Today is my mom’s birthday (Happy Birthday, Mom!), so earlier this week I whipped up this bracelet and earrings set as a gift for her. Now that I know it’s arrived safely, I can share the video with you. Of course, you…
Do you ever find that a favorite necklace would be perfect with a particular outfit… if only it were just a little bit longer or shorter? One of my favorite techniques for solving this problem is to string beads or pendants onto…
Oh, these are too much fun. I was inspired by a package of Tim Holtz Mini Gears to make some adorable steampunk style earrings. The only other supplies you’ll need are 2 ear wires, 6 jump rings (7 mm is good) and 2…
This necklace started with a photo from a fashion catalog and a handful of random charms from my stash. When I realized how ridiculously simple it was to put together I knew I had to share it with you all. Enjoy the…
In the summer I love to put my hair up and wear a pair of long, dangly earrings. They just seem to have more impact without all those curls in the way. Anyhow, I just made these turquoise and seed bead earrings…
Have you ever used a wire jig? Maybe you thought it looked scary or complicated? Actually, it’s a fun tool and a great way to get creative with wire with consistent results. In the video below I show you how quick and…
Below is a jewelry video tutorial I made for you all, showing how to make this caged beads bracelet. All you’ll need are beads, a few eye pins and some wire. Keep in mind that you could wrap just two beads and…
Many thanks to all for your kind words yesterday. The skirt definitely won the popular vote, so I started cutting it out last night. Think I can have it done in time to wear to church on Sunday? 🙂 Yesterday afternoon, however,…
I just put together a video tutorial for you. It shows how quick and easy it is to make these beaded dangle earrings. Seriously, if you had all the supplies, you could make a pair in 15-20 minutes. Aren’t they pretty? In…
*****Updated 5/10/12******** I’ve made two more of these sketchbooks since the original post. This blue one was for my husband’s birthday. He’s recently gotten back into his artwork and I’m trying to encourage him to sketch out/write down his ideas. After making…
