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Sugar Mouse Giveaway

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Sugar Mouse was founded two years ago by Faridah whilst she was studying for her undergraduate degree at the University of Oxford.

After investing in miniature drills, saws, files, and countless sheets of brass, Sugar Mouse has soared in popularity.  Last year saw it featured in several national and international publications, including The NME.

Her vintage designs are more than affordable with necklaces just 10 pounds.

Win Win Win

Sugar Mouse is giving 3 of our lucky readers the chance to win a Scissor necklace. For your chance to win simply comment below and tell us where you are planning on wearing your necklace.

Competition Closed – Winners are  Bernadette, Charmily and Laura Jones. (you have been e-mailed)

Competition Open Worldwide

Comments

  1. I’d wear it every day as i’m “cutting” down on my eating! And of course use scissors while making my crafts! 🙂

  2. I would give it to my good friend who is an avid quilter. I know she would love it and where it constantly!!!

  3. This would be either a good gift for one of my friends or I just might wear it around the house when crafting.

  5. I would wear this everyday! It fits so perfectly with my Mad Hatter accessories, and it would look so good with my Lolita outfits! It’s also a cute way to symbolize so many aspects of myself – crafting, hair artistry, the recent cutting off of my dreadlocks, and of course, cutting myself free from the things that bring me down!

    …and for once, I could run with scissors!

  6. This is the cutest necklace ever! Would plan on wearing to woman’s retreat in Keystone at my craft booth!

  7. I would wear it on my cross country road trip that I am taking with a friend. It would sybolise for me the unique and wonderful adventure we are on. Also, I would wear it to my 1st grade class to inspire my kids.

  8. I would actually love to give it to my friend who is a hair stylist! She would flip over it.

  9. I would wear this necklace everywhere! It’s “sew” hard to find great accessories for the seamstress’ wardrobe.

  13. I would wear it when I am dancing in Disneyland Paris! I would also wear it whenever I happen to do the next Music video that comes along. Or I might just get you to give me one as you the Creator sit next to me at work! aha! xx

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10 DIY Angel Jewelry Tutorials For Christmas

These DIY angel jewelry tutorials are sweet, sentimental, and perfect for Christmas gift making, with angel earrings, beaded angel pendants, wire angel necklaces, angel wing jewelry, and upcycled Christmas angel charms.

There is something wonderfully old-fashioned and heartfelt about angel jewelry at Christmas. It has that soft, sentimental feeling that suits handmade gifting so beautifully — the sort of little project you can make at the craft table, pop into a tiny organza bag, and give to a friend, teacher, neighbour, church helper, craft group member, or someone who simply needs a bit of comfort at the end of a long year.

Angel jewelry can be sweet and simple, or quite elegant depending on the beads and findings you choose. Clear crystals and silver wings feel icy and festive, pearls give that classic guardian angel look, gold accents make everything feel a little more special, and old broken jewelry can be turned into the prettiest Christmas angel pendants. I always love a project that gives the “odd bead drawer” a reason to exist, because goodness knows mine is not getting any smaller on its own.

These DIY angel jewelry tutorials for Christmas include beaded angel earrings, wire angel pendants, angel wing necklaces, crystal angel charms, and upcycled Christmas angel jewelry ideas. Some are simple enough for beginners who can make a loop on a headpin, while others are better for makers who enjoy wirework, bead weaving, or more detailed jewelry construction.

DIY Angel Jewelry Tutorials For Handmade Christmas Gifts

 Beaded Angel

This CraftBits beaded angel is a classic little Christmas project that works beautifully as a pendant, ornament, zipper pull, or charm. The tutorial uses small beads and wire to create shaped wings, making it a lovely stash-busting project if you have leftover pearls, crystals, or seed beads. I would make these in soft ivory and gold for an elegant Christmas gift, or in birthstone colours for a more personal guardian angel keepsake.

 Wire Angel Pendant Tutorial

This wire angel pendant from Jewelry Making Journal is a beautiful project for anyone who enjoys simple wire shaping. The angel’s body and wings are formed from one piece of wire, while jump rings are used to create the head, neck, and halo. It has a lovely clean look and would make a meaningful Christmas necklace, especially on a fine chain or ribbon cord.

