DIY Cross Earrings I thought it would be fun to share how to make a pair of beaded DIY cross earrings just before Christmas, but of course you can also make and wear these earrings for Easter, or any time of year! In the video below, I’ll show you how to make the beaded part…
DIY Leather Wrap Crystal Necklace
Today’s tutorial is a quick and easy DIY Leather Wrap Crystal Necklace. This chic boho style necklace can be cute and colorful like mine or you can obviously tone it down a notch using more neutral traditional leather colors. This fun style requires only a few simple supplies and is extra simple if you…
Halloween DIY Spider Web Earrings {VIDEO}
If you’re like me when the end of October rolls around, you’re always looking for an easy last-minute DIY Halloween costume idea. These wire spider web earrings are a great way to be festive without having to spend a lot of time or money coming up with something to wear. Plus, if you’re kooky like…
7 Top Cord Knotting Tips and Tricks
Cord knotting is something I’ve been doing a lot of recently. I find it so relaxing and I love the way the finished knotted cord jewelry looks! Plus, working with cord is a wonderful way to be able to make casual bracelets and necklaces inexpensively and without needing a lot of findings and supplies. In this video,…
Cord Knotting Tips: How Much Cord do I Need?
Making knotted cord jewelry is tons of fun, but it’s somewhat unforgiving. If you make a mistake, it can be difficult to correct it if your knots are nice and tight like they should be. And if you run out of cord before you’re ready, well….there’s not much you can do about that, besides…
Essential Wire Wrapping Tools for Beginners
One of the most common questions I get from readers is, “What kind of tools do I need if I want to get started making wire wrapped jewelry?” I know it can be extremely overwhelming, and there are a lot of choices out there when it comes to jewelry pliers and tools. But the good…
Wire Wrapping for Beginners: COMPLETE VIDEO COURSE!
Wire Wrapping for Beginners Do you want to learn to make beautiful, professionally finished wire wrapped jewelry? Then I’ve got something perfect for you – my new Wire Wrapping for Beginners complete video course is almost FINISHED! CLICK HERE for more info about this exciting new course :) I look forward to teaching you all my secret…
DIY Knotted Cord Bracelet Tutorial {Video}
In this video I’ll show you how to make this knotted cord bracelet from start to finish, including a simple sliding knot to make your bracelet an adjustable size that will fit just about anyone! You’ll also learn some great cord knotting tips and tricks – like how to prevent frayed ends while stringing and how to get your knots to land…
How to Set Snaps in Leather
Ever wondered how to set snaps in leather? I have two great options for you! In the first video, I demonstrate how to set snaps in leather using Dritz Snap Setting Pliers and decorative faux pearl snaps. This method will work on thin leather (I am using a scrap of leather that is 1 mm…
Cord Knotting Tip: How to Finish Waxed Cord Ends Without Glue
Cord Knotting Tip: How to Finish Waxed Cord Ends so They Don’t Fray Today I’m going to show you the simple trick I use to finish off my knotted waxed cord jewelry so the ends don’t fray. Nope! I don’t use glue – I prefer to use this technique instead of using glue to finish my…