8 fab jewels to DIY on a dime

Pinterest, you know we love ya. Where else can a stylista go to make adorbs jewelry on the cheap? But some tricky tutorials can leave us discouraged. Sawing, welding and drilling? Um, we’ll pass on the toolbox and stick with our craft kit...

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BFF bracelet tutorial

It’s a veritable arm party over here. Our BFF Tatiana F. of the blog Fashion Forward has created a cinchy so-cool friendship bracelet tutorial for all you crafty cuties out there. Instantly channel summer’s festival trend by stacking these with your other string bracelets...

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DIY a cute collar necklace

Loving the collar craze recently? Tatiana over at the blog Fashion Forward is dishing the how-to so you can create your own! “Peter pan collars have been taking over runways this spring and I have been crazy about the trend,” says Tatiana. Add...

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In the news: Cheap jewelry goes toxic

Those cute pieces you like to pick up on the cheap? Well, you might want to reconsider wearing them 24/7. The Ecology Center, a non-profit organization, tested 99 jewelry items priced under $10 from 14 stores around the nation, such as...

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Flower bangle corsage

Wearing a corsage from prom? Classic. Dealing with wilt on a daily basis? Talk about a bummer! These blooming bangles will stay fresh forever. Mix ‘n’ match them to make an armful, or pick one or two for a sweet spring accent. What...

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Rockin' rolled flower cuff

Flower buds are poppin’ up all over the place. Don’t ya think it’s time your wardrobe got into the groove? Mandy of Sugar Bee Crafts is queen of rolled flower ornaments. She’s made headbands, corsages, accent pieces and now a fabulous and...

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Covered button statement necklace

We love this necklace because it’s right on trend and oh-so-easy to make. You can completely customize it to match your personality…or that killer party dress hangin’ in your closet. Even better? The materials come cheap, making it totally tempting to make...

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Bracelets for Breast Cancer

You can walk, you can run, you can put bumper stickers on your car. But what about making bracelets? In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Crorey Creations, Inc., the company behind My Friendship Bracelet Maker, is getting kids involved in the fight...

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DIY Button Earrings

Looking to get glam fast? Have a slew of extra buttons lying around? DIY button earrings are oh-so-easy to make. Plus, it's a great proj for a day when you're stuck indoors. Create a few pairs as prezzies for your...

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Turn Your Gum Wrappers Into Gems

Photos by Tory Nymick Jonesin' for some new jewelry but don't have any more moolah? No worries. This fun craft is completely free and fun to make. Plus, you're recycling all those old gum wrappers. Saving the environment, your...

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