Summer time crafts

This afternoon I got to sit on the beach with fresh fruit salad and make jewelry

it was pretty much heaven

Making necklaces like these are super easy using both recycled jewelry and craft store bought pieces.

you will need:
A pair of jewelry pliers
Chains of your favorite length
Jewelry findings and pendants
Rings and clasps

Get creative, have fun and enjoy the Complements on your custom jewelry!



Bird pendant with leaf detail on 24 inch chain , the bird pendant came off a pair of old earrings i lost the mate for.

Bronze key, with chain tassels, birds nest with crystal details on 24 inch chain
the crystal gem I plucked off a necklace from the sally ann.

Metal leaf pendant with pewter birds nest on a 24 inch chain



24 inch Pewter chain, metal leaf, blue woman camieo with small gem detail, the cameio women came off a old bracelete, and the gem off a thrift store necklace.

Adjustable Suade necklaces
to make this braided suade necklace you will need:
suade cord
feathers
beads 
charms

-mesure the suade about 6 inches longer then you want the necklace
-tie one end
- braid all the way down, leaving 3-4 inch tassels at both ends

-thread one end though the braid of the other side to make an adjustable loop, you can make these any length you like.

-attach feathers, beads and charms to tassels.

Suede cord with oyster shell, wood leaf and bead

I am getting some stock together for a craft fair coming up in June, these are some of the necklaces (and non feathered items) that will be there. Come and visit me at the buccaneer days June 8/9