Any mom will tell you that her favorite Mother's Day gifts are something her child has made for her. Store-bought gifts are wonderful, but a simple project made with love is so much more meaningful as a mother. This beautiful birthstone … [Read more...]
TWO MINUTE BEAD AND TASSEL BRACELETS
When I was in Phoenix for Creativation a few weeks back, I led a Make and Take where I taught attendees how to make my simple Beaded Tassels. I purchased way more supplies than I needed, so I started brainstorming ways I could use the leftover … [Read more...]
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POLYMER CLAY PRETZEL NECKLACE FOR OKTOBERFEST
Every Fall my cousin and I co-host an OktoberFEAST dinner party at her house. We spend the day cooking up good German recipes while listening to oom pah pah music. We invite family and friends over to share the meal with us. I keep … [Read more...]
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PRETZEL NECKLACES – TWO WAYS
My husband and I attended our first beer festival MANY years ago while we were still living in Denver. When we arrived, we noticed so many people in line were wearing huge necklaces made of pretzels. We came to find out that these … [Read more...]
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DIY BEADED TASSELS
Tassels are trending. You can find them on jewelry, handbags, key chains, home decor, just about everywhere. This is the easiest way that I have found to make colorful tassels. This is the kind of mindless project that is perfect to … [Read more...]
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CLAY EASTER EGG JEWELRY
The last untraditional Easter egg tutorial I am sharing this week are these fun clay jewelry pieces. This is a great project if you are just getting started with polymer clay or if you have some scraps of clay you are looking to use up. … [Read more...]
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DESIGNER-INSPIRED DOLLAR STORE PEACOCK NECKLACE
On my most recent trip to Dollar Tree I spotted some fun items on a shelf marked as gifts for Mother’s Day. The shelf held letter openers and bookmarks with metal and gem embellishments. Some were flowers and some were pretty … [Read more...]
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SIMPLE BEADED BAR NECKLACE
A few years ago, I was the lucky winner of one of Mich L.’s Mystery Thing contests. Along with my jewelry prize, she sent me some very pretty beads and I have been searching for the perfect way to use them ever since. I finally convinced … [Read more...]
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FAUX DRUZY PENDANT TUTORIAL
I have a bit of a crush on druzy jewelry lately. The combination of organic shapes and crystal sparkles is such a nice contrast. I am a big fan of jewelry that you can wear everyday, and, while it sparkles like gemstone, you don’t have to … [Read more...]
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WIRE AND BEAD SHAMROCK EARRINGS
St. Patrick’s Day is just a month away! To prepare I made a pair of simple shamrock earrings using basic jewelry making supplies. This is a great way to ease yourself into jewelry making if you have been intimidated to … [Read more...]
