DIY Round-up: Esperanza Edition

Yup, its that time of year again! Esperanza is just around the corner and the staff at 6100main want to do our best to help you out! Be on the lookout for guides all about Esperanza!

Here is a set of DIY Projects you can try out for Esperanza. If you try one out, show us on our Facebook page, Twitter, or Instagram!

Stay tuned especially for an Alternative Esperanza post featuring outfits with some of these DIYs and others~!

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Butterfly Purse DIY (You can match with the Butterfly Exhibit!) from an existing purse

Difficulty: Intermediate

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Jeweled Earrings made from cheap broaches

Difficulty: Novice

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Necklace made from Bobby Pins

Difficulty: Novice

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Jeweled Belt from ribbon, felt, and rhinestones

Difficulty: Easy

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Beaded Shoe Chains

Difficulty: Easy

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Knitted Wired and Pearl Bracelet

Difficulty: Intermediate (Basic Knitting Skills Needed)

No Clothing or Random DIYs this time~! Stay tuned for more Esperanza DIYs in our future posts! If you find cool DIYs to share, comment below or tweet us @6100main!

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