Do you like it when you’re jewellery shows off different textures and colours? Me too! Sometimes it can be fun to hack you’re existing jewellery collection to make something look… Read More

I like dramatic earrings, but I don’t love the look of hook earrings, so I prefer my dangly earrings to have stud tops. If you’re like me, the following tutorial will show you ho… Read More

Do you love bows? This tutorial shows you how to make some gorgeous bow earrings using two pieces of knitted i-cord and some earring hooks! Simple but adorable and sweet. Is this the perfect… Read More

This ring is so so sweet and simple to make! All you need is some ribbon and a crochet hook and then you can make all the little bow-tied crochet rings your heart desires. Please note that t… Read More

I love pearl jewellery, but the classic pearl necklace can often look a bit dated, so I decided to try and create a pearl necklace that is a bit more modern! This tutorial shows you how to m… Read More

This bracelet gives the illusion that it is two bracelets looped together, but it’s actually an intentional look formed by one bracelet! Use some contrasting beads to create a unique b… Read More

I love necklaces, but I don’t always need my pendants to sit on a matching chain, sometimes I love the look of metal pendants on a beaded necklace strand. If you love this look too, he… Read More

It’s great to keep track of your phone without having to old it in your hands all the time, strap on this crochet wrist strap to ensure you don’t lose yours! This tutorial is a b… Read More

Do you ever finish a good moisturiser or yummy snack and look at the packaging and think, I could use this for something? Well I do! If you want to upcycle an old jar into a cool container t… Read More

Sometimes I like to MacGyver some things together to make something far more useful, this is one of those times. I needed a sunglasses chain for an upcoming trip where I definitely didn&rsqu&hell…Read More

I sometimes worry that my phone could be easily lost or stolen from me, so I decided to make this sweet crochet lanyard so I can wear my phone and tuck it into my bag or pocket at the same t… Read More

I’ve previously written an i-cord knitted bracelet tutorial, and this one is kind of similar, but the special twist here is the addition of a wire to give the knit structure so it wear… Read More

I love having my jewelry out on display so I can admire it even when I’m not wearing it. I usually keep my special pieces in little bowls and dishes so they can add some sparkle to my… Read More

I have a teacher friend who loves a colourful lanyard, so this tutorial is inspired by her! This lanyard uses basic crochet combined with a large claw clasp to create a fun and practical acc… Read More

Here’s how to make a cute pair of statement earrings, these are such a fun design that pack a bold punch with their size and colours. Please note that this tutorial contains affiliate… Read More

Have you ever wanted to make your own chain? This lovely earring tutorial shows you how to make your own simple chains from scratch and turn them into a stunning pair of earrings. Please not… Read More

I’ve already shown you how to make your own earring findings, here and here. But I haven’t shown you a way to make more traditional earring hooks from scratch. These simple Shepa… Read More

If you want to make a beaded chain necklace, but don’t have any head pins, or if you want to add some handmade flair to your work, here’s how you can use wire instead! This neckl… Read More

This is a cool tutorial! Imagine, you want to make a necklace or a bracelet, but you’ve totally run out of clasp findings. Rather than ordering some online, and waiting for them to… Read More

I like to switch my jewellery around, adding charms to different chains to suit my needs. For this tutorial, I’ll show you how to attach a charm to a bolt ring clasp so that you can cl… Read More

This design is a little tricky to make but it looks amazing! Using some chain, tiger tail wire and beads, you can create an interesting, almost sculptural, bracelet to wear. Please note that… Read More

I’ve already shown you how to make a cute daisy chain necklace, but here’s a way to add a bit of edge to your floral bead designs… a daisy chain choker necklace! This tuto… Read More

I love jewelry, I love looking at it, I love making it, and I love wearing it. But there are some parts of jewelry that I don’t love. I can’t stand it when a piece is uncomfortab… Read More

Daisy chains are a classic beaded jewellery technique, and they look amazing! Here’s how to make one using some tiger tail wire and a selection of glass beads. Please note that this tu… Read More

