DIY H&M x Margiela Leather Glove Coin Purse Necklace

So your best friend waited in line and still didn't manage to grab a single piece of the H&M x Margiela collection.  That's unfortunate and judging the prices on eBay for some of the merch its looking like she will just have to catch the next one or really, really pray that some of the stuff ends up at a local Salvation Army like with the Missoni for Target.

Considering how completely unlikely that last idea is I would suggest this easy DIY and surprise her with a unique piece of her own based of the collection she missed. (DIY after the jump)

DIY Vintage Purse Necklace

Okay, so this DIY has been swirling around in my inspiration folder forever.....literally since Issue 11 of ARISE Magazine.  In the mag's fashion spread Great Plains I came across the above snapshot and couldn't help but notice the striking necklace duo fashioned out of coin purse findings.  I loved the idea and since that day it has been on the list of to-do's and this weekend I've finally just gotten around to making it. 

The original design is from Patricia Nicolas (seen above) and is so fantastic.  Luckily its a very simple idea to recreate and my local Jo Anns has a lovely section dedicated to making your own handbags.  Follow below and make your own...

B U Y  T H I S :

• Coin purse finding
• Two different chains (chunky and delicate)
• Jump rings
• Flat nose pliers
• Simple charm

N O W  D O   T H I S :

• Line up your chain with the coin purse clasp
• Begin connecting the chain to the clasp where traditionally you would sew the actual bag to it.  It took about 20 jump rings to fully connect the chain and I only did one side.
• Adjust the chain to your desired length 
• Connect the thinner chain to the charm and then connect that piece to the necklace
• And congrats your done

  

Its super easy and would make a great gift for the Bestie this gift giving season...seeing as it is right on us.  

DIY Pyramid Stud Earrings

I'm a little addicted to heavy metal accents and since I have yet to find the perfect garment to use the bulk of my pyramid studs on and I have lost the will and patience to wait for said garment, I decided to go ahead and turn two into my new favorite pair of earrings.  

BUY THIS:

• Pyramid Studs
• Cardboard
• Earring Posts
• E6000
• Pliers
• Xacto

DO THIS:

•  Insert the studs into the cardboard 
• Remove and trace the circle (or if you talented just go right to the next step)
• Using the xacto cut out the circle
• Push the cardboard cutouts into the stud and then using your pliers fold the prongs over securing the cardboard 
•  Add a dollop of glue to the back of the earring posts then gently slide the posts onto the cardboard and under one or two of the prongs
• Let dry and wear out

You could always just go ahead and glue the posts to the cardboard pieces prior to inserting them into the back of the studs but either way is pretty easy.  I also tried to keep the post off center so it would sit lower on my ear....not so dead center.

Anywho I desperately needed something to constructively decompress after work.  It's looking like another six day work week for me and still a decent amount of work left to do in order to be 100% set for the Christmas (yes already....don't mean to scare you).  Hope you had a great weekend and I can't wait to show you some snapshots of mine and my candy making adventures. 

See ya next post..