A sliding knot is a cool technique to add to your basket of goodies, especially if you like to work with leather or satin cord. A leather sliding knot gives your creation an exotic, bohemian flair, while the satin sliding knot is super sweet and delicate. You can hit both ends of the fashion spectrum…
There are many reasons why you might want to make a skirt shorter. Styles change, the existing length doesn’t flatter your figure or you want to alter your older daughter’s dress to fit your younger daughter. Many manufacturers still don’t realize that we are not all long-legged supermodels. Some of us are a bit vertically…
Hoop earrings are a classic earring design. There’s an abundance of hoop earrings in every size and shape you can imagine and in a variety of metals. You can even make your own or customize the ones you already have! But, what do you do when your favorite pair gets a dent or bent all…
Throughout history, people have been wearing coin necklaces for luck and good fortune. A precious gold or silver chain with a special coin attached is a timeless addition to any jewelry collection. It is perfect for everyday use and is still believed to promote wealth and prosperity! So, how can you turn your lucky coin…
High heels make the wearer appear taller, give the illusion of longer, slimmer legs, accentuating the calf muscle and are generally more attractive than flat shoes. Plus, they create a much sexier walk. However, sometimes heels that are impracticality high outweigh their benefits. On the other hand, a heel that is too short detracts from…
If you’re anything like me, you’ve had to go without wearing your earrings every now and then. Or maybe you never got your ears pierced at all. It can be hard to find clip-on earrings, particularly in fun designs or something that doesn’t look like someone’s Aunt Agnes would be wearing. That led me to…
If you thought that classic silk scarves were a thing of the past, you just need to look at influencers on Instagram and you will see how wrong you were! Turn a silk scarf into a sleek bandeau and combine it with a nice dressy jacket and skirt and you have an inexpensive and creative…
Taking your jewelry to a jeweler for a minor repair is very expensive. Even a small repair like fixing a bent earring post can cost you a bundle. The good news is that you don’t have to run to the jewelry store for every little thing! You can easily fix the bent earring post by…
Knots are vital in jewelry making and beadwork. They are used to end a row, add a new row or begin the project. Most importantly, knots keep the beadwork from falling apart. Imagine a bracelet without knots? There is no way the beads would stay on the string! There are several types of knots you…
Have you ever wrapped a blanket around your shoulders? Sure, we all have. A chilly morning, sitting on the patio enjoying your morning coffee, with a blanket wrapped around your shoulders is a very common occurrence. And, most likely, there is not one camper out there that’s never wrapped a blanket around their shoulders when…