DIY Jeweled Hair Pins

I love these hair pins . . . and they are so easy to make!

If you'd like to make some of your own, click here for the tutorial.

DIY Rhinestone Statement Bracelets

Love these DIY rhinestone statement bracelets . . . and they are so easy to make!

Click here for the tutorial from Brit + Co. for two different bracelets.

DIY Anthro Pernilla Necklace

Bev at Flamingo Toes made her own version (shown above) of the following necklace that is a pricey $198 at Anthropologie.  Why pay so much when you can make your own for a lot less than that!  Can you tell the difference between the two necklaces?

What I love about this necklace is that it is a basic design that you can use components from broken jewelry or jewelry pieces you would like to refashion.  I know in my stash of vintage jewelry, I have boxes and boxes and could make all types of variations of this necklace.  Of course you can use new jewelry components found at craft stores.

Another thing I love about this design is that it opens up many possibilities for complimenting pieces of jewelry with all the varying pieces used in the necklace.

Are you ready to attempt your own necklace?

Click here to go to Bev's excellent tutorial with lots of photos!

DIY Long Chandelier Tassel Chain Earrings

These earrings are stunning!  I can't wait to make these, they are my favorite type of earrings!

Love the combination of beads and chain and the design aspect of making them as long or short as you want.  You can use components from old jewelry or use new components.  Personally, I love to use old components for a one of a kind piece of jewelry.

Click here for a well-written tutorial with lots of photos from Rings n Things by Tiffany.  The website is full of awesome jewelry inspiration . . . check it out!

Thanks to Tiffany for the awesome inspiration, the tutorial and the photo.

DIY Earrings White And Gold Pearls And Beads

These gorgeous earrings were found on Cut Out And Keep, a website full of craft tutorials.  The tutorial was submitted by Gisele R.  Love the design of these earrings!

As with most jewelry projects, you can recycle some beads from older jewelry you are tired of or purchase new beads and components.  The choice is yours and your creativity is the limit.

Click here for the tutorial!

DIY Chandelier Earrings

Kara at Happy Go Lucky has inspired me to make these cute chandelier earrings!  

Use your imagination to create different styles based on this basic jewelry design concept . . . like I always say, the possibilities are endless.

Click here for an easy to read tutorial with lots of photos from Kara!

DIY Multi-Strand Chain Watch

Awesome idea for refashioning and recycling old watches and chains!

With this basic technique and design by Kirsten from the blog Studs and Pearls, you can use your imagination to come up with so many possibilities! 

 Click here to go to the tutorial.

DIY Multi-Strand Bracelet

Rebecca from My Girlish Whims always comes up with the most awesome jewelry designs that I've seen online.  

She has also discovered Elements of Antiquity which is an online shop that sells aged pewter jewelry components that are 100% made in the USA, lead free and nickel free.  Great shop to get inspired!

Those of us who enjoy jewelry design as a hobby or as a means to make a living are always looking for sources of inspiration and unique findings.

Click here for a tutorial with lots of photos on how to make this gorgeous bracelet!  Thank you Rebecca!

Anthropologie Cenote Layered Necklace DIY Knockoff

Awesome inspiration!

If you make your own jewelry for personal use or professionally, you will love to make this awesome layered necklace.

You can make it out of components from vintage or used jewelry that is broken or just needs repurposing or purchase new components.

What I love about this design is that you can make a number of earring and bracelet combinations to match this necklace!  They would make a very cool jewelry collection . . . don't you think?

Click here for the tutorial from one of my favorite blogs, Flamingo Toes!

Paper clip & junk mail bracelet

This bracelet takes recycling to another level!

It is made with paper clips and junk mail. 

Of course you could use colorful gift wrapping paper,

 magazine pages, etc.

What an excellent project for little girls!!

Click here for the tutorial :)

Watch Face Rhinestone Pendant

Love this simple, yet elegant design!

The photo is for inspiration only . . . it was found on Pinterest which led to an Etsy store that is now closed. The piece sold as a necklace for $22.

What a great use for those old watches too worn for sale and an orphan earring . . . genius idea!

Wouldn't it look awesome as a closure for a purse?

Happy designing!

DIY Rhinestone Statement Necklace

I'm back with another DIY jewelry project from Rebecca at My Girlish Whims.

Love her creations!

She made this gorgeous necklace with new jewelry components, but, as usual, you can use broken jewelry that needs new life which is what I love to do.  I have some beautiful new vintage stock cabochons that would look awesome mixed with some rhinestones.

Click here for the tutorial.

Pearl and Rhinestone Leather Bracelet

Bev at Flamingo Toes has come up with another awesome beaded bracelet design!

As with all jewelry designs, you can use new or vintage components or a combination of both.  Vintage rhinestones is my favorite and I have boxes and boxes of components and broken jewelry that I can use for these type of bracelets.  Can't wait to start creating!

I have some ideas for coming up with a different base for the bracelet instead of leather.  Keep checking my blog . . . I'm almost ready to start getting creative again.

Thanks Bev!  You can go to her tutorial for this bracelet here.  Check out the rest of her blog while you are there . . . she is amazingly creative :)

DIY Beaded Wrapped Bracelets

I love these beaded wrapped bracelets that I've been seeing all over the internet for quite some time.  

There is a huge amount of purple suede wider cording sitting in my craft room that has been in need of a project for so long.  It was part of a barter trade I made at least a decade ago . . . I have lots of that kind of stuff hanging around my craft room.  Anyway . . . I think it would make beautiful bracelets with a bit wider cord including some bigger beads for something different.

When I found this tutorial on Life of Charmings, I thought it was time to get serious about what to do with that purple cord!

Happy beading!

DIY J. Crew Necklace

WOW Lots of inspiration here!

Do you love the trendy statement necklaces, but hate price tag that can be as high as a couple of hundred dollars?  Here you go . . . some inspiration and a tutorial on how to make one for a fraction of the price!

Get out those boxes of broken vintage jewelry and design away :)

Click here to visit the tutorial at Style on Target . . . you won't be sorry!