Tradition dictates that a bride should carry or wear "Something old, something new.... something borrowed and something blue" . For your big day why not make your "something blue" a pair of DIY crystal earrings that will have all eyes on the bride. These stunning crystal earrings will make you look and feel like a million dollars without breaking the bank. With a sprinkling of Swarovski crystals and a fancy silver stamping, you can create that million dollar look using a combination of  flatback and chaton crystals. You just glue and set them in position. It can't get easier than that! Tools and Supplies Here's a shopping list to get you started: 2 Chatons 4mm, Sapphire 16 Chatons PP18, Crystal 48 Flatback SS6 crystals, Sapphire 4 Teardrop drop crystals 9mm (top drilled), Lt Sapphire or Denim Blue or Sapphire 16 links of silver cup chain PP24, Crystal 2 silver stampings: flower setting joiner 2 cubic zirconia set silver earring wires 10 silver oval jump ring......

There's no doubting the importance of your Mum. She nurtured you through your childhood years, loved you unconditionally as you navigated the teenage years and helped shape the person you have become today as an adult. Now, she's a confidante, an adviser, your biggest fan and your cheerleader. What an amazing woman she is! One thing is for sure - no matter how grown up you are, your Mum never stops being your Mum! So this Mother's Day, show her just how much she means to you with a gift that not only comes from your heart, but that was handmade with love. To help you, I've rounded up some of my most popular jewellery making projects that she is sure to love. Egyptian Perfume Bottle Pendant : So this is not actually a bottle but it does look like one. This exotic pendant will take you less than an hour to put together. Rose Cluster Bottle Pendant : Another bottle pendant that isn't actually a bottle. This tutorial also includes step-by-step instructions for making a ......

December is racing along but it's not too late to make some fabulous Christmas earrings to dress up your festive outfits. Today I have another bonus Christmas Earrings project for you that is NOT in the Twelve Days of Christmas Earrings Vol 5 . Watch me as I make these gorgeous White as Snow earrings and then follow the step-by-steps below. Finished length: 5.6cm (2 ¼”) Time to complete: 30 minutes Degree of Difficulty: easy Here's what you'll need: ·            Two 14mmfrosted white acrylic star beads ·            Two 14mm off white glass pearls ·            Two 15mm silver bead cages ·            Two 9x6mm AB or clear Swarovski tear drops ·            Two silver head pins ·            Two......

By the time the end of November rolls around, you can feel the excitement and anticipation of Christmas building. With the countdown on 'til Christmas, there's no time to waste in getting your Christmas outfits organised. And that means planning your jewellery as well. And that's where my latest collection of Christmas earrings can help - 12 fabulously festive earring designs presented in a downloadable ebook - Twelve Days of Christmas Earrings Volume 5 . As with past collections, these designs are truly unique and absolutely charming - the perfect way to dress up a holiday outfit or to put some Christmas spirit into your everyday clothes. This year's designs use filigrees, wire wrapping and even leather,  along with  a variety of construction methods to satisfy both the beginner and more advanced jewellery maker. There are Christmas trees, snow flakes, ornaments and stars. There is even a snowglobe-style design in this year's collection - something for every celebr......