I started making these earrings for my jewelry line Crafty Little Gnome Jewelry but they are so fun to make I thought I would share a tutorial with you. These earrings are a great statement piece and an easy way to add a boho vibe to an otherwise plain outfit. Supplies 16 gauge brass craft […]
Working on and craft projects is my passion. I love to get creative and make jewelry, holiday crafts and fun art projects with my daughter.
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Easy Crackle Finish Frame
Hey Gnomies, I showed you how to make a wood burned picture frame a while back and I love the way that it turned out. Today I am going to show you how to decorate a frame with an easy crackle finish. This technique is surprisingly simple. You don’t need any fancy supplies- just paint […]
How to Pack Necklaces
How to Pack Your Necklaces so They don’t Get Tangled During Travel Hey Friends, If you are reading this, I am en route to Italy! Omg, trip of a lifetime! My husband and I will be making our way through Milan, Rome, Florence and Cinque Terre over the next 12 days. I am actually jealous […]
Sea Urchin Incense Holder
Hey guys, I came up with a cool craft project I thought you might like. It’s an incense holder made out of a sea urchin! This project is really easy and is so unique. You only need two supplies. A sea urchin and air dry clay. If you are lucky enough to live in a […]
Wood Burned Picture Frame DIY
A couple of weeks ago showed you how to make personalized gift tags using wood tags and a wood burning tool. I used the pointy-end attachment on the wood burning tool and only used a series of dots to create my designs for that project. This time I used the slanted edge and finished off […]
Wood Burned Gift Tags
Mother’s Day is coming up this weekend and I thought it would be fun do a gift tag tutorial. These gift tags use wooden tags bought from the craft store and a wood burning tool. You can make all sorts of neat stuff with a wood burning tool. The one I bought comes with an […]
How to Make Wire Wrap Rings
I started learning how to wire wrap jewelry a few years ago. Now it is one of my favorite hobbies and jewelry making techniques. A couple of weeks ago I showed you how to wire wrap a sea glass pendant and last week I gave you a sneak peak on how to make these cool […]
DIY Wind Chime with Mini Terra Cotta Pots
DIY Wind Chime with Mini Terra Cotta Pots We have been having beautiful weather with record breaking heat this month. I must say I am loving the sunshine and that I can get out in the garden finally this year. Today I am showing you how to make a mini wind chime with little terra […]
How to Make a Wire Wrap Pendant
Today I am going to teach you how to make a wire wrap pendant. I am using a piece of sea glass but you can use stones, crystals or any other small object that you would like to turn into a pendant. The method is pretty much the same regardless of what kind of stone […]
DIY Terrarium Toadstools
Last year I did my take on the Ikea Rast Makeover. I ended up choosing new knobs for my cabinets after I stained them. I had a bunch of little knobs left over and they had been sitting with some leftover screws and tools in my laundry room for the longest time. After coming across […]