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A vintage bracelet of shamrock charms can be your “lucky charms” for this St. Patrick’s Day!(0)

March 11, 2010

Pull that corned beef and cabbage out of the oven! It’s time to bake some shamrock charms.
Shrink plastic has a wee bit o’ magic in it. Originally marketed in 1968 (“Shrinkies!”) as a child’s toy, artists and crafters soon discovered it could be much more. Technically, it is polystyrene plastic (code 6/PS) stretched into a [...]

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How to:Make a Pretty Rosette Necklace

by Nicole Smith
Accessorize your neckline with a sewn necklace made from fabric, chains, and encased sequins. Crushed panné won’t fray so it’s easy to sew, and chiffon adds a bit of texture to the piece. Make the entire necklace from one color, or choose several coordinating colors for a more dramatic look.
Create the rosettes by [...]

How to Recycle Magazines into Jewelry

by Diane Gilleland
Before you recycle those old magazines, turn some of their pages into pretty coiled pendants. You can make a whole collection of them in no time.
What you’ll need:
* Magazine pages
* Scissors
* Bone folder
* Thin wooden skewer
* Low-temp glue gun
* White craft glue
* Eye pin
* Blank cardstock
* Clear acrylic sealer
* Jump ring
A note on [...]

How To Make Twinkling Bangles

by Dhanyasree M
Bangles are inevitable fashion accessories to adorn the creative hand of any lady! The aesthetic beauty makeovers will remain incomplete without the twinkling of bangles on her hand. Bangles are wonderful outlets for creative expression. Here are some easy tips to make lovely bangles to embellish your hands.
Beaded Bangles
These bangles are the easiest [...]


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