Category Archives: jewelry
Artfest frenzy
It just so happens that if you are supper pressed for time, have the kids at school, and have the computer off, you can get quite a bit accomplished. These all were done on Monday. See, I probably could make … Continue reading
Be Embellished Brooch Giveaway Day!!
Yay for today! It’s the big brooch giveaway that I have been planning for weeks. I am so excited to share with you so many different lovely brooches that are being given away today. My brooches aren’t completely done. I … Continue reading
holiday bling: part II
Some more shiny stuff to make you holidays sparkle. First, some paper clay magnets. I rolled out the clay, cut out circles and stamped them with my favorite stamps. Then I used some gold leaf on the outer areas and … Continue reading
holiday bling: part 1
So, after I wrote my Auntie’s Bead shop giveaway post, I went through my bead stash, bought some waxed Irish linen cord and went a little crazy with some bead weaving. I used this video for instruction. Once I got … Continue reading
yet another giveaway!
This will be the last one for a while, but I thought some of you beaders, jewelry makers or those of you wanting to try out jewelry making would like a chance to get some jewelry supplies. Auntie’s Beads has … Continue reading
zipper brooches
A quickie post to show you these little zipper brooches that I made about a week ago. My mother-in-law also gave me a bag of old zippers. As I sifted through them, I remembered seeing this video on MSL. So, … Continue reading
Wearable Words
Check out my two new necklaces! I love them so much! This one was made by my friend Deb, from work. Not only is she a fine artist, but she makes these sweet little necklaces out of silver word charms … Continue reading
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
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