Art & Craft Ideas, How to Tutorials, Handmade Gift
What to do on a rainy weekend? ???!!! Oh, it’s easy: bejewel a plain, ordinary hair crunchy* into a work of art. How to Make a Jewel Crunchy/Hair Tie Here is how ~ it’s a simple formula: 1. Find some seed beads. 2. Find some matching colored sequins 3. And some thread (and [...]
Yep. Remember those rolled paper beads? We used to make those beads in first grade. They were excellent for easy necklace as a Mother’s day gift. They still are, but some ‘upgrading’ of this craft has been long overdue. So, here is a BEAUTIFUL necklace made from those magazine paper beads. What’s the difference? The [...]
These hair bands make suitable Christmas presents for quite a wide age group, from todds to girls to teens, tweens and moms. As I needed two gifts, I have two different ones to show here. Aren’t they pretty? They are superfast to make if you have a sewing machine, however, they can easily be made [...]
How to Make Jewelry: Dreamcatcher Bracelet with Gemstones How to Analyze Jewelry Today, I’m going to give a plug the artist at NatureCharms who has real budding creativity, whose jewelry prices are low to begin with, and who now has a sale on, giving her gorgeous jewelry practically away. Have a look at this unique [...]
Today I thought to share with you the books that I like reading / am getting inspiration from / am currently plowing through. Most are related to projects I am either doing right now, articles I am planning to write, projects that are coming down the pipeline, and then of course, good old food for [...]
Do you love arts and crafts but have expended your talents with sewing and knitting projects? Why not try something new? Many people are finding that jewelry making can be very a creative and fulfilling hobby, with opportunities to even make money if so desired. Many people spend tons of money buying beaded bracelets, necklaces, [...]
This free craft video shows how to make lampwork beads. In particular, a glass disc bead. It demonstrates how start with a base, shape the bead, add metal, add raised dots and more. I consider this to be a really clear demonstration, ideal to learning making lampworking beads yourself. Lampwork Supplies Thanks to the availability [...]
As we all know, there is a DIY craze going on. It’s global, and it’s here to stay. And Making Beaded Jewelry has to be making a tidal wave right now. And it’s not limited to making necklaces, bracelets, rings, bag charms and hand-phone accessories either. Beads are everywhere. And we are having new kinds [...]
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