I love using pre-made earring hooks, but sometimes I want to add some additional luxe to my earring designs, so I make my own one-of-a-kind earring hooks that are embellished with some speci… Read More

This necklace is simple but super cute! It is a twist on a basic tiger-tail beaded necklace, but instead of a single strand, the necklace has a loose knot in the middle for added interest. T… Read More

I’m loving making phone straps lately! This one combines a chunky chain with some rhinestone trim to create this double stranded phone strap. I decided to add the extra chain for more… Read More

Do you love statement earrings? These statement earrings feature some gorgeous beads and some clever wire work to make a cute pair of bold earrings to wear on your next outing. Please note t… Read More

I find it very satisfying to make my own jewellery using precious metals! This tutorial shows you how to turn some sterling silver wire into a gorgeous pair of threader earrings with a hamme… Read More

Do you have a beaded necklace or bracelet that you don’t like anymore? Here’s a video tutorial that shows you how to take that piece apart so that you can re-use the beads, the w… Read More

This waist chain DIY is so cute! Use some rhinestone trim and transform it into a perfectly sparkly chain to wear around your waist. Pop it over a sweet sundress for some added cool. Please… Read More

This is a little update on a past tutorial, but I love this design and it’s a great way to introduce precious metal into your DIY jewelry making practice! Please note that this tutoria… Read More

I have made many pieces of jewellery over the years. Some work out great… others not so much! So when I’ve got a piece that didn’t really work, or that I don’t like… Read More

Remember this charm? Here’s how to make a crazy mixed bead necklace to hang it on and wear about! This tutorial makes use of those random mixed beads you aren’t sure what to do w… Read More

Here’s a fun tutorial, perfect for a fun costume night out! In this tutorial I’ll show you how to transform some rhinestone trim into a unique chain to hang bold pendants on. Ple… Read More

I love the trend towards the craft-core bead explosion designs in jewellery! I’ve shared a few other similar tutorials in the form of mixed bead anklets and necklaces, but this one is… Read More

This is a fun one! The following post will give you all the steps you need to follow to make your own glittery shining shoe chain. I love how sparkly this piece is. Please note that this tut… Read More

little while ago, I showed you how to make a floating pearl necklace, and now here’s the bracelet version of that tutorial! This bracelet is made using tiger tail wire and a special b… Read More

So I recently showed you how to make your own metal hoop earrings at home, but if those are too plain for you, here’s a quick tutorial that shows you how to add some beads to your home… Read More

You never want to lose your gadgets! I love having a wrist strap for my camera, my phone, all sorts of things… If you want a cute new wrist strap for your fave toy, here’s one y… Read More

It can be so satisfying to make your own jewellery out of metal, but you might wonder how you can do it without all the tools and fire… well I’ve got an answer for you… h… Read More

I love jewelry that can be worn multiple ways, so I created a tutorial that shows you how to make a beaded shoe chain that can also be worn as an anklet! It features clasps on either end so… Read More

This is a fun one, and great for when you feel like you need a new accessory to match an outfit in a snap! This bracelet is made using some bright string and a cheerful bead to make a simple… Read More

The craft-core trend that sees beads combined in crazy combinations for a playful, handmade vibe. I super love this trend because its easy to recreate at home! Why fork out a few hundred dol… Read More

I’ve already shown you how to braid three different types of chain together to make a choker length necklace, but here’s another tutorial that shows you the results of braiding t… Read More

Flower beading was one of the first beading techniques I learned when I was a crafty kid! I still love beading and it is so fun to see this nostalgic style coming back! This bracelet makes a… Read More

I’m no expert on polymer clay, but I do like using it from time to time. I recently received this polymer clay bead maker as a gift and I thought it would be fun to try it out and take… Read More

I love things that look like other things, so I just had to make this little beaded body! This bead person is made using some head and eye pins and a bunch of beads. Please note that this tu… Read More

I’ve made a floating pearl necklace before using multiple pearls, you can see the tutorial here. This design is a bit different. For this one you won’t need extra crimp beads, th… Read More

Shoe jewellery is pretty fun! Here’s how to make a sparkly decoration for your fave shoes using some string and some rhinestone embellished beads. I made this one long enough that you… Read More

