I love finding creative ways to package small items that I sell or give as gifts! I think having fun and creative packaging makes it like getting two gifts instead of just one. I was recently thinking about some bead and wire bird nest charms I had made in the past and was inspired
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I purchased a beautiful beaded necklace at the Medieval Faire this year. After wearing the necklace only twice I knew the adjustable knot closure had to be changed. So I decided to use some wire and simple wrapping techniques to create a sturdier closure. It turned out really great so I wanted to share it
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Last year I picked a watch up at a thrift store because I liked the watch face…the strap however was another story. I got inspired recently and cut the old watch strap off and revamped it into a new watch that I love! I used a piece of red leather I picked up at
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Since Valentine’s Day is coming up (which hopefully means a date night!) I wanted to share some quick ideas for turning a boring hairstyle into something glam! By adding some basic accessories, like beaded bracelets, your hair looks like you spent a lot more time and effort on it than what you actually did.
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Since Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching I wanted to share a couple of fun and easy projects you can make for friends or loved ones. The first are Artist Trading Cards, otherwise known as ATCs. They are 2.5 X 3.5 inch cards that can be made using just about anything. The cards are meant
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A month or so ago I picked up a package of pretty flower beads on clearance at Hobby Lobby. I wasn’t sure what I would use them for, but I just fell in love with them right away. (I’m sure you all know the feeling!) The beads were sitting in my sewing room until recently
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