by admin | Nov 18, 2016 | DIY, Jewelry, Tutorials
This easy-to-make necklace is right on trend with the 90’s choker resurgence. To make this necklace, inspired by the Pearled Choker at Anthropologie ($48), you will need: • A length of flat suede or leather cord (I think this is closest to what I used) • Strong...
by admin | Aug 29, 2016 | DIY, Jewelry, Tutorials
To make this necklace you will need: • Circular hole punch (mine was 1″ in diameter) • Plastic sheet (I used leftover packaging from something) • Straight pin or tapestry needle • Sharpie • Normal needle • Thread (I like Beadalon Wildfire) • Flat top-hole...
by admin | Mar 24, 2015 | DIY, Tutorials
To make these earrings you will need: • 18 ga gold wire • 26 ga gold wire • Mint beads – I used these from Doreen beads • Earring hooks • Hammer • Wire cutters • Round nose pliers To begin, cut two pieces of the 18 gauge wire, about 6″ long. Bend the wire...
by admin | Mar 23, 2015 | DIY, Tutorials
In Northeast PA, it is still very much winter and I’m still sitting under several layers of fleece at all times. However, this necklace is cheerful, springy, and best of all, mint. It has me optimistic that the temperature will one day break 45 degrees. To make...
by admin | Jun 23, 2014 | DIY, Tutorials
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...