Here are some fun earrings you can construct at home! This is a great way to use the pieces of copper or brass that you created patina on using our salt and vinegar patina tutorials as well… Read More

I’m loving using nylon beading thread at the moment, so I thought I’d make a tutorial showing how to use it to make a cute beaded bracelet! Here are all the instructions plus som… Read More

I’ve already shown you how to turn copper green using salt and vinegar, and the same process can be used on brass! Brass has a high copper content, so it can develop a nice patina when… Read More

It can be fun to customise and add some flair to all your belongings, like adding gold chains to your fave pair of sneakers! This shoe chain can be clipped to a range of different shoes, the… Read More

Copper is a really fun material to make jewellery with, it is reactive and oxidises easily, so you can make some great patterns and patina using simple household ingredients. In this tutoria… Read More

If you’re like me, masks have become a long-term part of life. It can be annoying to keep track of your mask as you take it on and off during the day, so here’s piece you can mak… Read More

I recently caught up with a friend, she’s a teacher and she was really excited that she found some funky beaded lanyards, and it made me think… I could probably make one myself!… Read More

Some people have strong preferences for the bead stringing materials they prefer to use when making their jewelry. I recommend playing around with different materials to find what you like u… Read More

Jewelry, just like everything else, sometimes gets dirty and needs cleaning. There are a few ways that you can clean your precious fine jewellery. Please note that this post contains affilia… Read More

I love jewelry you can wear multiple ways, so this design is a winner in my eyes! This necklace takes three delicate chains which are then braided together to create a unique choker necklace… Read More

I love my wireless ear buds, but sometimes they fall out of my ears and onto the ground (yuck) when I’m out and about! Here’s how you can use a glasses chain to stop your ear bud… Read More

I’ve been experimenting with different stringing materials lately for my beaded designs and I’ve come to like working with nylon beading thread, so I thought I’d make a tut… Read More

This phone strap is minimalist in design and fairly easy to put together. Phone straps seem to be increasingly popular at the moment, so here’s how you can make one of your own. Please… Read More

This necklace is super duper cute! Add some fruity polymer clay beads to eye pins and chain to create a fun beaded chain necklace perfect for adding some color and summer vibes to your wardr… Read More

I love my wireless ear buds, but they do sometimes pop out of my ears and drop onto the ground, so here’s a design that will help prevent headphone loss, a pair of earrings that attach… Read More

This necklace has been designed to give you some good vibes, it features a yellow polymer clay smiley bead and a black tourmaline for good feelings! Black tourmaline is believed to be a gems… Read More

Beaded phone straps are a bit of a trend right now, and here’s a down and dirty way to make one! Really all you need is some string and some beads. I added a large lobster clasp as wel… Read More

This is a super cute necklace design that you can personalise to suit your preference. I’m stuck in lockdown right now so I decided to make sure everyone knows that I am ‘BORED&r&hell…Read More

These craft-core y2k inspired designs are so popular right now. A mix of beads including glass, polymer clay, semi-precious gemstones and pearls come together to create a chaotic but stylish… Read More

This pendant necklace features a cute glass bell pepper charm! This might be a perfect DIY gift for a vege lover or a way to tell people about your fave food! I really like this piece becaus… Read More

I’ve been seeing playful mixed bead necklaces like this all over social media. These necklaces sure are pretty, they’re also really really easy to make! So instead of splurging o… Read More

This bracelet is simple but so so cute! It is made from fine chain with an adorable polymer clay apple bead on it. I love this piece because it is delicate but still adorable and quirky. Ple… Read More

This choker length necklace is really special! It’s simple look is a really powerful way to show off your special crystal beads. I used a small green crystal bead for my design. Please… Read More

Mixed beads seem to be all the rage right now! These beads feature a variety of gemstones and a couple of cute little glass heart beads for a cool look. Use your choice of beads to create yo… Read More

This necklace is really easy to make and looks SOOOOO cute! Layer it with some other pieces or wear it on its own. All you need is a delicate chain and a strawberry-shaped polymer clay bead!… Read More