 DIY Beaded Angel Pendants

These beaded angel pendants are sweet, easy, and very giftable. The tutorial shows how to stack selected beads onto a headpin and finish the top with a wrapped loop, which makes this a nice beginner-friendly angel jewelry project. I like this idea for making a batch of Christmas angel necklace charms in different colours, especially if you want each one to feel a little bit personal.

 DIY Christmas Angels From Upcycled Jewellery

This is such a lovely way to use broken costume jewelry, odd beads, crystals, and vintage bits that are too pretty to throw away. The tutorial stacks beads, angel wings, and a halo onto a headpin, then finishes the charm so it can become jewelry or a Christmas decoration. It is perfect for sentimental makes too — imagine using beads from an old necklace that belonged to someone special.

 Crystal Angel Earrings Tutorial

These crystal angel earrings are simple, sparkly, and ideal for Christmas party jewelry. The design uses a cone bead, wing bead, round crystal bead, rhinestone halo, headpin, and earring hooks, so the construction is straightforward if you already know how to make a simple loop. They would look gorgeous in clear crystal, pale blue, silver, or champagne tones.

 Petite Artemis Angel Earrings Tutorial

These petite angel earrings have a delicate, polished look thanks to the combination of crystal beads and small angel wing components. The tutorial uses Swarovski-style crystals and TierraCast-style findings, making the finished earrings feel more boutique than basic craft project. This is a lovely one for elegant handmade Christmas gifts, especially for someone who prefers subtle festive jewelry.

 Beebeecraft Angel Earrings Tutorial

This angel earring tutorial uses eye pins, spacer beads, striped beads, and wing charms to create a quick pair of angel earrings. It is a nice project for beginners because the construction is simple and the finished earrings still look sweet and wearable. I would use soft pearl beads for a classic angel look, or red and green accents if you want them to feel more Christmas-themed.

 DIY Silver Angel Wing Necklace With Beads And Wire

This angel wing necklace is a good choice if you want angel jewelry that feels a little less literal. Instead of a full angel figure, the necklace uses angel wing elements, beads, wire links, jump rings, and a clasp to create a wearable silver-toned design. It would make a thoughtful Christmas necklace for someone who loves guardian angel symbolism but prefers a more modern jewelry style.

 Pearl And Bugle Bead Angel Charm Tutorial

This pearl and bugle bead angel charm has that lovely handmade heirloom feel. The tutorial uses jewelry tools, wire, a body bead, a smaller bead for the head, bugle beads, seed beads, a jump ring halo, and a headpin or loop pin to build the angel charm. It can be used as a necklace pendant, earrings, zipper pull, bookmark charm, or keychain, which makes it a wonderfully flexible Christmas gift idea.

Angel Jewelry Making Ideas For Christmas Gifts

Angel jewelry is one of those Christmas craft themes that works across so many styles. For a soft and elegant look, use pearls, clear crystals, silver findings, rhinestone halos, and fine chain. For a more traditional Christmas look, use red, green, gold, and frosted white beads. For keepsake-style gifts, try upcycling beads from old necklaces or broken earrings so the finished angel carries a little story with it.

If you are making these for a craft stall, the simple beaded angel pendants and crystal angel earrings are the easiest to batch-make. For meaningful gifts, I would choose the wire angel pendant, the pearl and bugle bead angel charm, or the upcycled jewelry angels. And for someone who loves beadwork, the Guardian Angel Pendant is the kind of project that feels special enough to wrap properly rather than tuck into a last-minute gift bag.

For more angel-themed Christmas crafting, you may also like this CraftGossip feature on a Needle Felted Christmas Angel, which would pair nicely with handmade angel jewelry if you are planning a full angel-themed holiday craft table.

Handmade angel jewelry is small, but it carries so much meaning. A tiny pair of angel earrings, a crystal angel pendant, or a pearl guardian angel charm can become a thoughtful Christmas gift, a comforting keepsake, or simply something pretty to wear through the festive season.