I love how often as artists we are utterly uninspired by an idea, but once we push through, start pulling out supplies and considering options, we end up creating something we are truly pleased with. Earlier this month I was totally not…
Last weekend I had a little “just for me” time and spent the day at a bead show. Yup, you read that right, a bead show. Imagine a hall, filled with close to 100 tables… all about beads, bead making and jewelry…
I’ve been utterly in love with my crystal heart charm bracelet lately and decided to make a matching pair of earrings. It took next to no time. Seriously, any beads that you like could be wire wrapped to make a super quick…
Every time I go down the bead aisle at my craft store these Pandora-style large hole glass beads catch my attention. The crystal bicones set them off nicely, imo. I like this look better than having them all crowded together. Now that…
The best designs are often just the perfect juxtaposition of color, texture and shape. Most of us don’t achieve it with every attempt, but sometimes a combination just sings. I was so pleased with how these earring came out… and amazed at…
For those of you who regularly watch my jewelry videos, you may find this pliers tutorial very useful. Pliers for your Projects. Hope your weekend is going well. Enjoy!
These earrings are only for those who like them seriously dangly and jangly, which means I totally love ’em! They are actually a copy of a pair I already have. The originals need to be cleaned up and redone, I’ll show you…
In case you were wondering, here’s yet another way to use cuff bracelet links. This one is the simplest of all. (Here are the links for the steampunk bracelet tutorial and the pink floral cuff bracelet.) I love the way the silver, blue…
I’ve been having a blast, making these cuff bracelet links for my Etsy shop. Not only is making the links fun, but I’ve got loads of ideas for how to use them. In case you missed it, here’s a video for a…
This video will show you how to make a quick pair of classic earrings that you’ll find yourself reaching for time and again. Don’t you just love how the simplest of materials gives the most elegant of looks? Happy Creating! Materials: two…
