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How to Make a Flower Quilling Pendant Necklace

June 13, 2018 By Ann Leave a Comment

Use these easy step by step instructions to make a beautiful flower pendant with quilling paper strips. This lovely pendant can be customized to any color to personalize your flower quilling pendant necklace to your exact taste. If you are interested in making quilling jewelry, start here!

How to Make a Flower Quilling Pendant Necklace

This is super pretty. I mean super duper pretty. When finished you can string it on a leather thong, a delicate chain, embellish with more dodads (like the yellow wooden balls shown) or leave “plain”. This Flower Quilling Pendant Necklace is lovely enough to not need additional embellishments.

This is listed out (with photos) as step-by-step. Follow the instructions to make your own lovely Flower Quilling Pendant Necklace.

Flower Quilling Pendant Necklace Materials:

• Quilling paper strips, 14cm, 7 cm
• Scissors
• Craft Glue
• Slotted Quilling Tool
• Seed beads
• Jump Ring

Flower Quilling Pendant Necklace Directions:

• Step 1 – Select 2 different colored quilling strips; one long (14 cm) and one short (7 cm).

• Step 2 – Hold both strips together by matching any one side of both strips.

• Step 3 – Coil the strips together with the help of the slotted quilling tool.

• Step 4 – Carefully take out the coil from the tool and allow the coil to loosen up a little.

• Step 5 – Press any one side of the loose coil to form a teardrop shape. Glue the open end to secure the shape.

• Step 6 – Now take another different colored strip of 3.5 cm length and form a tight coil with it. Glue the open end to secure the shape.

• Step 7 – Take the teardrop shape prepared in step 5 and use the slotted quilling tool to increase the size of its center.

• Step 8 – Apply a small amount of glue in the center and then place the tight coil prepared in step 6 inside the center.

• Step 9 – Similarly create 5 more of these patterns as we’ll need 6 of them for the pendant.

• Step 10 – Create 12 basic lens shape using 14 cm strips; of any color of your choice. Also create 6 basic lens shapes and 6 teardrop shapes using 7 cm strips. Create a tight coil pattern using a 14 cm strip; for the center of the flower (pendant).

• Step 11 – Take a foam board and place the center (tight coil prepared in step 10). Glue the 6 teardrop shapes prepared in step 8 and 9 around it. The teardrop shapes are the petals of the flower.

• Step 12 – Now glue the basic lens shapes (made from 14 cm strips) between the petals. Glue 2 lens shapes between 2 petals.

• Step 13 – Now glue the 6 lens shape and the 6 teardrops (made from 7 cm strips) between the previous lens shapes and petals. You can follow the pattern I created or you can attach them however you want to.

• Step 14 – Done forming the floral pattern? Create a tight coil pattern with a relatively larger hole in its center and attach it with the floral pattern. Also collect a jump ring.

• Step 15 – Attach the jump ring with the floral pendant through the hole of the coil attached with it in previous step.

• Step 16 – Select any colored seed beads you want and glue them on the floral pattern using craft glue. Allow the glue to dry entirely.

• Step 17 – Once the glue dries you can wear the pendant with a necklace or a black string necklace.

• To print the instructions for this How to Make a Flower Quilling Pendant Necklace tutorial, click here.

If you enjoy making your own jewelry, you may want to make one of these:

• DIY Essential Oil Diffuser Bracelets – Make your own all day diffuser bracelet using this easy step by step instruction tutorial. The possibilities are endless for design and scent when you make your own essential oil diffuser bracelet. Enjoy your favorite scent all day long when you make your own DIY Essential Oil Diffuser Bracelets!

• DIY Essential Oil Diffuser Necklace – Make your own all day diffuser necklace using this easy step by step instruction tutorial. The possibilities are endless for design and scent when you make your own essential oil diffuser necklace. Enjoy your favorite scent all day long when you make your own DIY Essential Oil Diffuser Necklace!

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Wooden American Flag DIY Craft

April 26, 2018 By Ann 1 Comment

This rustic American flag craft project is simple to make. Large enough for outdoor use, this rustic American flag craft can also be used inside the house. These easy step by step instructions in this short tutorial will show you how to make this wooden American flag craft is no time flat!

Wooden American Flag DIY Craft

Notes:

• If you plan on hanging this flag be sure to attach the hooks to the back before you start the project. That way you will not nick-up the front after painting when you flip it over.

• To make the paint lines – use a yardstick and pencil to draw straight lines so you know exactly where to place your tape, or use a chalk line and snap it (which is easier). Make certain the marks are covered with paint.

• Use painter’s tape if you can instead of masking tape. The painter’s tape should prevent leaking, and lift off without taking paint along with it.

