Keepsake Crafts

WOYWW – Butterfly Card -February Tim Tag

February 25, 2014 by Sandy

Happy Wednesday, all! Would you believe 99% of the products on this desk are for making one little card? It can be a bit much for us crafters, but if you’re Tim Holtz and Ranger, it’s nothing less than brilliant marketing. 🙂…

56 Comments

Sewing

Velvet Ribbon Flowers Jacket – Simplicity 2148 Pattern Review

February 20, 2014 by Sandy

A couple weeks ago I mentioned I was working on this jacket. Welp, now it’s done. 🙂 This pattern has been hanging around for a while, and when I saw the ribbon flowers fabric I knew just what to do with it….

10 Comments

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

WOYWW – The Charms of Chocolate

February 18, 2014 by Sandy

Happy Wednesday, all! Sorry I didn’t participate last week, but I’ve been spending way too much time watching the Olympics so there was nothing at all interesting on my desk. (Click on any of the photos for a closer look.) This week,…

32 Comments

Beads & Jewelry Tutorials Videos

Sparkle & Gold Crystal Earrings Video Tutorial

February 10, 2014 by Sandy

Just in time for Valentine’s day here’s a great sparkly, dangly pair of earrings. With hearts! ….and crystals… and gold. How much better can it get? Now that I’ve gotten used to Swarovski crystals, I don’t think I’ll ever go back…

5 Comments

Beads & Jewelry What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday

WOYWW – Making Jewelry Class Samples

February 4, 2014 by Sandy

Hi all! Happy Wednesday again. As I write this Tuesday night, we’re expecting yet another snowstorm here on the east coast. Guess I’ll spend my Wednesday snowed in and doing crafts. 🙂 On my desk (click for a larger look) you can…

38 Comments

Beads & Jewelry Tutorials Videos

Wire Wrapping 101 – Simple Bead Earrings Video Tutorial

February 3, 2014 by Sandy

Here are the earrings to match the necklace I posted last week. This is a super quick project. What makes it special is you can use any beads that catch your fancy. If you find a pair of larger ones that you…

5 Comments

Sewing What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday

WOYWW – Floral Ribbon Flounce Jacket

January 28, 2014 by Sandy

How many different ways are there to say, “Wow, I can’t believe it’s Wednesday again already”? (And how does one properly punctuate the end of that sentence? Hmmm….) Why should it matter? Well, that’s because it’s What’s on Your Workdesk Wednesday. You…

37 Comments

Beads & Jewelry Tutorials Videos

Wire Wrapping 101 – Bead Necklace Video Tutorial

January 27, 2014 by Sandy

I’ve been asked to teach jewelry making classes at my local Joanne’s and decided to start with the basics. Our first project is all about wire wrapping. With 13 links (that’s 26 wraps) you’ll be a wrapped loop expert by the time…

6 Comments

Cards

Steampunk Birthday Card – January 2014 Tim Tag

January 25, 2014 by Sandy

I just finished up my project based on the January 2014 Tim Holtz tag. Honesty, I was so uninspired by his tag this month that I considered not bothering. But, it’s always an interesting challenge, so I went for it. The Spellbinders…

5 Comments

What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday

WOYWW – Tim Holtz January 2014 Tag

January 21, 2014 by Sandy

Happy Wednesday all! Today finds us snowed in. The forecast is for 10″-15″ of the light and fluffy stuff. If you don’t live in a climate that gets snow, you might not appreciate the difference, but believe me, one would much rather…

32 Comments

Make a DIY Necklace in Under 30 Minutes–Beginner Friendly!

3 NEXT LEVEL Tips For How To Work With Polymer Clay

How to Create a Whimsical Polymer Clay Fairy Lamp That Glows!

Step-by-Step Resin Fall Jewelry Tutorial with Mixed Media Techniques

Fall Crafting Inspiration + Free Books!

The Best Magnifying Light for Crafters? Pros and Cons Revealed

Upcycle and Create Beautiful Polymer Clay Wind Chimes

How to Make Sari Silk Jewelry-Beaded Silk Bracelet Making

Fall Fairy Garden House Tutorial – Polymer Clay Pumpkin Fairy House

How To Use Bead Cones To Make Amazing Necklace Designs!

WOYWW – Butterfly Card -February Tim Tag

Velvet Ribbon Flowers Jacket – Simplicity 2148 Pattern Review

WOYWW – The Charms of Chocolate

Sparkle & Gold Crystal Earrings Video Tutorial

WOYWW – Making Jewelry Class Samples

Wire Wrapping 101 – Simple Bead Earrings Video Tutorial

WOYWW – Floral Ribbon Flounce Jacket

Wire Wrapping 101 – Bead Necklace Video Tutorial

Steampunk Birthday Card – January 2014 Tim Tag

WOYWW – Tim Holtz January 2014 Tag