Red, white and blue....Stars and Stripes. Today I'm putting my spin on Stars and Stripes for the 4th of July. Silver Creek Leather recently added some new colours to their Sof-Suede colour range and two of them are just perfect for the nostalgic feel of this bracelet: Cadet Blue and Cranberry. Combined with Sandy Beach, and you have a soft vintage look. To make this bracelet, you'll need: Silver Creek Leather Sof-Suede Lace: Cadet Blue , Cranberry and Sandy Beach (Michael's is also carrying these new colours) Brass and Crystal Heart Slider (Hobby Lobby) 2 13mm silver ribbon crimps 10 6mm silver star beads 28g silver wire adhesive tape 2 4mm silver jump rings Silver press stud clasp (aka hitch and ball) Tools: flush cutters, chain nose pliers Cut two 8" pieces of Sandy Beach and one piece each of Cranberry and Cadet Blue. Thread one of the Cadet Blue pieces through the heart slider diagonally from the top left hand hole, down to the second bottom hole on the right. I......

Are you ready to sparkle? It's Day 5 of the Twelve Days of Christmas Earrings Extravaganza and I've brought out two of my favourite jewellery making materials: leather and crystals. Bling-a-bling-bling - these Jewel Tree Earrings definitely make a statement! The simple but clever construction of these earrings is made possible because of the flexibility of the gold leather - it can be easily rolled, holds its form, it's lightweight, and has the look of precious metal - all in all, it makes for a very luxe pair of earrings! So, here's what you'll need: Sizzix Leather trim piece, Metallic Gold 7-Strand 0.018-Inch Bead Stringing Wire, Silver Rose 2 x 6mm Amethyst Swarovski bicones 2 x 4mm Lt Siam Swarovski bicones 3mm Swarovski flat back crystals: 36 x Purple Velvet ; 18 x Amethyst ; 18 x Lt Siam 2 pink/gold iris finish teardrop beads 2 x 8x7mm gold basket bead caps 2 x gold crimp covers 6 Size #2 gold crimps Tools: Scissors; Multi Hole Leather Jewelry Punch ; regular ......