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How to Finish Necklaces the Pro Way

As with most things in life it’s the finishing touches that can really make a difference. Adding extension chain to your DIY necklaces give them a professional quality that will make your jewellery stand out! You can buy extension chains ready made but making your own is easy, cheap and customisable. You can change the length of the chain and the bead at the end to complement the rest of the necklace. And if you’re wondering about the necklace I’ll be posting a DIY to make this baby later on this week so follow Fall For DIY on Bloglovin (or some… Read More

DIY Faux Hammered Gold Rings

Happy Valentines Day! I have to admit I don’t get that hyped up for Valentines. Without wanting to sound like a kill joy I don’t go in for all the cards, presents, flowers and chocolates extravaganza (presents are always welcome of course, but they don’t have to be today!) Al has got us a shredder, which is about as romantic as he gets.. Ha! My Valentines is about eating take out, not getting up off the sofa and treating myself to something like these DIY Faux Hammered Gold Rings! Materials: Polymer Clay Spray Paint Ring Mandrel Scalpel Knife Instructions: 1…. Read More

DIY Marbled Trainers

I’ve been making a start on DIYing my perfect Paris break wardrobe and I was so excited about this one it had to be the first! I’d never marbled onto fabric before now, so there was a bit of trial and error involved in making these, but I’m so pleased with the outcome. I’m imagining running around on the banks of the river Seine in these little beauties. The perfect item for the tourist trail! Materials: Slip-on Canvas Sneakers Mod Podge Nail Varnish Instructions: 1. Masking tape off any sections you don’t want to get marbled. 2. Pour a couple… Read More

How To Make Fish Hook Ear Wires

When I first learnt how to make my own ear wires it was like a whole new world had opened up. Before this, I was limited to the supplies I had on hand. Jewellery making consisted of adding beads and charms to ready made earring and chains, but learning how to create the earring wire made me realise I could do so much more than that! So this one was a pretty important one for me I guess. Note: Do not use 1cm thick wire!! I meant 1mm, sorry…. Instructions: 1. Cut off around two inches of wire. 2. Bend… Read More

Inspire. A Weekend in Paris

  I’m embarrassed to say I’ve never been to Paris. Considering how easy it is to get there I am surprised myself that I’ve never crossed over (or under) the channel to get to the most romantic city in the world. Well, that’s set to change and what better reason for a wish list than a holiday? And that’s just what this is; my wish list. I wish I could have all these things! So as well as hunting for a few bargains I’ll be putting together a few DIY tutorials (you know me) to make my wishes come true.

DIY Enamel Faux Agate Necklace

Another Faux Agate Jewellery tutorial! Is this starting to get a little over the top? I just keep on getting inspired by the beauty of semi precious stones and wanting to replicate them in my accessories. I guess it doesn’t hurt that they’re bang on trend at the moment. May as well make the most of it! Enamel Instruction: I’ve used cold enamel from a kit. Mixed with a hardener this will set in 12 – 24 hours. Follow the instructions provided with your enamel carefully so you don’t end up with a gooey mess. 1. Mix three enamel colours;… Read More

How To Make a Beaded Chain

Last week I posted a tutorial to turn chain into a necklace and afterward had a few requests for how to make a chain. This is an easy and quick way to make your own bracelet or necklace chain with beads, eye pins and jump rings. Find a little time and you can make as much chain as you could ever need! Materials: Beads. Eyepins. Jump Rings (not pictured) Instructions: 1. Thread a bead onto an eyepin. 2. Fold the pin 90% to the bead and cut 1cm away from the hole. 3. Turn a loop in the end of… Read More

DIY Concrete Dangle Earrings

If you haven’t noticed I’ve been a bit infatuated with concrete lately, so when I had a little extra mixed up I thought I’d make something quick and easy with the leftovers. I love how elegant these earrings are. A little gold accent contracted with the white concrete makes these earrings look much more precious than they really are. Here are some other examples of how gold accents can make a massive difference on the whole aesthetic of a piece. Instructions: 1. Mix up a little concrete (I’ve used snowcrete – a white concrete). You’ll only need a small amount… Read More

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