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Fun nautical fact: Rope bracelets were originally made and used by sailors as good luck charms to protect them on the open seas. We recommend setting sail while rocking the boat with style. Add a pinch of punk to your rebellious side and shine with an inventive edge. Pull spikey inspiration from an icon, aka Hermes stud bracelets and check out other spiked sensations from CC Skye and Rebecca Minkoff. Get roped in while creating your own nautical punk piece with this rockin’ DIY.

To Create: Gather a few Nantucket rope bracelets. These were (and still are) a summer staple at local beach gift shops everywhere. Gather a variety of spikes and simply unscrew, push the screw end into the bracelet, and twist the back on. Make sure your spikes are screwed in tight.

P.S.- This is bracelet is a classic Turk’s Head knot using rope. CLICK HERE to watch how to DIY your own!

Jump for rope! The sailor’s knot symbolizes a perfect marriage between form and function. Crafty mariners not only used essential roping skills to safely set sail, they also made bracelets to show off their skills. These handcrafted wares were believed to bring good fortune, and were often given as gifts to their sweethearts upon returning to port. Seafaring style is making major waves this season, with designers like Mara Hoffman and Holst + Lee adding a twist on tradition by layering in bright pops of color and statement hardware. Tie one on with this DIY that will have you shouting Crafts Ahoy!

To create, cut pieces of colorful rope into 1-yard. Gather both pieces, fold in half and create a flat knot in the center. Add 2 flat knots on either side of the middle knot. Infuse a pop color with Duck Tape (P.S.- we love NEON!) by wrapping small pieces between each knot. Add additional Duck Tape accents as you finish off the necklace. Also use to keep the rope’s ends from fraying. Secure with a slip knot on the end and you’re ready to set sail in style! P.S.- Learn how to tie all sorts of rad knots HERE!

This Spring designer’s collections were booming with blooms of colorfully layered prints, and none of them wowed us more than Prabal Gurung …the king of injecting a dose of tech-style in his textiles. To get in touch with our own flower power, we teamed up with our friends at Who What Wear to create an accessory that pays homage with decoupage…and brings together a few of a style savvy girl’s favorite things - DIY, fashion, technology, and flowers!

To create, you will need wooden or plastic bangles, as your blank canvas. Gather real or faux flowers in a color scheme of your choice. Group and arrange the flowers in a pattern and snap a picture with your phone or camera. Send to print, as is, or upload to photoshop and duplicate to create a repeat pattern. Once printed, cut out strips or small pieces which you will use to cover the inside and outside of your bangle. Using Mod Podge, cover the inside of the bangle by “painting” the back of the paper and securing to the wood or plastic. Continue all the way around, wrapping the edges of the cut outs, to cover the edge of the bangle. Continue on the outside and then add a final layer of Mod Podge once the bangle is completely covered in the flower print.

Click here to check out the step by step video with Hillary & Katherine of Who What Wear!

It should be of no surprise, a pop of neon brings “tiers” of joy to our eyes. A cascade of bold brights works day or night, and Summer’s the ideal time to radiate shocking hues. Designers like Tom Binns and Oscar de la Renta have shown us that jewels are more chic with a colorful streak…unlock your own inner glow with this DIY neck candy!

To create, hit up your local hardware store for these colorful key identifiers. Layout a pattern and secure each circle with jump rings. Once you have your finished “bib” add 2 jump rings and a chain to finish off!

P.S.- Visit Elle Magazine for more DIY’ness with Erica.

You don’t need yellow diamonds to let your inner light shine…a little bit of epoxy is reason enough to add a sparkling addition to your batch of spring baubles! Add a sweet accent to your look with a simple yet bold pop of glittery gold. Get on board and see for yourself why all that glitters is glam.

To create, mix the two-part epoxy clay with your fingers. Find a setting that suits your style - we opted for a multi-prong setting . (The setting we used is available in store only- reference item # 1012/G). Roll out small balls of the epoxy clay, and cover with a dusting of fine glitter. Use glitter to cover the entire surface of each “gem” and dust off the excess. Allow to harden (approximately 45 mins) and attach to a chain.

P.S.- CLICK HERE FOR MORE EPOXY CLAY IDEAS!

The odds are in and it’s time to get stacked. It doesn’t take a special occasion to add a dash of dazzle to your look…so get strung out on trendy pastel hues with this sparkling wrist candy. This is a DIY that proves it’s always your time to shine!

To create: Gather sequins in the color of your choice and thread using a beading or regular needle onto clear elastic string. Be sure to triple knot the end of your string to keep sequins from falling off. Thread sequins and add larger beads until your bracelet is the desired length. To finish, connect both sides with a double knot and snip off ends.

Everything’s coming up roses! Sweet smelling resin rosebuds have wooed us over in a major way. Prada boasted delicate floral details on everything from dresses to dangly earrings. Who What Wear and I have both been drooling over the Italian fashion house’s coveted Crystal rose earring and agreed we should plant our DIY seed and grow ourselves a pair, inspired by these lovlies. And yes, you should too!

To create: Use wire cutters to snip rhinestone trim into two equal pieces (this will determine how long you wish your earrings to hang). String fishing line through the flower bead and double knot around rhinestone trim and snip. For extra hold, you may want to dab clear nail polish on your knot. Apply a small amount of krazy glue to attach the applique to the back of the chain. Make sure the flower bead, rhinestone trim and applique are all facing the same direction. Wait until glue has dried, and adhere earring backs to the back of the flower bead with glue.

“The greatest love of all is easy to achieve. Learning to love yourself is the greatest love of all”. Whitney said it best… but so did Oscar! Mr. de la Renta’s go-to quotes were etched into resin bangles that boasted his words and beliefs.

This Valentine’s Day, DIY your heart out, literally. It’s time to stop wearing your heart on your sleeve and start sporting it ‘round your wrist… with a touch of repetition. Mark my words, by marking yours with a graffiti style love note accessory. P.S. - Remember more is more, so scribble ‘em, stack ‘em and love ‘em lots!

To create: Apply two smooth coats of spray paint to wooden bangles. Be sure to wait until paint is completely dry before picking up. Use Sharpie Paint pens to scribble your love notes and quotes all around the bracelet. For an extra detail, inscribe the inside as well. Get creative with your color combinations and messages. Create a bevy of bangles for yourself and friends. What better way to say “I will always love you”, than with a wristed development that’s to DIY for!