Earrings & Bracelet

 This project started when I found the "semi-precious" stones in a clearance bin at Joann.  I picked them up for a small amount of money and thought I'd put together a bracelet. 

 So I did.  I haven't pulled out my jewelry stuff in ages.

 Of course then I needed earrings.  The don't completely match, but good enough.

 I've actually worn the earrings more than the bracelet. 

 I made them using my original tutorial found *here*.  Which, incidentally is my number one visited post, ever.

Also, the lovely wooden box was made by my Dad for Mr. Riley.  You can find more of his work *here*.

Jewellry Set

I made these a while ago.  Just never photographed them to blog about.  I wear them lots.

 Three bracelets.

And a matching necklace.
You can find the tutorial for the bracelets HERE.

O is for Obsessive

I'm not really sure why, but the only thing I've wanted to do for the last couple of days is make jewelry.  The set for Easter must have gotten me going, and once the stuff is out its easy to keep going.  Every time I got close to finishing one piece, I wanted to try something else.  So here is a gallery of what I've been doing the last couple of days.

What do you think?  Any favorites?  I am working on a couple of tutorials for the newest designs.  Hopefully up next week.

Just One More

I made these up last night for the kid's Violin Teacher.  We missed the last lesson before Christmas due to illness and lack of practice.  So I waited until now to put together the teacher gift.  The irony is she is the first one I thought of when I started making these bracelets.

Bracelet Tutorial

I made these for Mr. Riley's sister-in-law for Christmas this year.

I'll show you how I did the bracelets - if you promise not to laugh.  I hadn't entered the world of jewelry making before this, so for all I know I did it wrong.

You will need elastic beading thread.  Crimp beads. Needle nose pliers.  Beads of your choice.  The black/silver ones are from a kit from Micheals, the glass 'pearls' are from Hobby Lobby.

Cut your beading elastic to the length you want - remembering to leave extra to tie-off and finish the ends.  I found it helpful to tape down one end to the table so the beads didn't slide off.

 Start with a crimp bead and add other beads as desired.  End with another crimp bead.

Bring your two ends together and tie a knot.
Slide one end of each tie back through a crimp bead and pull tight.

 Squeeze your crimp beads with the needle nose pliers and trim the extra elastic.  Voila - an easy and fast bracelet.

Now if you choose, you can tie your bracelets together with a scrap of fabric or ribbon.  Check out these other bracelet sets I also made as gifts.

Come back tomorrow for 5 Minute Earrings.