DIY Gold-Dipped Crystal Earrings & Pendant

DIY Gold-Dipped Crystal Earrings & Pendant

A long time ago, I did a tutorial for raw gold-dipped gems. This tutorial was inspired by that, but a little more advanced. I purposely applied the gold leaf over the wire to give it a rustic, earthy look, but if you want it smoother, apply the gold leaf before wire...
DIY Alex and Ani Inspired Earrings

DIY Alex and Ani Inspired Earrings

The inspiration for these earrings comes from the sparkler earrings by Alex and Ani, best known for their charm bangles. To make these earrings you will need: • 2 colors of rhinestone chain • Jewel glue (I used E6000 and Aleene’s Jewel Glue) • Scissors • Wire...
DIY Anthro-Inspired Summer Bracelet

DIY Anthro-Inspired Summer Bracelet

I was inspired to make this colorful summer bracelet by this one from Anthropologie: (of course) I hate adjustable bracelets though, so I used a clasp instead. I also used a less-neon string to make it look a bit more sophisticated. To make this bracelet you will...
DIY J. Crew-Inspired Jeweled Bracelet

DIY J. Crew-Inspired Jeweled Bracelet

This bracelet is inspired by J. Crew’s Jeweled Cuff (available here.) To make this cuff, you will need: An assortment of rhinestones E6000 glue Scissors Piece of paper Plastic packaging from a spool of thread. (See below.) I buy a lot of this Wildfire beading...
DIY – Crystal Cluster Statement Earrings

DIY – Crystal Cluster Statement Earrings

For this project, you will need: • 2 large-ish rhinestones • 2 medium rhinestones in a different color – I used colored rhinestone chain, as you will see. • 4 small rhinestones in a third color – Again, I used colored rhinestone chain. • Even smaller...