Tag: DIY hand stamped jewelry

  • DIY Tassel and Stamped Charm Bracelets

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    Just in time for warmer weather, pretty beaded bracelets get a kicky update with stamped charms and handmade tassels. Make your own DIY Tassel and Stamped Charm Bracelets in an array of colors and you’ll be in style bliss. We’re loving the Boho appeal here, try changing up the beads, colors and message to suit your own style. Speaking of which, how would you style these? We’d love to know!  Big love to the amazingly talented Ms. Pattie Wilkinson for sending us her fabulous *PattieWack tassel tools!  They make quick and easy work of making gorgeous tassels. 

    You will need:

    ImpressArt, Pewter Stamping Blanks, River Stone, 3/4″
    3-4mm Swarovski Crystal Beads
    4mm gemstone beads
    3-4mm Freshwater Pearls
    Beadalon 19-Strand Bead Stringing Wire, 0.018
    Beadalon Toggle Clasps Small Silver Plated
    2 Tube Crimp, Silver -2x2mm
    3 Beadalon Jump Rings 6mm Silver Plated
    Beadalon 10mm Jump Ring Silver Plated
    German Style Wire, Round, Silver Plated, 24 gauge
    Lion Brand Yarn Bonbons Yarn, Brights
    Folk Art Enamel 2-Ounce Acrylic Paint
    ImpressArt Newsprint Lowercase Alphabet Metal Stamps
    ImpressArt 2 by 2-Inch Steel Block
    ImpressArt Stamp Straight Tape
    Ergo-Angle Metal Stamping Hammer
    Pattiewack Designs Mini Tassel Maker
    ImpressArt Chain Nose Pliers
    ImpressArt Bent Nose Pliers
    ImpressArt Flush Cutters
    Beadalon Beading Scissors

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    One: Tape blank to bench block. Stamp ‘bliss’, alternating placement of letters. Design tip: Start with the ‘i’ in the center and work to both sides. Two: Wipe multi-surface paint on blank. Wipe paint from surface. Three: Place beads on board in a pattern, build beads up to numbers on side to fit your wrist. Add the two numbers together to get the finished length in inches. Our bracelet is 7″ including the clasp. Four: Thread wire into crimp bead. Thread wire back through clasp end and back into crimp tube. Hold wires uncrossed to crimp. Check out this video to learn how to crimp correctly!

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    Five: Finish bracelet with crimp bead attached to jump ring. Design tip: Make sure bracelet is rounded to allow a little space between your beads, this keeps the bracelet from being too stiff when worn. Six: Attach finished bracelet to bar side of toggle clasp with a second jump ring. This makes it easy for the bar to fit into the circle element of the clasp. Seven: Get your yarn and mini-tassell tool ready! Eight: Wrap the yarn around the second notch on the tassel tool as in photo.

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    Nine: Follow instructions for tassel tool.  Instead of using yarn to tie off the top and bottom, we’re using a large jump ring and wire. Thread jump ring into top of tassel. Wrap wire tightly several times around center of tassel.  Cut bottom of tassel with scissors into fringe. Side tassel from tool. Use scissors to even tassel ends. Ten: Finish wrapping tassel tightly with wire, cut off excess. Tuck ends into tassel with chain nose pliers. Eleven: Attach tassel and tool to circle side of toggle using a smaller jump ring as in picture. Twelve: Make more!

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    That’s it, fun, fast and fabulous DIY Tassel and Stamped Charm Bracelets, make an arm full!

    Cheers,
    Margot and Avalon

    FTC DISCLOSURE: Bloggers were provided with samples for use in this project.  All opinions are 100% their own!

