Stunning Stud Embellished Candle Centre Piece

 This is a very easy way to make an original & striking candle centrepiece

Preparation

Choose a nail head with prong backs & diamante set in metal claw backs.

Select your candle & satin ribbons in complimentary colours.

Guide

1. Using the candle as the base, simply push the prongs of the nail heads and claws of the diamante securely into the wax
2. Following the top rim of the candle create one row of alternating nail heads & diamante
3. Measure a strip of 15mm satin ribbon around your ribbon. Apply double sided tape to the reverse & cut the ribbon to length adding a 1cm overlap for the join
4. Repeat the above step using 7mm ribbon in an alternating complimentary colour, making sure that the seams line up
5. Repeat step 2 following the edge of the ribbon to achieve a straight line
6. Add one row of square nail heads leaving a small gap between each
7. Repeat step 4 using the edge of the square nail heads as a line guide
8. Starting from the bottom of the candle, repeat steps 1-7 again until you have two equally sized/spaced blocks of embellishment with a large gap in the centre
9. Select a wide satin ribbon and tie in a decorative bow. Snip the ends into points using a sharp pair of scissors

Tip: If you wish to create a distinct pattern, score the design into the wax with a pin before you start.

Products Information

Jr05370 Gilt SquareBrushed Nail Heads.

Jr05422 Gilt Seed PodRound Nail Heads

Jr06641 Smoked TopazClaw Back Diamante. 5mm

Jr03874 Sable Satin Ribbon. 15mm

Jr03822 Honey Gold Satin Ribbon. 7mm

Jr02099 Cream/Gold Holly Print Satin Ribbon. 25mm

Craft Cheats Beautiful Beaded Napkin Rings

Preparation

1. Choose one of the colour combinations from our beautiful collection of pre-beaded wires. These cheap & cheerful pre-beaded wires can be used as bag handles, curtain tiebacks, jewellery… the choice is yours!
2. Choose any ribbon that is approximately 7mm wide. Cut ribbon to approx 30cm

Start

1. Bend the wire twice round into a circle so that the end loops are in line with each other with one small matte gold bead in-between
2. Using a pair of round nosed pliers, slightly open the end loops out enough to easily thread through your ribbon of choice
3. Thread the ribbon upwards through the bottom loop over the back of the matt gold bead. Then bring the ribbon down over the front & twist back around the reverse of the bead & then up again through the top loop
4. Bring the ends of the ribbon together at the front of your napkin ring & tie into a decorative bow. Snip the ends of the ribbon to tidy up any fraying

Tip: I have teamed together complimentary ribbons to match the colour of the beads. You could try using contrasting colours for a whole different effect. Red ribbon on green beaded napkin rings would look fab on the Xmas table!

Products Used

Jr01812 Peach & Topaz Beaded Wire £1.90 each

Jr01813 Grey & Topaz Beaded Wire £1.90 each

Jr01814 Olive Beaded Wire £1.90 each

Jr01813 AmethystBeaded Wire £1.90 each

Jr03857 Blackberry Satin Ribbon. 7mm £0.21 per metre

Jr03863 Moonlight Satin Ribbon. 7mm £0.21 per metre

Jr03845 Cypress Satin Ribbon. 7mm £0.21 per metre

Jr03824 Sable SatinRibbon. 7mm 0.21 per metre

Round nosedpliers from £4.99 each

How to Make a Halloween Trick or Treat Candy Collection Tub

Who says Halloween can't be glam?

Read our step by step guide how to make this super cute trick or treat candy collecting tub.

Preparation

Sandwich back-to-back, sparkly side out, 2 sheets of A4 orange & black glitter fabric. Glue in place.

With a standard hole punch, cut out one row of holes along one long edge. This will form the rim of your tub, where you thread the ribbons through.

Cut a mixture of orange, black, purple & green ribbons to different lengths.

Thread decorative beads onto a piece of strong malleable wire to make a handle.

On the reverse of a piece of glitter fabric draw a circle using a compass set at 57.10mm mm radius. Cut the circle out of the fabric with a pair of sharp scissors. Draw another circle in the middle - compass setting: 47.10mm. Now, at 1cm intervals cut from the outside edge inwards to the inner circle/line creating a fringe. This will form the base of your bucket.

Start

Glue our black distressed lace trimming around the long edge of the glitter fabric sandwich which has the holes

Tie the contrasting ribbons through the holes & knot in place.

