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How to Make an Expandable Wire Bangle Bracelet

I love the charm-adorned “Alex & Ani” style adjustable wire bracelets that have been gaining popularity, and of course wanted to make my own version.  For ease, I chose to fabricate my bracelet...

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Make a Simple, Dainty Sterling Silver Necklace

Sometimes when it comes to jewelry, less is more. That’s the case when it comes to these adorable river rock and sterling silver charm necklaces designed by Rings & Things’ Amy Mickelson. This...

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Say it Your Way with Easy Metal Stamped Jewelry

You don’t have to be Frank Sinatra to do things your own way! That’s the beauty of metal stamping as a jewelry technique. Not only do you get to assemble components, you get to make your own components...

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CzechMates Memory Wire Bracelet Tutorial

I love the Picasso finishes and and unusual colors of CzechMate 2-hole tile beads and other CzechMate 2-hole beads. But it’s hard to find a project with them that doesn’t involve needles and intricate...

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How to Use Center Crimp Cord Ends

When you’re making jewelry, center crimp cord ends are an easy way to cleanly finish the ends of a wide variety of jewelry cord including but not limited to leather, silk ribbon, and chain. Center...

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How to make crystal angel earrings

When I first saw the cool shape of Swarovski’s crystal dome beads (from their Fall/Winter 2014/15 Innovations), two thoughts immediately came to my mind – bell and angel skirt. Dome Bead Innovation...

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Do-it-yourself custom bracelets

  Disk and loop bracelet blanks are the perfect way to make custom gifts for friends or family! Disc and loop bracelets make a great blank canvas for crafting! They are also a great way to showcase...

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DIY Braided Triple Wrapped Curb Chain Bracelet

Braided Triple Wrapped Turquoise and Antique Copper Curb Chain Bracelet   I love wrapped bracelets! I like to wear multiple bracelets of all different colors and textures layered. After the popularity...

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Sweet Sterling Silver Heart Earrings with Swarovski Crystals

Sweet Sterling Silver Heart Earrings featuring Swarovski Crystals Valentines day is just around the corner, and I love to have fun seasonal earrings to wear and give as gifts to my friends! I do find...

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Shamrock St. Patricks Day Necklaces featuring Swarovski Clover Pendants

As you maybe can tell already, I like holiday jewelry! And one of my favorite holidays is St. Patrick’s Day! I love corned beef, green beer, and of course the classiest green accessories! If you want...

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Cluster Shades of the Sea Mermaid Bracelet

Mermaid Cluster Bracelet I love a beautiful cluster bracelet! I have been making this style of bracelet for years. The problem was they took me about 4 hours to complete from start to finish.  Well...

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Busy Bee Earrings

Busy Bee Earrings I think bees are so cute! I love to add them to my jewelry designs when I can. So when I discovered the Vintaj Bee Charms, my head went spinning with ideas! I really wanted to...

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Victorian Blue Earrings Tutorial

For a long time I have kept my favorite jewelry component a secret.  I didn’t want anyone to know about the magical crystal, the Bermuda Blue Teardrop.  It is by far, my favorite Swarovski crystal. It...

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DIY: Funky Bohemian Turquoise Spike Jewelry Set

  Funky Bohemian Turquoise Spike Jewelry Set I love the look of turquoise! I always have. It is very bohemian and hippie chic. Recently, while watching The Bachelor (we all have our guilty pleasures) I...

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DIY Rose Quartz Healing Necklace

Rose Quartz Healing Necklace Rose quartz is a such a beautiful stone. Pale pink and translucent. I have recently had customers for my personal business requesting more rose quartz jewelry due to the...

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Santorini Blue and Silver Cross Earrings featuring Swarovski Greek Cross...

Handmade Silver Hoops with Swarovski Greek Cross Pendants in Bermuda Blue I am kind of a nut for Swarovski crystals! Whenever they launch new products I am the first in line to see! At Rings &...

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DIY Leather Bracelets: Setting Rivets and Eyelets

I love leather cuff bracelets! Whether I wear one alone, or layer them with other metal and leather bracelets, I think they are always in style. They are bohemian, and can be in funky bright colors or...

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Multichain Bracelet Project

I love chain! The more the merrier! When I was assigned to make something new with chain recently, I had a project in mind instantly. I wanted to make a multichain bracelet, with several styles of...

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Spring Bee Jewelry Set Featuring Swarovski Crystal Metallic Sunshine Briolettes

When spring time comes, I always want to make bug and leaf and flowery jewelry. I am paticularily fond of bumble bees! I knew I would have to use these raw brass bees paired with some of the new...

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Planet Earth Earrings

Earth Day is just around the corner! And the timing couldn’t be better! We just got in the new TierraCast Earth Buttons and I thought some planet Earth earrings would be perfect! Check out below how...

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