Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Ice Cream Cone Bead Charms

Inspired by my previous "Snow Cone Bead Charms", these Ice Cream Cone Bead Charms are another cute Summer accessory. 

Watch my full YouTube tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9H-GlamRpM&t=25s 

Friday, August 26, 2016

Snow Cone Bead Charms

Snow cone bead charms are a really cute accessory for Summer. It was the two-tone crackle glass beads that gave me this idea.  The crackle glass looks just like the crushed ice of a snow cone and the two-tone coloring just topped it off!  It reminded me of when I was a kid and the snow cone truck would come by my house.  I always wanted multiple flavors, lol. So this charm is a little bit of nostalgia for me.💖  Attach one to a necklace or several on a bracelet. These would also be cute to make two attached to ear wires instead of a lobster clasp for an adorable pair of earrings.  I think it would be cute to make the earrings in two different "flavors"!. 😉  They're so quick and easy to make. Anyone can do it. :-) 

Watch my full YouTube tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rievV9lz0G8 

Friday, August 19, 2016

Making Jump Rings

Don't throw away that gnarled wire from practicing or a failed wire wrapping project!  You can still get use out of that wire by making jump rings.  Besides being able to salvage otherwise unusable wire, you can also make jump rings in sizes and colors that you may not be able to buy pre-made.  In my YouTube video, I'll show you a few different options for making jump rings. 

Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvF-L0eCRmE 

Thursday, August 18, 2016

Fan Napkin Folding

The fan shaped napkin fold is very quick and easy.  It's beautiful when used as a sea shell design for summer/beach themed parties or a mermaid theme. :-)  As sea shells, they're adorable with the smaller beverage size napkins.  Also try this fold in a variety of colors for different looks.  

Watch my full YouTube tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zf9jJQnW78Q&t=6s

Friday, August 12, 2016

Bubble Luminaries

Make your own "Bubble Luminary" with glass pebbles and add sparkle to any room!  Unique ambient lighting creates a beautiful light pattern through the glass "bubbles" for a really cool effect.  These can be made with any size of glass vessel, ranging from small tealight candle holders to jar candles to large vases with battery powered lights inside, or anything in between.  It's up to you!  And these glass pebbles can be found at Walmart, Dollar Tree, Dollar General, or just about anywhere, in just about any color you could want! 

Watch my full YouTube tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YB9yZYXTldI 

Thursday, August 4, 2016

Bow Tie Napkin Folding

The bow tie napkin fold is super quick and super easy!  This fold can be used for so many occasions.  You'll see me use this one over and over, in different ways...

Watch my full YouTube tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAZPrf5u2qA&t=126s 

Monday, August 1, 2016

Swan Napkin Folding

Learn how to make a paper napkin swan.  It's quick and simple, yet elegant.  By viewer request! :-) Thank you Elaine for your suggestion. :-)  #StayCraftie

Watch my full YouTube tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=my3xf4_on2A&t=6s