I'm delighted to introduce to you today Vicky from The Owl and the Accordion. I've read Vicky's blog for around two years now and she is always a firm favourite when wanting to indulge in some beautiful photography, thrifty finds or brilliant craft posts. Her 'found' posts are so very much up my street that for the past couple of weeks or so I've found myself buying at least two of her suggestions, she has such a great eye for these things!
Vicky was kind enough to create this DIY for my blog and I was so excited when I saw it! I just know you are going to love her work as much as I do. Over to you Vicky!
I’ve been a crafter for as long as I
can remember; making something from nothing and fiddling about with
yarn, paper and washi tape has pretty much always been my idea of
heaven. One of my favourite craft materials is FIMO; I honestly think
there’s nothing you can’t do with this marvellous multicoloured
clay – roll it out, shape it up, pop it in the oven and you’re
done! Today, I’m going to show you how to make some easy-peasy
bright and cheerful collar clips – perfect for adding to the collar
of your favourite Spring shirt.
You will need:
FIMO in your chosen colours
A selection of different washi tapes
Small cookie cutters or FIMO cutters
Jewellery Chain
Jump rings (small metal circles,
available in the jewellery section of most craft stores)
Small badge backs
A small plastic rolling pin (one from a
childrens baking set is ideal)
Baking or greaseproof paper
Scissors
Pliers
Strong glue
1. Start by deciding what shape
you want your collar clips to be – triangles are a good start, and
are easy to decorate, or you can go for something more adventurous.
Work your FIMO until it’s soft, then roll out onto a piece of
baking paper – this will prevent your shapes getting stuck to your
work surface, and will easily peel off afterwards.
2. When your FIMO is about 5mm
thick, cut out your shapes, and then work out where the bottom is
going to be – using a cocktail stick, make a hole large enough to
feed one of the jump rings through. Carefully peel off the baking
paper, and place them on a baking tray. Bake them in the oven at the
temperature given on the packet, and leave to cool.
3. Once cooled, you need to work
out what design you’re going to do. I used a selection of washi
tapes, but you could also used fine-tipped permanent markers if you
fancy going freehand. Cut a small length of tape, and stick to the
top of your shape – using a pair of sharp scissors, trim around the
edge, so it fits nice and neatly.
4. Feed a jump ring through each
hole, then attach the chain to each side – the length of the chain
depends entirely on how much you want it to hang down. You can either
keep it short and sweet, or make it a bit longer and make a feature
of it.
5. Turn your shapes over, and
glue the badge backs in place; press down firmly and then leave to
set for a few hours - you don’t want them dropping off into your
cup of tea! When the glue is dry, pin to your collar and wear with
pride. Ta da!
The best thing about this DIY is that
it’s really, really simple, pretty quick, and easy to change to
suit yourself. You can leave the chain off completely, or go the
other way and add on a couple more, you can ditch the washi tape and
use paint, or even use an all-purpose ink pad to stamp a message or
pattern onto your clips. Have a go!
139 comments:
This is so cool. Definatly pinned this for when I get more time on my hands to try it out.
I really like the idea of making things yourself.
Thanks for sharing hun
Lotte xo
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Those are beautiful, am sure if I tried them they would be a right state, I seem to lack the craft gene!
looks funky and easy to do, if you have a good imagination, i think i would never come up with something like this)
Lovely! :-) x
What a lovely idea - so unique and different!
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Well I'm very impressed with your cleverness and creativity!
I love these! What a lovely unique idea x
Oh So Amelia
Wow these are amazing! I'm going to have to buy some Fimo! x
What a great idea :) They look really amazing! I would love to be able to make something like this myself...
Such a good idea! I only really remember playing with fimo when I was little, but these may have to tempt me out of my fimo retirement!
We love FIMO. I used to have a stall in a local craft centre years ago selling things like this :)
love the ones in the top picture! might have to make some one day.
Aw such lovely patterns!
I like the coastal birds bed linen. I already have some lovely Joules bed linen :)
Joules Sunbird Floral Bedding is beautiful
Coastal Boats or Birds
http://www.oldrids.co.uk/CAT7/By_Type/Duvets/Abode_Butterflight_Bed_Set/Product
I love the Joules Coastal Boats, very nice colours, would brighten any room.
Joules Sunbird Floral is gorgeous
Great idea ;)
Lulu Floral Bedding
Soooo cute! Fab giveaway as always x
love this http://www.oldrids.co.uk/CAT9/Joules_Brand/Joules_Home/Joules_Ribbon_Stripe_Bedding/Product
This one is lovely: http://www.oldrids.co.uk/CAT9/Joules_Brand/Joules_Home/Joules_Sunbird_Floral_Bedding/Product x
I rather like the Joules Lulu Floral Bedding
I love the Joules English Garden Bedding that you've featured above, I've been dreaming about having such a gorgeous bedding set for years! (Big Joules fan with a small purse!) x
Joules Ribbon Stripe Horse Bedding
My fave is the Joules English Garden Bedding, because i love florals and the rich jewel colours are fab
oh yeay i love these , makes any boring blouse look great and personal x
the english garden
Great idea, love these!
They'rereally funky and unique, love them!
I love the lulu floral bedding xx
ENGLISH GARDEN DESIGN
Rugby Stripe Bedding
Joules English garden bedding is lovely
Coastal Boats is beautiful
Love the Piggy Cat Farm
English garden bedding is really fab x
http://www.oldrids.co.uk/CAT7/By_Room/Bedroom/Ashley_Wilde_Kylie_Safia_Truffle_Bedlinen/Product
I really like the Coastal Boats
I love the English Garden one
deckchair stripe!
