Sunday, September 23, 2012

DIY Bracelet - Using Shrinky Plastic

Hi everyone!!  I lay here in my bed writing this post all late because I took forever trying to get pics ready and doing laundry and watching some good ole football with theHubs, Go TEXANS 3-0!!! I'm super sleepy and tired but I will finish this post, lol!! Yes, I am the biggest procrastinator.... for one I've been on vacation with my honey this past week so this post should have been done and ready to go.  
I hope everyone had a fabulous weekend, it was the 1st day of Fall.  Here in Houston you couldn't tell we were still in the 90's, just a tad bit warm.  We were still able to enjoy the day though.

Okay, now that I have confessed here is what's going on in Casa Fifi and theHubs...
I am still working on some more of the thread-sketching but I wasn't finished with it, I can't decide what exactly I want to make it into yet.  It will probably end up being another pillow, who knows.  I really like this technique a lot.  It's so different and the more imperfect you sew the better it looks (totally my opinion).  
Well here is another project I finished.  It's something simple and sweet and very easy to do.  If you have an imagination you can pretty much create anything you want.  What am I talking about - Shrinky Dink Plastic!!  I totally love this stuff.  It is the coolest to use - with adult supervision if children are crafting with this.

I hope you like what I made!






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47 comments:

  1. UnknownSeptember 24, 2012 at 8:29 AM

    It's is so cute. I recently just got some shrinky dinks this is a cute project to try out.

    Ps new follower...http://nerdcraftlibrarian.com

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    1. Fifi September 26, 2012 at 5:53 PM

      thank you!

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    2. Mama's High StrungSeptember 29, 2012 at 3:58 PM

      Thanks for stopping by Sweet Saturday... I wished I could create enchantment like you do... you are amazing!

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  2. UnknownSeptember 24, 2012 at 8:55 AM

    Love this project...the bracelet is so cute :D

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  3. EtcetorizeSeptember 24, 2012 at 11:32 AM

    So pretty! Sooooo, did the plastic come with the design on it or did you draw it yourself? (I never got to play with shrinkydinks when I was little but was always fascinated) Thanks so much for sharing at Etcetorize this week!

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  4. Nadine @ Chic with the Kool-Aid MustacheSeptember 24, 2012 at 2:29 PM

    I used to LOVE Shrinky Dinks and I think I could learn to love them again...lol. What a great idea...Did you use colored pencils, markers or paint for the designs?

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  5. Mel@Mellywood's MansionSeptember 24, 2012 at 8:49 PM

    Oh I have the shirnky paper I just haven't made anything with it yet. This loks great!

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  6. Emily ThompsonSeptember 25, 2012 at 12:25 AM

    beautiful!! I haven't used shrinky in a long time :o) I would like to invite you to come link up at my Tasteful Tuesday party that is going on right now through friday morning.
    http://www.nap-timecreations.com/2012/09/a-fall-wreath-for-mid-west-girl-and.html

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  7. Shannon BarefootSeptember 25, 2012 at 6:16 AM

    How cute. I love this bracelet. Thanks for sharing. I would love if you would share this (and some of your other ideas) over at my link party going on right now:

    http://sewingbarefoot.blogspot.com/2012/09/the-weekly-creative-1.html

    Thanks & have a nice day!
    Shannon

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  8. KatieSeptember 25, 2012 at 6:59 AM

    This is so cute! I LOVE using Shrinky plastic. I love watching it shrink in the oven!

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  9. JamiSeptember 25, 2012 at 9:00 AM

    Great looking bracelet! Thanks so much for sharing your talents at the Tuesday To Do Party!
    Smiles!
    Jami
    www.blackberryvine.blogspot.com

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  10. Adorned From AboveSeptember 25, 2012 at 10:01 AM

    This is so cute. I love it.
    Debi @ Adorned From Above

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  11. UnknownSeptember 25, 2012 at 11:26 AM

    What a nifty idea :)
    Am a new follower.
    x

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  12. UnknownSeptember 26, 2012 at 8:15 AM

    Really cute idea. Love the colours. Thanks for sharing.

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  13. CrystalSeptember 26, 2012 at 8:39 AM

    Very pretty! I love shrink plastic! :-)

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  14. ChristineSeptember 26, 2012 at 1:12 PM

    LOVE IT!! And I would totally wear it!

    Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!

