“Hip Hop Hooray, Hoooo” for the DIY Leather Cuff we are making today… Right about here you can insert a big old turquoise rock in my mouth. For some reason I am listening to sad, sad music on my computer but that song is BLASTING in my head. It’s probably because Marisa Pawelco’s die cuts are amaze-balls!
I am all about buying leather cuffs because let’s face it it’s easier and most of us don’t have the patience to sit there and cut a perfect line on leather. Remember when I made this one! I think Marisa though of all the impatient people out there when she designed her line with Sizzix!
♥→Today I will show you how to use an awesome crafting tool and how to create the most unique leather cuff using it.
If you are like me then you are totally in love with this turquoise rock! Let’s get started.
Scraps of Leather \ Brush \ Adhesive Bling \ Scissors \ Yarn \ Fabric Paint (optional) \ Sizzix Sophisticate Machine Only \ Sizzix Originals Die: Chained \ Sizzix Originals Die : Fashion Cuff
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The Sophisticate machine comes with a few parts that you will have to assemble, but don’t worry it’s simple!
1. Insert the handle into the side of machine
2. Use the screw driver that came with the machine to secure screw inside of the handle
3. Insert the rubber cap that covers the hole
VOILA! Pretty simple huh!
On each side of your die cut machine you press where the sticker is and the sides will flip open. 
These are the two die cuts we will be using today.
P.S. Do not remove the foam and be careful because the metal inside the rubber is really sharp.
Said no one who sliced their finger trying to “dissect” the chains.
You have two cutting pads that come with the machine and you will need both every time you cut something.
To start you will lay out your leather scrap and place one of the cutting pads on top. With a pair of fabric scissors cut as close around the pad as you can. This does not have to be “perfect”, we just don’t want too much hanging off the edges.
This is how you will layer everything before we start inserting it into the machine.
1st layer: Cutting Pad
2nd layer: Die Cut of choice
3rd layer: Leather
4th layer: Cutting pad.
It’s like a crafty sandwich. Speaking of sandwiches, I think I want one with chips smashed on it.
Keep it all together nice and neat while inserting into the machine. The great thing is it’s convenient for anyone regardless if you are right handed or left.
Shoots, you can even do it with your feet if you want. 
This is what it will look like when you run it completely through the machine. How amazing! It’s like a slice of heaven on a platter. Check out how precise it cuts and those dots…PERFECTION.
I love how detailed all of her die cuts are. Check out the chains! I have so many ideas just looking at them.
I am also in love with the negative space in this leather. You can even use this as a stencil now.
I am using shiny lion brand yarn for my string. I love this tan color. If you don’t like the way I am attaching the yarn you can simply tie a knot or put a chain on the ends. It’s really so versatile. 
I am dressing up my black leather cuff with a sheet of blingy bling that you can cut then stick on anything.
Are you drooling yet?! I am.
For this cuff I attached one of the leather chain cut outs on top of my plain leather cuff. This will make any arm happy, for real. 
I hope you enjoyed this tutorial because it’s so stinking cute. Make sure to check out Marisa Pawelko’s site because she super cool.
From Sizzix:
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HAVE A GLITTERY DAY! ♥, Jade
I don’t know about you but I absolutely love mini organizing stations. Sometimes a good one can be hard to come by which is why today I am going to show you an easy way to create a duck tape organizing caddy. One that can go in any space,literally. The one thing I love about this caddy is you can choose the exact design or color of 
The great thing about this crafts is choosing the colors you want! 
Step 1: Cut the sides of your trash bag and lay it out on a flat surface.
This is what it will look like when it’s done completely filled.
Step 6: Flip your trash bag over. You will still see your sharpie line even when flipped over. Kinda cool huh!
Step 7: Grab your 
Step 8: Fold your cut out in half. This is the start of a bag that will hang on the stool.
Fill in the space like you did earlier for the small bag.
Cut out your pieces making sure to not cut the sections in half. We want this bag to be long! We are doing the same steps as we did for the small bag. Pretty simple ey!
How beautiful are these bracelets. I knew they would be a hit on my vacation and now I am madly in love with them. I think I need about 10 more on my wrist.
I am using 
Step 1: Lay out your gold bracelet on a clean surface and coat one side with nail polish.
Move on to the next one and remember to coat one side at a time. It doesn’t take too long for the polish to dry. In 10 minutes you can flip it over and do the other side. I like to do about 2 good coats of each color. My goal is to give it a matte finish. 
You can see below how it will look if you only do one side of the bracelet. Depending on the links I would decide if I wanted to do both sides on some of them. 
One tip I have when storing bracelets is to sling them over the top of a really cool jar. You can find these at garage sales or vintage stores. Plus it looks really pretty. 
