Creative living for busy moms
Day after day you tell yourself the same thing: Today I will make time for jewelry making. But after a day filled with shuffling your children from soccer practice to piano lessons to the grocery store, a to-do list that stretches out to the next city, and five piles of laundry waiting to be folded, you’re lucky if you have… Read More
Whether you are a maker, designer, or blogger, or any combination, it’s important to have the right tools to grow and maintain your small online business. In my 7+ years jewelry designer / blogger / author, I’ve tried out many tools to stay organized, productive and grow my business. (And despite being a creative type, productivity + organization are totally… Read More
Delicate and feminine, and yet so simple to make, these spiral pearl necklaces are the perfect DIY birthday present, mother’s day gift, or even a treat for yourself! They’re also the perfect solution to all those beads you’ve been collecting. (Don’t tell me I’m the only one who hoards craft supplies like a squirrel in northern New England on the… Read More
For your convenience, this post contains affiliate links. You can read my full disclosure here. Also known as Birdcage, Fool’s Dilemma, and my personal favorite, Idiot’s Delight, the Byzantine chainmaille weave technique creates a gorgeous rope of interwoven rings. Depending on the size, type, and color rings you use, it can be both feminine and masculine. While it can be a… Read More
