Archive for the ‘Beading and Jewelry-making’ Category
Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

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
Tags: computer, free, jewelry, printable, wonderland
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Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

Simple Beaded Bookmarks are a great gift, maybe even for yourself. How nice to see and handle your favorite beads in an everyday way. Added to Beading.
Tags: beading, bookmark, free
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Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010


Upcycled Scrabble Tile Adjustable Ring RETRO CIRCLES OLIVE is snazzy and easy to wear adjustable. Nice job!
Here’s a simple version that you can make yourself –

How to make a scrabble tile ring uses elastic instead of the nice sterling silver plated ring from the seller on Etsy, but, hey, you may already have that at home. Added to Jewelry-Making
Tags: handmade, jewelry, tile
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Wednesday, January 27th, 2010


Follow this detailed pattern to make precious Beaded Christmas Angel Charms. Wonderful for Christmas but also nice for a special gift anytime. Added to Christmas Crafts and Beading.
Tags: Angel, beading, charm, christmas
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Friday, July 24th, 2009

This dramatic Blue Sapphire Teardrop Necklace tutorial really caught my eye. The repeating symmetrical elements of crystal beads and teardrops are simple and modern. Perfect for a formal night out or for a bride or bridesmaids. For a bridal party, it would be lovely using beads that matched the dresses. This jewelry-making tutorial assumes you have basic jewelry-making skills and tools.
Added to Jewelry-Making and Wedding Crafts
Tags: free, jewelry, wedding
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Sunday, June 7th, 2009

Check out this illustrated tutorial on How to Make a Quilted Pendant. Great to showcase a cool fabric, fussy-cutting a special bit. I think it would be great for a photo printed on fabric, too. Added to Quilting and Jewelry-Making Projects
Tags: jewelry, quilt
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Saturday, May 9th, 2009

I like the simple but bold design of this dramatic Flower and Chain Necklace. Good technique to use with any pendants you might have. Added to Jewelry-Making
Tags: jewelry, necklace
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Tuesday, May 5th, 2009

How creative! Using a smidge of technology and Mod Podge, a cool piece of mommy jewelry is made! Try one for yourself.
Added to Mother’s Day Crafts and Jewelry-Making
Tags: jewelry, mom
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Sunday, May 3rd, 2009

Love this Mom’s Day Silhouette Bracelet idea! Uses shrink plastic and black spray paint, so probably not for the kids to make. I might make this as a single silhouette portrait necklace pendant. Added to Mother’s Day Crafts and Jewelry-Making.
Tags: free, holiday, jewelry, mom
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Thursday, February 26th, 2009
So hip, and a good excuse to try out new embroidery stitches! Plus, Embroidered
Rings can use up extra bits of fabric and floss. Added to Jewelry-Making
and Needlework
Tags: embroidery, free, jewelry, Needlework, ring
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