DIY Day Out: Used Handbags, Sale Snooping + Making New Jewelry

Good morning beautiful people. I am up and ready for work as we speak. But, I thought I would drop in and share my DIY day out from yesterday mixed with a little sale shopping and jewelry making. Oh, and I couldn't decide which used handbag I should wear, so of course, I need your help. Although I was not doing anything fancy on my day off, I opted to get up, dress decently, and put on a smitten of make-up.

 This morning I grabbed a black pair of leggings and paired with a high low top. Then I put on my faux leather jacket with black boots as well. After looking in the mirror, I realized I was in all black clothes. I love this look because it is sleek and can be dressed up or down with or without color. So, I grabbed my favorite magazine clutch that I found at the thrift store for 8 dollars. I wanted to wear it because it has lots of stylish pictures. But, then I wanted to wear an old broken handbag that had lots of fringes. This used to be a full purse with a strap attached, but the thrift clerk sold it to me for 3 dollars. And, now I use it as a clutch bag.

I could choose, so I just went with the once purse now black clutch look. How do I look in my all black assemble? Which handbag would you have worn, the magazine one or the half-torn fringe one? 

Yes, this is my day off, and I am geared up to do some sale snooping. You know that kind of shopping where stores mark high priced items down to a little bit of nothing. Yes, those are my kind of sales that will make me get out of my bed early in the morning. 

 Anyhoot, I heard Michael's craft store is having a massive sale on beads. And I love it when my favorite craft stores have deals because I will rack up on beads and other pieces of jewelry. I was super excited when I saw all strung beads are $2.99 this week only, and today was an additional 50% one full-price item. When there is a big sale, I am cautious about the things I pick up. Because sometimes a good deal can go wrong if I pick up a lot of none- sale items.

 But, honestly, I couldn't help but try on rings and things. The craft stores have the cutest pre-made jewelry. 

 I even tried on already made arm bracelets. Although the pre-made ones are super cute, I prefer to make my own.

 So, this week's sale was right up my alley. First, I picked up agate and stone beads. But, I wanted to add a little bling to them.

 There weren't any sales on the charms, so I used my 50% off on two white crystal stones. 

 I bought five sets of beads, and that is enough to make six arm candy bracelets. And I grabbed one collection of the white charms with encrusted bling chips. Seriously, they look beautiful in person.

 The first thing I will do is cut all the beads off the original string. So, I can mix or match textures to fit my style.

 This project is so easy, and I have done it a million times before. But, most of you guys love it when I show you my new pieces, so here we go. I grab my stretchy cord string and add one bead at a time.

 Before making a knot, I will wrap the cord around my wrist to make sure it fits.

 I do that to each and every bracelet I am going to make until I get my desired look.

Here is a closer look at the end results pictured above. These make great gifts for birthdays and holidays. 

In conclusion: Having a hobby has given me great joy and purpose in life. Sometimes when I am off from work, I love to get my jewelry kit and make something I can wear for years to come. In doing so, it gives me a reason to live and be at peace with myself when I have nothing to do on my days off.

Tip: I find it more affordable to make my bracelets than buy them already put together. This method works better when making arm candy stacks. The pre-made ones are only valuable to me when they go on sale for 75% off. That doesn't happen often, but when it does, the pre- jewelry goes super fast.

There you have it a full day of a DIY day out, amongst other things.
Hope you make yourself some arm bracelets. 

Until Next Time See Ya In A Bit!

xo Tangie