Keepsake Crafts

GS Hypo Cement Glue-Review and How To Use It-Friday Findings

February 17, 2017 by Sandy

In this week’s Friday Findings I’m working with GS Hypo Cement glue. I chose it to try out because many crafters and jewelers seem to enjoy using it, especially to finish off knots in bead weaving bracelets. I tested the glue on…

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Polymer Clay Videos

James-Looking on in Wonder-2017 Polymer Clay Figure Challenge #3

February 16, 2017 by Sandy

Today I have for you my third polymer clay sculpted figure of 2017. Meet James. Isn’t he sweet little boy? If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook you may recognize the butterfly as the same one I made several of to…

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Beads & Jewelry Tutorials Videos

How to Make Tassels-Jewelry Tutorial

February 14, 2017 by Sandy

Tassels are all the rage right now, in fact I’ve made quite a few videos using tassels (links below) and I love all the different things that you can use to make them. I’ve made tassels using leather, chain, strands of beads,…

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Beads & Jewelry Tutorials Videos

How To Make Custom Wire Bails for Polymer Jewelry-Friday Findings

February 10, 2017 by Sandy

Sometimes drilling a hole to hang a polymer clay pendant or dangle is the easy and obvious solution, but it isn’t always the most appropriate or fitting for your piece. I’ve done videos on several different types of purchased bails… Tube Bails…

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Beads & Jewelry Tutorials Videos

Sweet Spring Tulip Bracelet-Jewelry Tutorial

February 7, 2017 by Sandy

This project is yet another one that was inspired by the materials. The soft pink and green pressed glass beads along with the frosted white crackle beads make for a delicate and feminine bracelet. Although stringing beads is fairly simple, it can…

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Beads & Jewelry Tutorials Videos

How to Use French Wire In Your Jewelry-Friday Findings

February 4, 2017 by Sandy

French wire is one of those jewelry findings I had seen mentioned on occasion, but never had the opportunity to try. It’s not something your local craft store usually carries in their jewelry making section, but eventually I was intrigued enough to…

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Polymer Clay Videos

Patricia-Rooting for the Home Team-2017 Polymer Clay Figure Challenge #2

February 1, 2017 by Sandy

Today I am pleased to introduce you to Patricia. She is the second in my 2017 polymer clay figure challenge. She is the third of the neighborhood kids projects in Maureen Carlson’s book, How to Make Clay Characters. I had it in…

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Beads & Jewelry Tutorials Videos

Storms & Sunshine Bracelet Jewelry Video Tutorial

January 31, 2017 by Sandy

If you’ve been watching my Friday findings videos for any time at all you’ve probably realized that I love not only discovering new jewelry findings that I haven’t used before, but also figuring out unique and different ways of using them. I…

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Beads & Jewelry Tutorials Videos

Bracelets: How to Get the Perfect Fit-Friday Findings

January 27, 2017 by Sandy

One of my viewers commented on another YouTube video with a question about how to get bracelets to fit correctly. Since this is an issue I often encounter: sometimes they’re too small, sometimes they’re too big, and sometimes, only sometimes, they are…

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Beads & Jewelry Polymer Clay Tutorials Videos

Faux Ceramic Bead Bracelet Part 2-Polymer Clay Jewelry Tutorial

January 24, 2017 by Sandy

In last week’s video I showed you how to make two of the focal beads for this half-and-half bracelet. The other half consists of strung beads, which, as I mentioned in the video, it’s a good idea to choose first. It’s easier…

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Step-by-Step Resin Fall Jewelry Tutorial with Mixed Media Techniques

Fall Crafting Inspiration + Free Books!

The Best Magnifying Light for Crafters? Pros and Cons Revealed

Upcycle and Create Beautiful Polymer Clay Wind Chimes

How to Make Sari Silk Jewelry-Beaded Silk Bracelet Making

Fall Fairy Garden House Tutorial – Polymer Clay Pumpkin Fairy House

How To Use Bead Cones To Make Amazing Necklace Designs!

This Beginner-friendly Polymer Clay Project Is So Cute And Easy To Make!

Create This Fun Bohemian Chic Bead Bracelet

How To Create BOHO Butterfly Earrings

GS Hypo Cement Glue-Review and How To Use It-Friday Findings

James-Looking on in Wonder-2017 Polymer Clay Figure Challenge #3

How to Make Tassels-Jewelry Tutorial

How To Make Custom Wire Bails for Polymer Jewelry-Friday Findings

Sweet Spring Tulip Bracelet-Jewelry Tutorial

How to Use French Wire In Your Jewelry-Friday Findings

Patricia-Rooting for the Home Team-2017 Polymer Clay Figure Challenge #2

Storms & Sunshine Bracelet Jewelry Video Tutorial

Bracelets: How to Get the Perfect Fit-Friday Findings

Faux Ceramic Bead Bracelet Part 2-Polymer Clay Jewelry Tutorial