Showing posts with label bracelet. Show all posts
Showing posts with label bracelet. Show all posts

Thursday, June 2, 2011

Making Beaded Earrings, Necklaces & Bracelets

Making beaded earrings, necklaces and bracelets requires inspiration, at least for me. This is why I can never consider making these things as work because when I'm not in the mood for it, then I won't be able to make any. I think I could but I won't be happy about it and the results won't be as nice.

So today, when I felt like doing a few more bracelets, earrings and necklaces to add to my growing collection, I took the chance. I just had my first meal of the day and I was feeling energetic. I immediately took out all my beading materials, looked at the previous designs I saved in my PC and allowed myself to be engulfed by awe and inspiration.

When making beaded jewelry, I don't try to copy other creations. I just look at as many beautiful designs as I can, prepare all my materials on my work station and I just let whatever inspiration flow through my hands as I pick my string, my colorful beads, my pliers, clamps, crimps, and other beading supplies.

Remember yesterday when I made a necklace out of recycled earrings? That necklace didn't have any pair of earrings to go with it so I made one:


Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Charm Bracelet and Necklace from Recycled Earrings

Wow! It's been almost four months since I last got busy with my crafts. I've been meaning to make my glycerine soaps but I still haven't found the time to buy my ingredients. Sorry about that. I've been traveling most of the time from Cebu, to Baguio, to my 33-day Boracay stay, to Caliraya, to Magalawa island in Zambales and just recently to Canyon Cove in Nasugbu. Whew! I still got plenty of travels to do but this particular day, I felt particularly creative. I knew I wanted to make a nice bracelet but I needed some inspiration. I checked out some jewelry making stuff online but nothing enticed me.

Then I saw my old unused earrings which are all missing their respective pairs. Why don't I recycle them and make a gorgeous charm bracelet? I still got a lot of raw materials and bead supplies so I just went with my idea. I stationed myself in our cozy lanai where I do all my crafts (as well as play with my musical instruments).

Sunday, January 23, 2011

Handmade Beaded Bag from Recycled Jeans and Belt

Guess what I found in my closet looking new and beckoning me to take it out of its box? My mini sewing machine!


After 7 years, I finally opened its box, and what the heck, I decided to use it!