And 4...3...2...1 Attempt!

Are you ready to DIY?

Hey everyone! Ashlyne and Lindsey here. We are so excited about our vlog launch tonight, and we want to make sure that if you want some extra instruction (and interaction), we have you covered! (No, we are not an insurance provider) :) This blog will go hand in hand with our YouTube channel: YouTube: The Attempters DIY, where we will be attempting a new DIY project every Tuesday night! 

As we mentioned on our Live Chat, we are two girls with a similar past and present. We both sing, we both write songs ( and books actually), attend the same Bible study, and... love to craft. Duh :) This last common thread in particular gave us a killer idea: let's pick a craft every week that we want to attempt and 1. show how we did it, 2. what we used and the most important 3. if it even worked! Then, you don't have to waste your time and money on things that are just not as easy as they look. 

Sound good? Awesome. 

Ok, so let's get to the good stuff. In the next blog entry, you will find our first craft: Reclaim Your Past. We have made it extremely simple showing you step-by-step pictures, a materials list, and a link to watch the video!

And we want to hear from you! That means IDEAS, THOUGHTS, TIPS, PICTURES OF YOUR ATTEMPTS...bring it on! You can always comment right here, on our Youtube Channel, Pinterest, Facebook... but let us know what you think!! Email us at theattemptersdiy@gmail.com. 

Lastly, and most importantly, we will be holding a contest every couple weeks to see how many people you have shared our posts to. Take a screen shot of how many times you have shared (and received likes) on our videos and we will send you something we made right here on our show! More details are coming, so be on the look out! 


Thanks for checking out our blog! Remember you can go to our youtube to see this craft in action! 

http://www.youtube.com/user/TheAttemptersDIY


And don't forget about our Facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/attemptersdiy

Our Twitter: 

https://twitter.com/AttemptersDIY

Our Email:

theattemptersdiy@gmail.com

and

Our Pinterest: 

http://pinterest.com/attemptersdiy/


Love, 

The Attempters

Lindsey & Ashlyne 

Step by Step: "Reclaim Your Past and Braid It"

Materials:
a. Collect 3 textured remnant strands of material from your past such as: an old shoelace, a chain from an old necklace, a small strip of an old t-shirt, random remnant fabric piece, ribbon, tulle, sequined yarn, old hair bands, etc.
b. key chain with a clasp ($3.99 for 2 at local craft store or if you're lucky, a yard sale find).
c. scissors
d. wire or thread (if you use a small chain)
e. fabric glue
f. pliers (if you use a small chain)
g. wire cutter (if you use a small chain)

STEP 1: If you're using a chain, you will need to use pliers to clamp one end of the chain onto your starting end of your key ring and/or clasp. If you DO NOT use a chain, you can skip step one!

STEP 2: Gather the other two strands of your choice and wrap around one end of your key ring or clasp (same end as the one you just clamped your chain on, if you used one). Before making a knot, reinforce it with a drop of fabric glue in the center of your knot (would probably be best to have a pic of this).

STEP 3: Slowly braid your three strands by crossing each piece of material in front of another, just like you would your hair. Make sure to give yourself enough material so that it loosely wraps around your wrist comfortably. 

STEP 4: When you think your braid is the length you want, its time to cut and attach the chain first. Use a sharp wire cutter to cut the chain at your desired length. With wire, we are going to thread through the chain and intertwine in the braid. Make a knot around the wire and don't forget to use a small drop of fabric glue before you tie the knot tight!

STEP 5: Thread your wire through the small hole of the other end of your key ring/clasp and twist 3 or 4 times. 

STEP 6: Cut off the excess material with sharp fabric shears and the wire cutter. Make sure to tuck the wire so the sharp ends won't hit your skin. 

STEP 7: Wear proudly and rock it!

REMEMBER: If you decide not to use a chain, steps 1 and 4 can be skipped. Just add the other material to steps 2 and 5.

Thanks for checking out our blog! Remember you can go to our youtube to see this craft in action! 

http://www.youtube.com/user/TheAttemptersDIY


And don't forget about our Facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/attemptersdiy

Our Twitter: 

https://twitter.com/AttemptersDIY

Our Email:

theattemptersdiy@gmail.com

and

Our Pinterest: 

http://pinterest.com/attemptersdiy/


Love, 

The Attempters

Lindsey & Ashlyne