Normally 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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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DIY Geometric Druzy Earrings
Read moreWhile I have my craft trends I’m over, I’m still really, really digging the geometric thing. AND I hope I’m not wearing you out with it! I find that it’s such an interesting way to bring new life to the same ol’ same ol’ and I’ve been all over it! Now I’m going to start…
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Magatama Snake Kumihimo
Read moreIt’s been a while since I had set to my Kumihimo disc. You see I’ve been in a crochet kind of a mood lately, but when I saw these snake closures (just search Ebay for “snake toggle clasp” – these suckers come direct from China and take about a month to receive) I knew I…
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Easy Swinging Jump Ring Earrings Tutorial
Read moreI’m not one of those people who knows everything there is to know about jewelry making. In fact, I know quite little. Imagine, if you will, going into the bead store and trying to show what you want with the shape of your hands and words like “thingamabob”. It ain’t fun but it’s what I…
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Noodle Bead Stacking Bracelets Tutorial
Read moreI’m so glad that you’re checking out my Noodle Bead Stacking Bracelets tutorial! Thanks :) First and foremost, I think I should let y’all know that I’m kind of on a jewelry kick right now. Plus I went to town this past weekend and stocked UP on findings so I’ve just added fuel to the…
