Hey guys, so what have I been up to? Watching cable TV mostly, heh. Apologies for the lack of updates so to make up for it, here's my first tutorial! I know the pictures are a little icky, pictures on my workspace usually turns out this way, sadly. In case you did not know, workspace really refers to the little space in front of my mac, ha ha. Alright alright, so enough yapping. Lastly, I just wanted to introduce you guys to the elements my craft posts will usually consist of from here on:
Inspired > Desired > Perspired > Transpired
'cause if not inspired, how can we d esire, why would we perspire and certainly nothing would transpire. - J
Have a look and I hope it's easy enough to understand! Feel free to leave me any comments if you have any questions!
Thanks for looking!
Thanks for looking!
Inspired + Desired:
Perspired:
Materials:
1. Satin/Ribbon/Cloth/Organza
2. Lighter
3. Pliers
4. Scissors
5. Pearl Beads
6. Thread & Needle
1. Satin/Ribbon/Cloth/Organza
2. Lighter
3. Pliers
4. Scissors
5. Pearl Beads
6. Thread & Needle
- Cut your ribbon into circles of different sizes. They do not have to be perfect as you will be burning them later. The number of circles depend on the number of layers you want, so feel free to add more/less as per needed :)
- Next, use the pliers to hold each petal as you burn their edges using the lighter. Be careful as it can be really hot so try to avoid using your hands. It is not necessary for the flame to touch the edges to burn/curl it. The goal is to curl the petals, so they do not have to be black. (I wanted mine with burnt edges, hence.)
- Arrange the petals after you are done from largest to smallest until you are happy.
- Once you are pleased with the arrangement, thread your needle and stitch a small "x" in the centre to secure the petals together. Be sure the thread goes through all the petals!
- Piercing through the same centre, grab your pearl bead and stitch it on. Be sure to go through it twice to ensure it is secure :) (Alternatively: use glue and beads you can find around the house :)
- Double knot the thread and cut! TA-DAAAAAAA! *Plays triumphant music theme song*
Transpired:
More uses include hair-ties, hair clips, or anywhere really for decorative purposes! Hope that was a helpful tutorial! Or if you're really not that DIY kind of person, that's fine too. Necklace on sale in my store here ;)
Till next time :)
xx,
J
Till next time :)
xx,
J