DIY Fringe Earrings & Necklace 2012-05-23

This faux-leather fringe comes in gorgeous shade of bright pink that is perfect for summer accessories. Check out the different ways you can use a yard to make fun fringed jewelry. Tools and Materials for Earrings: Faux-leather fringe Ribbon crimps Jump rings Earring hooks Cut a piece of trim about an inch long.

Place trim in ribbon crimp, and close crimp shut with the pliers.

Open up a jump ring with your pliers. Loop jump ring through the ribbon crimp, and add an earring hook. Close the jump ring. Trim down the fringe to make a point. Repeat to make a second earring. Tools and Materials for Necklace: Faux-leather fringe 32 inches of 3mm chain 8 jump rings Clasp Pliers Cut the leather into 3 2-inch pieces. Trim the leather, making a point. Repeat with the other 2 pieces of fringe. Open up two jump rings with the pliers, and loop through the corners of the fringe. Attach the jump rings to each end of the chain. Add jump rings to the second piece of fringe, and attach to the chain, above the first piece. Repeat to create a third tier of fringe. Add clasp to the back of the necklace. Written by Erin of ThanksIMadeIt

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Editorial Inspiration 2012-05-24

How cool are these headpieces from the latest issue of Vision China? We’re especially loving the bejeweled cap – we would love to remake it with some sew-on jewels!

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Trollbead Bracelet Event! 2012-05-24

First 100 customer to get measured will receive their

complimentary sterling silver bracelet – valued at $72 – during our

Grand Opening on June 8th & 9th 

No Purchase Required

M&J Trimming
1008 Sixth Avenue
New York, NY 10018

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Blogger Highlight: Love Aesthetics 2012-05-21

Ivania of Love Aesthetics is truly a unique blogger. Her sleek, simplistic style is one of a kind, and we love seeing her fresh take on fashion. Her DIY projects are also incredible – our personal favorites are her transparent neck cuff and her leather net bag. Stop by Love Aesthetics to see more of Ivania’s innovative projects!

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DIY Pastel Striped Headband 2012-05-22

We’re back with another original DIY – and this time we’re all about the pastel trend! Using only 3 materials, (all from M&J Trimming) we created this lovely striped beaded headband. See the instructions below to make your own!

Supplies:

• 2 packages each of 2 different colors of seed beads
• 1 plastic headband
• craft glue
• 2 wide, shallow bowls

1. Create the middle strip first, drawing a line of glue down the middle of the headband. You may want to draw the line in pencil first to make it easier.

2. Pour the first color of the beads into a wide, shallow bowl or saucer. Dip all sides of the headband in the bowl until beads are covering all of the glue. Let the middle stripe dry.

3. Once dry, add another line of glue to create one of the outside stripes.

4. Pour the second color of the beads into the second bowl. Repeat the process that you used to make the first stripe, dipping the glue stripe in the bowl. If you prefer, you could also sprinkle the beads onto the headband.

5. Continue to add beads on both sides of the middle stripe, until the whole headband is covered.

6. Let dry for an hour and then you’re all done!

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