course, old) readers. Thank you so much for your comments! I am really glad that you guys like the Knotted T-shirt Scarf. I will be checking out your blogs once I am done with the test on Monday! Till then!

FO: Floral Brooch for Art Swap

ART SWAP 2010

I was invited by my English teacher from secondary school to take part in an art swap.Well, it happened a month ago and I was supposed to send this out... many weeks ago.

But I have only just sent it out this week. I really really hope that she doesn't mind. I wanted to take part in it but it was hard to find time with all my school work and clinic placement (and addiction to watching Friends).

Better late than never. This phrase is really becoming my favourite excuse.

All right, enough of the prologue. Here are the pictures:

I made the flower using a floral fabric that I bought off ebay not too long ago. The centre of the flower is actually a vintage-looking gold and cream button that I got from a local craft and fabric store. I absolutely adore how the floral prints and the button go so well together!

DIY: Of ribbons and flowers

This cute ribbon brooch can jazz up your plain ol' tee!

A little variation is all you need to make another flower hair pin!

Materials needed:

Assorted ribbon
Assorted buttons

Super duper adhesive glue

Some sewing thread and needles

Step 1: Cut 4 pieces of ribbon, each measuring about 7cm.

Step 2: Using one of the ribbon, fold the 2 ends of the ribbon towards the centre as shown in the picture. Glue or sew the ribbon in place.

Step 3: Repeat Step 2 with 2 other ribbon and place them to form an asterisk (*) sign as shown. Glue/Sew them in place.

Step 4: Place the asterisk on top of the last ribbon and then its 2 ends towards the centre again to create the ribbon flower as shown in the picture. Glue/Sew the ribbons in place.

Step 5: Try to match different buttons with the ribbon used to create a desired look. Play around the buttons by stacking them on top of one another to create different looks.

(This look was created by placing a pink heart scrapbook embellishment on top of a slightly bigger button of a complement colour)

Step 6: Glue them on a brooch pin/ hair pin/ hair band and then wear them with pride!

Step 7: Try it with different ribbons and buttons! I also made another one using the fabric button that I made several days ago