Giveaway Reminder!

Don't forget to enter my giveaway, going on now! I'll take entries through February 13, and the winner will be announced on Valentine's Day.  In case you haven't seen it yet, I'm giving away one of these two pendants (winner will choose which they would like!)

              

Here's how to enter:

1) Be a follower of Crazy for Crafts and leave a comment telling me which pendant you would choose

(MANDATORY- 1 entry)

2) Post a link to the CRAZY FOR CRAFTS giveaway OR display my NEW BUTTON on your blog and leave a comment telling me you did this (OPTIONAL - 1 entry)


3) Winner must live in the U.S. or Canada (shipping to Canada will be First Class International - approximately 6-12 days)

CLICK HERE to enter

It's Giveaway Time!

Once again, I've been a little absent in the blogging department! But the exciting news is that I FINALLY have my giveaway ready! And I did fit in some quality crafting time over the weekend too...so more posts are on the way.

Anyway, let's get to it! Lately I've been experimenting with resin jewelry. I was a little nervous that this wouldn't turn out so well. BUT...I think it worked. And I figured out a few things to do differently next time to make life easier. I am showing two pieces here and the winner will have their choice of the two.  I have just a few rules for the giveaway:

1) Follow this blog and leave a comment telling me which pendant you would choose

(MANDATORY- 1 entry)

2) Post a link to the CRAZY FOR CRAFTS giveaway OR display my NEW BUTTON on your blog and leave a comment telling me you did this (OPTIONAL - 1 entry)


3) Winner must live in the U.S. or Canada (shipping to Canada will be First Class International - approximately 6-12 days)

I have yet to master the art of photographing jewelry, I can promise that these look even better in person! Both have a black satin cord that is approximately 24 inches tied in a knot in the back. And I won't feel bad if you take it off the black cord. I have a favorite silver ball chain that I wear & frequently change the pendants. That's where I would wear one of these for sure!

Each one is 1 3/4" long by 5/8" wide

Here's a closer look - Choice #1 is what I call the "Purple Swirl" pendant. (Once again, I must emphasize that my photography skills are lacking!) I would describe the pattern on this one as similar to a tie-dye.

Purple Swirl

And zooming out....

Choice #2 is the Black Star pendant:

The Black Star (sounds like something from a sci-fi movie, huh?)

And the full-length shot

So there they are! The last day to enter the giveaway will be February 13. And here is the new button I made if you would like to display it on your blog for an extra entry! (Code is on the right sidebar). Good luck to everyone!







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Button & Beads Bracelet

The other day, while I was wasting time on browsing Pinterest, I saw this great bracelet idea. Being the jewelry junkie (and procrastinator) that I am, I knew I had to make one in order to put off the bigger projects I should be working on instead! :) If you have some beads, buttons and can tie knots, you're in luck! You can make one, too!

Here's what you'll need:

One button - I used a "vintage" silver button (does 30 years old qualify for "vintage"?)

Several beads - I used 8 turquoise colored beads in varying shapes

Jute Cord (or "Corde de Jute/Cordon Jute" as it is called at that crafty mecca, WalMart!)

Cut a strand of cord about 30 inches long (Yes, it seems extremely long for a bracelet, but remember you will be doubling it over and tying a few knots. I know this from experience - my first attempt ended up just the right size for an American Girl doll!) Anyway...

Start by threading the cord through one button hole and out the other.

Next, knot both strands together so the button stays in place:

Now start adding beads! I put two beads in each "section" of the bracelet. (After you add beads, you will tie knots every so often, creating "sections" within the strand.)

Keep adding beads and tying knots until your bracelet is long enough. When you are finished, take both strands and tie another knot, leaving a loop to fasten over the button at the opposite end. (If you have long ends they can be trimmed off.)

I love the turquoise and silver color combination - not too "western" for my taste, and still bright enough to be noticed!

That's it...super easy! Now to get back to those BIG projects!...Ummmm...maybe!