Sometimes the best projects come from just rummaging around in your craft stash. I had a bunch of aqua sequins sitting in my craft room for years, patiently waiting for a project they would be perfect for. I embedded the sequins in a pendant bezel … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
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...]