Who would have thought a button could look so good. A beautiful peyote stitch band encases the clay button that can be used on any knitted, crocheted or sewn piece of clothing. Or, use the Golden Spiral Button for a special purse closure, just sew on the button and then make a beaded loop to create your clasp. Make sure you flaunt it when you're out on the town with your girlfriends — they'll are be envious. And, if you prefer a beautiful brooch or bracelet, check out Jane Davis' book, Bracelets, Buttons and Brooches.
The 20 gorgeous projects will inspire all kinds of ideas for your own jewelry creations.
May is the national month of many things; just check it out on Google™ and see for yourself. But, what most of us think of in May is Mother's Day, along with Communions, graduations and weddings. So, with that in mind, shown is a dainty pair of pearl and wire earrings from J. Marsha Michler's book, Bead & Wire Art Jewelry click. The earrings make a great gift for the bride — or for you. You need to be pampered too. With over 50 projects in Bead & Wire Art Jewelry, you could make a new jewelry piece each week.
Here's a bracelet a beginner can do without much help. The use of memory wire keeps the shape of the bracelet as you thread on the beads. I find it's easier to keep the beads on the wire than using other stringing materials. The instructions for the Red-and-Silver Bracelet can be found in Carole Rodger's book, Beading Basics click. You'll find 35 more beginner projects for learning the basics or teaching a class to first-time beaders. Happy Beading! Candy
The warmer weather we're experiencing encourages us to to lighten up the clothes we wear, our shoes get replaced with sandals and maybe our hair turns a little lighter as well — from the sun, of course. So why not frame your neckline with this feminine Cascading Teardrop Necklace by Heidi Boyd. This simple, 16" light and delicate-looking necklace is perfect for pairing with a colorful summer top or flirty dress. Choose colored beads that complement your wardrobe or beads that match a specific outfit. Either way, you'll find your spirits lift when you wear this attractive lacework design. And, when the sunshine turns to rain, checkout the the other 49 projects from Heidi's book, Simply Beautiful Beaded Jewelry click. In an afternoon, you can have more than one new necklace stashed in your jewelry box.
It's raining here today, and the same is forecasted for the weekend, so guess what I'll be doing?
Monkey images are more popular than ever, so why not join in the fun by creating your own T-shirt with some funky monkeys. A rubber stamp, hot-fix crystals, a little paint and some creative ingenuity and you can wear this shirt tonight. Pair this Disco Monkey T-Shirt with jeans or capris and you're set for rocking at your local outdoor music gig. For more cool projects, check out Margot Potter's, The Impatient Beader series book, Sparkletastic click.
Who would have thought a button could look so good. A beautiful peyote stitch band encases the clay button that can be used on any knitted, crocheted or sewn piece of clothing. Or, use the Golden Spiral Button for a special purse closure, just sew on the button and then make a beaded loop to create your clasp. Make sure you flaunt it when you're out on the town with your girlfriends — they'll are be envious. And, if you prefer a beautiful brooch or bracelet, check out Jane Davis' book, Bracelets, Buttons and Brooches.