    *DIY Project Policy: Our tutorials are meant for your creative inspiration. Feel free to make and gift or wear these designs. Please make sure that you give credit to us as the designer if you make and share these designs on your blog or social sites. Please do not make and sell copies of our designs or sell them as kits. Please do not teach these designs as classes for profit. This is how we make our living and we ask that you respect our creativity and the time it takes to design, photograph and write these free tutorials. You may use a single photograph from each project online in blog round-ups or blog posts if you include a direct link back to our tutorial. Any use of these designs for retail sale for profit online in places like Etsy or eBay or in retail bricks and mortar, flea markets or outdoor fairs is not permitted. Thank you!

  • DIY Atlas Pendants

    DIY Atlas Pendants

    No matter where you roam, home is where your heart is. Show your love for the place you call home with these DIY Atlas Pendants. We used vintage atlas pages, you can find these at thrift stores, flea markets or yard sales. Or you could print out an image of the place you call home on a map to size. Add a stamped metal charm, tiny paper heart and some decoupage medium and you can wear your heart around your neck any time you feel a little homesick.  (Want to get started metal stamping? We’re GIVING AWAY a kit with everything you need to get started this week!)

    Materials:

    1.5″ acrylic circle pendant
    1/5″ punched atlas page circle
    Red card stock
    Collage Pauge Instant Decoupage Glossy
    Folk Art Enamel Acrylic Paint, Licorice
    Brass Heart Stamping Blank
    Beacon Zip Dry Paper Glue
    Large Circle Punch
    10mm Silver Tone Jump Ring
    Ball Chain with Connector
    1/16″ Metal Stamp Uppercase Letters
    Awl
    ImpressArt Brass Stamping Hammer
    ImpressArt Steel Stamping Block
    Impress Art Stamp Straight Tape
    Toothpick
    Cotton swab
    Paper towel

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    Atlas Steps

    Step one: Tape your blank to your bench block. Slide stamps down to top of tape, start in center and stamp to edges. The letter ‘m’ should be in the center because you’re adding a period. Use an awl or punctuation stamp to add the period. Step two: Dab paint into letters. Let paint set for 30-40 seconds. Wipe off excess on surface. Step three: Punch or cut the atlas circle to fit pendant. Fold red card stock and use small scissors to hand cut tiny heart. Step four: Use a toothpick to apply a small dab of paper glue to back of heart. Press heart on to the area of atlas you want to highlight. Allow to dry. Step five: Add a thin layer of decoupage medium to back of pendant and front of atlas paper. Press together, gently pressing out any bubbles with fingertips. Allow to dry, paint a second coat of decoupage medium. Allow this to dry overnight. Step six: Use chain nose pliers to connect stamped pendant to acrylic pendant. Attach to your ball chain.

    Atlas Model Closer Text

    These are simple to make and fun to wear. They make fabulous gifts for students heading off to college! Make a map full of DIY Atlas Pendants for family and friends. We’d love to know where you hang your heart, tell us in the comments.

    Atlas Pendants Take Two

    Cheers,
    Margot and Avalon

  • 10 Minute Craft: Queen Bee Earrings

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    Got ten minutes? Then you’ve got enough time to make these punny earrings and show ’em who’s Queen Bee. Heck, you can make up a whole hive’s worth! In fact, you can make these Queen Bee Earrings in just three easy steps, just stamp, ink, connect and wear! Even the busiest gal has time for that. And don’t be afraid, the new Soft Strike pewter stamping blanks from ImpressArt make it easy to make a great first impression. You got this!

    What you need:

    2 ImpressArt Stamping Blank Washer, 15/16-Inch, Pewter
    2 Fine Silver Plated Pewter Small Honey Bee Charms
    2 Beadalon 10-MM Jump Ring, Silver Plated
    2 Beadalon Dapped and Spring Ear Wire, Silver Plated
    ImpressArt Newsprint Stamps in Lowercase and Uppercase
    ImpressArt 2 by 2-Inch Steel Block
    Ergo-Angle Metal Stamping Hammer
    ImpressArt Stamp Straight Tape
    ImpressArt Bent Nose Pliers
    ImpressArt Chain Nose Pliers
    Cotton swab
    Paper towel

    Steps 1-4

    Step one: Stamp ‘Q u e e n’ on each blank. Start at the bottom center with the letter ‘e’ and work up each side, spacing your letters evenly as in photo. Step two: Use cotton swab to dab ink into letters. Wipe excess off of surface with paper towel, leaving ink in the stamped areas. Step three: Connect the washer, charm and ear wire in that order to a 10mm jump ring using the bent and chain nose pliers. You may need to gently turn the loop at the bottom of your ear wire so they hang forward. Step four: Wear them with pride because you made them!

