Last week while rummaging through my fabric and notions closet I found this safety pin belt I created in November of 2009. I originally wanted the safety pins to go entirely around the waist and since I ran out of pins I left it unfinished ...or so I thought. When I found it the other day I decided to try it on to see how I felt about it and realized it actually was finished. I like it so much better this way ...being more versatile, you can wear all the pins together {see end of post} or spread out, like this
*Any size elastic will work, just find corresponding pins & sticky velcro. I used 1inch braid elastic {shown above -it's thicker and prettier than regular elastic} & 1-1/2inch pins.
. . .or wear it like this . . .
...make a short choker or bracelet cuff to match. Ridiculously easy.
Have Fun!
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46 comments:
WOWWW Love it :D Another great idea. Will def try
that is such a great idea. I looks really great. thanks for the tips
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Love it! Will definately be making one - thanks for this.
this IS easy, I can do this!..I like it as a necklace.
So creative!
wow! amazingly this looks fabulous!
Bre @ http://theredbungalow.blogspot.com
This looks great!
Wow that looks amazing! such a great idea, i think i might try making a bracelet version :D
I really really like this as a belt. Great job Maegan! x
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i really like it against the soft pink of your top/dress. knowing me, i'd stab myself in the neck if i tried to wear it as necklace :)
great idea maegan!
Super easy and soooo cute.
WOW
I have to insist, you are the mother of the DIYs!
nice diy... where do you get it?
XX
Vi from Cali
Such a sweet little idea. I made one of these as a bracelet last year but threaded coloured seed beads on to it. They look awesome.
L xx
That's a great idea!
LOL YESSSSSS!! Victory! Something adorable I can do with minimal effort.
you are my angel maegan!!!!!!!!
your DIYs are always awesome! Please make me a Prada necklace, I will pay you for it, heehee <3
Stop being so great.
;p
I cannot believe how great his looks! Love it as a necklace and choker too, you have the BEST DIYs!
Great creation Megan. Do you look at other blogs, if so check mines out.
I made a bracelet with safety pins a few years ago! I added beads to mine! Here's a pic!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tanyamac/2253450588/in/set-72057594103517353/
Cool!
Great call on the 'unfinished' product... it does look better! Ilike how you've shown as as a necklace too.
Very inspirational (as usual!)!
A.Co @ A.Co est. 1984
I like it! I saw a shirt with safety pins that I think would look cool as well--I think it was on psimadethis? Anywho, normally I shy away from DIY stuff, but I *know* I can make this!
I absolutely love your DIY's. I don't think there's ever been one that I haven't wanted to try :) So creative!
Why have I never thought of this?? Brilliant Maegan! Definitely going to try this one <3
love the safety pin necklace!!
I LOVE IT!! I mean really..the simplicity of it....but completely phenomenal. al la Maegan as always- never a DIY with more the 10 steps! you are such an amazing talent!! :)
Oh, I like this idea. This is great, and looks too easy!
Hi! A few posts back you mentioned you used crystals for your wedding. A friend of mine and I are planning our own weddings and flowers are SO expensive! Could you share some pictures/ DIY ideas?? They would be a HUGE help!!
thanks!
I like it done as a longer necklace, very cool.
Oh, How I love yout tutorials... Always amazing!
very cool!!
I love that! it looks so exspensive I would have never known it was DIY :)
Great post chica!
xoxo
KC
Maegan! I was watching The City on MTV yesterday, and the editor-in-chief of Elle magazine had the same white multiple faces statue-thing that you have in your home..in her office! I thought it was interesting and that you might like to know you share the same taste as a fashion magazine editor!
-Katie Anne
SO freaking cool! Love it as a belt!
i was looking for a belt kind of like this all day on ebay only to come here and find this amazing idea. i am totally doing this like... right now. you are so talented!
xxx
t
I love this idea! I'm def going to try it! Thanks!
-mandi
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I would love to do that!
Maybe this summer.
Gosh, you are so talented.
I'm a huge fan.
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I think this is such a great project that I linked to your post today.
Thanks for all the great DIYs. Your blog is always so much fun to visit!
Do you clip the safety pins through? I am just obsessed with your DIY's, and I can't get enough!
I woke up in a DIY mood today, and have been scrolling through your archives for inspiration. I love how simple and inexpensive these projects are!
Very creative... I shared this with my girlfriend she will love this.
love the idea of the belt...but i think wearing a necklace made of safety pins might be a little dangerous. but hey, if you like the rebellious thrill, have at it haha(:
Hey friend! I am posting a link to this fun tutorial on the Dollar Store Crafts fb page (I tried to tag you on the pg but it wouldn't let me). https://www.facebook.com/dollarstorecrafts
Hi - I just stubled upon your blog!Great tutorial - I love the belt. You are very creative!
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