I'm doing much better with my efforts to wear more interesting outfits and accessories. I'm also doing better at putting on make-up in the morning.
I should qualify - I'm putting on make-up about two to three times a week. I'm putting on cute outfits when I leave the house which is also two to three times a week.
There are some really hot moms of 4+ kids in my neighborhood. I really don't know how they do it. Maybe there's an apprentice-ship that I could apply for?
One of my neighbors came over the other week to help me shoot some DIYs. We made this little leather tag bracelet and a wood and leather bracelet (tutorial to come next week). They were quick and fun. I'd say both were perfect for a range of skill levels. You could have one of these finished in about 15-20 minutes. Let's get started, shall we?
Supplies
- veggie tan or latigo leather scraps, 2-3 oz thickness
- watercolors
- olive oil
- brushes
- hole punch
- rubber mallet (Don't mind that I spelled it wrong in the image. Oops!)
- rivets
- rivet setter
- scissors
- jump rings
- chain
- pliers
- clasps (optional)
Instructions
Cut out the tags according to the template (
provided here).
Punch holes in the marked areas.
Insert rivets and set into place.
Add jump rings and chain. For quick on-and-off, measure the leather and chain around the largest part of your hand. cut it to size. If you plan to add a clasp, measure the chain to the widest part of your wrist.
You can choose to keep your leather plain or decorate it with watercolor (for non-treated leathers) or fabric paint (for any other leather). If you use watercolor, set the pigment with a little bit of olive oil (I've heard baby oil works, too).
Voila! Add charms for more adorable-ness.
This tutorial/freebie is free for personal use and should not be distributed/republished without my consent. Altering the file NOT ALLOWED. If you would like to use this tutorial for commercial purposes, please email me. Thanks!