In these days when so much of our business is transacted online it’s nice to sometimes be able to see and handle things before we purchase them. This is especially true when it comes to the supplies we use for our creativity….
These polymer clay pendants with phrases are so much fun to make, and so very satisfying because they say exactly what you want them to say! If you want to get even more words to fit onto your pendants, just use slightly…
Why did you first create something? Was it because you wanted something you couldn’t afford to buy in a store? Or was it because you had an idea you wanted to bring to fruition? Or perhaps you needed something very specific that…
It’s always nice to wear pretty jewelry, and even sometimes interesting or unusual jewelry. Then there is the jewelry that’s meaningful, perhaps because it came from a loved one or has special memories. Today’s project makes jewelry that is meaningful in a…
The term “wheat chain” is not one I had ever heard until I started researching various types of jewelry chain. Like some other types of chain, it goes by a couple different names. It can be called “spiga” or “espiga,” which is…
Just because a piece of jewelry isn’t make of precious metals and gems doesn’t mean it’s not worth wearing. As far as I’m concerned, if it’s pretty or interesting to look at, I’ll wear it! That being said, there are times when…
Not only do I have both the September and October dollar bead boxes unboxing video for you, I also show several ideas for ways you can use these wonderful beads and findings. One of the items was missing in my September bead…
Today’s creative exploration video came about because of a chance thought that came to me at the end of recording my Altered Bezels video. Sometimes I think that’s the nature of creativity: we explore, try new things, push the boundaries, but it’s…
It’s been a lot of fun working on this series on all the different types of jewelry chain. I hope you’ve been enjoying it as well! What I discovered while researching figure 8 chain is that it can be many many different…
Today’s project is just a little bit fall-ish. Autumn officially began last week, but it’s still feeling quite a bit like summer around here. I wasn’t quite ready to go all out fall colors, so just a few hints of fall with…