DIY Dessert Stand

The creative mind is amazing isn't it? So many great ideas can be found online that I could never imagine in my life time - thank goodness for technology! This DIY dessert stand is a great idea. You must know someone in your life that this is a perfect gift for them. Thanks to Bubby and Bean for the tutorial. [link]

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DIY Garden Gazing Ball

What a fantastic recycling or up-cycling project from Penn State Extension. Make a garden gazing ball from a bowling ball! I love it! And, it isn't fragile or breakable like so many of the glass versions. Now, off to find an old bowling ball! [link]

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Winter Necklace

Over time, I have experimented with using ribbon in my jewelry making and the idea of loose braids. I haven't been thrilled with the results, but this time, I think I got it right. I used the mixed TOHO beads and threaded them into long strands, using two of them along with ribbon and cotton yarn with pearls. I braided the four strands together. Every so often I joined them together with a bow of ribbon and finally added a snowflake charm. I am happy with the results of this longer necklace strand. 


materials used came from Artbeads.com:

TOHO™ Bead Mix Crystals/Silvers 8g Bag

Sterling Silver Snowflake Charm

Swarovski 59100C 3mm Beads Cream Cotton Yarn Cream

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