    “You can call me Queen Bee,
    and baby I’ll rule, I’ll rule,
    let me live that fantasy.”
    Lorde

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    These Queen Bee Earrings would make a lovely Mother’s Day gift too, I’m just sayin’.

    Cheers,
    Madge

    *DIY Project Policy: Our tutorials are meant for your creative inspiration. Feel free to make and gift or wear these designs. Please make sure that you give credit to us as the designer if you make and share these designs on your blog or social sites. Please do not make and sell copies of our designs or sell them as kits. Please do not teach these designs as classes for profit. This is how we make our living and we ask that you respect our creativity and the time it takes to design, photograph and write these free tutorials. You may use a single photograph from each project online in blog round-ups or blog posts ONLY if you include a direct link back to our tutorial. Any use of these designs for retail sale for profit online in places like Etsy or eBay or in retail bricks and mortar, flea markets or outdoor fairs is not permitted. Thank you!

    (FTC DISCLOSURE: *This post contains affiliate links, if you click on a link and make a purchase we get a small percentage of the sale. The blogger is employed by ImpressArt, but this is her personal blog. All opinions are 100% her own!)

  • Metal Stamped Cupcake Necklace

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    We’re big fans of cupcakes, because, well, cupcakes. Need we explain further? This cloud blank from ImpressArt has a lot of potential beyond being a cloud! It makes the perfect frosting for a metal stamped cupcake or the ice cream topper on a waffle cone or maybe a fun hairdo! Some of our best designs come from ‘seeing’ things differently. You could rivet these components together, but we love the kinetic movement achieved by layering them. Try making the sprinkles different colors with enamel paints or color the icing with patinas. we like it just as it is, simply striking. Pardon the pun. If you’d like to make a Metal Stamped Cupcake Necklace of your own, grab the instructions!

    You will need (These are affiliate links, if you click on a link and make a purchase, we get a small percentage of the sale):
    ImpressArt, Circle, 1/2″, Aluminum Stamping Blanks- 24 pc.
    ImpressArt- Pewter Stamping Blanks, Cloud
    Copper 24 Gauge Sheet – 6″ x 6″
    4 Beadalon Jump Ring 6mm Silver, Plated, 50-Piece
    Ball Chain with Connector
    Folk Art Enamel Acrylic Paint, Licorice
    ImpressArt- 6mm Sprinkle Pattern Metal Stamp
    ImpressArt 6mm, Vertical Lines Metal Stamp
    ImpressArt Basic Metal Stamp Set, Uppercase, 1.5mm
    ImpressArt Stamping Hammer, 1-Pound, Brass Metal
    ImpressArt 4 by 4-Inch Steel Block, Large
    Beadalon Leather Pad For Block and Anvil
    2 pairs ImpressArt Jewelry Making Tools – Pliers and Stamping Hammers – Perfect for custom designed metal and bead jewelry
    Metal Cutting Shears
    Beadsmith Metal Hole Punch Pliers for Sheet Metal, 1.5mm
    Eurotool Metalwork Deluxe Dapping Set Block With 24 Punches
    Stanley 69-122 6-1/16-Inch Wood Handle Scratch Awl
    ImpressArt Stamp Straight Tape
    Non-permanent marker
    Cotton swab
    Paper towel or soft cloth

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    Step one: Tape blank to bench block. Use sprinkles stamp to add texture to surface of blank. Step two: The bottom part of your cupcake is layered behind the cloud blank. Use the blank as a guide and draw the cupcake liner form. Step three: Cut the sheet metal with your sheers. You need it to hide behind the front blank, so after you cut the sheet metal, you may need to cut it a little more to fit. Step four: Use the line stamp to create the liner texture, this will overlap a bit and that’s okay! You’ll need to hit this pretty hard to make even impressions so don’t be shy!

