Just in time for the holiday season: Cool Christmas Trees! This super easy project can add a lot of punch to your holiday decorating and can be made to fit any color scheme. And while you're at it, make a few more for some inexpensive sparkle and charm just waiting to be popped into a gift basket.
If you like this project, you'll love Quick and Clever Beading by Dorothy Wood. This book combines beads with other crafting mediums to create over 50 fabulous projects including pillows, cocktail glasses, photo albums, candle holders and much more.
This super simple project will add a touch of class and practicality to your upcoming holiday paprty. These Wine Glass Tags will cut down on the party confusion with just a bit of memory wire and some beautiful beads!
This smart project comes from Beading Basics by Carole Rodgers. Everything you need to know about this beading is in this authoritative and inexpensive resource. If you are just starting out in beading, you will discover easy-to-follow instructions in basic techniques for simple projects. As you gain more experience you can also turn to this book as a trusted refresher guide.
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Heat up the winter days by adding some sparkle to your eyewaer! These Blazing Hot Sunglasses are sure to bring some much needed sparkle to your winter outerwear. For those of you in warmer climates, these sunglasses are a great accessory. Just grab a pair of sunglasses and follow the easy directions for a fabulous look!
This fabulous project comes from Create Your Own Bling by Ilene Baranowitz. This book teaches you how to create the hottest trends in accessories without spending all the dough (shhhh, no one will ever know!). The awesome instruction and beautiful photography show you how easy it is to make "jewel encrusted" iPod cases, purses, business card holders and so much more!
These Odd-Couple Earrings may look askew, but as a pair, they're a perfect match! These quick and easy earrings could be the perfect funky addition to your jewelry case.
This great project comes from Semiprecious Salvage by Stephanie Lee. Embark on an expeditioner's journey back in time to uncover tattered silk, faceted stones and other forgotten items, and learn how to give them new life as a pendant, ring or brooch. Found objects can be beautiful both for the unique, unexpected look they add to your work and for the stories we imagine them to tell. In the pages of Semiprecious Salvage, you will discover the excitement of reclaiming remnants of the past and reinterpreting their beauty in wearable works of mixed-media art.
Get ready for a party! Confetti Earrings will add a little sparkle and a lot of personality to your day. Thes simple instructions for these shimmering rose-toned, this wire-wrapped, pear-shaped pair will have you looking for an excuse to wear them (My personal favorite reason: It's a day ending in Day—get it?).
This beautiful project comes from Wire Jewelry Workshop. The beading basics taught in this book will never go out of style! Wire jewelry workshop offers clear instructions that will teach you various techniques, including making eye and P loops, chain maille, jump rings and so much more. 20 projects will help you perfect your craft.