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  15. UnknownSeptember 26, 2012 at 2:20 PM

    What a great idea! We should definitely follow each other! Feel free to check out my blog at: www.w-t-fab.com

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  16. Kathryn Ferguson GriffinSeptember 26, 2012 at 4:25 PM

    That's so cute! Thank you for sharing this at my Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Hope to see your prettiness again on Monday. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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  17. Full Circle CreationsSeptember 26, 2012 at 8:38 PM

    Very cute. Thanks for sharing at the All Star Block Party.

    Holly

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  18. nissaMadeSeptember 27, 2012 at 8:24 AM

    So cute. Need to google Shrink Dink to find out more about this! First time at your blog, will look around! nissamade.blogspot.ca

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  19. Loris GlassworksSeptember 27, 2012 at 8:34 AM

    Hi, I just learned that you can use recycled #6 clear plastic containers for Shrinky Dink material. I haven't tried it yet but I do think it will work. You can find #6 containers at salad bars or take out shops. Cheers!
    Lori in Atlanta

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    1. Fifi September 30, 2012 at 1:38 PM

      I will have to try that!! Thanks for stopping by.

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  20. Crafty MischiefSeptember 27, 2012 at 5:12 PM

    Your bracelet turned out so cute! I haven't made shrinky dinks in years, I'll have to give it a try with my kids. Thanks for sharing!

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  21. RachelSeptember 27, 2012 at 10:09 PM

    So fun! I have several sheets of Shrinky plastic. Now I know what I can make. Thanks for sharing at Terrific Tuesdays.
    Rachel
    adventuresofadiymom.blogspot.com

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  22. Jill @ Create.Craft.Love.September 28, 2012 at 1:20 PM

    So pretty! I have never your shrinky dink. Thanks for sharing at the Pomp Party!

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  23. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2012 at 2:00 PM

    So cute! I've always wanted to try shrinky dinks, this looks like a good place to start!

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  24. StaceySeptember 28, 2012 at 8:47 PM

    Very pretty - you are so clever!
    Thanks for linking up this week!
    Stacey of Embracing Change

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  25. JulieSeptember 29, 2012 at 7:24 AM

    Adorable! I am inviting you to come and share this in my Show Your Stuff blog hop:
    http://juliejewels1.blogspot.com/2012/09/show-your-stuff-43-pizza.html

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  26. UnknownSeptember 29, 2012 at 9:45 AM

    I love this! I haven't thought about shrinky dinks in years! What fun, imagining lots of projects... thanks for linking at tip toe thru tuesday! Always love to see what you come up with!
    xoxo
    Kim

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  27. Meredith @ Wait Til Your Father Gets HomeSeptember 29, 2012 at 5:36 PM

    What a unique idea! I've never seen anything like this :o)

    Thanks for linking up with us this weekend @ Keep Calm & Link Up! We're thrilled you chose to party with us!
    xo, Meredith @ www.waittilyourfathergetshome.com

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  28. KimSeptember 30, 2012 at 4:34 PM

    Found you thru the By Your Hands link party. You have some great things you are sharing. I am definitly going to follow you where ever you go!

    Kim from http://fiberandflea.blogspot.com

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  29. Be Colorful CoastalSeptember 30, 2012 at 4:47 PM

    So very pretty. Thanks for sharing on BeColorful.
    p

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  30. AnonymousOctober 1, 2012 at 5:22 AM

    With plastic? Wow.. impressive.. Lovely colours too…

    Thank you for joining the Weekly Story @ Colours Dekor :) Hope you have a fabulous week ahead..

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  31. JessicaOctober 1, 2012 at 11:07 AM

    Adorable! Thanks for sharing at Sweet Saturday :)

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  32. Craftberry BushOctober 1, 2012 at 1:14 PM

    Oh the possibilities...thank you so much for the tutorial...xo Lucy

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  33. MariaOctober 2, 2012 at 11:03 AM

    I love it! Wow...you are so crafty...I love it!
    Thank you for sharing all your creativity and talents!! :)
    Xoxox
    Maria

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  34. CarrieOctober 4, 2012 at 7:51 PM

    Oh, how pretty!! I love Shrinky Dinks! Thank you for sharing at Sharing Saturday!

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  35. UnknownJanuary 21, 2013 at 6:34 AM

    I am a new follower, and would love to try this tomorrow! Keep up the creativity!

    Anne at http://randomcoolstuff101.blogspot.com

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    1. Fifi January 21, 2013 at 8:15 PM

      Hi Anne,

      Thank you...returning the following.

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