I was excited when I saw this tutorial Michelle did on her blog “Mich L. in L.A.” These trendy earrings and necklaces were made by using pop-beads! Pop beads became popular in the early 1960’s. A few years … Read More...
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by Mardi Robyn
I was excited when I saw this tutorial Michelle did on her blog “Mich L. in L.A.” These trendy earrings and necklaces were made by using pop-beads! Pop beads became popular in the early 1960’s. A few years … Read More...
by Mardi Robyn
Melony from “Mel Designs” shares with us a creative tutorial on how to make this cute mixed media heart pendant necklace. Check out her tutorial “Mix Media Heart Pendant” and be inspired to think outside the … Read More...
by Mardi Robyn
Cecilia from “Vixy Blue,” recently did a guest post on Daria’s blog “Kittenhood.” In this tutorial Cecilia shares with us how to create an eye-catching heart brooch using beads and felt. Perfect solution to adding a … Read More...
by Mardi Robyn
Last year collar necklaces made a big comeback in the fashion world, and this year they don’t seem to be going anywhere. Stroll on over to “Henry Happened” and learn how to make your own “DIY Glitter … Read More...
by Mardi Robyn
Mrs. Emily Chapple shares on her blog “Crap At Crafts,” this “Leather Brick Ring” tutorial. I like this idea, and want to try it myself. I have some leather in my craft stash that will be … Read More...
by Mardi Robyn
When I saw this tutorial I thought it was to cute not to share. With Valentines in a few days this would be a great craft project to do with the children! On her blog “Catching Fireflies” April … Read More...
Emily is sharing her tutorial for glittery no-skill-required pendants. See Emily’s easy tutorial at Crap at Crafts.
I love this idea from Mel – she made an advent calendar that becomes bottle cap jewelry for her daughter to complete. If your little ones like to craft and love jewelry, this would make a great gift idea. Get … Read More...
If you have a collection of buttons you’d like to display, why not make them into a pretty necklace? Kerry is sharing her tutorial for doing just that at Star Shaped and Shiny.
Arica has a great tutorial to share for this pretty headband made from elastic cord and beautiful trim. She designed her headband for a speakeasy-themed birthday party. I think it would also add some sparkle to a new year’s ensemble. … Read More...
Honor is sharing a quick, easy and inexpensive way to refashion your jewelry for new sparkle! Take a look at Honor’s tutorial for making these sparkling earrings – color coordinated with her sparkling green eyes – at Home Heart Craft
Emily is sharing a super easy image transfer technique you can use in your jewelry making projects. All you’ll need are some images from magazines (or from a laser printer), some clear packing tape and your imagination! See how Emily … Read More...
is a penny you can craft with! Take look at these crafty ideas to turn ordinary pennies into extraordinary things from Carol Rucker at Yahoo! Voices.
Heather is sharing three beautiful holiday pendant projects at Humble Beads. Using Heather’s new polymer clay leaf and berry beads, you can recreate each of these fabulous designs. Stock up at Heather’s Etsy shop and get crafting! These would … Read More...
This button brooch made from cute owl fabric by Ros at Sew Delicious is easy for crafters of all levels. See how she turned a scrap of fabric into jewelry at Sew Delicious.
Don’t miss the “toast of the town” variations blog hop! Erin gives you all the details for how to enter at Treasures Found and Michaels has Erin’s fabulous Toast of the Town project instructions for you to join the fun!
Marissa says this necklace is inspired by things you will find in a garden. She encourages you to draw inspiration from whatever surrounds you and create a story. Marissa explains this cute necklace tells a simple story about a chick … Read More...
Marija shares her DIY tutorial for making a ring from a chestnut. The perfect fall accessory, chestnuts are a rich, warm brown with a glossy surface. Marija’s tutorial is so easy, you’ll have a new ring in minutes – and … Read More...
Gina is sharing a fun tutorial for this lovely fabric covered cuff. Not only is this a great way to have a fashionable new bracelet, Gina says it is also a great way to recycle fabric scraps. See how Gina … Read More...
Be Lucky artist Olivia draws these whimsical and fantastical illustrations and Tarieli makes some of them into jewelry to share luck through their products. This image called Unlucky at Cards, Lucky in Love is from Be Lucky’s Proverbs series of … Read More...