Creativity in an hour or less
Today’s project is one I shared at Crafts Unleashed last month – it’s a fun and easy bangle that is great for jewelry beginners because it uses memory wire – that means there are no clasps or findings to worry about. All you need to think about is what kinds of fabulous beads you want… Continue Reading…
I love trees, which you frequent readers already know. Nature is so beautiful. I was thinking over the weekend about some nature-inspired jewelry, and while this look isn’t all that earthy, it’s an easy technique that you can implement really inexpensively with some polymer clay and leaves. What you will need: Small leaves Polymer clay… Continue Reading…
Today’s project is a perfect one for a girls’ craft night or even a camp craft for older girls. Making charms aren’t difficult, but it does take fine motor skills that younger girls probably won’t have. The first charm bracelet I ever made was a a woman’s retreat a few years back, and it was… Continue Reading…
It has been raining and pouring around here, and I’ve been cleaning up our yard getting ready for spring. I was picking up some twigs in the yard and it occurred to me that I could probably use some twigs to make up a very earthy little bangle like those popsicle stick bracelets I’ve seen… Continue Reading…
So clearly it’s no secret how much I love making different kinds of easy hemp bracelets. Every time I make one version, it gives me an idea about another way I could make one. I love the wrap bracelets so much right now, and I incorporated a few coordinating seed beads into this piece. I… Continue Reading…
It hardly seems fair to call this one a “tutorial”, because it’s SO easy, and fairly self-explanatory. But now that spring is (nearly) here, I have been itching to add some color to my wardrobe. And because shopping isn’t easy when you feel gigantic, I settle for adding some color to my accessories instead. I… Continue Reading…
I have a quick and easy tutorial for you today that doesn’t take much in the way of supplies, making it perfect for camp crafts, girls’ nights, teens – well, it’s a project that’s pretty much suitable for everyone, LOL. And you can do it just about anywhere – I will show you! If this… Continue Reading…
I hope you’re not getting tired of woven hemp bracelets – because I’m sure not! Once spring hits, I just love making new and colorful designs. I first showed how to make a simple wish bracelet last spring, it’s a simple tie-on bracelet that we used to wear when we were kids – but one… Continue Reading…
Spring is FINALLY HERE, and I couldn’t be happier to welcome it back! I’ve got an easy spring-themed charm bracelet tutorial for you today that you can make in about 30 minutes. This was a project I shared over at Crafts Unleashed last month – the inspiration blog for consumercrafts.com. What you will need (I’ve… Continue Reading…
All right, if you read here regularly, then you probably remember the woven wrap bracelet from earlier this month. I promised to make a little easier tutorial. Both versions turned out great, but if you are a beginner this is an easier one to start with. What do you think? What you will need: Hemp or… Continue Reading…
...and welcome! I'm Adrianne. I'm a wife and a mom who has a penchant for all things DIY. I also work full-time, so finding time for those fun projects can be a challenge! 
