I’ve been asked to teach jewelry making classes at my local Joanne’s and decided to start with the basics. Our first project is all about wire wrapping. With 13 links (that’s 26 wraps) you’ll be a wrapped loop expert by the time…
I have a rather different kind of project for you today. It’s a jewelry video tutorial, as it often is, but these earrings have no wire work involved. Instead, they are held together with waxed linen twine. A dear friend frequents estate…
Dear readers, yesterday was our Thanksgiving celebration here in the U.S. and I took the day off to spend with family and friends. But I want to be sure to let you know that I am so very thankful for YOU. You,…
More often than not we are inspired by materials. Catalogs and conventions tend to overwhelm with the sheer volume of ideas. But can’t you usually pick up just a simple component, like a length of chain or some beads and have the…
Happy Halloween all! I’ve got a HUGE bowl of candy on my kitchen table, wish I could share it with you. 🙂 Instead, here’s some eye candy for your enjoyment. Plus a video. These natural amethyst gemstones and the bead caps came…
This fun little project makes use of a boring old pair of hoop earrings. With a little bit of wire work and just a few beads you can dress them up with your own custom dangles. And, you can make as many…
Have I mentioned how much I love Craftsy classes? I have? Oh, well, I have to mention it again, they are awesome. Anyhow, after making these earrings last week I couldn’t stop making those wire wrapped round components. So, I made this necklace. It was…
This is one of those beading patterns I’ve seen done in myriad ways, yet it’s always interesting. My challenge to you is to use whatever beads you have on hand and give it a try. The video show you just hows to…
Here’s a quick and easy necklace tutorial for you. The texture of the hammered stainless steel links gives it quite a bit of sparkle. It felt like it needed just a little bit of color, so I wired up a few Swarovski…
If you enjoy sewing but haven’t yet checked out the Great British Sewing Bee, you really should. It’s a lot of fun. I just finished watching all four episodes on YouTube. Unlike most other reality TV shows, there is little drama. Really,…