Red Heart Earrings

Here is my small craft contribution to Valentine's Day!!

To make these small heart earrings I bought a string of heart beads at Michaels, used 4 silver beads, 2 headpins and 2 earwires. 

Who doesn't love the dark red for Valentine's day?

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Some New Jewelry Creations

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 This light blue/teal necklace is made from head pins and glass beads.  These are somewhat time consuming but I think they turn out great. 

 For these super light dangle earrings I used beading wire and a crimp bead at top to secure these.  They turn out to be a fun teardrop shape. 

 These next two pair of earrings I have had some fun with pendants that I have used two of added them onto ear wires and made a pair of earrings.  These are some of the easiest earrings to make. 

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13 Jewelry Picks for 2013

These are my top 13 picks of my Jewelry for 2013 for you this year!

 

Most of these pieces are all handmade with style, comfort and affordability in mind.

Everything Priced from $1.50 to $20.00 

Items can be altered to different colors or styles.

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Feel free to check out these and more at my etsy shop:

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with a coupon for free shipping!!

 

Triple Turquoise Necklace

This necklace is made from three different kinds of dyed howlite turquoise. They are single strands wrapped so they look like they are braided. This necklace hangs 8.5 inches long this is also made with stretch cord and silver findings.

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Wire Inspired Earrings and Necklace

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Here is my small collection of my wire inspired earrings and necklaces.  I used a 20 gauge wire which is pliable enough to be wrapped and tucked to cover these earrings and necklaces.  The turquoise ones, the wire is thinner. I'm not quite sure what size but they were cut pieces about 6in and then wrapped in different sections on the stone.  I also used some permanent glue to help hold these pieces in place. 

I needed more of the blue stones and they had run out where I normally had picked them up. I happened to be out of town for the week and found the stones I needed. I was so excited, I got enough for a few more pairs of earrings and am able to finally keep some for myself. :)

The purple is my favorite!

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Pink Flower Necklace

I used three different strands of coordinating beads and hooked them all through the metal flower pendant.  I used seed beads in between each of the larger beads.  That was the hardest part, but I loved how it turned out.

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Blue Agate Wire Wrapped Set

 These blue stones are wrapped with wire. The stones when in the sun show blue tones and brown tones.  They are beautiful!

Turquoise Everywhere

This is a set of a Turquoise Necklace, Bracelet and Small hoop Earrings.  I love to match the whole set you can wear together or each separately. The Necklace Flower pendant is antique grey and also has small grey beads in between the turquoise.  This is one of my favorite for any casual outfit!

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And the Winner Is....

Our winner for the Jewelry Giveaway from MiksJewelryShop is ---

LAURA LEIGH GOFF!!!!!

Thanks to all who commented and supported this giveaway.  

There will be more to come. 

Thanks!  

Mikaila

Brown Necklace

Here is a Brown and Light Brown version of the Pink and Grey and Purple and Grey Necklaces.  This is made with Glass and plastic beads, a wire chain and beading needles.

Jewelry Giveaway!!

I am so excited to start making and selling jewelry that is fun and affordable.  I want to giveaway to someone out there that supports my pieces.  I will be doing a drawing for a pair of earrings or a necklace of your choice.  A free piece of Jewelry, who doesn't love that??

Please leave a comment on this post and check out my Etsy shop and share with a friend. 
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 I will be choosing a winner Sunday night from people who have left a comment on this post and will announce the winner Monday.  Good Luck.

And a big thanks in advance to help me get my shop going.
Don't be shy- Leave a comment. I would love to hear what you think!!

MIKAILA

Purple Passion Necklace

Handmade Purple Necklace
I was inspired to make this necklace from a friends necklace.  There are 4 different types of beads 2 Metallic and 2 Matte colors.  I used eye pins to hook the beads onto a wire chain.  It is about 19 inches long and will add some sparkle to any outfit.  This is one of my favorites taking only a couple hours to make, of course in between other duties of a mother.  I hope this can inspire you too. miksjewelryshop.etsy.com

Etsy Shop Now Open

Hey Friends,

I have opened up an Etsy Shop for Jewelry.  I hope you will take a look and find something you 

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Baubles and Baubles Necklace

Baubles Necklace for Sale $20.00
This Grey and Pink Matte and Metallic beads will be a perfect addition to any outfit!  After 4 strings of beads and a few hours with sore fingers, I have finally finished it. Enjoy!

Hoop Earrings

I recently saw a post for this done by someone else as a copy from Anthropolgie.  They are wrapped with wire and beads.  They were a little tricky to get started but ended up I thought looking pretty good.  Thanks pinner for the inspiration! I would love to make these in all sorts of fun colors.  If you'd like a pair I will be selling them for $8.00 and if requested, any color you'd like. Any takers?  What do you think?

A Few More

 Turquoise Bracelet Set $6.00

 Brown Stone with Pendant $8.00

Turquoise Necklace with Pendant $8.00

Yarn Tape Scarf

Here is a really fun scarf that is made out of yarn tape.  I saw the pattern on the roll of yarn and had to try it.  It was so easy and so cute and fun.  For Christmas one year I made a bunch and gave them as gifts for my family and friends.  They had red, blue, purple, pink and brown colors.  I don't know if they sell the yarn tape anymore but it would be worth finding again.  I used two rolls of yarn and super skinny knitting needles, the yarn is super soft, so comfortable to wear. 

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Canvas Bags

Here are my church bags I haul all my books and smaller things in.  I copied the pattern from and older canvas bag that was just the right size.  The brown was my first attempt, I didn't finish the inside and it has held up fine.  After a while I wanted a change so I made the black one.  For this one I had my new serger and was able to do the inside a little bit cleaner.  They are great bags and easy to make.

Homemade Card Ideas

Buttoned Kitchen Towels

I folded over a normal size kitchen towel, just in half and added a little more length on the front side of the towel and added a big button.  You do have to cut a hole for the button and do a button stitch around the whole to keep it from fraying apart. This has helped me keep the towels from ended up all over my floor or kitchen counters.  Mine is not super professional looking but it does the job.