DIY Jump Ring Bracelet

I love the girlie, yet biker look to this bracelet!

DIY Jump Ring Bracelet
Photo and Project by Miss Kris

All you need to create it is some barrel end caps, rope, glue, jump rings (lots and lots of them), a lobster claw clasp and a pair of pliers.

You would think that this would be a very stiff, difficult to wear bracelet - but it's not - thanks to the rope core. Genius!

Miss Kris has a quickie 1 minute video that goes through the project step by step.

So click HERE to get all the how tos.

Now go bead something.

Easy Feather Earrings

If you love the hippie/Bo-Ho style (and I do), then this project is for you! Even if you don't, there has to be someone in your inner circle of friends and family who would absolutely love this pair of feather earrings by Eat, Sleep, Make.

Easy Feather Earrings
Photo and Project by Eat, Sleep Make

Click HERE to get the instructions.

Now go bead something.

Polymer Clay Yarn Ball Stitch Markers

Oh my gosh - these Stitch Markers are so adorable!

Polymer Clay Yarn Ball Stitch Markers
Photo and Project by Repeat Crafter

Sarah at Repeat Crafter makes these so easy to make with a wee bit of polymer clay, a few jewelry findings and a great  step by step photo tutorial.

If you don't knit or crochet, I'm sure you know someone who does and these would make a great gift that would be very much appreciated.

Click HERE to get the instructions.

Now go bead something!

Pompeii Bracelet by Auntie's Beads

I love video tutorials because you can replay them over and over or stop them when you need to. And, there's just no beating the fact that there is nothing like actually watching someone do the technique or project you are trying to learn.

So check out this Pompeii Bracelet video tutorial by Auntie's Beads.

Pompeii Bracelet
Photo and Project by Auntie's Beads

They use a stone cab in their project, but if you like resin or can enamel I don't see any reason why you couldn't use one of those very popular techniques to create your own unique cabochon. As a matter of fact, you could probably use an heirloom button or any other focal that has two loops or a way to attach it to the chain.

Click HERE for all the how tos.

Now go bead something.

Anthropologie Knock-Off Earrings

I love looking at the Anthropologie for inspiration and, evidently, so do a lot of other people. Check out these knock-off earrings created by the blogger at My Girlish Whims.

Anthro Knock-Off Earrings
Project and Photo by My Girlish Whims

Super easy to make with just a few tools and supplies. There are also plenty of close-up pictures to help you along every step and you get to bang away with a hammer - what more can you ask for? Of course, you can always change up the colors to suit your own whims (see what I did there?). 

Any who, click HERE to get the instructions.

Now go bead something.

Beads Per Inch Chart

Beads Per Inch Chart
Courtesy of Fire Mountain Gems and Beads

So you want to make a 16" beaded necklace using size 6 mm beads - but, how many do you need? Well, here's a handy, dandy little chart you might be able to use next time you're planning that project courtesy of Fire Mountain Gems and Beads. This chart gives the number of beads per inch for every increment from the tiny 3mm all the way to 18mm.

So, by looking at the chart, you would need 67 size 6mm beads to make that 16 inch beaded necklace. Handy, huh?

Click HERE to get a printable version.

Now go bead something.

Ring Size Guide and Reference Chart by Fire Mountain Gems and Beads

Here is a handy, dandy Ring Size Guide and Reference Chart to use when making rings compliments of Fire Mountain Gems and Beads. It gives you 3 different ways to determine a ring size and even includes a cool little ring sizer on the bottom.

Ring Size Guide and Chart by
Fire Mountain Gems and Beads

If you make rings then it would be a really good idea to print this chart up, laminate it and then hang it up where you can reference it when you need it.

Click HERE to get the full size copy.

Now go bead something.