With a few simple steps and materials, you can make a personalized neklace sure to please a special little girl in your life. This Flower Girl Pendant is a wonderful gift for the littlest of attendants at your wedding, or will make for a dainty surprise for a birthday party, dress up or as a "just because."
This beautiful project comes from Romantic Weddings by Rebekah Meier. This book contains easy-to-follow projects that will allow brides to create their own vintage-styled wedding accessories and keepsakes. Everything from the invitations to reception favors are included in this full-color book.
You can turn a hum-drum journal into a beautiful beaded accessory with the beaded Stretch Bookmarks. These bookmarks a beautiful additions to simple journals, adding, perhaps, some inspiration. This would make a great gift for a budding writer or a dedicated journaler.
You can complete this project in as little as 30 minutes. What a quick way to add a personal and practical touch to a store-bought journal.
This great project comes from Simply Beautiful Beading, by Heidi Boyd. This book offers 50+ projects focusing on great designs for jewelry, home decor and other fabulous accent pieces. Check it out today:
Friends will wonder how you made a funky metal braclet without using a furnace with this project. All you'll need is a favorite stamp, a little bit of heat and the desire to be admired for this Stamped Bracelet.
Stamped Bracelet comes from "Metal Clay The Complete Guide" by Jackie Truty. This is the reference book every metal clay artist
needs to have on the shelf for quick access to how-to information on a
variety of subjects, including:
Materials and tools for working with metal clay
Metal clay care and handling
How-tos for shaping bails, loops, beads and connectors
Tips and troubleshooting
Helpful appendices, including ring sizing, gemstone firing times,
drying times, kiln firing temperatures and alternative firing methods
So much more!
Whether
you are just getting started or have been working with metal clay or
related materials for years, Metal Clay The Complete Guide is
guaranteed to be the resource you turn to the most.
Carry a little of summer with you while showing off some new beading skills. The Butterfly Purse pairs silky fabrics with pretty beads, sure to catch a few eyes as your out on the town.
Beautiful Beaded Bags features original designs ranging from a small evening bag to a funky
shopper, and each bag is accompanied by a beaded accessory made in the same
manner. The beading techniques can also be used to make tiny beaded
motifs to apply to ready-made accessories. Backed with all the
technical help and guidance on the materials and equipment needed, this
selection of easy-to-make bags is suitable for the beginner as well as
the experienced bead crafter looking for new and up-to-the-minute ideas.
Get ready to create simple, subtle and stunning necklace with Dream On. Learn all about Agate, the versatile, readily-available gemstone featured in this project.
This project comes from Making Jewelry with Gemstone Beads by Barabara Case. This beautiful book offers an impressive range of 28 beautiful
semi-precious stones (including birthstones) and a glimpse into the
fascinating history and mythical properties behind them. Projects range
from the simplest stringing to more detailed beadwork to cater for all
levels of ability. Clear artworks, beautiful photographs and
easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions ensure flawless results.
