I’m not actually a big fan of orange, but it’s growing on me. Since Tangerine Tango IS this year’s color, it seemed a good idea to give it a try. There something about the lush look of all these beads clusters that…
These turquoise nuggets were just begging to be made into a pair of earrings. Often turquoise is combined with silver, but I’m loving the look of the coppery twisted wire beads at the top. The metal beads at the bottom aren’t exactly…
A reader recently commented on this bracelet I was wearing in a previous video tutorial. I made this some time ago and it’s a favorite. It may look like a series of bangles, but it’s actually one 36-inch length of memory wire,…
My granddaughter’s birthday is coming up soon and I wanted to make her something special. She’s a real girly-girl, so I knew these colorful flower charms would be a big hit. I decided to go with a charm bracelet and earrings set….
I pulled a picture of a necklace out of a fashion catalog some time ago. There was just something about the design that appealed to me. Finally, I’m getting around to making it for myself. In the video I explain my thought…
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…