The big trend in fashion and jewelry this year has been inspired by the 80s. Bold looks, bright colors, and handmade items are hot. For many of us it has been fun to revisit the crafts of our childhood (like friendship bracelets) with an updated twist. Three of the most popular handmade trends in jewelry right now are polymer jewelry, accessories made with beads, and leather earrings. Polymer … [Read more...] about Handmade Jewelry Trends for Fall
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Meet the Maker: Staci Egan
Meet Staci Egan. This instructor and designer was looking for a creative way to feed her soul - she found it with jewelry. Since starting Contempo Jewelry in 1999, Staci has been featured in a variety of publications and loves working with imperfections because they give each piece of jewelry a unique character. Read on to learn more about this freshwater pearl and semi-precious stone jewelry … [Read more...] about Meet the Maker: Staci Egan
DIY Gemstone Anklet
Create a stylish summer look with a delicate gold touch and fun earthy gemstones in this DIY anklet tutorial! I'm super excited to share this fun little DIY anklet tutorial with you today that you can make in an afternoon. This project is relatively simple if you've made jewelry before but if not, you may want to start with something a little more basic! Gemstone DIY Anklet Supplies: Jump … [Read more...] about DIY Gemstone Anklet
Memory Wire Pearl Bracelet Tutorial
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 my wallet. Instead of buying more and more pearls I decided to make myself some pearl jewelry. I'll show … [Read more...] about Memory Wire Pearl Bracelet Tutorial
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 scraps with Darice beads to create a one-of-a-kind accessory. The texture of this piece … [Read more...] about DIY Layered Chain Fringe Necklace
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 clever use of Darice jewelry connectors. Check out the DIY choker tutorial … [Read more...] about DIY Draped Chain Choker
