I have some memory issues and a TON of bangle molds. Basically I lost the 4 I already had. Where they went nobody knows. So I bought 4 more at the store and I was pretty sure I didn’t make it home with them because they were not to be found anywhere. What the freaking…
![You don't need any jewelry making experience to make a a quick stack of arm candy!]()
No Skill Needed Chain Arm Stack
Read moreI want to have all the bracelets all the cool girls have. The tons and tons that can be stacked into “army candy”. Not only is it pretty but who doesn’t want to sport something called “arm candy” anyway? When I started to look into buying some of these bracelets I have seen on Instagram…
![This bead and chain bracelet will glam up any outfit with pretty chain snaking around gorgeous beads.]()
Bead and Chain Curves Bracelet
Read moreI like jewelry that is kind of snake-like. I don’t know why because I HATE snakes, like pass out at the sight of even if it is a 5 inch garden snake kind of fear of the slithering things. But when in comes to inspiration for my DIY style projects, I’m all about it. Just…
![No need to spend a fortune on pearl earrings, these aren't real but you'll be amazed at how easy a pair is to make!]()
The Easiest DIY ‘Pearl’ Earrings
Read moreSo I have been told that pearls are going to be the in thing this year. That perfectly suits the old lady in me because I always think the classics should be in style. Way back when I actually had a few sets of real pearls. But losing valuable things in a move can kind…
![This fancy leather bow ring is a breeze to make. Add these leather bows to hair clips, shoe clips or anything!]()
Leather Bow Ring Tutorial
Read moreWhen I was little every Christmas I’d wind up wearing a gift bow as a hair bow.I LOVED those bows. Those delicate little paper bows you place on top of a present only to present to the recipient all smooshed because somebody else put their present on top of yours. But maybe that was a…
![No jewelry making skills? No problem! These wire wrapped rings are very easy!]()
Easy Wire Wrapped Rings DIY
Read moreNormally I totally forget to wear jewelry. Case in point, I recently went on vacation and had so many cute dresses and outfits and I didn’t remember to pack a single accessory. So my cute dresses went totally unadorned. But I didn’t even notice until my day was pretty well over anyway. ‘Cause I just…
![This is a friendship bracelet all grown up and it's so pretty! Get the tutorial at Dream a Little Bigger and get the kit it inspired at Darby Smart!]()
Braid and Chain Friendship Bracelets
Read moreI’ve been all about trying to find new ways to make an old classic… the friendship bracelet. Because, to be honest, I feel like an idiot walking around in my thirties with a tied on friendship bracelet. So in an effort to dress it up a bit and make it slightly more age appropriate I…
![This totally simple watch DIY is totally stunning! In love with the lace, pearls and rhinestones!]()
Lace, Pearl and Rhinestone Watch DIY
Read moreSo I spied this watch face at Hobby Lobby and I was all about it. I instantly knew that I wanted more rhinestones, pearls and lace. To be honest, what I wound up doing isn’t what I saw in my head, but what I saw in my head just wouldn’t work out in real life.…
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Kumihimo Knot Bracelet
Read moreThis post is brought to you by the good people at Goody Beads who provided me with free product. Thanks Goody Beads! It’s been a while since I busted out my Kumihimo disc but I forsee that it’s going to get a lot of action this summer. Primarily because I’ve found that it is just about…
![Make a chic and simple stamped identity bracelet. Great for new jewelry stampers!]()
Stamped Identity Bracelet Tutorial
Read moreI’ve always been proud of my name. It’s one of the things that my parents gave me that will always be with me… kind of like my ears that stick out :) I know I was given a good one and as the child of my father whose middle name was taken from his father,…
