Every time I look at these stick pearls all I can think is “Dragon’s Teeth.” Not sure why, but that’s where my mind goes, so there you have it. I suppose I could have named it “Spiky Stick Pearl Necklace” but that wouldn’t have…
The 1-Step Looper is a tool I spotted in a magazine a while back, went online and watched the demo video and immediately said, “WANT!” But then my practical (and frugal) nature kicked in and I reminded myself that I know very well how to…
Meet Ferdinand, dragon #2 in my 2015 challenge to make a polymer clay dragon every week. Why am I making a dragon every week? Well, this post on Errol, dragon #1, ‘splains it a bit. Why is this guy call Ferdinand the…
Happy What’s on Your Workdesk Wednesday everyone! Today’s desk shows me starting work on a new class over at CraftArtEdu.com. That white box in the top left is where I take the photos for each step-by-step shot. I love my mini Gorilla-pod tripod for my…
This would be a great project to make for a guy. Depending on your choice of materials it could be quite masculine. Of course, adding some pearls or crystals would bring it back over to the girly side. 🙂 I hope you…
So the hubs got me a bunch of tools for Christmas. He did well, out of nine things, only one was something I already had. I’ve returned that and gotten the One Step Looper, so I’ll be doing a review of that next week. 🙂…
For a while now I’ve been thinking about doing some sort of creative challenge. We all need to stretch ourselves in order to grow, and sometimes it’s too easy just to watch another YouTube video rather than go make something myself. Know what…
Happy first What’s on Your Workdesk Wednesday of 2015! Today’s desk shows a baby quilt I’m working on for an upcoming shower. The pattern is Baby Bow Ties from Sweet and Simple Baby Quilts. I love this book because all the patterns are indeed, sweet…
This necklace is all about the beads and the ombre shading from dark to light. Once you’ve chosen all your beads the little silver spacers tie everything together and the stringing is simple. As usual I chose to make mine adjustable. In the video…
In a previous video I used a purchased wire bird’s nest for my pendant focal point. After studying it for a while I think I figured out the general idea of how it’s made. My design could definitely use some work. I’m thinking…
