Keepsake Crafts

Criss Cross Wire Earrings Video Tutorial

On May 18, 2015 by Sandy

These earrings use wire wrapping in a rather different way, to create shapes surrounding our beads. You can use as many beads and wires as you like, perhaps even use larger beads and longer wires to make a pendant. How about changing up…

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Beads & Jewelry Tutorials Videos

Friday Findings-Wire Gauge

On May 15, 2015 by Sandy

In today’s video I explain the basics of wire gauge. It’s fairly easy to understand once you get used to it. 🙂 This Jewelers Wire Gauge is similar to the measuring tool I show in the video. It measures from 0 to…

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Crafts Polymer Clay

Thursday’s Dragon #18-Lóngūn

On May 14, 2015 by Sandy

My dragon for this week is a character in a favorite book series of mine. Meet Lóngūn, the star dragon. (His name is pronounced “long-gín.”) Check out this post on Errol, dragon #1, for the details on why I’ve challenged myself to make a dragon every…

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Crafts Polymer Clay What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday

WOYWW-Dragon #18

On May 12, 2015 by Sandy

Happy What’s on Your Workdesk Wednesday everyone! Today’s desk finds me working on dragon #18 in my year-long series of polymer clay dragons. This week I’m attempting to create a dragon who is a character in favorite book series of mine. If any of…

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Beads & Jewelry Tutorials Videos

Swoosh Dangle Earrings Video Tutorial

On May 11, 2015 by Sandy

These earrings get their unique shape from an unexpected jewelry supply: Memory Wire. I think just a couple sparkly Swarovski bicones on each “swoosh” is quite elegant, but as I mention in the video, you could fill them up with beads if…

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Beads & Jewelry Tutorials Videos

Friday Findings-Wrapped Loops

On May 8, 2015 by Sandy

Wrapped loops are a staple of jewelry making. They are perfect to use when your wire is finer than 22 gauge as anything less than that will not make a strong simple loop. I love wrapped loops not only for their strength…

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Crafts Polymer Clay

Thursday’s Dragon #17-Tymon

On May 7, 2015 by Sandy

Hi everyone! Sorry I missed last Thursday’s Dragon last week, but I was SO sick. I’m much better now, and trying to get caught up. One of these weeks we’ll have two dragons to make it up. Check out this post on Errol,…

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Crafts Just Chattin' What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday

WOYWW-Patinas For Garden Decor

On May 5, 2015 by Sandy

Happy What’s on Your Workdesk Wednesday everyone! Sorry I missed the woyww fun last week, but I’m glad to be feeling much better today. On my desk are a couple of garden decorations that I’ve had for several years. They’re both resin so…

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Polymer Clay Tutorials

Learn a New Technique to Create Gorgeous Color

On May 5, 2015 by Sandy

I’m excited to announce this week another of my classes at CraftArtEdu was released! This is my Ombré Flowers Bracelet class. Click on any of the photos for a closer look. You can see a free preview of the class over at CraftArtEdu.com….

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Beads & Jewelry Tutorials Videos

Hammered Bangle Bracelets Video Tutorial

On May 4, 2015 by Sandy

Don’t be intimidated by the heavy gauge wire in these bangle bracelets. It’s not hard to work with, it just may take a little more time to hammer it to the point you want. Which bracelet do you prefer? I like the one…

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