Skull Fast DIY Necklace with Swarovski® Crystals

Charms with Swarovski® crystals from Cousin DIY, now in Michaels Stores, are perfect for making beautiful accessories for back to school, even if you don’t know how to make jewelry. Today I am sharing how to make this fast DIY necklace with a tassel using these new charms with Swarovski® crystals that Cousin DIY sent to
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Back to School DIY Ideas with Swarovski® crystals

Back to school is one of my kids’ favorite times of year. It’s so important to them to have the coolest backpack and most unique school supplies so they can put their best foot forward in the new year. But do we think of the craft store as a place for back to school, really?!
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80’s Flashback Neon Jewelry with ICE Resin

When I heard there was an 80’s Prom at SNAP Conference, I immediately thought “neon”. The 80’s was totally more than just neon but neon is BACK and it is so easy to find neon clothing and accessories. Even the craft stores have jumped on the bandwagon, with neon beads and more. I knew finding
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Stamped Tribal Necklace – Make It Yourself!

Maybe I am turning into an old lady or something but I see myself leaning towards orange-ish- brownish safari type prints. No way in hell am I gonna be rocking my Grandma’s look any time soon. Don’t get me wrong- she was a stylish lady in her hey day. But she also wore BluBlockers so
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Bolt + Handcuff Toggle Bracelet DIY

Industrial is in! This bracelet takes an industrial feeling toggle, a nut and bolt, and turns it into a cheeky handcuff style clasp that is a nice surprise. Here is the complete supply list to create this project: #3202302 Cord Basics 0.8 mm Stretch Cord #34731051 Glass Beads #34712131 Crimp Tube #34719183 Metal Toggle Clasp
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The Romance of Mixed-Media Jewelry

Honored to have my work chosen to be in this beautiful ebook by Kristen Robinson and ICE Resin for Cloth Paper Scissors!!!! Follow this link to see the ebook on the Cloth Paper Scissors website: http://www.interweavestore.com/the-romance-of-mixed-media-jewelry Explore your romantic side with the ICE Resin® artists in The Romance of Mixed-Media Jewelry eBook. Find a variety
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Missing Bling? No Problem! How to Repair Rhinestone Jewelry

My favorite necklace that I just made lost a gem. Silly meshy shirt I was wearing – the prong got stuck on the shirt, I moved, and bam – the gem fell out! It was dark where I was at and I figured it was a lost cause. Then I remembered I had some rhinestone
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