How to Make a Gemstone Tree

This entry is a bit different from what I usually post because this time I'm gonna be sharing not my creation, but one of my mom's. It was nice of her to provide pictures of the steps she did to come up with this lovely little tree. This is made from rose quartz. To make a tree similar to this you will need: Jewelry wire (the gauge used on this is 24) Gemstones of your choice Floral wrapping tape Floral stem wire Measuring tape Pliers and wire cutter Craft glue (E6000 or similar) Pebbles Decorative...

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Crochet Mini Hat Hairclip - With Free Pattern

Crochet Mini Summer Hat Hairclips My daughter, Jordana Kendall, just had her first haircut last week. It's amazing how different she looks with only a few trims here and there. She's just as cute as ever but she looks more like a toddler now than a baby. Oh, I feel like she's growing up too fast, I don't want her to,*tears*.  To give emphasis on the difference between her "before and after" look, I chose this picture of her where she just woke up with her long and unruly hair, haha.  And...

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Bookmarks With Clay Charms

I love books. Our house would tell any visitor that there's someone living in here who loves books. I have two full bookshelves in the living room and one more in the bedroom. Even with my Kindle and iPad, I still prefer reading actual books. But I must admit, I haven't read maybe about 25% of my collection, I've just been so busy with other stuff. I set a goal for myself to read at least 20 books this year but so far, I'm still at number 6. I'll have some books arriving next week from...

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