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Boo-tiful DIY Bracelets

I guess it’s obvious that I really love Hallowe’en. When I saw these new SoftStrike pewter cubes from ImpressArt, I knew exactly what I wanted to do with them. You can stamp on all four sides! How cool is that?! Write words, dates, pictograms…they open up a whole new dimension in metal stamping…literally! I dug through my bead stash to find fall friendly color combos for these Boo-tiful DIY Bracelets. You can use any beads you like here and of course, any words. I plan to wear this trio together. Scare up a wrist full for you or your family and friends!

What you need:

Beads
Folk Art Enamel Acrylic Paint, Licorice
ImpressArt SoftStrike Small Cubes
14mm Lobster Clasp
2 6mm Jump Rings, Silver Plate
2 Crimp Tubes
Beadalon 19-Strand .015-Inch Wire
Impressart 1/2 Lb Brass Hammer
ImpressArt Steel Stamping Block
ImpressArt Premium Newsprint Uppercase Letter Stamps
Beadalon Bead Crimp Tool, Standard
Beadalon Flush Cutter
Beadalon Chain Nose Pliers
Bead Board
Cotton Swab
Paper Towel

Amazon.com Widgets

Amazon.com Widgets

Step one: Stamp letters on your cubes. You don’t have to hit these very hard, too much pressure and you may mar your metal. Stamp letter on all four sides. Use enamel paint to ink letters, swipe on with a cotton swab and wipe off with a paper towel. This is a little messy, so work where you don’t have to worry about making a mess! Step two: Measure your wrist. Use a bead board to lay out your beads, leave enough room for the clasp and jump ring in your plan so your bracelet isn’t too big. You don’t want to loose it! Cut wire with about 2″ extra. Thread it into the crimp tube, the clasp and back into the crimp tube. The loop should be about 1/4″, too small and it will create friction when you wear the bracelet and this will begin to cut the wire. Step three: Make sure the wires are uncrossed. Compress the tube with the front oval section of the pliers. This makes the round tube into an oval, so it is easier to crimp. Move tube back to the heart shaped section of the pliers. Compress the tube, separating the wires into separate openings. It should look like a heart! Face the smooth side of the crimped tube towards the jaw of your crimp pliers and in the front oval opening. Press the ends together tightly. Check to be sure it is secured. Cut off the wire tail. The key to beading is making sure your wire fills the holes in the beads, this is why I don’t recommend threading the tail into the beads, if you can do that then your wire is too thin. Adjust the wire thickness you use to fill your beads! Now you can bead! Step four: String your beads on the wire. When you reach the final bead, slide a crimp tube on around a jump ring like you did at the start. Before you crimp, attach the clasp to the jump ring. This will keep your bracelet rounded to allow for play between the beads. This keeps it from being to stiff and breaking later. Use chain nose pliers to pull the wire through the crimp tube. Crimp using the same steps from before. Cut excess wire. Make more!

How about a little candy corn inspiration?

Or maybe Indian corn? Yup, I’m feeling corny, folks. I made a little boo boo here…do you see it? Oh well, pobody’s nerfect.

That’s it! If you make some Boo-tiful DIY Bracelets, we’d love to see them! Happy Hallowe’en!

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!

December 7, 2024
DIY Tassel and Stamped Charm Bracelets

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

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!

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.

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!

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!

September 8, 2024
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

Amazon.com Widgets

Amazon.com Widgets

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.

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.

Cheers,
Margot and Avalon

August 21, 2024
10 Minute Craft: Queen Bee Earrings

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

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

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!)

March 22, 2024
Metal Stamped Cupcake Necklace

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

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!

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.

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.

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!

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

February 27, 2024
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!

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

January 10, 2024
Metal Stamping Artist Spotlight: Erin Prais-Hintz

Today we’re thrilled to shine a spotlight on one of our favorite jewelry designers, Erin Prais-Hintz. We’ll be introducing you to more jewelry artists over the coming months and they’ve all got their own spin on metal stamping and design. Erin was kind enough to agree to answer our “Five Easy Questions” and share some of her stunning jewelry designs with us. Without further ado, here’s Erin!

1. When did you start making jewelry and why?

I like to say that I started with my first macaroni necklace. But truthfully I dabbled in it from college on. I didn’t discover the joy of designing jewelry until my college roommate was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005. I had a vision of a charm bracelet with healing gemstones, each telling a story. I did the research and bought the best stones I could find, then I proceeded to wire wrap each stone to that bracelet chain. By the end I had wrapped about 120 gemstones and the last was far superior to the first! It was then that I realized that I loved to tell the unique story of the wearer through my artisan designs. I believe that life is too short to eat cheap chocolate, drink bad wine or wear department store jewelry. When you can tell your story through your adornments, you create a style all your own.

