Here is another “stash busting” idea. This tutorial is from Little Blue Boo who makes upcycled children’s clothing, so she has a stash of fabric to make these t-shirt bangles. You can find the tutorial for the braided bangles here… Read More ...
Tutorial: Lens Necklace
If you liked last weeks eye glass lens tutorial, check out this one from In My Own Style. The discussion in this tutorial is excellent from the graphic design part to the choice of glue.
Tutorial: Zipper Cuff
This zipper cuff tutorial comes from Heather at Wax Eloquent and is made with a cardboard roll and a bag of zippers sent to her from Heather at Dollar Store Crafts as a stash busting projects.
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: 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: 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: Anthropologie like loop earrings
Rebecca from Hello Marzipan recently shared this tutorial for these Anthropologie inspired loop earrings.
I like that she has come up with her own technique to recreate a look, but also taken the project a step further and added an … Read More ...
Tutorial: Spike Necklace
Check out P.S. I made this... for a tutorial on how to make this spike necklace. It is in homage to Maripol and her comeback collaboration with Marc Jacobs.
Funnily enough, P.S. I made this, made this necklace out … Read More ...
Tutorial: Paperclip Necklace
Krystle over at Craftyhabit sent out this tutorial for a paperclip necklace.
Think a beading project for slow days at the office or a good recycled materials project. It is fun and drapes in a pretty cool way.
I’d … Read More ...
Inspiration: Elva Fields
If you are looking for some inspiration, check out the website of Elva Fields.
There are funky large beaded necklaces, one of a kind pieces and my favorites, these up-cycled chunky necklaces, like this “tangled up in gold” necklace, … Read More ...
Multi-strand Necklace: Tutorial
Check out this tutorial on making a multi-strand necklace as posted by Love Maegen.
It seems like a fun idea to troll through flea markets and yard sales looking for color combinations or specific styles for this necklace.
I … Read More ...
Chainmaille Tutorial
Ok, so I admit that this isn’t a usual topic for this blog, nor a usual way of making chainmaille, but I think it has a lot of possibilities for those of you who like to recycle or use out … Read More ...
Craft Alliance: Course Schedule
The new course schedule for the Craft Alliance in St Louis, MO is now available.
In their two locations they hold many classes for all ages in Clay, Metal, Glass and Fiber. This season hold in store very interesting classes … Read More ...
Corsage Pin: Tutorial
I once ran across a brooch like this on a very soft unassuming tee-shirt at Portabello Road Market in London. That particular one also had some draped strands of small faux pearls and chain, to give it a little “edge” … Read More ...
Tutorial: Zipper Earrings
Reader Chelsey Carter Mona is the jeweler behind SilverBug Studio Jewelry at Etsy. She is also a fairly new blogger.
She plans to post tutorials twice a week. Check out this post for the first of these planned tutorials. This … Read More ...