Nothing says “holiday outfit” more than a little (or a lot) of sparkle! But spending that much money on something you will wear a hand-full of times isn’t a wise investment of your clothing budget.
The great looks you crave can be yours at a fraction of the cost if you are willing to get a little crafty!
DIY Brooch Necklace
Brooch necklaces are expensive. What if I told you that you could easily make one and be the envy of all your friends this holiday season? Check this out…
The web is full of ideas on how to make your own brooch necklace. I have tried many of these and have learned a lot through that process. The key to making a nice looking necklace is wire. Leave it to Martha Stewart to come up with a step-by-step guide at making a fantastic brooch necklace.
You Will Need:
- A collection of brooches, pins and earrings. Make sure they all have some element in common (all pearls, all rhinestones, all silver, a specific color, etc.). These are good things to search for at Goodwill. When hunting for a nice collection, be sure that the backs of the pieces are open (you will want to hook all the pieces together with wire).
- Wire – make sure the wire you get is specifically for jewelry. Trust me, floral wire won’t work (and I won’t admit why I know that).
- Ribbon – I have found that a thicker grosgrain is best, however a silk will work too. If the ribbon style isn’t for you, try a thick chain. Find a chain necklace (that has a solid clasp) at Goodwill, and use that as the launching pad for your own design.
DIY SEQUIN or GLITTER STILLETTOS
Several years ago I met this woman who had the most amazing stilettos. I asked her where she found them, and she replied “I made them”. This was a time before Pinterest, so I couldn’t imagine someone would MAKE something like that.
To take on the task of an entire shoe in glitter or sequins is a bit daunting, so why not try just the heels? There is a simple You Tube video on how to do this. Check it out HERE.
Of course if you are more confident in your crafting abilities, try gluing sequins to a full shoe. The results will be AMAZING!
You Will Need:
- Shoes with a great heel from Goodwill
- Craft Glue (I agree with the version in the video, it works the best.)
- Glitter or sequins. Many times you can find craft supplies at Goodwill. Before heading to the craft store, be sure to look at your local Goodwill first. You may be surprised by what you find!
DIY SEQUIN SKIRT
Sequin skirts are very trendy. The most wearable styles are those that have some sequin embellishment. Why can’t you just emblish yourself? Of course you can!
I found this great blog with lots of DIY clothing ideas. I LOVE this sequin skirt idea. So simple!
You Will Need:1. A skirt. Go to Goodwill and find one in a color and style that is perfect for your project.
2. Some sequins. I have found that you can find great sequins on other things at Goodwill. Look through the sweater asise, you might be suprised what you find!
3. Needle and Thread. I have also affixed embellishments with Stich Witchery. That can work if you are using a fairly large piece of sequined fabric.