2. What is your favorite source for jewelry making inspiration?

Inspiration is everywhere! It might be the swirls on my bedspread, the frost on my windows, the colors of a sunset, or the turn of phrase in a poem. I was plodding along making pretty things that really didn’t have a connection to a story, until I found the Art Bead Scene. That site introduced me to the idea that you can make jewelry inspired by a master work of art. I was introduced to art beads through this as well and I have been hooked ever since! In fact, I have been an editor at the Art Bead Scene since 2010. I also write for other blogs like Earrings Everyday, and my own blog, Treasures Found :: Inspiration is Everywhere. I love to share stories of inspiration and connect people to their innate creativity.

3. What advice do you have for folks just starting out?

Invest in the best tools and materials that you can afford. But don’t overlook that anything can be made into something delightful, often with nothing more than your own two hands! Practice, practice and practice! Once you learn a few basics you can be off and running with your new hobby, but there are a lot of really great things that you might want to achieve that can only be done through practice. Stamping is a prime example. I am still perfecting the art of stamping in a straight line (luckily, I like wonky!). Once you find the style that suits you, expect to keep perfecting it and pushing your creative boundaries. I started at the beginning just like you!

4. What tips or tricks can you share for successful metal stamping?

Take your time and plan it out! I am very impatient and I frequently just barrel ahead. I am not so concerned if my stamped pieces are perfectly straight, but there is no excuse for grabbing your stamp the wrong way and striking the letter upside down, or the wrong letter altogether! Before I stamp I write it down, I take a deep breath, and I never, ever close my eyes when I am about to strike the hammer!

5. Where can our readers find you?

www.tesoritrovati.com – my web store that includes any jewelry I have for sale as well as my popular line of custom, made-to-order Simple Truths pendants and charms, most of which include messages that are stamped in clay
www.tesoritrovati.etsy.com – my Etsy shop that is for one of a kind, one offs and samples of my Simple Truths line that are ready to ship
http://treasures-found.blogspot.com – my blog where I write about finding inspiration everywhere.
www.facebook.com/tesoritrovati – I am not the most active on Facebook, but I do share news about Tesori Trovati here.

Make sure you visit Erin Prais-Hintz at the links above and check out her amazing design work. Not only is she an inspiring designer, she’s an inspiring woman who lifts others up with her kind comments and positive outlook. The world needs more people like Erin who signs her emails “Every day may not be good, but there is something good in every day.” ~ Anonymous

Indeed!

December 4, 2023
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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

August 15, 2023
DIY Wonder Woman Cuffs

I may not be Wonder Woman, but there are days when I feel like I could surely use some super powers. How about you? If you’re standing strong in the face of adversity or just navigating the challenges of day to day life, a little bit of super hero inspiration may be just the thing you need to stay the course. In this case, I was inspired to whip up some Wonder Woman cuffs I can use to deflect whatever life tosses my way. Now if I can whip up a golden lasso of truth, saucy bustier and an invisible plane, we’ll really be talking!

Here’s what you need to make some Wonder Woman Cuffs of your own! Kapow!

Materials

2 1.5″x6″ aluminum cuff bracelet blanks
2 dimensional metal star charms
2 silver tone 1/8 Inch Hollow Rivets 1/16 Inch Diameter
ImpressArt- 3mm Fun Star Design Stamp
ImpressArt 1lb. brass stamping hammer
ImpressArt metal stamping block
Folk Art enamel acrylic paint licorice
Beadsmith EZ-Rivet 1/16″ Piercing and Setting Tool
Bracelet bender
Ruler
Beadalon flush cutter
Cotton swab
Paper towel or soft cloth

Amazon.com Widgets

Step one: Use the star stamp to stamp stars around the edges of the bracelet blank. Use the round end of your brass hammer to add texture to the edges as shown. Step two: Use a ruler to mark the center point of your blank. Step three: Snip the tops off of the star charms with flush cutters. (You can sand these edges with a heavy grit sand paper or jeweler’s file if you like.)

Step four: Use the piercing side of the riveting tool to make a hole in the marked center of your bracelet blanks and your star charms. Step five: Place rivet into the holes on the star and the blank, the rounded side faces up, the star should be facing with the raised areas towards the bracelet. Use the riveting side of the riveting tool to screw the rivet down securing the star and blank together. Step six: Insert one side of your bracelet into the bracelet bending pliers as shown.

Step seven: Bend the bracelet over the arch of the bracelet bending pliers as shown, this will bend one half of your bracelet. Step eight: Flip the bracelet over and repeat. Now you have a bracelet! Step nine: Dab the enamel paint into the stamped stars with a cotton swab or your finger tips. Let this sit for about 30 seconds, then wipe the ink from the surface, leaving some in the stars to help define them.

That’s it! You’re a crafty super hero! Aw, yiss.

These Wonder Woman Cuffs make me feel like I can take on the world. How about you, wonder woman?

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!)

April 18, 2023
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

Amazon.com Widgets

Amazon.com Widgets

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.

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.

Cheers,
Margot and Avalon

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February 10, 2023