Creativity in an hour or less
Okay so if you only just read the title of this post, saw the words “fish bracelet”, and came to visit me anyway… thank you. I know it sounds weird. I’m not sure what possessed me to pick up these fish beads. But I love, love, LOVE how this bracelet turned out, and I wanted… Continue Reading…
Good morning! Hope your week is going well – I would love to share a new project with you today but it’s been awfully busy around here. I have been hard at work – in fact, I’ve made up a new wrap bracelet that I’m sharing today over at Crafts Unleashed! It’s jewelry month over there… Continue Reading…
Good morning! Did you have a great weekend? Ours was busy, but all good news – the inspections on our new house went fabulously, AND I got some happy mail! My friends over at Happy Mango Beads sent me a a few different kinds of beads for my latest jewelry idea, and I cannot wait… Continue Reading…
I get quite a few comments about people who enjoy my jewelry projects but don’t make any jewelry themselves. Jewelry was how I first got into crafting, and it’s something I always enjoy. Even when I’m feeling uninspired, a tour through my beads and jewelry supplies usually gives me an idea. So I was thinking… Continue Reading…
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…
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…
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…
...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! 
