Keepsake Crafts

Pattern Review Simplicity 1887 – Pink Denim Skirt

June 25, 2014 by Sandy

This spring I went a little wild sewing myself new clothes. They were mostly variations of the same few patterns, or ones I’ve made before. Since I made so many clothes and have so many pics, I’m going to share them with you…

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Beads & Jewelry Tutorials Videos

Sea Breeze Crystal Necklace Video Tutorial

June 23, 2014 by Sandy

Sometimes all it takes for inspiration is a lovely grouping of colors. As soon as I saw Swarovski’s “Sea Breeze” assortment of 6mm bicone crystals, I knew what I wanted to do. (Click on either photo for a closer look.) I have…

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Beads & Jewelry Tutorials Videos

Teardrop Dangle Earrings Video Tutorial

June 16, 2014 by Sandy

I know I keep saying it, but don’t you just love how with a little wire, a few tools and some know-how you can make your own custom findings for jewelry? In today’s video I show you how to make the above…

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Beads & Jewelry Crafts What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday

WOYWW – Craft & Jewelry Supplies

June 10, 2014 by Sandy

Hello and happy What’s on Your Workdesk Wednesday, all! My workdesk today consists not so much of working, but unpacking and sorting. Spread out before you is my rather, um, largish, order from Fire Mountain Gems. (No, I’m not going to tell you just…

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Beads & Jewelry Tutorials Videos

Ladder & Chain Bracelet Video Tutorial

June 9, 2014 by Sandy

I’ve shown you other ladder weave bracelets before, but this one is interesting in that the weaving takes place through the links of lengths of chain. Even though you string with elastic, the bracelet is not stretchy, but it does have a nice…

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Sewing What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday

WOYWW – The 90 Yard Dash, Or, Cutting Out the Curtain Fabrics

June 3, 2014 by Sandy

This Wednesday finds me using my kitchen table as my workdesk to cut up 90 yards of fabric into the 66 pieces needed for 11 sets of curtains for my church. You can’t see it here, but I have the curtain and lining…

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Beads & Jewelry Tutorials Videos

Crystal & Filigree Necklace Video Tutorial

May 31, 2014 by Sandy

These bib style necklaces are popular now and this one goes together quickly. And there are so many design possibilities! The metal components can be anything you like: flower connectors, wire rings, stamped metal bits. Of course the beads can be any…

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What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday

WOYWW – One Zentagle A Day

May 27, 2014 by Sandy

Happy Wednesday again, everyone! I hope all of you who had the day off for Memorial Day on Monday had a wonderful day and took a little time to remember and give thanks for those who gave all for us. We had…

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Beads & Jewelry

Ombre Kumihimo Bracelet – Waxed Linen Twine Blog Hop

May 24, 2014 by Sandy

Back in April Diana over at the the Suburban Girl Studio blog decided to host a waxed linen twine blog hop. Since some of my first jewelry videos were done using waxed linen twine, I thought it would be fun to participate. She recommended…

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Sewing What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday

WOYWW- Serger Sewing Projects

May 20, 2014 by Sandy

Hello Wednesday, all! Today finds me excitedly awaiting the arrival of my new serger. My wonderful hubby bought me my first serger 22 years ago, but a part broke a while back and it hasn’t been the same since. I decided to…

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Pattern Review Simplicity 1887 – Pink Denim Skirt

Sea Breeze Crystal Necklace Video Tutorial

Teardrop Dangle Earrings Video Tutorial

WOYWW – Craft & Jewelry Supplies

Ladder & Chain Bracelet Video Tutorial

WOYWW – The 90 Yard Dash, Or, Cutting Out the Curtain Fabrics

Crystal & Filigree Necklace Video Tutorial

WOYWW – One Zentagle A Day

Ombre Kumihimo Bracelet – Waxed Linen Twine Blog Hop

WOYWW- Serger Sewing Projects