American freshman
http://www.oldrids.co.uk/CAT9/Joules_Bedding/Joules_Lulu_Floral_Bedding/Product This one! Lulu Floral.x
joules english garden
these are great! me and the girls have been making things out of fimo lately, I used to love it when I was little :)
I just love English Garden, but Piggy Cat Farm has to have the best name ever!
English Garden
Ooooo yes please
I love the sunbird floral bedding
Deckchair stripe
I love the Lulu floral bedding
Fab idea, they are great. x
I am with Claire Harris, I LOVE Piggy Cat Farm!
Abode Birds on the wire
Wow I can't believe you made these out of fimo, my fimo creations never turn out like this! x
Love the English Garden set
Coastal Boats is lovely.
English Garden
I love the sunbird floral bedding
I love the Piggy cat farm bedding, very cute
Ribbon stripe horse bedding - fab!
This one
http://www.oldrids.co.uk/CAT7/By_Type/Duvets/Ashley_Wilde_Kylie_Astoria_Bedlinen/Product
English Garden
English Garden
coastal boats I think!
Sunbird Floral is gorgeous :)
http://www.oldrids.co.uk/CAT7/By_Room/Bedroom/Joules_Piggy_Cat_Farm_Bedding/Product - The Joules Piggy Cat Farm Bedding is gorgeous!
This is brilliant! I can't wait to make some of my own. x
Joules Deckchair Stripe
Bedding
http://www.oldrids.co.uk/CAT7/By_Type/Duvets/Bianca_Kew_Rose_Garden_Bedding_/Product LOVE this one
I like the Bedeck Sanderson Oleander Bedding - but the Joules bedspread in your shot is even nicer.
Joules Lulu Floral Bedding is lovely.
Joules Lulu Floral Bedding
What a great idea, love these. Must look up FIMO, feel like such a novice!
http://www.oldrids.co.uk/CAT7/By_Room/Bedroom/Joules_Lulu_Floral_Bedding/Product fabulous fabrics here too
Circus!
Coastal Birds bedding looks lovely
❤️English Garden❤️
I love Bianca Kew Marianne Bedding extremely pretty
Piggy Cat farm
Fantastic!!! I love these!! :)
the Joules Ribbon Stripe Horse Bedding is fab
I love Fimo. It is so versatile and child friendly. We used it recently for hanging decorations. Lovely tutorial.
English Garden and Lulu Floral. Both are beautiful. :)
The Ribbon Stripe Horse Bedding.
Piggy cat farm definitely
Bosch TWK6831GB Kettle -
Stainless Steel
Joules Coastal Birds
Bedding
Joules bedding is my favourite!!
Deckchair Stripe
It's impossible to pick a favourite print! I love the Circus, Deckchair and English Garden prints.
Ashley Wilde American Freshman Louisiana Bedding
I love Vickys blog - she is so talented and such a cool mama. This DIY collar is sooo cute :)
Laura x
Joules wool blanket, beehive in pink.
I love fimo! Fab idea to make the clips yourself - looks quite simple but really effective
Oh that's a good idea .x
FIMO, oh the nostalgia this has set me off on. I was FIMO obsessed in my childhood and I can remember its smell. I wish I was more crafty as these look brilliant. Love the bright colours. The Owl and the Accordion is one of my fave blogs.
Joules Coastal Boats Bedding.
I love this http://www.oldrids.co.uk/CAT9/Joules_Brand/Joules_Home/Joules_Deckchair_Stripe_Bedding/Product :)
Joules Wool Blanket
150x183cm - Beehive - Pink
I love the Joules Sunbird Floral Bedding
Great post. Love the patterns on the clips
Love these!
Coastal birds or ribbon stripe horse. Both are so cute.
My favourite is the english garden bedspread, It would liven up my little room/studio so much!
I have loved this set for sooo long! Fingers crossed I win :)
elizabettyspaghetti.blogspot.co.uk
FIMO is great stuff! I've got several packs tucked away in my craft box to use at some point - never seem to find the time to craft at the moment though. Oh how I long for a dedicated craft space, as I'm sure I would do more...
These look fab!
I love the English Garden and the Deckchair Stripe.
I love the Bianca Kew Marianne Bedding, gorgeous!
I love the deckchair Stripe bedding!
I wouldn't have guessed this is made from fimo! How cool :) Come and link this up to my craft tutorials linky if you fancy it?
The Lulu Floral bedding is beautiful.
http://www.oldrids.co.uk/CAT7/By_Type/Duvets/Joules_Coastal_Birds_Bedding/Product :) This is my favourite :)
Ahh so many gorgeous bedspreads! I really love the Joules Sunbird FloralBedding (if I had to pick!).
Joules Deckchair Stripe Bedding
Love this http://www.oldrids.co.uk/CAT7/By_Type/Duvets/Abode_Birds_On_A_Wire_Bed_Set/Product
oooh I'm moving house soon so this would be perfect :) The floral ones are lovely but the striped one is catching my eye.
http://www.oldrids.co.uk/CAT7/By_Room/Bedroom/Harlequin_Flavia_Bed_Set_-_Multi/Product
Love the english garden bedspread, so pretty!
Love coastal boats
Abode birds on a wire bed set
Oh this is just wonderful!
V&A Fusion Bedlinen Set
I like the English Garden set
I love the Coastal Birds set
I like the Rugby Stripe
I could spend sooooo much money on thy website!
I love the birds but my husband wouldn't so maybe I could persuade him to go floral with a bit of lulu?
Coastal boats, it would look great in my caravan.
English garden bedset! :)
These look fabulous. Enough to add cheer to any old shirt, surely!
These are fab! I used to love playing with fimo as a child, wouldn't have thought to use it for stuff now.
I like the idea... they look so lovely
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