I have seen lots of penny rings over the years but not one so blinged before. I love the use of rhinestones to take this everyday ring into evening attire. I think this ring could be a “good-luck” ring for … Read More ...
DIY Painted Nautical Bangles
These funky nautical bangles are made using wooden bangles from Tiff at Banglewood Crafts and whilst they are affordable in their raw form you can up-cycle bangles you no longer like or purchase plastic ones too. Nautical Wooden Bangles.
… Read More ...DIY – Vintage Button Pendant Necklace
Thank goodness everyone is starting to get back into crafting I was beginning to think I would have to spend the rest of the year dragging up tutorials from the archives. Love this NEW tutorial by Minted Strawberry. DIY Button … Read More ...
Vintage Buttons and Wire Wrapping
Vintage buttons have bee used in jewelry for the past couple of years but each season the style of which they are used is changed. This simple one button style is perfect for those not wanting to make a huge … Read More ...
DIY – Belt Wrap Bracelets
Before you hit those Black friday sales check out this tutorial. Next time your rummaging in the $1 bin and there is odds and ends of belts that are too small or too thin GRAB THEM. This tutorial was made … Read More ...
DIY Fork Ring
If you go to some yard sales you are sure to find some amazing forks and spoons but not always in a set. This tutorial shows you how to make amazing original jewelry pieces using fork and spoon handles. I … Read More ...
DIY Bracelet from Old Belt
The photo’s don’t do this piece any justice but it is a very clever up cycling idea. I am sure if you have stepped foot into a second hand clothing store you would know how many amazing belts can be … Read More ...
DIY – Rhinestone Drop Necklace
I love my necklaces like I like my coffee breaks – LONG. I love this take a rhinestone necklace used in a drop style. It’s geometric with it’s straight lines but softened with the round stone. For the full tutorial … Read More ...
DIY Vintage Bracelet
This eclectic style bracelet is made using vintage earring pieces. Whilst I don’t suggest you break up grannies heirlooms I do suggest you take a look at flea markets and Op shops. Perhaps you do have heirlooms that you just … Read More ...
DIY Steam Punk Necklace
I see a new trend emerging here “Steam Punk”. I am not sure it’s my kinda thing but I know it’s gaining in popularity so I am happy to continue to blog about it. This tutorial is from Crafts Unleashed… Read More ...
DIY – Upcycled brooches and buttons Clipboard
This isn’t wearable jewelry but it certainly is bling blingy. I love the use of buttons and brooches to create this elegant clipboard. This would be a wonderful gift for a new bride to clip her idea and for a … Read More ...
DIY Shrinky Bracelet
Everyone (I assume) loves paying with shrinkie’s
. Somehow cutting up bits of plastic bring back childhood memories. I recall a fuel station giving them away when we were kids and we would ride out bikes there to go get … Read More ...
DIY – Recycled Paper Bib Necklace
Use Recycled paper to create this bib style necklace. You will need to make between 60 – 80 beads but the layered effect is amazing and well worth your time. Check out the full tutorial as well as easy to … Read More ...
DIY – Glitter Earring Studs
Using buttons and glitter you can create these elegant earrings. Alexandra Amarotico from She is Red shares her step by step tutorial. These earrings would look like diamond flicks if finished off in silver for a inexpensive Faux diamond look. … Read More ...
Zip It Earrings
Are you always being told to Zip it? Then these earrings are perfect for you. The subtle hint to think before you speak is a fashion statement all of it’s own. You could use zips from vintage clothing or old … Read More ...