Pave Sparkle Wire Wrapped Ring Video Tutorial
October 6, 2014 by SandyThis project is a great way to take one special bead and really showcase it in a bold ring. The wire wrapping is easy and that’s ALL you need: a bead and some wire. Like I mention in the video, it took…
Friday Findings – Clever & Easy Jewelry Organizing
October 3, 2014 by SandyHappy Friday, everyone! In today’s Friday Findings video I share with you a great organizing idea. You can use this for your jewelry, but there are many other applications as well. I first saw the idea on a scrapbooker’s website, where she…
WOYWW – Polymer Clay Floral Necklace
September 30, 2014 by SandyHappy What’s on Your Workdesk Wednesday once again, and Happy October, too. My desk today doesn’t show much more than the beginnings of several samples I’m working on for classes I’ll be teaching at Joann’s. So, I thought I’d show you the promised…
Square Knot Macrame Bead Bracelet Video Tutorial
September 29, 2014 by SandyAren’t macrame bracelets the quintessential summer jewelry? Not only are they lightweight and comfortable to wear in the heat, but they’re fun & easy to make. The materials are fairly basic and they work up quickly once you get the hang of the…
New Video Series – Friday Findings – Necklace Extenders
September 26, 2014 by SandyHappy Friday, everyone. I hope all is well with you and today finds you with some time to do even just a little something creative. Speaking of a little something creative, today I’m starting a new video series. The videos will be…
WOYWW – September Tim Holtz Tag
September 23, 2014 by SandyHappy What’s on Your Workdesk Wednesday and the first full day of autumn! (Or happy spring to my friends in the southern hemisphere.) Today’s workdesk shows quite the array of supplies needed for Tim Holtz’s September tag. I was happy to try my new Bird…
Heart Dangle & Crystal Earrings Video Tutorial
September 22, 2014 by SandyWhen I saw these heart shaped jump rings, I knew they had the potential to become adorable earrings. I love the way the hearts move around, changing angles as you move. The Swarovski crystals are a nice touch of bling, but you…
WOYWW – Flourishing Polymer Clay
September 16, 2014 by SandyHappy What’s on Your Workdesk Wednesday once again, everyone! The weather is already quite fall-like here in southern Massachusetts. Much too early! As they say, “Winter is coming.” (Click on any of the pics for a closer look.) Anyhow, my workdesk this week is happy busy….
Sea Glass Charm Bracelet Video Tutorial
September 15, 2014 by SandyWhen I saw this set of ocean creature charms, sea glass seemed the natural choice to go with them. But I didn’t have any sea glass beads, and didn’t feel like going shopping for some. Instead, I made my own. So today…