I have a confession, I love pearls! Sometimes I will forget to wear my wedding ring but I always remember to wear my pearls. I might have a bit of a pearl problem…I have rings, necklaces, earrings, and bracelets all with pearls on them. Of course buying all these can cause a bit of hit to…
jewelry making
DIY Layered Chain Fringe Necklace
I love saving scraps from past projects. It’s a great way to save remnants from the trash! Granted, it can get a little crazy sometimes. (Fellow crafters, I know you feel me on this one.) But once there’s a chance to use them, it all becomes worth it. So, for this layered DIY fringe necklace, I combined chain…
DIY Draped Chain Choker
If you’re crafty and love chokers, you’re in luck. These ’90s-inspired accessories are some of the easiest things to create! Even if you aren’t a DIY guru, you can still make a beautiful necklace. This version uses chain to create an attractive draping effect that’s surprisingly easy to construct. It is all thanks to the…
Tassel Cord Necklace DIY Tutorial
Today’s jewelry tutorial is brought to you by the Darice Design Team. Twisted fashion cord is combined with bright hemp twine in this tassel cord necklace DIY jewelry tutorial. A real statement piece, this necklace combines simple jewelry making techniques with a more advanced tassel making step. Customize the necklace with different colored hemp and…
Bead Drop Hoop Earrings DIY Tutorial
Hoop earrings are the perfect “canvas” for making a statement. Simple versions add a minimalist edge to plain outfits while DIY hoop earrings with ombre tassels and geometric wire hoop earrings make for head-turning jewelry. For my latest project, I used basic jewelry supplies to create a lightweight pair of beaded hoop earrings. This hoop earrings DIY tutorial is extremely versatile,…
DIY Seed Bead Fringe Necklace
Today’s jewelry tutorial is brought to you by the Darice Design Team. Brush up on your bead work and string together seed beads in bold patterns to create the fringe on this fun piece. This DIY seed bead necklace can be customized with Darice’s wide selection of seed bead colors and sizes. We used size 10/0 beads for this project for…
DIY Layered Stone Necklace
This jewelry tutorial is brought to you by the Darice Design Team. This stunning stone bead DIY layered necklace is an impressive jewelry piece. Combine your favorite semi precious stone beads with gold faceted metal beads for a contemporary look. The layered design in this necklace creates a wonderful statement piece to dress up a…
DIY Stone Pendant Necklace Tutorial
Today’s jewelry tutorial is brought to you by the Darice Design Team. They’ve put together an easy tutorial for a stunning DIY stone pendant necklace with chain tassels. When used as a pendant, Darice’s double-ended jewelry connectors make it easy to attach the piece to your necklace chain and the chain tassel. A beautiful turquoise…
Make a DIY Sea Glass Necklace
Sea glass is so pretty that it deserves a place of honor – how about on a pretty and simple pendant necklace? Use your favorite piece of found sea glass from the shore, or pick up a bag of pre-tumbled sea glass to make a group of DIY sea glass necklaces, perfect for craft show…
DIY Bungee Cord Bling Necklace
What’s the newest trending supply in jewelry making? It’s Bungee Cord! Bungee cord is a stretchy nylon cord that comes in many different colors, and gives a bright, funky look to jewelry projects. And it’s easy to work with, too! For this project, I added some blingy Mix & Mingle beads to bungee cord to…
