DIY CLAY EARRINGS

I was surprised at how easy these earrings were to make!  In one sitting I was able to create 5 pairs.  I think that’s more earrings than I’ve had in years!

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What you will need

  • Sculpey Clay in the desired colors you want for your earrings.  You can mix clay like I did below but it is always easier if you purchase it in a color that’s pre-made.
  • Earring studs and hoops.  If you have sensitive ears then make sure you purchase them in Sterling Silver.  The studs are hidden so if you have sensitive ears but like the look of gold and want the gold hoops, that’s not a problem!  You won’t really see the silver.
  • Clay Tools – used to cut out earrings
  • Clay Sandpaper
  • Clay rolling pin or you could use a glass bottle or cup.
  • Sculpy Glue– this is used to glue the earring studs onto the clay.
  • Sculpy Glaze– I suggest using this glaze on white clay products so that your makeup doesn’t stain your earrings.
  • Pliers

The craft store didn’t have the color I was looking for so I mixed the dark brown and light pink clay to create my desired color (see below).

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* Finding clay cutters in some of the shapes that you want the earrings to be in does make it easier.  But you won’t always be able to find the exact shape you are looking for.

  1. Use your rolling pin to roll out the clay.  If you are creating a two piece earring using a hoop to connect the two, you will want to make sure that the hoop is big enough to fit around both of your clay shapes.  That being said, you also don’t want the clay to be too thin or else the earring will break!  Once you start rolling out the clay, you will see what I’m referring to.

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2. Once you have your desired shapes, make a small hole that’s wide enough to fit the gold hoop at the bottom of one of your pieces (see above photo).  You will then take your second shape (this is the one that will be hanging at the bottom of the earring) and place a hole at the top of this piece.  These holes will be used to connect the two shapes using a hoop once the clay is cooked.

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3. Place the clay shapes for your earrings on a glass baking dish.

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4.  Using the Sculpey Bake and Bond you will apply glue onto the back of your earring stud and place it at the top of your first clay shape.  Make sure when you are placing your stud, the hole is directly at the bottom.  This will allow the earring to hang evenly when you eventually attach the two pieces.

5.  Follow the instructions on the back of your Sculpey Bake and Bond bottle and bake your clay.

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6.  Let your clay cool then using your clay sandpaper, smooth the edges of your earrings.

7.  If you like the matte look on your earrings then leave them be.  If you want a little bit of gloss to keep them from getting dirty (I definitely would put it on your white earrings) then add the Sculpey Glaze.

8.  Using your gold hoops, connect the two pieces and your earrings are complete!

Paige

 

Raen’s Nursery Makeover

I think Raen’s room may have been my very favorite makeover yet.  By adding just a couple of paint colors and a new bookshelf it became a whole new room.

I first sketched out a couple of different options to paint and finally fell in love with one of the most simple choices.  I began by painting what I refer to as the rainbow but I didn’t love the color so I decided to start over.  I was so much happier with the new color so once that was done,  I then painted a thick strip from floor to ceiling using paint tape to make straight edges.  Once that was finished, I still felt like the walls were still too bare.  I thought about it and figured I’d add a random, big circle with the hopes that it would work out and it did!

The paint colors I used:

Large circle- Burnt Toffee in Satin in Satin finish

Strip from floor to ceiling- Honey Nougat in Satin finish

Oversized Rainbow- Beech Nut in Satin finish

If you want to see the process of the makeover, here is the video.

See below for more links!

We’ve had this CRIB for a few years now and it still looks like new.  It’s a convertible crib so it can be made into a crib or toddler bed which is nice for those growing years.

This RUG has been put through the ringer.  It’s not a washable rug but I wash it in my washing machine and have had no problems with it wearing down!

I love this simple PILLOWand this MUSTARD PILLOW for a pop of color.

This SHELF UNIT  is from IKEA and I love how it looks in Raen’s room.  I love the raw wood and having a place to put his little knick knacks.

This is the MIRROR I want to hang above Raen’s dresser.

This DIY CLAY MOBILE was one that I made a few years ago.  Check out the blog post and create your own!

I love this FAUX CACTUS.  I’ve seen it in person and it truly looks real!

Raen’s chair is no longer available but here is a similar LEATHER SLING CHAIR in white that I really like!  This CHAIR also has my heart but it’s definitely on the pricier side!

I just purchased this SLOTH BOWL to keep Raen’s binkies in.

The chair Raen is sitting on is a vintage one that I found at a market a few years ago and unfortunately haven’t been able to find a similar one!

I couldn’t find the exact LAMP but found this similar one that’s also available in pink and green.  It’s also on sale for $13.49!

This is our favorite kids SUITCASE that I forgot to put next to Raen’s crib until after taking photos.  I love the vintage look and the fun color options!

Raen’s PIGGY BANK is no longer available but here is a fun, unique one.

DEER STUFFED ANIMAL is one of my favorites, I love the little pants sewn on.

Paige

Home updates!

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We finally made it into our new home and have slowly been changing things around and sprucing it up.  When we bought this house, we questioned whether we should redo the flooring and paint or if we should purchase the furniture and accessories we needed instead.  It was kind of an easy choice because we feel like flooring and white walls make the biggest difference when you first step into a home!  The house may be empty and our mattresses may be on the floors, but at least those floors are pretty, right? 😉

Now that we’ve got the flooring and paint done, one of the first items on our checklist were these dining chars from Article.  We love the simplicity of these chairs and how you can pair them with pretty much any table.  I took a few photos to show you how they look because I was skeptical about putting them with another shade of wood but they completely proved me wrong!  They look just as beautiful.  These chairs are such great statement pieces for any room and would look amazing in the corner of a bedroom too.

I think next we are going to move on to is redoing the countertops in the kitchen.  We’ve been toying with the idea of replacing the granite on the kitchen island and pouring in concrete.  Then we will replace the granite on the back countertops with a light butcher block.

As to what furniture we will be getting next, I think it’s about time we get our mattress off of the floor and on to a bed frame!

Stay tuned for more home improvements!  It’s going to be exciting.

Paige

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