Do you ever find that a favorite necklace would be perfect with a particular outfit… if only it were just a little bit longer or shorter? One of my favorite techniques for solving this problem is to string beads or pendants onto…
Oh, these are too much fun. I was inspired by a package of Tim Holtz Mini Gears to make some adorable steampunk style earrings. The only other supplies you’ll need are 2 ear wires, 6 jump rings (7 mm is good) and 2…
Today’s What’s on Your Workdesk Wednesday post is going up quite late. I’ve spent most of the day finishing up a few projects to list on Etsy (more on that in a moment.) Anyhow, what’s left is just a mess. I keep…
This necklace started with a photo from a fashion catalog and a handful of random charms from my stash. When I realized how ridiculously simple it was to put together I knew I had to share it with you all. Enjoy the…
In the summer I love to put my hair up and wear a pair of long, dangly earrings. They just seem to have more impact without all those curls in the way. Anyhow, I just made these turquoise and seed bead earrings…
Today’s workdesk shows my happy wonderful mess of working on yet another Tim Holtz tag. June’s inspiration tag uses lots of supplies that I just happened to have. The only thing I bought was the Filmstrip Ribbon, but I’ve wanted to get…
So, I finished this top in time to wear on Sunday. The fabric is an eyelet from Joann’s. I love the texture and interest the mottled dye gives. The first version of the top had the two rows of ruffles like in…
In recognition of record high temperatures we reached today, here’s a great recipe to beat the summer heat. They’re even better than I remember fudgesicles being as a kid. This recipe is gluten free, sugar free, dairy free and low on the…
Tim’s May tag of 2012 with its sewing room theme was right up my alley. In fact, the only supplies I didn’t already own were the little Hanger Clips. Aren’t they the cutest things? I happened to make this tag on my 46th…
Have you ever used a wire jig? Maybe you thought it looked scary or complicated? Actually, it’s a fun tool and a great way to get creative with wire with consistent results. In the video below I show you how quick and…
