Last week I made myself this handy little bracelet fastening tool. I vaguely remember seeing commercials for some version of this type of tool on tv, and I recall that they prominently featured old ladies. So I feel a little bit like a grandma for using this, but it’s totally useful. I don’t always have […]
Tutorial: Mixed Chain Necklace
Last week I rounded up some chunky chain jewelry that looked like perfect candidates for a DIY project, and it inspired me to make my own mixed chain necklace. Read on for the instructions.
Valentine’s Day Molded Chocolates
Valentine’s Day is next Thursday, and to celebrate I came up with this fun kitchen DIY. It would make a great gift for a loved one or friend, and though I kept it short and sweet, you could definitely spell out something more creative. These look like regular chocolate hearts, but they have a peanut-butter-wasabi-ginger […]
Tutorial: Ampersand Lamp
On Pinterest I came across this cute ampersand lamp (lampersand!) from Modcloth. There was no way I was paying $90 for it, though. I realized I could make my own for less than $15, and in an afternoon, I did. Here’s how I did it.
DIY Inspiration: Chunky Chain
Lately I’ve been seeing some great super chunky chain jewelry. With chain recycled from vintage jewelry (check thrift stores and garage sales), from a craft store, or even the hardware store, you could easily replicate these looks. Ashley of Ring My Bell, wearing a Juicy Couture necklace Michael Kors (sold out) Lanvin Spring 2013 Chain […]
DIY Jewelry Storage
Recently I was searching for a way to store my stud earrings so that they’re organized, but I can still see them. When they’re hidden away in a jewelry box I tend to forget about them, and I wanted a way to make them easy to see but keep them contained. For my hook earrings […]
Tutorial: Make a Hat from a Sweater
Sitting in my sewing area, I have a pile of thrifted sweaters that I’ve been wanting to use for various projects. Several of them are cashmere (as is this pink one), but they’re either stained, damaged, or felted, so I don’t have to feel guilty about cutting them up. I realized that this one needed […]
DIY Brass Bead Earrings
After making a couple of bracelets with these beads, I still had plenty left over. So I decided to make some earrings. In the process, I learned a couple of new beading techniques. To make these, I used peyote stitch, which is a method of weaving beads together. It’s really not hard at all if […]
Brass Bead Bracelet Tutorial
It’s funny, for as long as I can remember I’ve only worn silver metals, but somehow I recently fell in love with faceted brass beads. I’ve been making jewelry out of them, and here is one of my projects. This faceted brass bead bracelet is perfect for stacking, especially in multiples, and it’s super quick […]