Faux Enamel Pins with High Gloss Resin DIY

Posted first on Resin Crafts Blog Faux Enamel Pins with High Gloss Resin DIY! Make some cool faux enamel pins to bling up a jean jacket. Enamel pins are fun to collect but they are even better to make. Design a cool image and add resin for the perfect glossy finish. These resin pins are great for party favors, gifts or just for making your backpack or jacket stand out! I first experienced shrink plastic or "Shrinky Dinks" when I was about 7 years old. I am sure I got some for my birthday, they were Lady Lovely Locks themed...does anyone remember her? They came pre-printed and then I just colored them with colored pencils on the roughed-up surface. It was so fun to bake them in the oven and watch them shrink, curl and flatten out. Shrink plastic is so much fun and I haven't lost any of the fascination of watching it. It's exciting to see the process every single time. These cute fruity puns make darling little buttons for a jacket or bag. They are simple ...

Red Ribbon Bowties! Easy DIY!

 Red Ribbon Bowties!  Easy DIY! This is a fun and simple way to make bowties. This would be great for little matching choir ties, Christmas ties for the bows and a hair bow for the girls, Great for a Doctor Who themed party or just a fun addition to the Christmas tree or garland!   I used Offray Ribbon. They sent me this in exchange for this post. You will need satin ribbon in red (or whatever color you desire) Each tie will need 10 inches of 2 inch wide and 1.5 inch of .5 inch ribbon.  I measured and cut a bunch of 2 inch ribbon into 10 inch lengths.  You will also need hot glue and gun.  And pin backs or clips.  Take one 2 inch strip and make a zig zag of glue in the center of the ribbon.  Fold the edges into the center and press gently into the glue.  While the glue is still warm, gather the center line with your fingers.  Then place a dot of glue on the center gather and place the 1/2 inch ribbon on th...