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    Step five: Layer the cloud blank over the cut metal, mark the hole placement. Step six: Use the hole punch pliers to punch the holes. Step seven: stamp YUM into the blank, add a period with the awl. Step eight: Use a cotton swab to apply the paint to the stamped areas on the small blank, wipe off excess with a paper towel or soft cloth.

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    Step nine: Place the stamped small blank into the dapping block, it should just fit inside of the cup. Strike tool with hammer, moving tool around as you strike to create a domed shape.  Step ten: When you the blank is evenly dapped, remove it from the dapping block. Step eleven: It should be nicely domed like in the photo. Step twelve: Use the hole punch pliers to pierce a hole in the top of the blank.

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    Step thirteen: Connect the blanks as shown. Attach a third jump ring to bring the first two rings together. Step fourteen: Attach a fourth jump ring to the stamped blank and through the third jump ring on the bottom two blanks. Step fifteen: Attach the pendant to the ball chain. Step sixteen: Enjoy you calorie free Metal Stamped Cupcake Necklace whenever you like!

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    If you like our tutorials, we’d love it if you help support us by shopping our links above! That’s how we are able to keep sharing these DIY projects with you!

    Cheers,
    Margot and Avalon

  • 16 Stunning Hand Stamped Jewelry Projects

    Hand Stamped Jewelry Projects Round Up

    Do you love metal stamping? We do too! We’ve gathered up 16 Stunning Hand Stamped Jewelry Projects from some of our favorite DIY Bloggers for your creative inspiration. Get the tutorials on their blogs and while you’re there check out the rest of their divine DIY ideas. It’s amazing how many beautiful things you can make once you master a few basic techniques. There’s a little bit of everything here from earrings to bracelets to pendants, so there’s surely a few projects here that will jump start your imagination.

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    Feel like a happy girl in these earrings from icanmakemetalstampedjewelry.

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    Layer up some fun with these floral earrings from icanmakemetalstampedjewelry.

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    Learn how to make a cuff bracelet with this video tutorial from DIY Doyenne.

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    Stamp your story in this clever pendant from Happy Hour Projects.

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    Remind yourself that change is good with this riveted bracelet from Happy Hour Projects.

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    Dream a little dream with The Vintage Prairie.

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    Be wild with Happy Hour Projects.

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    Make a pretty keepsake for a graduate with One Artsy Mama.

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    Make mom a sparkling stamped pendant with Happy Hour Projects.

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    Smile for the camera with icanmakemetalstampedjewelry.

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    Show someone you love them beyond measure with this mixed media bracelet from DIY Doyenne.

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    Feel brave with Happy Hour Projects.

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    One Artsy Mama had us at Cupcakes and Caffeine.

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    She shines in layered earrings from icanmakemetalstampedjewelry.

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    Stamp happy with Happy Hour Projects.

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    Stamp up something fabulous with DIY Doyenne.

    Want to get started making metal stamped jewelry? Here’s a post with everything you need to make hand stamped jewelry projects of your own!

    Cheers,
    Margot and Avalon

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  • 12 Unique Metal Stamping Projects

    12 Unique Metal Stamping Projects

    We love seeing people put their own unique spin on metal stamping and we’ve gathered up 12 Unique Metal Stamped Projects that do just that. If you’re looking for something new and different, you’ve found it here. Lots of great ideas with detailed tutorials to help you succeed. Pour yourself a cuppa and take some time to give these talented folks a visit. Enjoy!

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    First up, our DIY Candy Stash necklace. We love tiny jar projects and this one is a lot of fun and calorie free to boot!

