Creativity in an hour or less
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…
I love jewelry projects. Seriously love them. Especially bracelets (gee, have you noticed?? LOL). So I tried my hand at a wire wrapped cuff, and for a first try, I’m pretty happy with it! The things is, I can’t help looking at it and seeing all the room I have for improvement. Do you do… Continue Reading…
This is a little Valentine gift for a friend of mine, a hand-stamped and hammered aluminum cuff. Believe it or not, this is the first time I’ve hammered one of my stamped pieces and I just LOVE the effect. I really wish the photo did it more justice but this full-time-job and the whole sun-going-down-before-dinner-is-over… Continue Reading…
In a recent article for The Guardian, style columnist Lauren Laverne asked us: “Why not costume jewellery?” A self-confessed costume jewellery addict herself, she took to the stands to convince us to put down our silver and diamonds and embrace the wonders of inexpensive gems. Even fashion goddess, Coco Chanel, had her back on this topic, admitting to… Continue Reading…
Good morning! I’ve got a fun treat for you crafty fans today from my friend Tiffany from Banglewood Crafts! Tiffany has an awesome Etsy shop (yes, I shop there!) that specializes in unfinished wood pieces for jewelry and crafts. Take a look at just a few of her offerings that you can customize with paint,… 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! 
