Category: Beads & Jewelry
Wooden Cat Pendant Necklace Video Tutorial
November 5, 2012 by SandyThis wooden cat bead was given to me by a friend quite some time ago. I immediately made it into a necklace, but then didn’t wear it very often. If you have jewelry you know you ought to like, but never feel…
Sea Glass Stretch Bracelet Video Tutorial
November 1, 2012 by SandyNow that Halloween is behind us, it’s time to eat up all that leftover candy! Erm, no… how about instead we seriously think about Christmas gifts? For those of you crafters who like to make your own gifts, here’s a great quick…
Halloween Tag of 2012
October 30, 2012 by SandyI 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…
Beads, Beads and More Beads – Going to a Bead Show
October 27, 2012 by SandyLast 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…
Wire Wrapped Crystal Heart Earrings Video Tutorial
October 25, 2012 by SandyI’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…
Pandora Style Glass Bead and Crystal Bracelet Video Tutorial
October 19, 2012 by SandyEvery 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…
Hammered Hoop & Glass Bead Earrings Video Tutorial
October 15, 2012 by SandyThe 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…
Pliers For Your Jewelry Projects
October 14, 2012 by SandyFor 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!
Seed Bead Dangle Hoop Earrings Video Tutorial
October 12, 2012 by SandyThese 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…