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    How smart is this stamped and wrapped gemstone pendant from Happy Hour Projects? We love the unique use of materials.

    Runs with Scissors

    Make a serious style statement with our Runs with Scissors bracelet. We love the combination of metal, leather and waxed linen with a tough appeal.

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    Terrariums are everywhere these days, but if you’ve got a brown thumb perhaps this DIY Terrarium necklace from Beaducation is more your speed. We love this trend savvy design.

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    Old keys get a new life in this shabby inspired DIY key necklace from I Always Pick the Thimble. We love the fresh spin on key jewelry.

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    Use bright satin cord to make a stamped washer bracelet with a decidedly chic appeal from Trinkets in Bloom. We love the burst of color!

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    Add a stamped tag to a mixed media pendant to give it a personal finish with this idea from Rings ‘n Things. We love the rustic elegance.

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    Turn a flea market find silver spoon into a one of a kind stamped spoon pendant with Happy Hour Projects. We love the heirloom appeal.

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    Stamp some memory jewelry with old coins in this delightful DIY coin necklace tutorial from Lil Blue Boo. We love the whimsy.

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    Feel lucky with our DIY horseshoe necklace that gives some basic blanks a style upgrade. We love the Western flair.

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    Use texture hammers and letter stamps to make a lovely key chain with One Artsy Mama. We love the giftability.

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    Create beautiful beaded embroidery around a metal stamped pendant with Beading Arts blog. We love the combination of beads and stamped elements!

    12 Unique Metal Stamping Projects, we hope you love them as much as we do! To all of the mamas out there, Happy Mother’s Day! We’ll see all of you Monday.

    Happy Stamping,
    Margot and Avalon

  • 12 Terrific Metal Stamped Earring Projects

    12 Terrific Metal Stamped Earring Projects

    This week, it’s all about earrings!  We’ve got a fabulous line up of 12 Terrific DIY Metal Stamped Earring Projects for your creative inspiration.  Earrings are one of our favorite projects here because they’re one size fits all and they’re the easiest way to dress up an outfit in a flash.  We’re dreaming up next week’s DIY, so stay tuned!  Until then, enjoy the links.

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    Share your two cents without saying a word with these stamped copper and penny earrings for ImpressArt.

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    Use design stamps to create a simply stunning pair of textured earrings with a floral theme from Jeff Fulkerson for PJ Tool Jewelry!

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    Show your love for all things metal stamping with this pretty pair of embellished earrings from Theresa Cifali for ImpressArt.

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    Make a pretty pair of hammered and stamped heart earrings with Margot Potter for ImpressArt

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    Here are more hand stamped heart earrings to love from Lori Anderson of Pretty Things Blog.

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    Stamp and paint some pretty purple peace earrings with Tammy Powley of Jewelry Making at About.com!

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    In case you missed these, we showed you how to dap, stamp and texture the perfect pair of earrings for spring last week.

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    Try these stamped copper wire earrings on for size with Margot Potter for ImpressArt!

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    Not into DIY?  You can buy these hand stamped Dandelion Wish earrings from Tiny Tokens Designs on Etsy!

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    Show your crafty street cred with these DIY Crafty Chick earrings from Margot Potter for ImpressArt.

    Jingle-Bell-Earrings

    Get a jump on the holidays with these clever Jingle Bell Earrings from Margot Potter for ImpressArt!

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    And last, but not least, copper washers, flowers and tiny bottle caps make for a whimsical pair of hand stamped poppy earrings!

    12 Terrific Metal Stamped Earring projects for your craftertainment.  Let us know which ones you’ll be making in the comments!

    Cheers,
    Margot and Avalon

  • 11 DIY Metal Stamped Necklaces

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    Stamp it, bead it, wrap it, wear it! Whatever your style there’s a little something for everyone in this week’s round-up of 11 stunning DIY Metal Stamped Necklaces.  We love them all!  How about you?  Get the tutorials for these in the links below.  Make sure you show all of these talented bloggers a little love.