These earrings are really cute, they are a twist on the typical beaded hoop, as they feature a beaded bar in the centre and are slightly oval in shape. I used some green and blue beads to ma… Read More

This choker is really super cute! It features a diamond-shaped bead charm in the middle of some silver-tone rolo chain. It is designed to sit closely to your neck to show off the beaded feat… Read More

This tutorial is a bit of a recycling piece. I used some scrap leather combined with some beads I recycled from an old necklace to construct something new. I think this bracelet is a cute st… Read More

These hoop earrings are really cute! Each hoop has a little dangly beaded square charm which moves prettily as you wear them! This is a really special way to upgrade a basic hoop finding. Pl… Read More

Sometimes you need to be a bit subtle about how you communicate your feelings. So instead of saying it out loud, or showing it in your body language, why not show how you feel with your jewe… Read More

This cute necklace features a beaded ladder pendant threaded onto a recycled cord necklace. This is a cool way to use recycled materials and make a cool pendant that stands out from the usua… Read More

This bracelet is another way that you can make a multi-strand bracelet. This bracelet makes use of ribbons and a beaded chain for an alternative look. I used some recycled materials in this… Read More

This is a really cool design! It combines delicate chains and leather to create a cool and edgy twist on the waist chain trend. This piece is pretty easy to put together and makes for a real… Read More

It’s no secret that I really like making triangle shaped jewelry. Triangles are easy to construct using eye pins, and their angles add striking geometric features to your jewelry colle… Read More

This is a fun upcycling DIY! This DIY makes use of long broken necklaces and shows you how to transform them into cute waist chains! Unfortunately not all your broken necklaces are long enou… Read More

This is a cute little piece that looks great layered with chains! Use some fun gemstone beads to add some pizazz to your design. Please note that this tutorial contains affiliate links. Y… Read More

These earrings are really cute! Turn lightweight beads into some pretty little dangles, perfect for people who can’t bear the weight of heavy statement earrings but still want to look… Read More

This is a cute ring that is my take on the dainty jewelry trend. Use some wire, a head pin, a jump ring and a special bead to make your own delicate and dainty wire ring without the need… Read More

This is a simple DIY that looks really cute! Update a pair of hoops with some adorable glass star beads that dangle from the centre. I really like how these hoops show off the cutest little… Read More

These earrings are great! They’re elegant, edgy and minimalist. I like wearing mine layered in multiple piercings, but they look great threaded through each ear too! What pretty gemsto… Read More

Nothing screams warm weather like a bohemian body chain! This waist chain design is embellished with gemstones for a luxe bohemian look. As an added bonus, it can also be worn as a necklace… Read More

I think these earrings are pretty fun! You make some beaded mega hoops, link them together, and then thread them onto some hoop findings for a funky statement look. These earrings are such a… Read More

This is a cute little bracelet that looks great! the beaded diamond bracelet design uses eye pins and beads to form a series of diamond shapes that link together to create a bracelet. This d… Read More

I’m really into quick DIY’s at the moment, so here’s another one you can make quickly with no tools! This hair elastic has some fun timber beads on it so you can add some e… Read More

Letter beads are a nostalgic trend that have become really popular in the last couple of years. Here’s how you can use them to send a message to people… adding words to hoop ear… Read More

This letter bead necklace is a simple design with a big personality. Use letter beads to show something about your mood or personality around your neck. Layer this design with some other pie… Read More

This tutorial shows you how to put beads on a chain necklace! This bead and chain lariat is really pretty and surprisingly simple to DIY at home. This design is perfect if you are looking fo… Read More

These earrings are pretty fun! They are constructed from eye pins to form some dynamic triangle charms, and as an added bonus, there’s a cute gold-tone and enamel strawberry charm dang… Read More

I think personalised jewelry will always be timeless and this tutorial shows you how to put a fun twist on a classic! Using colourful letter beads you can make a bracelet that says whatever… Read More

For this bracelet design you need to construct three different beaded chains and attach them together using charm connectors for a stacked bracelet look. This design is really cute and the c… Read More