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Created by: Veronica GreenwoodDesigner TipsCreate a colorful beaded drop for each wine glass marker, using gemstones or other beads of your choice. New to jewelry-making? See Basic Jewelry-Making Technique Sheet (PDF) for how to make wrapped loops using eye pins.Add an oval jump ring to each charm so they face the proper direction (twist sideways to open and securely close each jump ring).Add approximately 10 seed beads to each hoop, then a charm and beaded drop, then 10 more seed beads.Use chai …

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 …

You might think that mixing these textures wouldn't work, but they look great together! As they move, the larger link shines, and the tiny link sparkles. The CZ charm WAS available in Jet + all 12 birthstone colors. Most colors are now limited-availability, but we'll keeping stocking everything the manufacturer still makes.Created by: Veronica GreenwoodDesigner TipsOpen the oval jump ring, add the 4mm CZ charm, next add the gold textured link, and finally add the sterling link.  Before clos …

Created by: Veronica Greenwood   Designer TipsCut three equal lengths of waxed cord (make sure to cut enough cord for the knotting).Fold all three cords in half and slide your pendant to the center of one of the cords.Knot all three cords together on each side of the pendent (you will have one cord thru the pendent and two cords behind the pendant).All knots in this project are basic overhand knots.Randomly knot and add beads in a pattern that you like until you get your desired look and le …