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Upcycle a craft beer can, or any aluminum can with awesome graphics, into a custom belt buckle. Great gift for a craft beer aficionado!Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsParts are listed below.For the illustrated step-by-step tutorial, including great tips on making a template and preparing your work surface, please see Mollie's full article at blog.rings-things.com:DIY - Make a Belt Buckle from a Craft Beer Can.Suggested Supplies1 each #30-682-01-AS Antiqued Silver Plated Belt Buckle Blank, …

Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsString a bead cap, pastel pink pearl bead, and another bead cap onto the ball-end head pin and make a large wire-wrapped loop. Make the loop large enough, so that you don't need an extra jump ring to attach it to the bracelet.For step-by-step looping instructions, and the best way to open and close loops, see Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF).Place the crystal stone into the setting, and use nylon-jaw pliers to gently press the prongs down onto the stone. Go around …

Need a personalized bracelet in a FLASH? Whether you make jewelry for yourself, or for sale, these expandable bracelets are super easy to customize.Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRueDesigner Tips No tools required! Simply spring open one of the bracelet's loops, and slide the charms on one at a time, making sure they all face the right direction. Decide if you want to add birthstones. This bracelet is made with the birthstones for November (golden topaz) and April (diamond).Add the birthstones, then …

Here's a Mother's Day / Grandmother's birthstone jewelry idea that allows each child to stand apart from the others.Created by: Tiffany WhiteDesigner TipsNot sure which birthstones go with the months you need? Below, we linked 4mm Swarovski crystal bicone beads in order (January through December) in the 12 most-popular birthstone colors.For step-by-step photos and instructions, see our blog article: Custom Mother's Day Necklaces with Birthdates and Birthstones. Otherwise, continue reading here!S …

This simple design says it all. Make a statement with a silver charm bracelet you can make in just moments ... no tools required! You need only three items: 1 TierraCast Cross Charm, 1 TierraCast Cause Ribbon Charm, 1 Bangle Bracelet. Created by: Sondra Barrington Designer TipsSimply open clasp and slide charms onto bracelet.TierraCast bail-loop symbol charms, crystal charms, and letter & number charms (links below), make it easy to customize this bracelet for the special events and people …