I’ve shown you other ladder weave bracelets before, but this one is interesting in that the weaving takes place through the links of lengths of chain. Even though you string with elastic, the bracelet is not stretchy, but it does have a nice…
This Wednesday finds me using my kitchen table as my workdesk to cut up 90 yards of fabric into the 66 pieces needed for 11 sets of curtains for my church. You can’t see it here, but I have the curtain and lining…
These bib style necklaces are popular now and this one goes together quickly. And there are so many design possibilities! The metal components can be anything you like: flower connectors, wire rings, stamped metal bits. Of course the beads can be any…
Happy Wednesday again, everyone! I hope all of you who had the day off for Memorial Day on Monday had a wonderful day and took a little time to remember and give thanks for those who gave all for us. We had…
Back in April Diana over at the the Suburban Girl Studio blog decided to host a waxed linen twine blog hop. Since some of my first jewelry videos were done using waxed linen twine, I thought it would be fun to participate. She recommended…
Hello Wednesday, all! Today finds me excitedly awaiting the arrival of my new serger. My wonderful hubby bought me my first serger 22 years ago, but a part broke a while back and it hasn’t been the same since. I decided to…
Here’s a bracelet to match the Hammered Paddle Headpin Earrings from a couple weeks ago. The spring colors in this bracelet make me happy! If you need practice making wire wrapped loops, this project is for you. 🙂 The concept is fairly…
Happy What’s on Your Workdesk Wednesday again, everyone! If you’re a regular desker, welcome back. If you’ve no idea what I’m talking about, go check out our fun weekly blog hop of creative desks from all over the world, courtesy of Julia….
Just thought I’d mention that Craftsy is having a birthday flash sale this weekend. Select online classes at up to 50% off until May 11th at 11:59pm MT, including a favorite that I’ve mentioned several times, Wire-Wrapped Stones Crystals and Clusters. If jewelry making isn’t your thing, they…
Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to have jewelry findings in any size shape, color and finish you want, and not be limited by what you can find at the store? These earrings feature a very simple technique to make your own headpins….
