Crafty Fun: Anklets!

 Supplies:

stretchy jewelry cord

super glue

beads

scissors

Measure your ankle & cut that amount of cord PLUS a few extra inches for tying off the ends.

 Now, string on your beads. I find it much easier to work on a piece of felt. The beads don't roll around. Once you're sure you've got the correct amount of beads strung, tie a knot. (Pull nice & tight. You don't want any saggy beads floating around.) Then dab the knot with super glue. I tie off two more times & dab with another dollop of glue. Just to be extra super-duper sure it won't come undone. Then cut off the excess cord.

Done!

(And of course this same process applies for bracelets!)

 

This was the project I taught at the Crafty Night this month. 

 I've been obsessed with making them for the past few days. Gosh, stringing things is so relaxing & enjoyable.

Zoey models the sweet anklet I made for her---complete with a tiny butterfly charm.

Her ankles are so much cuter than mine. 

Yay for fun summer gifties for friends!

♥

Cheerio Chic

The girls & I made some edible swanky jewels yesterday---& all we used were Cheerios & some string.

It's simple. Grab some string & cut a length off. Wrap one end with some tape to make it easier to string the cereal through.

Now I know most of you have made these necklaces as a kid. But, have you ever made cheerio earrings? Here, Zoey demonstrates how to make 'em. Simply chomp a tiny bit off two cheerios...

...& hang them from your ear lobes!

And what about a headband people?! And a ring?!

Here, Zoey models her creations: earrings, a necklace, a bracelet & a ring!

Nose rings not recommended. I'm just sayin'.

Here's some more cheerios fun...

I DIED when I saw this cupcake---it's a Cheerio Cupcake!!! It's made by Tonya's Sweet Treats. The other charm in the picture is an Oreo Cupcake.



Crocheted fruity cheerios & vintage bead necklace by enna design. Ok, so this may have outdone MY creations. But---you can't eat this one, so neener neener!!

Fruity Loop egg 8x10 print by silly pics. It's totally random & fun!

Also, check out....

The Cheerios Cookbook

The Cheerios Play Book

The Cheerios Counting Book

Cheerio Bars

The Cheerios Website

More Sweets For Your Fingers!

The "buy-one-get-one-half-off" sale on the vintage button rings for the month of June was a success! I was able to make room for some NEW rings! Check 'em out HERE. New rings arriving all week long. You KNOW you need some fun new summer duds for your digits!