Fish Beaded Bracelet

Layered Hemp Beaded Bracelet at www.happyhourprojects.com

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…

Beading 101

Beading 101 at happyhourprojects.com

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…

Chocolate Peanut Butter Oreo Bark

Chocolate Peanut Butter Oreo Bark

I love making bark because bark is and EASY, yummy treat.  And I like using silicone ice cube trays for making bark because it makes something simple like bark go from a little bit blah to really impressive. If you read here often you probably remember last fall when I made up a white chocolate… Continue Reading…

Cotton Chicks From Easter Eggs

Cotton Chicks from Easter Eggs

I know this seems a day late, but… do you suddenly have a WHOLE bunch of eggs to use up from Easter now that it’s over?  Here’s a fun project for your kiddos that uses those extra eggshells.  And kids don’t mind if Easter has already gone – they will have lots of fun “hatching”… Continue Reading…

Easy Owl Cake With #CoolWhipFrosting

Easy Owl Cake

If you read here often, I’m sure by now you know – as much as I LOVE the cute, sweet treats – I have zero patience for them.  Which is why when you read here, I can assure you, if I can do it, you can do it.  Like today’s cake!  This little owl cake… Continue Reading…

Super Easy Stretch Bracelet

Easy Stretch Bracelet

Today’s project is about as simple as it gets when it comes to jewelry – no clasps, no findings, just beads, ribbon, and stretchy elastic beading cord!  It’s a perfect handmade Valentine gift, or just a little-something-fun for yourself! What you will need: Stretchy beading cord.  One spool will go a long way, I’ve had… Continue Reading…