It is so utterly freeing to be able to make everything in your jewelry, rather than having to rely on components and findings you get in the stores. It’s also great for those of us who are picky and want it to…
Hello and happy What’s on Your Workdesk Wednesday. I’m getting to Tim’s April tag early this month because it’s a delaying technique to avoid crunching certain numbers that must be crunched this time of year. But I promised myself that after I finished the…
Who says jewelry has to be all one thing or another? This fun bracelet is half beaded and half dangly charm bracelet. It’s also a fun way to use your stash. My furry little friend, Cheech, makes a cameo appearance helping me…
Happy What’s on Your Workdesk Wednesday all! This week I’m working on something different, it’s a memory quilt for a friend’s son who will be graduating this year. It’s more than just a t-shirt quilt, although there are plenty of those included….
Happy Wednesday! Here’s what you came for, my slightly messy desk today. (Click on the pics for a closer look.) As usual, it amazes me how many products are needed to make one little tag. Also, I’m pretty sure a few things…
Well, phew, I made it! And here it is, the final project of March. It’s a cuff bracelet braided and woven of 20 gauge jeweler’s bronze wire. (Click on any of the pics for a closer look.) Woven in are a floral…
I promise I did do a creative project yesterday, there just wasn’t time to bake it and take photos. Sorry that the penultimate Make It In March post is a day late. First off, yesterday Robin asked what I do with the test…
It’s hard to believe I’m nearly at the end of my month-long challenge to do something creative every weekday in March and blog about it. It’s been quite fruitful and productive. I’ll share some of what I’ve learned and my observations next…
Would you believe this bracelet design began with the chain? It’s funny how I was sure that would be the star player (or at least a large supporting role) but then the design evolved. While digging through my stash I found this…
Happy Wednesday, everyone! Click on any of the photos for a closer look. Today’s desk shows I’m still working on kumihimo braiding. Yesterday I finished a necklace which I’m quite happy with. The next project is a bracelet based on directions from the…