• This is a rustic American flag craft. Seeing the wood underneath is not a bad thing. If you do not care for the look, simply do another coat of paint (allow the paint to dry completely between coats). But remember, with rustic flaws are acceptable!

• You can place the board inside on your porch or yard in a pail filled with sand to allow it to stand easily. You can also make this flag craft on a square 2×4 painting each side. You can also simply prop this wooden American flag against a wall.

Wooden American Flag DIY Craft Materials:

• 1″ (thick) x 8″ (wide) x 4′ (tall) wood board
• White Outdoor Spray Paint
• Red Outdoor Patio Paint
• Navy Outdoor Patio Paint
• White Outdoor Spray Paint
• Ruler + Pencil or Chalk Line
• Painters Tape
• Star Stencils (for painting)
• Foam Sponge Paint Brushes

Wooden American Flag DIY Craft Directions:

• In a well-ventilated area, spray paint the board white. Allow to dry completely.
• Spray paint a second coat of white paint on the board. Allow to dry completely.

• Tape off the top quarter of your board, press the tape firmly down on edges especially, paint the top quarter navy and let dry.
• Paint a second coat and let dry.

• Tape off the bottom 3/4 of the board in 1” stripes and paint every other stripe red, let dry and paint a second coat.

• Carefully peel off your painter’s tape.

• Place your stencil on the top blue part of the board and use a foam sponge brush to dab white paint onto the stars while holding the stencil carefully in place, carefully pull off the stencil and let your stars dry.

If you are looking for more American flag crafts to make for Memorial Day, Independence Day or some other patriotic holiday, here are several you may like:

• Easy DIY Flag Wreath – Make your own no-sew Flag Wreath using these easy step by step instructions. This simple, inexpensive to make flag wreath is awesome door-décor!

• Flag Wineglass DIY – Make your own unique patriotic flag wineglasses! This easy step by step tutorial will show you how to easily make “American flag” wineglass decor which are perfect for a centerpiece, mantel decor or table decorations.

• DIY Decoupage American Flag Sign – It is a cute way to add Americana decor and get crafty all at once.

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Filed Under: Crafts, Patriotic

DIY Galaxy Polymer Clay Jewelry Bowl

April 19, 2018 By Ann Leave a Comment

DIY Galaxy Polymer Clay Jewelry Bowl

I admit I really love the galaxy look that is so popular these days. It is so lovely to see the swirling colors of pink, purple, and blue. I wanted to combine my love of galaxy print with my real-life need for a jewelry bowl to put my jewelry in when I am washing my hands. This galaxy clay jewelry bowl turned out amazing, and I look forward to using it every day! Follow these instructions to make your own Galaxy Polymer Clay Jewelry Bowl!

DIY Galaxy Polymer Clay Jewelry Bowl Materials:

• Polymer Clay in blue, pink, purple, and white
• Clear Glass Bowl – that can be baked at a temperature of 275°F
• Gold Acrylic Paint
• White Acrylic Paint
• Fine Tip Artist Paintbrush

DIY Galaxy Polymer Clay Jewelry Bowl Directions:

• Making the galaxy print is similar to making any marble print with clay. You will need to use mostly blue, with accents of purple, white, and pink.
• Roll out your clay into snakes and wind them around each other.

• Curl the clay snake into a ball and gently press the clay together. Slowly work the clay together to position the galaxy print the way you want it. However, be careful not to work the clay too much, or you will lose the definition between the layers.

• Once you are satisfied with the design, press it into the bottom of your glass bowl.
• Press the clay into the bowl until it is about ¼ of an inch thick and about 2 inches high on the sides.
• Make any adjustments to the shape at this point, as you will not be able to change the shape or design after baking.

• Place the glass bowl in the oven at 275 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes.
• Let the clay completely cool in the bowl before removing it.

• Dab small spots of white paint over the surface and inside of the bowl to give your galaxy stars.

• Paint a gold edge around the rim of the bowl to give it a finished look.
• Let the acrylic paint dry, then your bowl is ready to use!

If you would like more galaxy posts, or perhaps make your own jewelry to place in this beautiful DIY Galaxy Polymer Clay Jewelry Bowl – check out these posts:

• How to Make Your Own Galaxy Bath Bombs – These how to make your own galaxy bath bombs instructions are an easy to follow, step by step tutorial.

• DIY Essential Oil Diffuser Bracelets – Make your own all day diffuser bracelet using this easy step by step instruction tutorial.

• DIY Essential Oil Diffuser Necklace – The possibilities are endless for design and scent when you make your own essential oil diffuser necklace. Enjoy your favorite scent all day long when you make your own DIY Essential Oil Diffuser Necklace!