Looking for an alternative to the ear plug trend that seems to be a popular crave among teenagers right now? Maybe your teen wants ear plugs but you don’t like the idea of her stretching her ear lobes. Here … Read More...
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by Mardi Robyn
Looking for an alternative to the ear plug trend that seems to be a popular crave among teenagers right now? Maybe your teen wants ear plugs but you don’t like the idea of her stretching her ear lobes. Here … Read More...
by Mardi Robyn
Kim from Everything Etsy shares with us a creative tutorial for making a stylish necklace using shrinky dink plastic. You will find a free printable pattern for making these trendy polka dots. So bring out the shrinky dink, follow … Read More...
by Mardi Robyn
Remember the tutorial I posted last month “DIY Sea Stone Rings” by Zina? Here is another fabulous tutorial by Zina that will show you how to turn sea stones into a trendy bracelet. I like this idea! … Read More...
by Mardi Robyn
This upcycled tutorial from Cute Diy’s will show you how to use a few materials to make these trendy DIY Easy Beaded Bracelets. The tutorial is a video tutorial. Check it out!
~*~Photo credit: CuteDiys.com~*~
by Mardi Robyn
Donna Herron shares with us three creative tutorials for making her newest obsession scarf pins, or shawl clasp. She began creating them as a way to add extra jewelry to her outfits. These tutorials make me want to … Read More...
by Mardi Robyn
Are you looking for an easy to do jewelry making project with your children? Try this clever tutorial by Zina. Using macaroni and paint your child can have a cute necklace and bracelet in no time. I think it … Read More...
by Mardi Robyn
Looking for rings to match your wardrobe? Look no farther. This list of tutorials will teach you how to make trendy rings you can wear again and again. You can customize them to fit your style and even create … Read More...
by Mardi Robyn
COUSIN CORPORATION OF AMERICA ANNOUNCES NEWEST CREATIVE CIRCLE AMBASSADORS
Five More Jewelry Makers Join the Successful Brand Ambassador Program
LARGO, Fl., July 19, 2013 – Cousin Corporation of America, a premier manufacturer of jewelry making components, has chosen five … Read More...
by Mardi Robyn
This weeks Thursday Throwback photo features a beautiful vintage 1920’s necklace with detailed filigree settings, and stunning aqua green glass cabochons. Listed at $65.00 in Mathilda’s Attic on Etsy. This necklace would look great with a classic black … Read More...
by Mardi Robyn
It is no secret that I love soda can jewelry. To think beautiful wearable jewelry can be made out of a plain jane aluminum can that soda was once in fascinates me.
Mel from Mellywood’s Mansion created this lovely … Read More...
by Mardi Robyn
I have seen craft stick bracelets while browsing the world-wide web, but this tutorial has to be one of the best for the project. Michelle shares a detailed tutorial on her blog MollyMoo. In her tutorial you … Read More...
by Mardi Robyn
I admit I am a drawn to jewelry with rainbow colors. Most pieces are fun and go with a variety of outfits. The latter was what Amy from One Artsy Mama had in mind when she created these stackable bracelets. … Read More...
by Mardi Robyn
I love the look of bullet shell jewelry. I am a Southern gal who loves wearing blue jeans, t-shirts, and cowgirl boots. To accessorize the look, I like wearing jewelry with an outdoor, western theme. I have yet to … Read More...
by Mardi Robyn
This necklace designed by Lana Red is brilliant. I like the necklace because it looks trendy, and she definitely thought outside the box when she chose the materials to make the necklace. Curious to know what she used? Upcycled … Read More...
by Mardi Robyn
Looking for inspiration for your next DIY jewelry making project? You have come to the right place. Every Tuesday I will post a photo of a jewelry piece to help inspire you to create a similar piece or something totally … Read More...
by Mardi Robyn
Remember the beautiful beaded fringe torque necklace Portia created uses bugle beads she recycled from a dress she found at a charity shop? Using left over beads from the project Portia created another beautiful necklace as part of The … Read More...
by Mardi Robyn
Justine from Sew Country Chick, and her daughter Lily created these beautiful earrings and pendant using a new Mod Podge product called Mod Podge Melts. This is a fun tutorial that will inspire you to think outside the box … Read More...
by Mardi Robyn
Lately I have found myself working more with chain and pearl beads separately in various jewelry making projects. I am drawn to the many shapes, sizes and colors of pearl beads, and chain is fun to work with. Amy from … Read More...
by Mardi Robyn
Photography is a big part of jewelry making if you sell your designs, write tutorials for your blog, or want to share photographs with family and friends.
One issue I have encountered many times is lack of proper lighting when … Read More...
by Mardi Robyn
At some point in jewelry making you will need to use knots to secure beads, charms, jump rings and clasps. Don’t let the thought intimidate you. Knots are easy to make! Check out these 5 easy to do knots. Each … Read More...