Shabby Chic Ruffle Necklace

I made this cute summer tutorial for Kristin over at Craft Leftovers...

my version of a super popular look, enjoy!

Supplies –

Strip of fabric 30 inches by 3 inches

Six 2 inch squares of contrasting scrap fabric

17 inch chain with closure

Needle and thread

Safety pin

Scissors

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Rose Ring Pin Cushion Tutorial

You'll need -

scrap felt (wool is my favorite but craft felt works too)

hot glue gun

bit of ribbon

metal ring base

This little ring is super handy and makes a fun gift for any of your sewing friends! 

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Carrie Corsage...

It's been a pretty busy week with all of the end of the school year fun!  I'm actually off to my second grader's "ice cream party" for the last day of school today as soon as I post here:)  I've been trying to sneak in a little creative time when I can this week and designed my version of the Sex and the City "Carrie Corsage".  I love big, bold flowers but I tried to make this one soft and feminine as well.  It's really pretty and I will be making a bunch of pretty colors soon so stay tuned!

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Flower Baubles

I just adore a statement ring.  I love when I'm chatting with someone and notice that they have a fabulous chunky ring that catches my eye, I always comment on it!  I've been looking for a way to use some of the fantastic beads I have in my collection and decided to make my own big flower bauble style cocktail ring. Guess what, I wore one today and as I was chatting with the sweet lady at the checkout she said "Ooh, cute ring".  I'm not the only one who loves a cool statement ring :)  I'm thinking of doing a tutorial or adding them to the jewelry class lineup...

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Ruffles and Wine Class

I had such a great time last night teaching a "Poppy Ruffles" class at Simply Beautiful Boutique in dowtown Frederick, MD.  Seriously what could be better...girl time, jewlery making, laughs and wine at a beautiful boutique located in the heart of downtown.  It was really cool.  Here's the necklace and earring set I created while teaching the class, I think I'll wear it tonight!  The class made some beautiful ruffles too, I hope they love them!  We're planning to do more classes and I'm totally ready with some fun new ideas for summer...bling anyone?

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Easy White Chocolate Cherry Oat Biscuits

Baking is not my strong point.  Let's just get that out there, I'm okay with it.  Imagine my delight when I discovered that using Heart Smart Bisquick and throwing in some other goodies can create something so yummy that my family loves!  Yay me :)  Anyway I thought I'd share the recipe for White Chocolate Cherry Oat Biscuits that are quick, easy and pretty good for you too!

Preheat oven to 450- in a bowl mix

*1 1/2 cups of Heart Smart Bisquick

*1/4 cup of quick cook oats

*1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons of skim milk

*1/4 cup dries cherries

*1/4 cup white chocolate chips

Mix all ingredients until combined and sticky.  Drop by yummy clumps on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet.  Bake for 7-9 minutes (I usually do 7 minutes) Makes 6 biscuits.  Enjoy!

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Gem Cubes

So what do you get when you combine a little polymer clay, a few flatback crystals, pearl x powder and a rainy afternoon?  You guessed it...Gem Cubes!  I love to mix classic beauty and modern design, these little modern cubes of clay frame the classic rhinestone just right.  And they couldn't be simpler to make too.  Just form little balls of clay then pinch them into chubby cubes with your fingers.  Once you have the shape and size you like pick your crystal and smoosh (that is the technical term) it in the center.  Using your finger rub a little shimmer pearl powder all over the clay for add sparkle (if you get any on your gem just lightly brush off with a paint brush).  If you're making a pendant pop in some eye pins or wire.  Now bake @ 275 for 25 mins, let cool then seal with any sealer you choose (I use a paint brush and some matte acrylic varnish). Hot glue to some post earring backs, add your chain and you're ready to shine!

 

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