Here is a great tutorial from Alisa Burke on how to make this awesome shrink plastic necklace.
You will see photos of her work as she draws patterns and flowers and paints them with acrylic before shrinking and assembling. It … Read More ...
Totally Twisted Blog Tour and Giveaway!
Welcome to the 6th and final stop on the Totally Twisted Blog Tour! (If you are interested in checking out the previous stops, they will be listed at the end of this post.)
This blog tour celebrates the book T… Read More ...
Tutorial: Soda Can Jewels
Here is another project that might be fun to try with the kids. This one comes from Polwig and includes step-by-step instructions on how to create jewelry from old soda cans with the easy use of punches in varying shapes … Read More ...
Tutorial: Cut and Paste Pendants
Aimee at Artsyville recently shared this tutorial on a cut and paste necklace. This project looks like fun and would be a great way to satisfy both your jewelry making and paper crafting urges.
They are so fun that … Read More ...
Tutorial: Vintage Crystal and Ribbon Necklace
This beauty is by far my favorite necklace in the style shown by Lanvin which has inspired so many crafters recently.
But this necklace posted by Ruffled and designed by Lisa of Ink and Button, takes the cake in … Read More ...
Tutorial: Eye Glass Brooch
Ever wondered what to do with old eye glasses, or found a pair with a shape that was too cool to pass up at a local flee market?
Well, Jennifer at The Felt Mouse has the answer. She has shared … Read More ...
Tutorial: Ribbon and Bead Necklace
Jenny from I Heart Jenny recently sent in a link to her tutorial for a Lanvin inspired necklace made with bead and black ribbon. She includes excellent instructions with bead pattern illustrations.
If you like this look you might also … Read More ...
Tutorial: Anthropologie Inspired Beaded Necklace
Here is another Anthropologie inspired tutorial. Anthro seems to be the go to place for inspiration at the moment, and I can see why. This one was inspired by their canary yellow and pink beaded necklace.
Click here for the … Read More ...
Review: Metalwork: Wire Fusing & Other Micro-Torch Techniques
If you are interested in taking your jewelry projects to the next level but don’t have the space or the inclination to use a traditional jewelry torch, the micro torch might be a good tool to try out.
If so, … Read More ...
Tutorial: “Enamel” Flower Pins
Here is a novel tutorial on how to create these lovely little flower pins. Your standard guess on what the material could be, might surprisingly be wrong.
They are in fact made of pine cones and nail polish! Go figure. … Read More ...
Tutorial: Silhouette and Script Necklace
Tanya over at Trey & Lucy recently shared this tutorial on how to make a silhouette and script necklace. It is a beautiful, classic and clean, sentimental project.… Read More ...
Tutorial: t-shirt necklace
As you are getting ready for summer and getting out your t-shirts, if any are a little past their best days, here is a wonderful idea for what to do with them.
Melissa over at IS-LY shares an excellent tutorial … Read More ...
Tutorial: Cartier-like Charity Bracelets
If you love the look of Cartier’s Love Charity bracelets, then check out P.S. I Made This‘ quick and easy tutorial on how to make a similar one yourself.
As always, I like the easy instructions and use of … Read More ...
Making a Chanel Necklace
Here is an interesting post from If It’s Hip, It’s Here on how Chanel make the Venetian bib necklace from their new collection.
For you crafters out there, I can imagine a similar look being created with pre-made bezels … Read More ...
Letter Stamp Idea
Here is an example from Shiny Little Things, of what you could do with the letter stamps mentioned here.
Or you could try spoons, forks, metal cut outs from old plate (keeping a tad of the old detailing … Read More ...