So excited about today's project restyle because it includes some of the items I got this week for my Thrifty Finds Post seen HERE, (on wednesday).
As I mentioned with my last Project Restyle Post (seen here), I am participating in Elsie's (from A beautiful Mess blog), project restyle this year! It's fun and free and motivating to restyle things you may have or find!
This project was done using the zippers I purchased at a second hand store for $.25 each. I also used vintage clip-on earrings, that I picked up last October in New York at some thrift shops, for next to nothing! (a whole bag for like $8 bucks).
The Before:
Old zippers, vintage clip-on earrings and a plain Leather cuff (coming in February to our Scarlet LIme BeadArt Store!).
The After:
A gorgeous leather cuff, perfect for a gift or for a day out on the town!
I created flowers out of both the zippers and some left over fabric I had in my stash. I made this SUPER easy video tutorial here!
I cut the backs off the vintage earrings, and then used E600 glue and adhered the flowers and earrings to the leather bracelet. (it needs to dry overnight)
Last, I attached this fun stamped metal tag from Tim Holtz to the piece using a jump ring. It reads "Artful"
I actually made a few different flower zippers, so I used the left over flowers and attached them to a ring base for a fun stylish ring!
I used more of the vintage clip-on earrings as centers
thanks to my daughter allie for being my model (love the yellow paint on her fingernails! lol).. she rocks! like mother like daughter..
Well, I am having the BEST time here at ALT with Jeanne and Michelle! I am learning so much about Social Media and blogging and design. What an amazing event!
Heading home tomorrow, but not before I meet up with my dear friend Margie, to go thrift store shopping in Salt Lake City.. and spent the Afternoon talking about a HUGE project I am working on with her! HUGE!! So excited to share with you SO VERY SOON.. can't wait!
Have a happy friday!!
Christy, are you going to carry the leather cuffs in your shop? I have been checking but not able to find them... I have gathered up all my needed items to make this and just need that dang cuff!
Posted by: Sheila | April 25, 2011 at 10:53 AM
Is this easy tutorial still available???
Posted by: Katrina | April 10, 2011 at 04:26 PM
That's so special - what's artful 1375?
Posted by: Misae | February 23, 2011 at 12:48 PM
These jewels are wonderful! Just find out your blog. SO inspirational!
Posted by: gio | February 01, 2011 at 03:32 AM
That is so cool!!! What a great idea!! I love vintage things!! We don't have alot of store's here in Cincinnati. ;( It is really Beautiful that u came up with that!! ;)
Posted by: Heidi Hines | January 23, 2011 at 07:57 PM
girl...the jewelry is amazing. the rings are so beautiful. YOU are amazing.
your weekend sounds so very intriguing.
enjoy more thrifting.
~j
Posted by: jamie | January 23, 2011 at 07:01 AM
Beautiful Christy! Love the reuse of the zipper and it looks awesome on too!
Posted by: Staci Shuck | January 22, 2011 at 07:50 AM
What an awesome project! I so admire your creativity and talent. You completely inspire me all the time :)
Have fun at ALT! Say Hi to Michelle for me--I'm on her PDW DT, too :)
Posted by: MelanieJ | January 21, 2011 at 09:08 PM
oh, that bracelet is amazing! love the color combo and all the textures!
Posted by: griffingirl | January 21, 2011 at 07:05 PM
Well, aren't you the CLEVER-EST! I love this...what a gift to be able to take odds and ends and create art...wearable art, at that!
so fun to see you fly, Christy.
HUGE hugs-
Lara
Posted by: Lara | January 21, 2011 at 02:24 PM
stop it right this minute!!!!
LOVE!
you are BRIL!
xo
Posted by: Rhonna Farrer | January 21, 2011 at 12:12 PM
that bracelet TOTALLY ROCKS!!!!
i hope that you have a safe trip[ home!
xoxxo
amy
Posted by: amy~ the gypsy chick | January 21, 2011 at 11:38 AM
really awesome...thanks for sharing
Posted by: Annette A. | January 21, 2011 at 11:01 AM
You said there's a super easy video about the zipper flowers but I don't see the link to it.
Posted by: Carol E | January 21, 2011 at 11:01 AM
Amazing bracelet! Such a fun idea.
Posted by: Joycelyn | January 21, 2011 at 10:57 AM
Beautiful bracelet!
Glad you are having fun here in ATL the weather is beautiful today isn't it.
Posted by: Suz Gray | January 21, 2011 at 10:06 AM