Keepsake Crafts

Floating Crystals Necklace Video Tutorial

July 28, 2014 by Sandy

I just love any project with the “how did they do that” factor. This necklace fits that bill perfectly, with the illusion that the crystal beads are suspended on the wire. The secret is in the use of crimp covers, little doo-dads…

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Free Stuff Sewing Tutorials

Free Patterns For Fall Sewing

July 25, 2014 by Sandy

Several folks have already started talking about (and maybe even doing) fall sewing. Personally I’m not ready, but then again, I’m usually not ready for fall until some time in November, lol. Anyhow, I came across this free pattern from Hot Patterns…

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

WOYWW – Everything BUT The Workdesk

July 22, 2014 by Sandy

Happy What’s on Your Workdesk Wednesday again! This is the time when we usually all share what’s on happening in our creative workspaces. However, what’s been on my workdesk the past couple days is some of the best work I’ve done in a while….

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Beads & Jewelry Tutorials Videos

Sparkling Hearts Wire Wrapped Earrings Video Tutorial

July 21, 2014 by Sandy

Sometimes it takes just a few simple materials and a basic technique to make something quite special. Orange isn’t my favorite color, but I love the look of these sparkling Swarovski Crystal Wild Hearts with their flashes of pink. Simple “messy wraps” wire…

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Sewing What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday

WOYWW – Reversible Knit Shorts

July 15, 2014 by Sandy

Happy What’s on Your Workdesk Wednesday, all! My workdesk this week shows an interesting fabric from Joanne’s. It’s a lovely lightweight cotton knit, sure to be comfy in the summer heat, but it has a different twist. It’s striped on one side and…

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Beads & Jewelry Tutorials Videos

Green Peridot Wire Wrapped Earrings Video Tutorial

July 13, 2014 by Sandy

These sweet little peridot beads are given center stage by being wire wrapped onto earring frames. A simple central bead dangle in a darker green shade adds interest and contrast. In the video, I’ll show you how to wire wrap the beads…

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

WOYWW – Polymer Clay Canes & Bangles

July 8, 2014 by Sandy

Happy Wednesday everyone! I haven’t participated in Woyww for a few weeks as I’ve been working on the church curtains. Thankfully those are all done, hanging and look great, so now I can get back to other projects. (Photos of the curtains…

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Beads & Jewelry Tutorials Videos

Summer Skies Crystal Earrings Video Tutorial

July 7, 2014 by Sandy

Here’s a different twist on wire wrapping beads to a frame. Instead of center drilled beads today I used top drilled teardrops and wrapped the wire around the tips between each wrap. The wire adds interest & texture and the spiky look of the…

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Beads & Jewelry Tutorials Videos

Pearl & Crystal Stretch Bracelet Video Tutorial

June 30, 2014 by Sandy

Stretch bracelets are easy to make AND you don’t have to be quite so precise with the sizing, which is excellent for gift giving. Using pearls & crystals gives this a bracelet a classic and classy look. Of course, you could use…

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Summer Tops, Pants & Skirts

June 28, 2014 by Sandy

This week I’ve been sharing with you the sewing I’ve done for my summer wardrobe. Wednesday I shared a skirt, Thursday I told you all about getting perfectly fitting pants and yesterday I showed yet more tops copied from a well-loved purchased…

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Green Peridot Wire Wrapped Earrings Video Tutorial

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Summer Skies Crystal Earrings Video Tutorial

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