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Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies 1 #61-130-05-01 Greek Leather Cord, 1.5mm, 5 Meter - Natural (Each)2 #F1CC-6RNR Nunn Design Antique Copper-Plated Pewter 27mm Metal Tube Bead1 #59-100-13-AC TierraCast Britannia Pewter Round Leaf Button - Antiqued Copper Plated (Each)1 #44-941-04-AC TierraCast Heart-shaped Leaf Charm - Antiqued Copper Plated (Each)1 #37-145-7 Antiqued Copper Plated Jump Ring, Round, 6mm (ounce)Tools Adhesive1 #65-370 Fiskars Precision Tip Scissors for Bea …

Created by: Cindy Morris Designer TipsClose the hoop. Lash the rhinestone chain onto the hoop using Artistic Wire, wrapping around the hoop twice between each link of chain.Start and end the chain over the opening of the (now closed) hoop. Trim ends when done.The last link on each end will not lie quite flat, so tie the lark’s head knot over this spot to hide them.Make sure your cord lengths are equal before attaching cord ends and clasp.Free Technique Sheets & How-TosBasic Jewelry-Maki …

Created by: Veronica GreenwoodDesigner TipsCut two 18" pieces of leather.Fold one strand in half. Make a larks-head knot by feeding both ends through the loop on the anchor charm, then back through the leather loop formed on the other end of the cord. Pull tight.Fold the other strand in half over the other end of your anchor and feed both ends through the loop formed. Pull tight.At one side of the bracelet, add a porcelain bead, a small barrel bead, and another porcelain bead to both strands of …

  Created by: Mollie Valente   Designer TipsStart with extra leather and thread, cutting off any excess is better than not having enough.For security, add additional stitches on the first and last beads.Stay focused, the figure-eight stitching is easily done, but it is also easy to make a mistake.Use the two-hole punch to make two opposing holes, thus turning the wavy disk into a button.For added adornment, use oval jump rings to attach themed charms.Free Technique Sheets & How-Tos …

Created by: Sondra BarringtonDesigner TipsCut approximately 25" of cord, add a pearl, and tie a simple overhand knot at one end. Pull the knot tight, then pull the pearl up against this knot and add another knot at the other side of the pearl. Use an awl or strong needle to pull the knot tight against the pearl.At the other end, make a loop for a button/loop style closure, and secure it with a knot. Before tightening the knot, make sure the loop fits over the knotted pearl bead. (See "Trio of Pe …