There’s something about this bead dangle cluster style of necklace I just love; I can’t stop making and wearing them. In fact, I have a hard time deciding every day which one of many to wear (which tells me I probably have…
A couple weeks ago I shared a video tutorial showing how to make this necklace. In the video I promised to show you how to make your very own tangled wire beads. As promised here they are, made up into earrings. You…
This necklace is a knock-off of one I bought at my local Fashion Bug. (Which, sadly, is going out of business. Why are all the good stores closing? Boo. Hiss.) Anyhow, I was happy to get a few bargains and some great…
This necklace is a remake of a favorite I’ve had for years. I think I love it so much because it’s simple, yet funky and it goes with everything. Stringing bead dangles onto a ring is a great way to use up single,…
Yup, I’ve been having fun again, smacking things around on a Mini Anvil with a Craft Hammer. Doncha just love the sparkly look of flattened, hammered wire? The first time you try it you’ll be amazed at how easy it is to do. Happy creating!…
Way back in October Lesley Watt offered up the results of a lampworking friend’s destashing. Can you say super-duper generous? Wow! Hey, when someone offers free beads, who am I to turn them down? Yup, the bead I got was in this…
Lately I’ve been eyeballin’ necklaces with lengths of chain for dangles. I love the dramatic look, but when I tried on this one last week I was surprised at just how goth it looked. I was glad I had used the purple…
This is a technique I’ve been meaning to try for some time and I was amazed at how beautifully it worked up. I have several “pearl” necklaces that were my grandmother’s, but none were at all my personal style. Muliple strands of…
Sure, anyone can go buy charms to make a charm bracelet, but what about making your very own charms? The process is easier than you might think, and quite fun. I kinda love smacking things around on my Mini Anvil. >:) Here is…
Places like Pier One and Marshalls always seem to have great funky home dec stuff like these beaded napkin rings. Of course, the problem with being a crafter is that I never manage to buy them cuz, of course, I can make…
