Keepsake Crafts

Citrine Nugget Bracelet Video Tutorial

October 20, 2014 by Sandy

Consider this bracelet excellent practice for making wire wrapped loops. You’ll need at least 40 to make it so full. Other than the time it takes to make all your bead dangles, this is a fairly simple bracelet. The truly fun part is…

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Friday Findings-DIY Jewelry Organizing Board

October 17, 2014 by Sandy

Happy Friday, all! I’m back today with another jewelry organizing tip for you. It’s a simple board that you can hang wherever you have the space and use to organize necklaces or bracelets (or lots of other things, I’m sure!) Btw, I…

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Sewing What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday

WOYWW – Fall Sweaters

October 14, 2014 by Sandy

Happy What’s on Your Workdesk Wednesday, everyone! Today’s desk shows that I’m still working on the sweaters I had started last week. But the piles are smaller. Two of them are complete, the purple turtleneck and the grey wool. The plan was to…

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Braided Suede Charm Bracelet Video Tutorial

October 13, 2014 by Sandy

This is a quick fun project and a great one to do with kids. I chose bright, happy colors and sunflower charms, as this is a gift for my granddaughter, but as always with making your own jewelry, the possibilities are limitless!…

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Friday Findings-Alternate Uses For Toggle Clasps

October 10, 2014 by Sandy

It’s always exciting to discover new uses for common items, and jewelry makers have many alternate uses for their supplies. In today’s video I’ll show you how to use toggle clasps as decorative elements in earrings. But don’t stop there, think about all the…

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Sewing What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday

WOYWW – Sewing Fall Sweaters

October 7, 2014 by Sandy

Happy What’s on Your Workdesk Wednesday, everyone! Is it me, or do these Wednesdays keep coming around faster and faster? Anyhow, just a quick peek at my desk today. I’m sorting out pattern pieces for four different sweaters. You see, the pink fabric…

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Pave Sparkle Wire Wrapped Ring Video Tutorial

October 6, 2014 by Sandy

This 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…

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Friday Findings – Clever & Easy Jewelry Organizing

October 3, 2014 by Sandy

Happy 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…

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Beads & Jewelry Polymer Clay What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday

WOYWW – Polymer Clay Floral Necklace

September 30, 2014 by Sandy

Happy 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…

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Square Knot Macrame Bead Bracelet Video Tutorial

September 29, 2014 by Sandy

Aren’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…

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Citrine Nugget Bracelet Video Tutorial

Friday Findings-DIY Jewelry Organizing Board

WOYWW – Fall Sweaters

Braided Suede Charm Bracelet Video Tutorial

Friday Findings-Alternate Uses For Toggle Clasps

WOYWW – Sewing Fall Sweaters

Pave Sparkle Wire Wrapped Ring Video Tutorial

Friday Findings – Clever & Easy Jewelry Organizing

WOYWW – Polymer Clay Floral Necklace

Square Knot Macrame Bead Bracelet Video Tutorial