Posts regarding beading patterns, jewelry making video tutorials, coupons at my sales sites, supplies info and much more related to my handmade designs.
Some Independence Day History & Retrospection It was only 241 years ago (1776) that our founding fathers in the American Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence which officially announced our separation from the rule of the British Empire. (Although we never quite left them “across the pond”- as Hollywood movies starring British actors and… Read More
A fun floral DIY card and handmade jewelry gifts for mom this Mother’s Day with video tutorials.
Here’s a delicious Fall tutorial for all you pumpkin fans, complete with video and PDF instructions. You can create beautiful and sparkle-tastic pumpkin themed earrings and/or a pendant using a simple sewing method. The green curly vines/ tendrils coming off the stem is optional, as you can opt to simply thread a standard headpin without… Read More
I hope you all have a spook-tacular sparkle-tastic Halloween! Check out my video tutorial version of this candy corn Rainbow Loom Double Bead Ladder bracelet. I also sell various sizes here. I got the idea to teach this project as a craft class at Michaels after watching this cute little girl’s channel on YouTube called Craft Life. You… Read More
Here’s another fall themed handmade jewelry making project that I created this year using shades of Autumn beads in copper, amber, cream, gold and more. This multi-strand bracelet is versatile as a classic, modern, holiday and casual design. Any petite sized beads are a great addition to this bracelet in your favorite holiday colors. Autumn… Read More
Spooktacular Bloody Necklace Tutorial I just taught a class today on making this scary yet sparkle-tastic bloody necklace. By using clear stretch cord as the stringing material and sizing it to be worn like a choker style necklace, it gives the gruesome appearance of a slit throat! Perfect costume for a Halloween party while staying… Read More
I’m not feeling too sparkly tonight, y’all. Mr. Punkin, my dear sweet 19 year old cat is just not going to make it, I’m afraid. As a result, my DIY Patriotic Firecracker Paper Straws Jewelry tutorial is a little behind. So, if you have any leftover paper straws now that the day is almost done,… Read More
I just loved making these pretty rose themed dangle earrings, but my favorite part was creating a themed and functional flower vase earring card holder for this gift. I got to finally use some long lost card making supplies to create an earring card holder in a floral theme to mimic the earrings. I learned… Read More
A fun floral DIY card and handmade jewelry gifts for mom on Mother’s Day with video tutorials.
