About me & this crafty blog
Hi, my name is Tawanda and I will be your DIY Diva. Here are a few facts about me:
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I love to read as much as I love to craft and I
really really really love to craft!! ;P
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Pinterest is my favorite social site of all
time. You can follow me : Tawanda Bess
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I own an event planning business called ElegantEvenings where we do a lot of diying for our clients and most of my projects
will be based on what I am doing for an event. You can friend us on Facebook or
check out our website @ Elegant Evenings
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And like most women I can’t live without
chocolate!!! ;P
Now that being said this craftilicous blog is for the other DIY Divas
out there who, like me, love to craft.
If you have an uncontrollable urge to make something out of nothing
(many have given me this title so I wear it proudly) ;p this is the site for
you. I craft for my business, but mainly
I craft to relieve stress or to express myself or just because I love it so
much. Here’s how it will work:
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I will post crafts once or twice a week with
detailed and pictured instructions.
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I will ask for your critics, questions,
comments, and challenges. ;P
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I will be showcasing events and the diy projects
from Elegant Evenings ever so often.
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During the holidays I will be posting every day
or so. Example: Christmas will be a 25 crafts in 25 days event.
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I invite you to challenge me to make a craft
just email me a picture and if available a supply list.
Thanks for reading and let’s get crafty!!! These projects came from a Sip-N-Swap party
that Elegant Evenings hosted.
Project: 1 Jewelry Displays: necklace & Bracelet Displays
Necklace Display
Supplies Needed:
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Cardboard box (one box should make two displays)
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Cardstock or Material
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Thumbtacks
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Scissors
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Glue sticks & Glue Gun
Step 1: take the flat box (I used a flat rate priority mail box that
someone mailed to me, but they are free at the post office) and cut both sides
open so you will have two separate pieces (see picture).
Step 2: take one of the two box pieces to make your display. Fold one flap over the front and one flap
over the back of the sides (see picture).
Step 3: Glue down the flaps with the glue gun. Press firmly and be sure
to glue both sides. (See picture)
Step 4: glue on your card stock or material (see picture). I used cardstock 12x12 scrapbooking paper
(one display takes about 2 ½ sheets). I
also glue paper in the top to cover up the cardboard at the top of my display.
Step 5: now for the fun part (at least for me) we add our
embellishments (see Picture). You could
use just about anything you would like (ex. Beads, ribbon, buttons, etc.) I
used some diamond mesh that I have left over from another Elegant Evenings
event. You can find it at Hobby Lobby
(the greatest place on earth and my favorite craft store EVER) ;p
Step 6: Let your embellishments dry.
Now it’s time to put your thumbtack on the back of your display it holds
your necklace in place (see picture).
Step 7: Add jewelry and Enjoy!!!!
Bracelet Display
Supplies Needed:
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Paper towel tube
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Cardstock or material
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Embellishments
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Scissors
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Small metal stand (I used an old candlestick
stand you could also use a small piece of wood or a small bow)
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Glue sticks & Glue Gun
Step 1: cover the paper towel tube with cardstock or material (see
picture) and glue in place with glue gun.
Press together firmly and let dry.
I used a piece of black 6x12 scrapbooking paper.
Step 2: Add your embellishments to each end and again this can be of
your choosing, I like a little bling in my displays so again I used diamond
mesh. (See picture). Let dry.
Step 3: put hot glue on one end of your tube and press firmly onto your
stand and let dry (see picture).
Step 4: Add your beautiful bracelets and Enjoy!!!
Thanks for coming by to craft with me for a
while and I hope to see you next week for our favor purses project until then
stay crafty and remember our quote of the week: Given enough glue sticks I
could rule the world!!! And remember to leave your comments, questions,
critics, and challenges!!!
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