St. Patrick’s Day is coming soon! To prepare I made a pair of simple wire and bead 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...]
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 beaded tassels. This is the kind of mindless project that is … [Read more...]
BREAKING BEAD
A few months back, I hit up the Fire Mountain Beads $1 sale and got a shipment of jewelry making supplies. As I was doing the unboxing haul video, I pulled out four baggies of flourite chip beads. If you watch the video you can hear my … [Read more...]
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...]
DIY CHAIN TASSEL OR WATERFALL NECKLACE
I just noticed that I seem to go on jewelry and accessory making kicks in January and February. I think it’s because they are nice easy projects when it’s too cold for outside DIYs. I dug out a pair of earrings I never ended up wearing … [Read more...]
SIMPLE THREE STRAND NECKLACE TUTORIAL
When it comes to crafting, I am the epitome of “Jack of all trades, master of none.” I have tried my hand at everything from oil painting and polymer clay to screen printing and crocheting. I have tried jewelry making in the past, but I … [Read more...]
MAKE MINIATURE SWEETS FROM POLYMER CLAY
When I shared my Faux Geode Necklace tutorial last week I promised I would follow up with more information on the really cool silicone molds that I received along with the Premo clay. I just started playing around with the cabochon mold and … [Read more...]
EASY FAUX GEODE NECKLACE FROM POLYMER CLAY
I am so excited to share this tutorial with you today. I got to try out Premo polymer clay for the first time, and I think the project turned out really well. I was a little intimated to try claying, but it is easy to get really great … [Read more...]
Polka Dot Glitter Clutch with New Mod Podge Stencils
I have a confession to make: I don’t own a nice handbag. I have two serviceable purses, but even they aren’t in very good shape. I’ve been carrying around a diaper bag for years now, and I can just throw my phone and keys into it … [Read more...]
How to Marbleize Old Beads with Nail Polish
I used to do my nails all the time. Since I have become a full-time crafter and DIYer, it just doesn’t make sense to go to the trouble of painting my nails when they are just going to get covered by layers of spray paint, grout, or whatever … [Read more...]