Category Archives: jewelry

pendants

I just wanted to share these awesome pendants I received from artbeads, my favorite bead shop.  They have free shipping.  How can you beat that. Anyway, check out this beautiful bird pendant.  I have a thing for birds (as some … Continue reading

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Beaded flower brooch

I had originally wanted to make this flower out of a thrifted 100% wool sweater. One that I bought for fifty cents.  When I tried to felt it, it wouldn’t felt. Two washes with hot water, a bit of soap … Continue reading

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stuff

I think I’m finally coming out of my funk.  I have some things half done and am feeling a crafting frenzy coming on. I did manage to make these earrings on Sunday.  They are made out of 36g brass metal.  … Continue reading

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Tutorial: No-Mold Polymer Skull Beads

The weekend was so nice.  The boys played outside and the hubby worked on his bike, right outside a very close window.  I was able to get some happy crafting time in while watching and listening to the business of … Continue reading

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Scrabble Tile Pendant

I’ve been really wanting to make some of these for a while and boy are they fun.  I have a bunch of scrabble tiles from a yard sale and from my mother-in-law, so I bought diamond glaze and Aanraku bails … Continue reading

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Gypsy Button Bracelet

Remember this button bracelet?  It is made from shank buttons. After finding all of these shimmery shank buttons, a while back, I’ve had a plan to make another one of these bracelets, especially since I am in button and jewelry … Continue reading

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I *heart* beads too!

I had a sudden urge to bead today.  Maybe it is because I keep looking at earrings on Etsy and wanting all of them. I also decided it’s time to wear earrings again.  I stopped when I had my little … Continue reading

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Necktie Flower Brooches

Remember all those neckties a bought a while back? I made this out of one. Well, I’m still working on other things to do with these ties and came up with these flower brooches. I took a few apart and … Continue reading

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Handmade, thrifted and book gifts: for me

First you must look at this little beauty. Handmade and painted special for me by my little Super-E. He made it out of salt dough. I put a few layers of varnish to protect it and then strung it with … Continue reading

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Swaps Galore

Sent this to Elizabeth for the Fall Swap.  On the front of the tote is a pocket and a beaded/embroidered button.  There are more goodies tucked into the tote as well. And this is what I received from Elizabeth.  Isn’t … Continue reading

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