Quite Random

I've gotten some new "toys" recently:

Broken jewelry from my grandma:

A set of beads from Hobby Lobby-- I got some jumprings and several other things of beads there, too!!!

AND, here are some things to look forward to seeing on my blog really soon!

Charm Bracelets

My friend Desi taught me how to make these charm bracelets. I apologize for the picture quality... I plan on taking another picture here soon. This is just my latest one... I need a picture of the one Desi helped me make when she was teaching me.

EDIT:

(I managed to loose this bracelet at Grandma's house and can't take a better picture until it is found).

Here is the very first charm bracelet that my friend taught me to make:

I wear it all the time!

Fairy Bracelet

Back before Christmas, I ordered a bunch of beads from Brightling Beads to make gifts. I couldn't resist some of their beautiful charms and this antique-ish chain (which is discolored in these pictures, because I have worn this bracelet so much). I love these charms. :)

Flower Pen

A fun and easy pen! I love to stick it on my desk as both a useful utility and a pretty accesory. I got this idea from a friend's mom's baby shower.

Take a pen (I used a purple BIC)

Cut a flower (two inches of stem included) from one of those fake flower boquets

Attach the flower to the pen with green "floral" tape (found in the craft section of Walmart, I'm sure other stores have it, too).


SEE ALSO: Clay pens

Jean Pocket Purse

I made these quite awhile ago for some friends. I took an old pair of jeans, cut out the pockets, ironed on some iron-ons, and hand-sewed a string onto it. Voila!

Beads and Buttons

A friend made this for me! Isn't it darling? Its very simple to make, too.

Take a peice of wire, thread some small beads and a button on, and then loop of the wire and cut it! String or craft elastice could also be used.

Washer Necklace

I recently made more Washer Necklaces. Here they are, for your inspiration! :)

This was made as a gift for a friend; I used a photocopy of some sheet music as part of the design, because she is an excellent musician.

Here is the other side of the washer and the ribbons. I got the design for the ribbons from the picture below:

I recieved a necklace in the mail from a "forum-pen-pal" of mine; it had a beautiful ribbon and hemp cord. She made a sweet little bottlecap charm to go with it, but it was not quite my style and I rarely wore it. I loved the ribbons so much that I attached an old washer necklace's washer onto it.

I do this alot; mixing and matching bits and pieces of jewelry. I especially do it with pendants. I'm always switching them. :D

Edit: Here is the bottlecap necklace my friend made:

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