project: glass bar necklace

Sometimes amazing things can happen when you least expect it. One night I was killing time in Waikele and decided to pop into Lowe's since it was the only store open. Going up and down every aisle just to let the time tick away, I came upon the tile section. And so began my next project. 

I stared at all these amazing glass tiles in tons of colors: blue, green, beige, clear, black, smoky gray. And not wanting to tackle redo-ing my bathroom or kitchen backsplash, I decided to incorporate the glass into jewelry. 

What started out as a sheet of glass tiles turned into something I absolutely adore.

glass tile sheet

upclose look.

the final product!

with some sterling silver wire and chain, anything is possible!

Glass tile sheet found at Lowe's.

Project: STUD MUFFIN

the lehdoit team got together one lovely sunday afternoon and our lives changed forever.

we learned how to stud. 

after weeks of searching for the perfect studs, spikes and rhinestones, we were finally able to get to work. 

and after many hours of punching holes, bending metal, sewing and eating potato chips for sustenance, 

here are our completed works. 

we hope you enjoy.

metallic purple flats from Forever 21.

completed with gold spikes for some spunk.



purple Converse high tops adorned with gold dome studs.



booties from Target



spikes, pyramids, silver domes and rhinestones.



rhinestones make everything better!

Check out studsandspikes.com and dreamtimecreations.com for all the supplies used here to decorate our shoes.

Project Preview: clutch

details to follow on our first DIY project!

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Supplies used:

• Hammer
• Scissors
• E-6000 glue (from Ben Franklin)
• Blank canvas bag (Ben Franklin)
• Grommets (from City Mill)
• Chain
• O-ring (from Fisher Hawaii)
• Gold Plated Brads (from Ben Franklin)
• Stained by Sharpie pens (from Office Depot)

 A close-up of the bow. (It's actually the strap from the canvas bag).

The finished product! A one-of-a-kind hand-drawn bag!

P.S. did we also mention that we will try our very best to buy all supplies used in our projects at stores right here in Hawaii? Meaning, you can get inspired and drive to buy your own supplies and get started right away!