We all love accessories – who doesn’t? What we don’t love is always paying retail prices for items we can make ourselves. DIY Accessories are a great way to release some creative energy while creating something you can wear proudly.
Just think! When someone asks, “Where did you get that gorgeous necklace?”, you can gleefully answer, “I made it.”
We’ve scoured the Internet to bring you five awesome DIY accessories to put your inner creative genius to work. So, without further ado…
1. Leather Wrapped Bracelets
So cute and completely customizable, you can easily fashion one of these popular accessories to go with every outfit you own. Seriously! All you need are some beads, some leather cord, a bit of thread, a neat button for the clasp and a few tools.
Get the full tutorial from Rings & Things.
2. Scarves
These babies are all the rage this season! And while you’re not likely to actually make your own scarf (but kudos to you if you’re just dying to whip out the old sewing machine), there are a plethora of ways to tie and wear a scarf. That makes it worthy of DIY distinction!
Women’s Health featured 9 Stylish and Easy Ways to Tie a Scarf, most of which we thought were really cool ideas – including a scarf bracelet!
For further inspiration, check out The Knot Library (50+ ways to tie a scarf).
3. Beautiful Baked Bead Necklaces
Yup, you read that right! Not only is this necklace beautiful, but it’s baked as well. Those aren’t glass beads you’re looking at, they’re handmade from oven baked clay. Nothing says DIY beaded necklace like making the beads yourself!
Want to try this project on for size? Get the deets from Jen Loves Kev.
4. Workout Headbands
Can you say adorable? This is a simple and earth-friendly DIY project you can make with a few items you already have on hand. You’d never know it was made out of an old shirt!
Want to make your own? So do we! Get the step-by-step from Rabbit Food For My Bunny Teeth (Isn’t that the best blog name ever? BunCoo is in love).
5. Tassel Knot Chain Earrings
Our DIY accessories list wouldn’t be complete without a pair of earrings. These tassel knot chain earrings are totally awesome and incredibly easy to make. And they’re guaranteed to bring out your bad side – in a good way.
Snag the how-to from Glitter ‘n Glue.
We know you won’t be able to resist making some (or all) of these DIY accessories. When you do, we want to see them! Share your creations with us below.
