As I’ve been working on my entry for Michaels Dream Tree Challenge, I realized many of my most cherished ornaments are ones that have been handmade and given to me as gifts or personalized ornaments that I’ve made myself. Here’s … Read More ...
Michaels Dream Tree Challenge Update
I’ve been busy this week working on my Dream Tree entry for the Michaels Stores challenge. Jewel-tones and treasures are my design inspirations.
I added a few strands of colored lights to the pre-lit tree and then set to work … Read More ...
Michaels Dream Tree Challenge
The holiday season is here and I’ve officially begun to think about decorating thanks to Michaels Stores and their Dream Tree Challenge! I was officially invited to participate last week so I grabbed Mom and we headed over to … Read More ...
Glam Bat Halloween Necklace
There’s nothing creepy about this bat necklace designed by Create Your Style Team, Austria. Learn how to make your own just in time for Halloween at CreateYourStyle.com!
Editor’s note: I clicked “What do you need” and the download link was … Read More ...
Simple Statement Necklace
I love when beautiful jewelry is easy to make, too. Margo is sharing her tutorial for this simple yet beautifully designed necklace along with a variation. Margo’s tutorial has lots of pictures that make it really easy to follow, too. … Read More ...
Giveaway from PhotoJewelryMaking.com
Don’t miss this month’s giveaway from the world’s largest photo jewelry supply store – PhotoJewelrymaking.com! Leave a comment at the original post to enter for your chance now.… Read More ...
Stylish Safety Pins
Take a look at Divya’s video tutorial for making necklaces and bracelets from safety pins at Jewels of Sayuri. This elegant version is a far cry from the safety-pin adornment of rock and roll rebels that I recall.… Read More ...
Black-eyed Peas that Make a Statement
Now you can get funky with black-eyed peas that make a statement! See how Rinchen Dé at High on DIY made this rocking bib necklace with humble legumes.
Dimensional Bead Embroidery drawing ends on Monday
Don’t miss your chance to win a copy of Jamie Cloud Eakin’s Dimensional Bead Embroidery
! Leave a comment at the original post to enter the drawing.… Read More ...
Giveaway from Metal Adornments
Morgan Rae is offering a $25 store credit to one lucky winner! See the rules for how you can enter her giveaway at Metal Adornments and then browse her Etsy shop to see how you might spend it.… Read More ...
Tutorial from Tiny Apartment Crafts
Gabrielle shared this free tutorial for a last-minute craft idea before New Year’s Eve. I bet she looked stunning out on the town wearing her hammered chain statement necklace! Now you can craft your own just in time for St. … Read More ...
More than adornment
I was looking at Rio Grande’s cool new blog and came across a post from Molly Therese Bell about functional jewelry. These rings from Luke Jerram are fine examples. What thoughtful, inventive, and precious gifts! Read about Luke’s portrait projecting … Read More ...
Beaded beauties – adornment for your home
Pearl, The Beading Gem, has a round-up of free beaded ornament tutorials for you. I love the one pictured above that incorporates origami and beads. Pearl says these ornaments are a perfect way to destash your bead collection for … Read More ...
Tutorial: Paracord bracelet and watchband
I posted last week on this boy cuff and am glad to be able to post another male jewelry project again so soon.
This one comes from Stormdrane on Instructables and is for a woven bracelet and watch band using … Read More ...
Tutorial: Shrink Plastic Statement Necklace
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 ...