Today I have a really easy and fun DIY for you, prehistoric ring holders. Certain toy dinos have a perfect shape or features for holding your favorite rings! I found this Brachiosaurus, and wooly mammoth at the craft store the other day. With a coupon they are really affordable, around $5 a piece. You could use other animals than dinosaurs as well, just pick what you like best.
Here’s What You Need:
*Large Plastic Animal or Dino Toys
*Krylon Plastic Spray Paint
*Craft Acrylic Paints
*Masking Tape
*Crystals
*Glue
Step 1: Spray paint- Clean off your dinos and spray paint them according to the directions on the can. I sprayed them lightly and did several coats. Let Dry
Step 2: Tape off areas you want to be left white
Step 3: Paint- Grab a decent paint brush and paint your dinos in your favorite colors. While paint is still wet, remove tape. Once dry, touch up any spots you need to.
Step 4: Add crystals(optional)- place small dabs of clear glue( I used e6000) on your dino, and add crystals. Tweezers can be a help when working with small crystals, but I find it just fine to use my finger and press them on that way. Let dry
Step 5: Add a little necklace(optional)- I added a little necklace to each of mine. I strung beads on embroidery floss and ties around their necks. Enjoy!
These dinos make a quirky and fun statement to my vanity, and I love them! They are a little bit serious and a little bit silly, which I totally dig! Like I said earlier, you could use any type of animal or dino you like as long as the shape will work. The possibilities are many! I can’t wait to try more! And this would also be a fun craft to do with your kids, or for a party! These would make great gifts to for any gal!
Happy Crafting!
shadedlinescreations
Functional and fun! Love these!
mysocalledcraftylife
Thanks a bunch! 🙂
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I have just found your blog via a craft gossip link. Absolutely love your blog and will sign up to follow it. I have fallen in love with your animal jewellery and wanted to ask you a question but I cant find an email for you – help
yours Christine
mysocalledcraftylife
Thank you Christine! I’m so glad you like it. Here is my email address if you’d like to email me- BinkyandLola@gmail.com Look forward to talking with you soon…
Em
Wow! Awesome! I have 30+ of these creatures packed away! From 7 years old til 26 years old I fantasizes of being a paleontologist… Lol now I have a practice use for them!
mysocalledcraftylife
That’s so cool! I had a friend who was really into palentology when I was younger, not sure what he ended up going into actually. Send me a pic if you make any, i’d love to see 🙂
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I love this idea…I’ve downsized my dino collection but that’s an awesome idea — Thanks for sharing:)
My So Called Crafty Life
Thanks Pam! Glad you like it 🙂
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Allie
Hi Ashlee! This is so fun. The colors are so cute and the stripes are my favorite. 🙂 I included this project in my 15 DIY Jewelry Organizers and Displays. http://www.missloviecreations.blogspot.com/2014/01/15-diy-jewelry-organizers-and-displays.html I hope you’ll come check it out and grab a button if you like. Have a great rest of your weekend!
My So Called Crafty Life
Thank you Allie! I will go check it out!
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