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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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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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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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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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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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Beads & Jewelry Tutorials Videos

Crystal Dangles & Roses Bracelet Video Tutorial

May 19, 2014 by Sandy

Here’s a bracelet to match the Hammered Paddle Headpin Earrings from a couple weeks ago. The spring colors in this bracelet make me happy! If you need practice making wire wrapped loops, this project is for you. 🙂 The concept is fairly…

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Sewing What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday

WOYWW – Sewing Pants & Drapes

May 13, 2014 by Sandy

Happy What’s on Your Workdesk Wednesday again, everyone! If you’re a regular desker, welcome back. If you’ve no idea what I’m talking about, go check out our fun weekly blog hop of creative desks from all over the world, courtesy of Julia….

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Beads & Jewelry Tutorials

Need A Last Minute Gift for Mom? Craftsy Flash Sale

May 10, 2014 by Sandy

Just thought I’d mention that Craftsy is having a birthday flash sale this weekend. Select online classes at up to 50% off until May 11th at 11:59pm MT, including a favorite that I’ve mentioned several times, Wire-Wrapped Stones Crystals and Clusters. If jewelry making isn’t your thing, they…

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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

Crystal Dangles & Roses Bracelet Video Tutorial

WOYWW – Sewing Pants & Drapes

Need A Last Minute Gift for Mom? Craftsy Flash Sale