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Easy DIY: Leather and Chain “Braid” Wrap Bracelet

31. January 2012

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Easy DIY: Leather and Chain “Braid” Wrap Bracelet

One of the things I love the most about jewelry making is that it can be as easy–or as involved–as you want. Inspired by the many different versions of DIY wrap bracelets that are making the rounds, I set out to make my own with leftover chain and natural leather for an interesting contrast.  How [...]

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Polymer Clay Focal Pendant

20. January 2012

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Polymer Clay Focal Pendant

This week is Jewelry Week here on Crafts Unleashed! We will be showing 5 beautiful jewelry projects that were originally featured in our downloadable Jewelry eBook, available by clicking HERE. Polymer Clay Focal Pendant by Jenny Barnett Rohrs of CraftTestDummies.com Transform a focal pendant with a trendy ombre effect! Polymer clay makes it easy and the [...]

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Crystal Pearl Prayer Bracelet

19. January 2012

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Crystal Pearl Prayer Bracelet

This week is Jewelry Week here on Crafts Unleashed! We will be showing 5 beautiful jewelry projects that were originally featured in our downloadable Jewelry eBook, available by clicking HERE. Crystal Pearl Prayer Bracelet by Jenny Barnett Rohrs of CraftTestDummies.com First Communion and Confirmation are very special events, and you can make this lovely bracelet for [...]

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Multistrand Disc Bead Necklace and Earrings

18. January 2012

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Multistrand Disc Bead Necklace and Earrings

This week is Jewelry Week here on Crafts Unleashed! We will be showing 5 beautiful jewelry projects that were originally featured in our downloadable Jewelry eBook, available by clicking HERE. Multistrand Disc Bead Necklace and Earrings by Vicki O’Dell…The Creative Goddess at  vickiodell.com  Supplies: 19 Strand Beadalon® Wire in Satin Silver 2 Strands of Turquoise Shell Twister [...]

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Memory Wire Bracelet and Earrings

17. January 2012

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Memory Wire Bracelet and Earrings

This week is Jewelry Week here on Crafts Unleashed! We will be showing 5 beautiful jewelry projects that were originally featured in our downloadable Jewelry eBook, available by clicking HERE. Memory Wire Bracelet and Earrings by Vicki O’Dell…The Creative Goddess at  http://www.vickiodell.com/  Supplies for the bracelet: 4-coil Memory Wire Bracelet   4mm Iridescent Aqua Beads - 2 Packs [...]

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How To: Bib Necklace with Rolled Fabric Roses

16. January 2012

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How To: Bib Necklace with Rolled Fabric Roses

This week is Jewelry Week here on Crafts Unleashed! We will be showing 5 beautiful jewelry projects that were originally featured in our downloadable Jewelry eBook, available by clicking HERE. Rolled Fabric Roses Bib Necklace by Jenny Barnett Rohrs of CraftTestDummies.com Bold is IN- and you’ll make a statement with this stunning bib! I used [...]

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3 Inspiring Reasons to Learn Jewelry Making Skills

12. January 2012

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3 Inspiring Reasons to Learn Jewelry Making Skills

You have Pinterest boards, pages torn out of magazines, and multiple browser bookmarks devoted to jewelry pieces you love. You might have a few jewelry making supplies, like chains and clasps and pretty beads that you just couldn’t resist.  Clearly, you’re almost sold on the idea of creating your own jewelry… you just need a [...]

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Ornament Challenge 2011: Crystal, Spool & Bead Mixed Media Ornament

8. December 2011

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Ornament Challenge 2011: Crystal, Spool & Bead Mixed Media Ornament

In case you haven’t noticed by now, I like using items from very different craft “departments” for many of my projects. Who’s to say that an ornament can’t include a wooden spool, crystal star, beads, embroidery thread, ink, paper or buttons and ribbon? Not me!   Supplies: Craft Thread – Assorted Value Pack Wood Spool [...]

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The YUDU Personal Screen Printer from Provocraft

29. November 2011

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The YUDU Personal Screen Printer from Provocraft

The YUDU Personal Screen Printer from Provocraft is another way to embellish and personalize fabrics, paper crafts, and more. Using one of their available screens, you apply an emulsion sheet with water and let it dry in one of the housing spaces within the YUDU. To speed up the drying process, there is a fan [...]

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Whimsical Wire Crotchet Necklace

8. November 2011

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Whimsical Wire Crotchet Necklace

If you know how to crochet, and you like to make jewelry, then this is a fabulous technique to incorporate into your jewelry-making repertoire.  The technique is a simple chain stitch with beads added.  If you do not know how do a chain stitch there are directions below. When choosing your beads you will want [...]

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