This is a quick fun project and a great one to do with kids. I chose bright, happy colors and sunflower charms, as this is a gift for my granddaughter, but as always with making your own jewelry, the possibilities are limitless!…
It’s always exciting to discover new uses for common items, and jewelry makers have many alternate uses for their supplies. In today’s video I’ll show you how to use toggle clasps as decorative elements in earrings. But don’t stop there, think about all the…
This project is a great way to take one special bead and really showcase it in a bold ring. The wire wrapping is easy and that’s ALL you need: a bead and some wire. 🙂 Like I mention in the video, it took…
Happy Friday, everyone! In today’s Friday Findings video I share with you a great organizing idea. You can use this for your jewelry, but there are many other applications as well. I first saw the idea on a scrapbooker’s website, where she…
Happy What’s on Your Workdesk Wednesday once again, and Happy October, too. 🙂 My desk today doesn’t show much more than the beginnings of several samples I’m working on for classes I’ll be teaching at Joann’s. So, I thought I’d show you the promised…
Aren’t macrame bracelets the quintessential summer jewelry? Not only are they lightweight and comfortable to wear in the heat, but they’re fun & easy to make. The materials are fairly basic and they work up quickly once you get the hang of the…
Happy Friday, everyone. I hope all is well with you and today finds you with some time to do even just a little something creative. Speaking of a little something creative, today I’m starting a new video series. The videos will be…
When I saw these heart shaped jump rings, I knew they had the potential to become adorable earrings. I love the way the hearts move around, changing angles as you move. The Swarovski crystals are a nice touch of bling, but you…
Happy What’s on Your Workdesk Wednesday once again, everyone! The weather is already quite fall-like here in southern Massachusetts. Much too early! As they say, “Winter is coming.” (Click on any of the pics for a closer look.) Anyhow, my workdesk this week is happy busy….
When I saw this set of ocean creature charms, sea glass seemed the natural choice to go with them. But I didn’t have any sea glass beads, and didn’t feel like going shopping for some. Instead, I made my own. So today…
