Head pins and eye pins are a staple of jewellery making. One of the most useful reasons to use head pins is to turn beads into pendants or charms. As long as there’s a hole going all the way through it, you can use this technique. In this tutorial I’m focusing on head pins which will give a loop at just one end. You can then use this loop to attach it to your chain or rope or keyring or earrings etc… (the list goes on) Instructions: 1. Put the head pin through the bead. 2. Bend 90 degrees to… Read More
How Compromise will make you Better
We all have to compromise at times. In relationships, at work and our day to day decision making. But sometimes compromise can be a real benefit if you make it work for you. My biggest compromise so far this year is starting a ‘What I’m wearing’ style column on FFDIY. Doesn’t sound like much of a compromise though, right? There’s a few reasons I’ve decided to start posting a regular style section on Fall For DIY. I like most other people are setting my goals for the year and pushing myself to step out of my comfort zone. Getting in… Read More
DIY Gem Cluster Earrings
I’ve been feeling a little despondent for the past couple of weeks so this morning I’ve been focusing on the positive things in life. 1. The days are getting longer. We’re coming through to the other side of winter and it’s getting lighter for more of the day! 2. Planning a weeks trip to France and Holland/Germany/Belgium/who knows in March. 3. It’s Friday! 4. This happy little guy. 5. And finally this quick, sparkly DIY to help combat those January blues. Instructions: 1. Peel the paper off the back of the first rhinestone and stick it in the middle of… Read More
DIY Marble Tube Necklace
I’ve been back on the polymer clay this week whipping up a tutorial for my regular contributor slot on Oh So Pretty the Diaries. I was loving the way my marbled clay was coming out and wanted to do something with a little colour to it. You can see the full tutorial over on OSP so pop over and see how I did it!
Fall For DIY | Giant Pearl Ring
It’s taken a while, but I’ve finally been won back over by the pearl. It’s probably been about 10 years since I last wore pearl (or pearl like) beads. It’s not that I don’t like them. We just never really saw eye to eye really. It’s funny the way we can change our minds about these things. I’m a fickle creature. The thing was because of my misguided animosity to the pearl I didn’t have any in my little box of tricks (beads) so… I made one. You’ve probably seen air dried porcelain on Pinterest (if you need the recipe… Read More
How to Make your own Necklace Chains
There are a lot of reasons to make your own chains. If it’s to replace tarnished or broken chains, change the look of a necklace or just whip up something quick before a big night out you’ll definitely appreciate this little snippet of knowledge. Making necklace chains like this involves using jump rings. For an expert way to use these check out my post on How to Open and Close Jump Rings like a Pro Instructions: 1. Open a jump ring. Put one end of the chain and your chosen clasp (I’ve used a lobster clasp) onto the jump ring. Close… Read More
DIY Royal Orchid and Emerald Plaid Scarf
I should definitely tidy more often. Every time I have a clear out I seem to find something fantastic I forgot I had. Thanks to my old work colleagues I acquired a few bags of forgotten treasures to rummage through last weekend and came across this fantastic fabric. I have had it for years and never found a use for it, so it seems like fate that a Royal Orchid and Emerald Green plaid piece of fabric would just land in my lap right now. I knew I had to use it! Instructions: 1. Cut your fabric to the length and… Read More
DIY Marble Gem Stones
Yes, I am about to do my best impression of a broken record. Are you ready for this? So, you must know by now I love a bit of polymer clay. No way right!? If you’re a regular, occasional or just one time reader of Fall For DIY you’ve probably come across my love for the stuff. And you know the other thing I love? A good pattern trend. At the moment my obsession for marbling is becoming a little uncontrollable. I have contact paper ready to cover any surface at a moments notice but I wanted to do something… Read More
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