Personalized Decoupage Flask

Engraving is nice way to give gifts a personal touch, but why not make it even more personal and decoupage it!  This way you can incorporate that special someones favorite colors, places, brands, and memories into one beautiful composition.  I made this decoupaged flask out of magazine clippings and images printed from my home computer.  I made a potion of one part elemers glue and one part water..... laid the images down in a pleasing composition and brushed the glue over to preserve.  Afterwards I sprayed with a layer of clear coat.  I felt it might be necessary because of that pesky condinsation.

Beachin Tie Dye Halter

Tie Dye has been around since the 70s. But it has come a long way since those swirl patterned grateful Dead Ts. This season subdued low contrast tie-dye patterns can be found everywhere. This pic of Kristen Cavalari inspired me to create my own halter from a white v-neck T.

Pirate's Booty Charm Necklace

These are inspired by a floral necklace made by American Eagle being sold in stores for 20 bucks each!  I made 10 of these sailor themed necklaces for a bachelorette party down in the Florida Keys. Since anchors and all things nautical are huge right now I figured it would be a cute theme and a cheap way to unite the crew. As you can see they are pretty simple to craft and rather inexpensive.