20 Medal-Worthy Bronze, Silver & Gold DIY Projects
Sidelined from Sochi due to injury or complete athletic inability? Us too, so let’s fake it by making it with a roundup of some of our favorite metallic DIY projects to bling out your life. We don’t recommend chomping down on any of these though, not even the gold ones.
1. DIY No-Sew Sequin Camera Strap: Pretty up your picture-taking with a no-sew camera strap that’ll make sure they say “cheese” every time you snap. (via Sugar & Cloth)
2. Ring Necklace: Turn an old t-shirt into a necklace using brass rings in our super simple tutorial. For the Olympic version, tear up tees in red, white and blue or the color palette for whatever country you’re rooting for. (via Brit + Co.)
3. DIY Swing Lamp: A good DIY light project is usually much cheaper than the real deal. We would swing this lamp over to brighten up a favorite reading nook. (via Hello Lidy)
4. Gold-Tipped Flats: Dip your toes in the glittery footwear fad and totally transform a pair of bargain flats or sneakers. (via Brit + Co.)
5. Monogrammed Tray: Confession: We’ll monogram just about anything. Make it metallic, like this chic, preppy accent and we’re in love. Using disposable trays, you could make cheaper versions for your Opening Ceremony celebration too. (via Teal & Lime)
6. Stacking Geometric Bangles: Tiffany, who? Your hardware store has all you need to make the geometric jewelry of your dreams. (via Brit + Co.)
7. Silver Clutch DIY: Using silver on the outside and a bold graphic print for lining, you can stitch up some arm candy in the form of this slouchy, simple-to-sew clutch. (via Virginie Peny)
8. DIY Brass Figurines: Make your own little metallic menagerie by shining up plastic toys with a can of spray paint. Get your gilded zoo really going with our gold animal tutorial for making wine toppers, swizzle sticks, place card holders, pushpins — oh my!) (via Hi Sugarplum!)
9. Spray Paint Straw Baskets: Leave it to Martha to bring on the bling in the classiest way possible. Originally from the pages of Ms. Stewart’s mag, this easy home upgrade will clock you in at less than 35-bucks-a-basket. (via Remodelista)
10. Gold iPhone Case: It don’t matter if it’s black or white — when it comes to your smartphone these days, it’s all about metallics. If the gold iPhone still isn’t in your possession, make your own! (via Brit + Co.)
11. Gilded Bottles: Do we love gold-accented glassware a little too much? Yup, we’re gilt-y. These bottles were glammed up with candy wrappers from the craft store, but we wonder if we could kill two birds with one stone and eat a bag of Reese’s to gather the material. (via A Subtle Revelry)
12. Copper Tubing Statement Jewelry: Okay, so maybe copper isn’t technically a medal you can win in the Olympics. It’s still shiny! Plus, these were all crafted from inexpensive goodies found at the hardware store. Sounds like a perfect ten to us. (via Brit + Co.)
13. DIY Gold Boots: Some boots are made for blingin’ and that’s just what you’ll do. And while you’re at it, why not your heels too? (via A Pair & A Spare)
14. Gold Honey Bear Vase DIY: We always knew those honey bottles were just an upcycle waiting to happen. You might have to host a tea party to get to the end of the one you’ve had hanging around for years, but we can help with that. (via A Beautiful Mess)
15. Wire Jewelry: Who needs calling cards with your Twitter handle proudly displayed around your neck? Use wire to craft the jewelry box of your dreams from ear (knot stud earrings!) to wrist (love that love bracelet!) to finger (you’ll never forget with a bow ring)! (via Dream a Little Bigger, Domestocrat and Brit + Co.)
16. DIY Foil Cards: Get the power of King Midas in your printer thanks to foil and create anything from blinged-out birthday cards to business cards that will stand out in the bunch. (via How About Orange)
17. Faux Mercury Glass: Is it silver? Bronze? Mercury glass is in its own class and easy to make at home to update old vases, bowls or mason jars. (via The Paper Mama)
18. White and Gold Candleholders: Carry the torch at least to your dining room table or mantel with this project that takes UNDER AN HOUR to pull off! That’s wick-ed fast, ya’ll. (via Brit + Co.)
19. Sharpie-Painted Leather Wallet: Bust out your metallic Sharpies to bring some bling to boring pieces in your closet. This leather wallet is an easy project — but don’t let us stop you there. We have 29 other ideas for things you can write all over! (via …love Maegan)
20. The Bronzed Bar Cart of Your Dreams: Mix up drinks strong enough to warm up a or you on this long weekend project. (via Brit + Co.)
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