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Easy Fabric Earrings

Fabric Earrings

Use up fabric scraps and make spiffy Fabric Earrings. It’s fairly easy and makes a great gift. I think kids groups could make these earrings with a little grown-up help. Added to Jewelry-Making



Fire Polished Beaded Earrings Tutorial

Fire Polished Beaded Earrings Tutorial

Who wouldn’t love to wear a pair of these pretty, girly earrings? So simple to make, you can bead a pair for special dresses and every day. Try this Fire Polished Beaded Earrings Tutorial. Added to Jewelry-Making

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Barbie Shoe Bracelet Idea

Barbie Shoe Bracelet

So simple it hardly needs directions, so cute that your little girl will love it. So fun that I want one, too. Make a Barbie Shoe Bracelet today. Added to Dolls, Recycled Crafts and Jewelry-making.



Simple Copper Textured Earrings Tutorial

Easy Copper Earrings

Grab a few basic craft supplies and sheet of copper from the craft store and follow along with the Simple Copper Earrings Tutorial.  In a short time, you’ll have a new pair of earrings that you can wear today! Added to Jewelry-Making Projects

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Mother’s Day Fingerprint Pendant

Love this idea! Preserve a special memory – Your child’s fingerprint in a pendant! It’s a simple craft made with polymer clay. Try it today – I know I will! Maybe add some chalking or stamping? Added to Mother’s Day Crafts, Kid’s Crafts and Jewelry-Making.



150+ Free Crochet and Others Necklace and Bracelet Patterns

Wow – I just got immersed in the world of crochet necklaces and bracelets. I found so many amazing free patterns I just couldn’t stop! Almost all of them use some form of crochet and a wide variety of materials and styles. Please enjoy the bounty of  free crochet patterns for necklaces and bracelets while I try to pick my first project!

Here’s some of my favorites

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Beaded Christmas Tree

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Perhaps not for beginners, this Beaded Christms Tree adds a lovely traditional touch to your Christmas décor. Better start now! Added to Beading and Christmas Crafts

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Tubular Peyote Beading Stitch Tutorial

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Follow along with step-by-step photos to create a Tubular Peyote stitch. Lots of fun, opens some new creative beading avenues to try. Plus, it’s kind of soothing to stitch, once you get the rhythm down. Added to Beading.



Beaded Christmas Window Candle

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Little late, but here’s a sweet project, especially if you stocked up on window candles after Christmas

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This Golden Glow Candle project may be a bit hard to see and it may load slowly, but be patient. It’s a cute idea to embellish the ubiquitous window candle. Added to Christmas Crafts and Beading



Alice in Wonderland Shrink Charms

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Inspired by the new Alice in Wonderland movie, these charms have a vintage, hand-drawn look. Perfect for jewelry-making, the template comes in two sizes.  Print them on inkjet shrink film and bake. Added to Jewelry-Making and Computer Crafts