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    Stamp and bead a little lucky charm. Make this, it’s easy!

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    Stamped jewelry gets some clever DIY packaging with I Spy DIY!

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    Stamp, texture and form a simply charming necklace with Studio Dax!

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    Make a Disney inspired commemorative necklace with Magical Day Weddings.

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    Get ready for summer with this layered Gypsy necklace from Beaducation.

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    Stamp up a lovely layered necklace with Bubbly Nature Creations.

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    Make gorgeous bridesmaid necklaces with Rings ‘n Things.

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    Show mom some love with this stamped and beaded Mother’s Necklace from Crazy Little Projects.

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    Make and wear a fabulous stamped and beaded eye candy necklace!

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    Stamp and rivet a rainy day homage with Beaducation!

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    Turn that lucky penny into a pretty dapped and stamped necklace with Happy Hour Projects!

    There you have it, folks, 11 FABULOUS DIY Metal Stamped Necklaces.  Enjoy!

    Cheers,
    Margot and Avalon

  • DIY Atlas Pendants

    DIY Atlas Pendants

    No matter where you roam, home is where your heart is. Show your love for the place you call home with these DIY Atlas Pendants. We used vintage atlas pages, you can find these at thrift stores, flea markets or yard sales. Or you could print out an image of the place you call home on a map to size. Add a stamped metal charm, tiny paper heart and some decoupage medium and you can wear your heart around your neck any time you feel a little homesick.  (Want to get started metal stamping? We’re GIVING AWAY a kit with everything you need to get started this week!)

    Materials:

    1.5″ acrylic circle pendant
    1/5″ punched atlas page circle
    Red card stock
    Collage Pauge Instant Decoupage Glossy
    Folk Art Enamel Acrylic Paint, Licorice
    Brass Heart Stamping Blank
    Beacon Zip Dry Paper Glue
    Large Circle Punch
    10mm Silver Tone Jump Ring
    Ball Chain with Connector
    1/16″ Metal Stamp Uppercase Letters
    Awl
    ImpressArt Brass Stamping Hammer
    ImpressArt Steel Stamping Block
    Impress Art Stamp Straight Tape
    Toothpick
    Cotton swab
    Paper towel

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    Atlas Steps

    Step one: Tape your blank to your bench block. Slide stamps down to top of tape, start in center and stamp to edges. The letter ‘m’ should be in the center because you’re adding a period. Use an awl or punctuation stamp to add the period. Step two: Dab paint into letters. Let paint set for 30-40 seconds. Wipe off excess on surface. Step three: Punch or cut the atlas circle to fit pendant. Fold red card stock and use small scissors to hand cut tiny heart. Step four: Use a toothpick to apply a small dab of paper glue to back of heart. Press heart on to the area of atlas you want to highlight. Allow to dry. Step five: Add a thin layer of decoupage medium to back of pendant and front of atlas paper. Press together, gently pressing out any bubbles with fingertips. Allow to dry, paint a second coat of decoupage medium. Allow this to dry overnight. Step six: Use chain nose pliers to connect stamped pendant to acrylic pendant. Attach to your ball chain.

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    These are simple to make and fun to wear. They make fabulous gifts for students heading off to college! Make a map full of DIY Atlas Pendants for family and friends. We’d love to know where you hang your heart, tell us in the comments.

    Atlas Pendants Take Two

    Cheers,
    Margot and Avalon

    *DIY Project Policy: Our tutorials are meant for your creative inspiration. Feel free to make and gift or wear these designs. Please make sure that you give credit to us as the designer if you make and share these designs on your blog or social sites. Please do not make and sell copies of our designs or sell them as kits. Please do not teach these designs as classes for profit. This is how we make our living and we ask that you respect our creativity and the time it takes to design, photograph and write these free tutorials. You may use a single photograph from each project online in blog round-ups or blog posts ONLY if you include a direct link back to our tutorial. Any use of these designs for retail sale for profit online in places like Etsy or eBay or in retail bricks and mortar, flea markets or outdoor fairs is not permitted. Thank you!

