Your personal photos are as valuable as any precious stone, so why not turn them into keepsake jewelry! Paper beads are fun and easy to make, and they are a perfect project to make while streaming your favorite show. Spend some time picking out your … [Read more...]
PURPLE STONE CLUSTER JEWELRY
It's not too early to start thinking about homemade gifts for the holidays. If you have never played with jewelry clay before, this project is a perfect starter craft. I used inexpensive chip beads and jewelry clay to make some really … [Read more...]
PRINTED PAPER BEADS
If you didn't find any $1 beads that you loved, maybe you want to try making your own! Paper beads are fun and simple to make, and you can make dozens from one sheet of paper. I am sharing the how-to in my newest tutorial for … [Read more...]
BEADS FOR A BUCK!
I was so excited to happen upon Consumer Crafts's new $1 bead section. Some of the beads will be temporarily on sale for $1, but others are always just $1. If you love making jewelry, this is a huge find. Beads can get expensive, so … [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...]
KIDS CRAFT: DREAM IN A BOTTLE KEY CHAIN
Holiday break is looming, so it's a good idea to start stockpiling activities to keep your little ones busy while they are home. We do a lot of movies over Christmas break, and I am excited to show my kids the new Disney's The BFG movie now … [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...]
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...]
Acorn Napkin Ring Embellishments
Remember how I promised I would make something out of those jingle bell tops? I wasn't too inventive with them. I said they looked like acorns, and I made them into... acorns. I know! I guess I've always been one of those … [Read more...]