Craft Ideas: Multi-Stone Bracelet

Hi Crafters!

I have to tell you, I love magazines!  I try to pass them on after awhile so that there aren't too many precarious stacks gathering dust.  I recently let go of some I'd been hoarding and sent them off to a senior center.  But, it was hard - I never know when that particular magazine might provide inspiration or guidance for my next project.  My only thought was - now I have room for more!

One of my favorite magazines is Craft Ideas.  It used to be Crafts 'n things and it's a general craft magazine that's been around a long while.  Not only do you get four issues in print format each year, but they produce digital editions eight times a year also.  That's a lot of projects!  And, you don't have to dust digital magazines!

They just recently released their digital edition highlighting fabric.  There are lots of small projects like pincushions, bags and organizers that would be easy and quick to make plus some larger projects like quilts and stuffed animals.  There's an amazing variety of ideas from a cute bow tie for your doggie to easy felt purses. 

Also included in the Fabric Arts digital issue are some projects that are not fabric-oriented like a crocheted beanie, a room divider, cards, tags, a painting project and some jewelry designs.  Included in the jewelry designs is a bracelet that I designed, a multi-stone bracelet.  This is an easy project for the beginning beader and you can use beads you have left from other projects in any color.  The key to this bracelet is mixing the colors and shapes.

multi-stone bracelet

So, check out Craft Ideas for all kinds of crafty inspiration!

Happy Crafting!

Terry

Crafts n' things Weekly - blue & silver bib necklace

Hi Crafters!

Looking for something elegant to wear to your next party?  I have just the design! It's a Blue and Silver Bib Necklace.

Blue and Silver Bib Necklace

It can be found in the weekly at Crafts 'n things here.  Yes, you have to have a subscription, but I think it is well worth it.  Not only do you get the print magazine, but you also get a weekly online magazine with lots of great ideas!  (No, I don't work for them, but I've been a fan for years, and they occasionally print and pay me for my designs.)

Here it is on a stand:

Happy Crafting!

Terry

Carnelian Tassel Necklace

Hi Crafters!

I love fall and I love designing with fall colors.  Here's a necklace that I designed for Crafts 'n things for their Fall 2013 issue.   It's a perfect addition to your fall wardrobe!

This necklace is a combination of carnelian, poppy jasper and yellow jasper along with antique copper findings from TierraCast.  There are some stones that I keep returning to in my designing.  Jasper and carnelian always seem to call to me!  Which stones call to you in your designing?

Carnelian Tassel Necklace

Happy crafting with warm, rich fall colors!

Terry

Antique Floral Necklace

Hi Crafters!
Head on over to Crafts 'n things Weekly this week and check out the free craft designs.  Every week there are new ones that you can snag for free for that week.  One of my favorites this week is this super cute wreath by Meggan Marravich.  It's so tweet!

Also available this week are the instructions for one of my vintage-style jewelry designs, an Antique Floral Necklace.

Here's the link for the instructions for this necklace:

http://weekly.craftsnthings.com/issues/v2/i45/cntw-h.html

It's just for this week (unless you have a subscription!), so hurry on over!

Happy Crafting!

Terry

Sock Owls

Hi Crafters!

Every month I host a group of crafters in my home.  We gather in my large kitchen for a fun but simple craft.  These crafters range from three years of age to about twelve, so a craft that is easy is a must.  But, for the older kids, it must also be a versatile craft which challenges their creativity.  Most of the time, I come up with an idea, but this month we used one I found on a website. 

These Autumn Sock Owls were a real hit with my crafters.  And, I think you'll enjoy them, too.  They came in the weekly crafts email from Crafts 'n things, one of my favorite magazines for all-around crafting projects.  You'll have to subscribe to get this project now, but you can see this week's email here.  You can sign up to get the newsletter and receive new craft projects every week. 

Here's the sock owl that I made:

Here's a few of the crafters and their creations.

 This tweed-y work sock made a great owl.

Everyone has a unique creation!  One of the older crafters got really creative and made a sock elephant!

Moms stay to help the little ones and have some crafting fun, too!

Hope you're enjoying some crafting fun this week.

What will you create?

Happy Crafting!

Terry

(Note:  I'm a crafter at heart, but I also design crafts and have had designs published in Crafts 'n things.  However, I was not compensated for this post.)

Another 4th of July craft

Hi Crafters!

Looking for a craft with patriotic flare that the kids can make?  Here's a red, white and blue ring toss game.

You can find it in the August 200l issue of Crafts 'n things.  It might be just the thing to keep the kids occupied while they are waiting for the fireworks to start!

Happy Summer Crafting!

Silver Leaves Necklace

Hi Crafters!

Today is the posting day for the Designer Crafts Blog Connection, so I hope you'll travel around the blog-o-sphere and view all the new blog posts(no spacesuit needed!). There will be new ideas for Mother's Day, Father's Day and other celebrations. With over 60 designers participating, I'm sure you'll find something you'll want to try!

This month I'm sharing a necklace that I designed using paper bags. I've found that paper bags are very versatile, and lately, I've been making jewelry with them. Here's one that you can find in the pages of the June issue of Crafts 'n things.

The instructions are found on pages 76 and 77 of the June issue. Yes, you'll have to buy the magazine, but it is a treasure trove of great ideas in all sorts of craft areas. And, I hope to post more paper bag ideas with instructions in the future.

Continue the blog hop by clicking on the blue Designer Crafts button along the side of my blog.

Happy crafting!