Create these adorable and fun origami bracelets using any type of paper! When you’re done, continue the paper jewelry fun and make these paper bead bracelets. This post contains affiliate links. These origami bracelets are a classic childhood staple – like friendship bracelets for when all you have on hand is paper! They’re easy and fun to make, with a repetitive folding pattern that lets you get into a relaxing rhythm. It’s one of those “fidget crafts” that keep the hands busy and are fun to make again and again. Paper isn’t quite as durable as string, but these are so fun and easy that ..read more

Enjoy the free SVG to make these acrylic laser earrings, cut using a diode laser. When you’re done, check out my big list of DIY dangle earrings ideas. This post contains affiliate links. One of the coolest things about stepping into laser crafting is the incredible new materials that I can play with. And as a jewelry crafter, I knew I needed to try some wood and acrylic laser cut earrings. Table of Contents Tips for making wood and acrylic laser earrings Different ways to make these Cut settings Dressing things up How to make acrylic laser cut earrings using the xTool F1 Materials ..read more

Enjoy my in-depth review of the xTool F1 Laser engraver – including some material tests and settings! Also check out my favorite crafting gadgets. This post contains affiliate links. Heads up: this review is long and in-depth so if you want, you can skip to your specific questions using the table of contents: Table of Contents Meet the xTool F1 xTool F1 Review Summary How the xTool f1 works In the box Features & Specs Specifications Pros & Cons Favorite Features & Cool Stuff xTool F1 Accessories Slide Extension RA2 Pro Rotary Desktop Air Purifier 3rd Party Recommended ..read more

Learn how to make a resin pendant with flowers inside – or other fun embellishments! When you’re done, learn how to make resin earrings too. This post contains affiliate links. The possibilities with resin crafting are truly endless, and as you’ll see in this tutorial for how to make a resin pendant. While pendants can be made using a keychain mold (something I’ll explore in a future post) this one specifically refers to pendants made by filling a bezel frame and placing things inside. Table of Contents: The basic process and tips for how to make a resin pendant What you need to make re ..read more

Create this quick and easy wish bracelet with endless design possibilities! When you’re done, check out everything you need to know to make your own friendship bracelets to add to your stack. This post contains affiliate links. Ready for a true childhood throwback craft? How about some DIY wish bracelets? These fun and earthy bracelets were a favorite of mine as a kid and are SO easy. Hemp was big in the 90s but is always a popular choice. Of course, you can try switching it up, because the basic framework of this tutorial serves as the perfect little template and starting point for taking ..read more

Craft these fun and easy Paper Bead Bracelets- this possibilities are endless! When you’re done, check out these DIY Friendship Bracelet Tutorials and Patterns. This post contains affiliate links. Paper bead bracelets bring me back to my childhood, they’re such a classic. Anyone can make them, the supplies are easily available, and there’s no limit to the variety you can produce: You can use smaller papers for smaller beads, larger pieces for chunky beads, bright fun colors or muted elegant tones.  Of course, this is a “just for fun” type of project! These make fun little friendship br ..read more

Learn how to make small thread tassels the easy way – and how to make them perfectly sized! These are perfect for your jewelry making crafts. This post contains affiliate links. I’ve shared a few techniques for tassels in the past, and I like to always build on skills using different materials. While making tassels follows the same process more or less for different materials (besides for the next one I plan to share – that is, leather tassels), the exact technique varies for the functionality of the materials you use. Today, I’m going to share with you how to make small thread tassels t ..read more

Make these simple flower friendship bracelets using basic friendship bracelet makings kills! When you’re done, check out more friendship bracelet patterns for beginners. This post contains affiliate links. Ah, those “back to basics” friendship braceleets that we spent summers making as kids! And some of us even took those early bracelet making experiences through the school year! The simpler flower friendship braclets were one of those that we were most proud to make. They look SO incredibly cool, yet the knots are extremely basic. I loved making these! They come together quickly and easily ..read more

Learn how to make your own DIY wire bookmarks using a simple technique and a bunny template! When you’re done, check out how to wrap crystals with wire. This post contains affiliate links. Who doesn’t love a bunny rabbit? This one may not be quite soft and fluffy, but he is definitely ready to cuddle up with you and your favorite book – or maybe a new book that you haven’t gotten to know just yet. While DIY wire bookmarks aren’t exactly a beginner craft, it’s simple enough to learn how to form with our free downloadable template below. If you’ve never shaped wire before, it’s worth taking t ..read more

Craft your own DIY chain bracelets using a simple wire wrapping technique to make a paperclip chain! Then, try something else from this list of DIY bracelets. This post contains affiliate links. I originally decided to make myself a paperclip chain bracelet WITHOUT necessarily blogging a tutorial, but then on a whim picked up my phone and took process photos. And of course, I followed up with images of the final craft. So here I am sharing how to make DIY chain bracelets using wire – rather than actual chain by the foot. Disclosure: because of this, the images aren’t the greatest! I hope yo ..read more