In my experience, when I make DIY bracelets, the first thing I want to do is show them off. I just can’t help myself, especially if they turn out to be absolutely fabulous. I mean, I took the time and the effort to make something gorgeous, so why not flick and shake my wrist a […]
Candles burnin’ low and lots of snow and ice, everywhere we go! These are just some of the things that mean the Christmas season is here. Other than choirs singing carols, freshly baked cookies, and stockings hung by the chimney, there is nothing as quite as festive as the colors of Christmas. With the Christmas […]
Beware! You are about to embark on a collection of devilishly delightful DIY jewelry projects. If bats, ghosts, pumpkins, and skeletons are your cup of witches’ brew, then this spine-chilling collection of 140 Frighteningly Fabulous Halloween Jewelry Projects will be right up your black-cat-inhabited alley. Find fun and festive jewelry projects that you can wear […]
Do you have a plain necklace that needs a little help in the beauty department? Adding a stunning DIY pendant to an otherwise “Plain Jane” chain can instantly create a statement piece for your jewelry collection. If you are ready to learn how to make a pendant, we have collected some of the best DIY […]
There is nothing quite as spectacular as feeling my earrings sway as I walk. While there is nothing wrong with stud earrings, you just don’t get that same “I’m sexy and I know it” feeling that you get with drop earrings. Plus, DIY dangle earrings are crazy versatile! You can be the beautiful princess you […]
Macrame might seem like it’s so 70s, but you haven’t seen these patterns yet. Besides, the trends of the 70s reemerged in the 90s, and guess what’s coming back now? The 90s. So don’t sweat it. There is everything from charming friendship bracelets to bohemian princess macrame sandals in this collection of Knotted Wonders: 12 […]
Traditional chainmaille might make you think of masculine medieval armor, but Rebeca Mojica’s chainmaille can be delicate and feminine. Mojica is an author, instructor and award-winning chainmaille artist. Owner of Blue Buddha Boutique in Chicago, she’s also contributing editor to Step by Step Wire Jewelry magazine and the author of an instructional jewelry book, Chained. […]
The great thing about retro fashion is that you can be 100% sure it’s not just a fad. If a certain look has been around for over 20 years, it’s probably going to stick around another 20 years. Some statements like the little black dress or a well-tailored blazer are just not going anywhere – […]
The beach look is so hot right now. From festival wear to everyday fashion, people are rockin’ a tribal-inspired, hippie throwback style. For jewelry makers, hopping on this trend means making some beachy, organic jewelry to match current styles. Hands down, hemp is the best material for the trend! Earthy and versatile, hemp can be […]
Fall is my favorite season! With apple picking, pumpkin carving, hay rides, fallen leaves, and comfortable flannel clothing, what is there not to love about fall? I can just smell the pumpkin bread and apple cider thinking about it. Fall is the beginning of football season, the time for Oktoberfest, and encompasses a “spooktacular” Halloween […]