Bend the fabric round so that the ends butt together to create a cylinder shape. Glue into place and cover join with a piece of decorative ribbon

Now slide the base into place & fold the cut sections up onto the inside cylinder walls. Glue in place.

Thread the handle through opposite points of the ribbon rim and tie in place.

Finish the rim off with a row of black & white strung sequin. Glue in place.

Top off with an oversized orange plastic button

Tip: It doesn’t matter if the ribbons fray – this will add to the look!

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Butterfly Kisses

Create the base. Cover a haberdashery hoop with ribbon. If you don't have one you could make a hoop shape from thick wire, such as a coat hanger. Then, using sticky tape, secure a length of chunky piping cord along the wire to thicken it up. Wrap the ribbon around the hoop until it is completely covered, making sure that the ends meet at the top. I've used JR05207, a beautiful embellished sequin chiffon ribbon, adorned with intricate sequin flowers.

Now for the fun bit! Thread a selection of buttons, beads and diamanté onto some coloured craft wire. Wrap the decorated wire around the hoop. Tie a swatch ribbon in a simple knot to the top right. Add a sequin butterfly to the bottom right-hand side of the hoop and arrange a bouquet of diamanté buttons and flowers next to it, creating the main focal point.

To finish off, make a wire hanger, decorated with a range of beautiful beads. Wrap it round the top of the hoop and finish the other end with a simple finger loop.  Add a tassel to the top center. To finish, glue a blue chiffon flower at the front to hide the seams of the ribbon.

Products Used:

• Chiffon Embellished Ribbon (Jr05207)
• Butterfly brooch (Jr01171)
• Daisies, pink, blue, green (Jr01652/54/55)
• Diamanté Button (Jr04862)
• Beads (Jr05087, Jr04848, Jr04847)
• Buttons

Get crafty this Halloween!

Halloween is the perfect time for people of all ages to celebrate and to get in the mood to create some spook-tacular craft projects.

At JosyRose you can celebrate in style by checking out the range of craft products in stock. From feathers to beads to googly eyes, we have it all to make your Halloween shopping easy this year.

If you look online you will find great ideas for craft projects that you can do this year. Do you have children? If so you can encourage them to get involved with the craft festivities as we stock kids choice glue for only £2.99. You can be supper creative with your little one as we stock witch papier maché hats for just £1.79 per unit. These plain hats are ready to paint and embellish to how you desire, this hat will create the perfect addition to your child’s trick or treat outfit!

Halloween costumes for both adults and children can be quite costly considering you only wear them once a year. Alternatively, why not customise items from your own wardrobe to give them a crazy spooky feel. Have a go at attaching some sequins or buttons, such as our glow in the dark tusk sequins costing only £1.95 per 1 pack. Sequins will make all the difference when it comes to creating a unique and cost effective Halloween costume this year.

Instead of going out and buying decorations, why not make your own! Customise table clothes with our great selection of spooky ribbons, such as our Halloween pumpkin ribbon which costs only £0.46 per 1 metre. You can also add a little bit of sparkle to your table surfaces with loose glitter costing £1.49 per pack.

The possibilities are endless for Halloween, get creative with crafts at JosyRose, for more information on the products we sell visit our website.

Ignite the flames of passion with JosyRose this Valentines!

Love is in the air this Valentine's day at JosyRose, show your loved one how much you care by creating your very own gift box. JosyRose have a fantastic collection of ideal gift boxes in a variety of shapes.

Keeping in the tradition of Valentine's Day, the JosyRose Heart Papier Mache Box is perfect for the occasion. This super-cute box comes ready for you to paint, decorate and embellish to your heart's desire. Ideal for concealing little treats for you and your loved one.


Perfect for decorating your gift box is the selection of JosyRose Valentine's trims and ribbons! We recommend the Hearts and Kisses Ribbon and the Cross Stitch Love Ribbon, both 65p per 1 metre or £11.05 per 20 metre roll. If you fancy ribbon a little more fun we recommend the wired edges glitter heart sheer ribbon, perfect to add  a little fun to a project, only 99p per 1 metre.

Heart sequins are also the perfect personal touch to your gift box this valentines, the JosyRose sequin hearts are available in a choice of 5 colours, silver, gold, aubergine and the classic cupid colours dusty pink and red, £1.23 per pack of 1000.

Make your Valentine's Day special this year with the help of JosyRose, view our whole Valentine's collection here.