Out of Africa Earrings
Out of Africa Earrings Out of Africa Earrings This is a bit of a 'blast from the past' post. I made these Out of Africa earrings ages ago in the very early days of this blog. Since still I wear them so much, I thought I would post them again. With a much improved pic....
Stone & Silver Earrings
See how to make stone & silver earrings in this blog post. So easy you will want to make lots of them.
DIY Fabric Necklace
Use leftover fabric to make this fun diy fabric necklace. Play around with prints or colours to mix it up or sew on pearl or crystal beads.
Malachite Earrings
Malachite Earrings I've been trawling Pinterest for inspiration to make silver wire jewelery and came across something similar to this pair of malachite earrings. I love the simplicity of it. No clasps or soldering or anything other than a bit of calculated bending....
Twisted Bead Necklace
Twisted Bead Necklace This isn't a particularly DIY-ish post but what I'm trying to show with this twisted bead necklace is how to rework and existing item. You need: - two or three similar length long necklaces a clip (usually found in a bead shop) You do: - You will...
Tassel Earrings Tutorial
Tassel Earrings Tutorial This is a tassel earrings tutorial - with a difference. First I made small tassels. Then I teamed those tassels with these gorgeous wooden beads. Am thrilled with the outcome. You need: - silver earring hooks silver wire pliers a business card...
Moon Choker
Moon Choker This lovely moon choker came about because I had a hammered silver crescent moon and wasn't wearing it. Made it back in the days of jewelry making with left-over silver. All it took was a quick bend of some silver wire plus an O-ring to attach the moon...
Quartz Crystal Earrings
Quartz Crystal Earrings I did a jewelry making course a few years ago and while I loved it, my soldering was rubbish, so I've turned to wire jewelry and made a few things including this pair of quartz crystal earrings. Most of my inspiration comes from what I see in...
Delicate Ring
Delicate Rings This tutorial for delicate rings came about because I've been wanting to make some midi rings and wondered if I could make them using silver wire. I did a You Tube search and came across a video called "10 diy rings easy & adjustable" by Helena...
Fabric Charm Necklace
Fabric Charm Necklace This fabric charm necklace is a perfect way to use up a fabric scraps and anything you can lay your hands on from lucky charms, buttons, beads and even plastic junk from lucky packets or Christmas crackers. It's meant to be fun. I don't claim to...
Half Moon Earrings
Half Moon Earrings The inspiration for these Half Moon Earrings came from Pinterest while I was looking at wire jewellery ideas. Wish I could remember who shared it, but the idea stuck in my head. I bought the silver wire from a local jewelery supply shop and already...
Fabric Bracelet
Fabric Bracelet The inspiration for these fabric bracelets came from a blogger called - Thriftanista in the City. She has lovely step by step instructions to make her bangles. One thing she did, which I was too lazy to do but really should have done, is fold her...
Lace Choker
Lace Choker Am a bit choker obessed at the moment. Made this lace choker as well as a . . . . . Shweshwe Choker, Strapping Choker and a Ribbon Choker. You need: - a piece of lace trimming about 30 centimtres long (or more for just in case) matching colour thread or...
Easy Earrings
Easy Earrings One of my favourite - and easiest things to make - are stud earrings. Easy earrings I call them. If you have a great haberdashery or bridal shop near you, that's the perfect place to take a gander at their buttons. You're looking for a button with a...
Mixed Medium Rings
Mixed Medium Rings No secret I love fashion. But also worry about the burden cheap throw-away fashion is placing on the environment. This blog is all about how I try to keep up with the latest trends by making my own, or even better up-cycling and...
Pearl String Bracelet
Pearl String Bracelet The inspiration for this pearl string bracelet came from bracelets I see on yogis when I go to class. They seem to be knotted on, never to come off. And while I like that, I also like the option of being able to remove a bracelet. I came up with...
Wire Ring
Twist a one size fits all ring
Fabric Scrap Choker
See how to make a choker necklace using fabric scraps
Wide Choker Necklace
See how to make your own choker necklace from a piece of strapping with this free tutorial.
Mixed Medium Necklace
Use up leftovers to make this mixed medium necklace.