    (FTC DISCLOSURE: *This post contains affiliate links, if you click on a link and make a purchase we get a small percentage of the sale. The blogger is employed by ImpressArt, but this is her personal blog. All opinions are 100% her own!)

  • DIY Lucky Charm Metal Stamped Necklace

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    Happy St. Patrick’s Day!  We’ve got a DIY Lucky Charm Metal Stamped Necklace that you can make and wear anytime you need to feel lucky.  You’ll learn how to make the charm and how to create a coiled and beaded chain in this easy tutorial.  Get kisses, not pinches, when you sport this on the town.

    Here’s what you need:
    ImpressArt SoftStrike Pewter 15/16″ Circle Blank
    4mm Swarovski Crystals in Shades of Green
    4mm Oval Freshwater Pearls
    Daisy Spacer Metal Bead, 4mm
    Shamrock Charm Bead
    4 Beadalon Jump Rings 6mm Silver Plated
    Beadalon 10-MM Jump Ring
    Beadalon Ball Pin Medium Head Pins
    German Style Wire, Round, Silver Plated, 24 gauge
    Folk Art Enamel 2-Ounce Acrylic Paint, Licorice
    Folk Art Enamel 2-Ounce Acrylic Paint, Evergreen
    Beadalon Chain
    Toggle Clasp
    ImpressArt- 6mm, Four Leaf Clover Metal Stamp
    ImpressArt Basic Metal Stamp Set, Uppercase, 3mm
    Ergo-Angle Metal Stamping Hammer
    ImpressArt 2 by 2-Inch Steel Block
    ImpressArt Stamp Straight Tape
    Round Nose Pliers
    ImpressArt Bent Nose Pliers
    ImpressArt Chain Nose Pliers
    ImpressArt Flush Cutters

    Step One

    Step one: Stamp the clover in center of blank.  Stamp around the edges, spacing the letters out and turning the block to face you as you stamp. Start in the center, working your way up both sides to spell Lucky Charm.

    Step two

    Step two: Use your fingertip or a cotton swab to wipe a small amount of paint into the clover.  Let sit for 30 seconds, wipe off surface leaving paint in stamped area.  Try to avoid getting green paint in the letters.

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    Step Three: Use your fingertip or a cotton swab to rub black enamel paint into letters.  Allow to sit for 30 seconds and wipe paint off of surface.

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    Step Four: Use beads and a pearl to make beaded charms.

    Step Five

    Step Five: Make your first coiled bead in your beaded chain.  You’ll need to make wrapped coils on both ends.  If you don’t know how to make coils, here’s a video tutorial.

    Step Six

    Step Six: This is what the coiled bead should look like!

    Step Seven

    Step seven: To make the second coiled bead, make a finished coil on one end.  Start your loop on the other end, thread it into one side of the first coiled bead, finish wrapping to connect them.  Keep going, alternating between crystals and pearls on both sides for a total of four pearls and four crystals.

    Step Eight

    Step Eight:  This is your finished chain. The pendant will hang between the two pearls in the front.

    Step Nine

    Step Nine: Connect the beaded chain to two chain lengths using jump rings.  Finish the chain with a clasp.  The toggle bar should be attached directly to the final chain link, you can open and close it with your pliers. The circle end is attached with a jump ring.

    Step Ten

    Step Ten: This is the front half of your necklace.  Attach the stamped charm with a 10mm jump ring and the dangles all hang in between the first crystal and second pearl on the left side of the design.  That’s it!  Simply charming, yes?

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    We hope you enjoy making and wearing this Lucky Charm Metal Stamped Necklace as much as we do!  Happy St. Patty’s Day from our home to yours.

    Cheers,
    Margot and Avalon

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