DIY: How to Make Old "New" Again

This DIY is as easy as a pie (or easier than baking a pie indeed). It only requires some creative thoughts and wild imagination. The rest of the work is more about connecting dot and piece without requiring you to go crazy and purchase fancy tools. In my case, I steal some of my husband’s tools from his beloved toolbox for my jewelry making (guess I have to start paying rental fees). Fingers are also great if the loops and hoops are not too tiny for your grasp. Hey..whatever works - use it.       After looking at all (never worn pieces of accessories – I just wanted to slap my face) available options, some great ideas instantly popped up in my crazy little head. I knew I wanted bright and bold necklace so here goes – bright and bold alright.       I bought these super colorful bracelets in Bangkok while strolling (and sweating profusely to add to a statement) the market early in March. As a matter of fact, my little one wanted them but they were too big for her toddler’s wrists. Hence mama unwillingly had to claim them (yeah right). It came out about 30 cents each – I wish I bought everything in that shop! I don’t like to wear bracelets just because I dislike the feeling of having things hanging on my wrists (but I like buying them – here goes a thoughtless shopaholic) so they basically sit there since March. Thanks to Hawaii and my minimalist inspirations, I finally broke them out.   Do you know that bracelets are not only meant for your wrists – you can also wear them around your neck? Double its duty, people!   From now I will stop buying necklaces….ha (with an exception of those made of real jewelry/stones like diamond)   Of course you will most likely choke yourself trying to wrap a tiny bracelet around your neck. You will need 1) any bracelets you have     This is when an extension comes to play. You can buy cheap 2) chain from any craft store or even Etsy per length or per roll. You can choose any style you want to suit your fancy. Be sure to add some 3) clasps and 4) loops. I guarantee you won’t break your bank.   Now the fun part, design and put every piece together. Even the worst DIY challenged individual can do this.     Enjoy and stay tuned for more DIYs to come :)