As we all know, sterling silver prices have increased exponentially over the past two years, making even the smallest elements in your essential jewelry findings much more expensive. Whether you make earrings for your small business or as a hobby for your personal jewelry collection and gifts, you might be frustrated with how expensive earring hooks have become. If you make them yourself, you’ll find that the cost per pair is about the same as what you paid for commercially

This is not only the tutorial for the Drop-In DIY To-Go Kit, but also a fun design that you can use with any large round(ish) stone accented with smaller beads. Included in your kit: 1 yellow quartz pumpkin 6 faceted round peridot (3mm) 6 polished peridot nuggets 4 inch 20 gauge sterling silver wire Waxed cotton cord necklace with alloy findings What you will need: Round-nose pliers Any type of flat pliers (chain-nose or crimping tool)

Are you reluctant to dive into a sketch book because you say that you can only draw stick figures? I have news for you! If you can draw a simple stick figure, you absolutely can draw a hammerhead shark! Give me about 5 1/2 minutes, and you’ll want to grab pencils and paper and start drawing!

This watercolor and pen project is as easy to create as it is adorable! With just a few supplies, you can make your own greeting cards, keepsake table place cards, or festive seasonal artwork! Supply List: Watercolor paper Watercolors Paint brush Fine line pen(s) Water Optional: Metallic or glitter gel pen for border embellishment Total time: Including time to dry between paint layers, about an hour. That said, if you’re making multiple cards, your first piece may be dry by

This is a fun watercolor project perfect for a family arts and crafts night, to create beautiful greeting cards, or as artwork to gift or...

What is more fun and cozy than a pair of knit socks? Knit soft, chunky socks for lounging or a pair for everyday wear for loved ones as...

With just a few supplies that you likely already have, you can make your own scratch pads! It’s a great activity for adults as well as...

This is a free tutorial. That said, tipping is appreciated. ❤️ Do not let watercolors intimidate you! In this tutorial, I will show...

This is a relatively quick project. As you’ll see, in less than ten minutes, you can make a pair of earrings! And, the skills you learn...

This is a delightfully quick project, and is easy enough that children as young as 7 or 8 can participate! You will need: *A piece of...

Whether you are new to leathercrafts or have been working with leather for years, there are always scraps. Here's a cool and easy...

When you are finished working on your project, you'll want to bind off, creating a finished edge that will not unravel. Binding off...

In this seven and a half minute video, I will show you a basic stitch using Tunisian crochet (I'll post more tutorials later showing...

In this tutorial, I will show you the foundation stitches you will need for projects that range from easy/beginner to advanced. And, I...

In this video, I will show you how to make an adjustable cord necklace with both a pendant with a bail as well as a pendant that does not...

Stretch bracelets are absolutely fabulous pieces for every jewelry collection. They are easy to put on. They stack beautifully. The...

Skin Care in Your Kitchen! Everyone loves soft, healthy skin. And sure, it’s nice to treat yourself to some lovely luxury skin care products. But, why not make a few simple concoctions at home? Here’s a few of my personal favorite recipes that are super-easy to make! Silky Milk Most of us have milk in our refrigerators. Fresh is best, but as long as it passes the sniff test (doesn’t smell sour) and is not more than a week beyond the sell-by date, pour a cup or two of t