In today’s DIY, make a leather hoop and silver teardrop earrings using leather cord and TierraCast’s new Hammertone collection. Here is what you’ll need:

• 2mm leather cord – item used in earrings A022076
• 1mm leather cord – item used in earrings Z015514/A022070
• TierraCast earring post – TC02764
• Clear Earring Back – TC01208 (2)
• TierraCast End Cap – TC02800 (2)
• TierraCast Teardrop – TC02777 (2)
• 5mm Oval jump ring – Z004093
• 5mm TierraCast Nugget Spacer – TC02639 (6)

Directions:

1. Cut a 4 inch piece of 2mm round leather and a 1 inch piece of 1mm round leather.
2. Add 3 nugget beads to the 2mm round leather.
3. String the teardrop charm onto the 1mm leather.
4. Insert one end of the 2mm leather, the 2 ends of the 1mm leather and the other end of the 2mm leather into the crimp end.
5. Check the length of the tear drop charm and 2mm leather, trim to desired lengths if needed.
6. Then use a flat nose pliers to crimp the crimp end. Squeeze both sides.
7. Open 5mm oval jump ring, add earring post and loop on crimp end.
8. Close jump ring.
9. Repeat all steps for other earring

Statement earrings are still hot as ever. So we’ve embraced that trend in this DIY chandelier earrings with emerald crystals from Swarovski®.

What you’ll need for earrings:

• 25mm Bali Style Round Chandelier Earrings – Y013697
• 1 Inch Silver Plated 21 Gauge Headpins – A011528
• 8mm Bicone Crystal – item used in earrings SW00169 (2)
• 6mm Bicone Crystal – item used in earrings SW00168 (4)
• 4mm Bicone Crystal – item used in earrings SW00167 (6)
• Earwire Earrings – item used in earrings Z012031

Directions:

1. On a headpin, slide on a crystal and make a simple loop. Repeat for all crystals. You’ll have TWO 8mm, FOUR 6mm and SIX 4mm crystal dangle.
2. Open 4mm dangle loop and slide on an outer loop of chandelier. Close loop.
3. Open 6mm dangle loop, slide on next loop of chandelier and close loop.
4. Open 8mm dangle loop, slide on middle loop chandelier and close loop.
5. Add a 6mm dangle to the next loop and a 4mm dangle to the last loop.
6. Open another 4mm dangle loop, slide through middle loop on the inner circle of the chandelier and close loop.
7. Open earwire loop and slide on top loop of chandelier. Close earwire loop.
8. Repeat steps 2-7 for other earring.

We’ve got TWO easy projects using February’s Swarovski Psychology of Color: Light Peach. Design jewelry with this passionate hue!

Indian Pink Gold Bracelet

Items used in bracelet: SW00246, SW00233 (2), SW00232 (4), WR00126, Z011893 OR Z012152.

Directions:

1. Cut a half coil of memory wire with memory wire cutters.
2. Wrap a loop or coil one end of the memory wire with memory wire finishing pliers. Slide on the memory wire: TWO 4mm crystal, 6mm crystal, 8mm crystal, 6mm crystal and TWO 4mm crystal. Cut memory wire end, leaving 3/4 inch end. Coil or make a simple loop to that end with memory wire finishing pliers.
   (NOTE: You can substitute 20-gauge gold-colored wire for the memory wire in Steps 1 and 2.)
3. Open a jump ring from adjustable bracelet and slide on one end of crystal link. Close jump ring.
4. Repeat to other end of link and adjustable bracelet.

Pink Bali Tassel Earrings

Items used in earrings: SW00246 (2), SW00233 (2), A002413, A003563, SB00422, A019612, Z013681 & A021468.

Directions:

1. Open jump ring and slide on tassel and eyepin loop. Close jump ring.
2. Slide the following onto the eyepin and make a simple loop:
   seed bead, 8mm crystal, bali spacer, 6mm crystal and seed bead.
3. Open crystal dangle loop and slide through an other ring of the flower spacer bead. Close loop.
4. Open earwire loop and slide on ring opposite of where you added your crystal dangle. Close loop.
5. Repeat all steps for other earring.

For February, Swarovski’s Psychology of Colors pick is Indian Pink. Check out how passionate this hue is!

Indian Pink is a dark pink hue for a playful and passionate design! Here are some Swarovski colors to matches this hue:

• Fuchsia
• Mulberry Pink Pearl
• Antique Pink
• Rose Shimmer
• Rose

Indian Pink Jewelry

Make sure you stop over to our other blog post for jewelry designed with Indian Pink.

We love being innovative when designing and these leather hoop earrings are no exception to our imagination.

What you’ll need:

• Heavy Duty Memory Wire – WR00120
• 5mm Braid Red Round Leather – CH01138 (14″)
• TierraCast® End Caps – TC02742 (4)
• Post Earrings – A014131 (Sterling Silver Option Y001500)
• Clear Earring Backs – TC01208
• Super New Glue – A015821

Directions:

1. Cut 2 rings of heavy duty memory wire.
2. Cut your 14 inches of leather in half to have 2 – 7 inch pieces of leather.
3. Slide the memory wire thru the hole in the center of the leather, trim excess memory wire.
4. Put the Post earring into one of the end caps so the part of the earring that goes in your ear sticks out of the end cap’s small hole.
5. Add 2-3 drops of super new glue into the end cap with the earring post and insert one end of your leather. Hold for 20-30 seconds so that the leather and earring post stay straight.
6. Add glue to the end cap without the earring post and insert the other end of the leather. Hold for 20-30 seconds while the glue sets.
7. Let set for 24 hours, so glue fully dries.
8. Use earring backs when wearing.

Our Flower Patch Stretch Bracelet is fitting for Spring! It’s easy to make and easy to wear.

What you’ll need for bracelet:

• Clear .8mm Elasticity – A021634
• Wild Rose Czech Glass Beads – beads used in bracelet Z008856, Z008860 & Z008861.
• 2mm Czech Fire Polish – bead used in bracelet Z021942
• Flat Round Brass Bead – A022213

Directions:

1. Cut elastic to 8 inches. Pull and stretch the elastic to loosen its elasticity.
2. Slide on a sequence of beads to your choosing, while adding a 2mm czech bead in between each larger bead to fit your wrist size. (We alternated each bead in the sequence). MAKE SURE that a brass bead in at one end of your elastic.
3. Make a surgeon’s knot and cut off excess of elastic. Pull knot inside brass bead to hide knot.

We have a NEW pattern for you using some of TierraCast’s Oasis Stitch-In Two-Sided Link in their recent Finishing Touches launch, Czech Honeycomb, Czech DiamonDuo, seed beads and 4mm crystals from Swarovski®.

What you’ll need for tutorial:

• Downloadable Golden Oasis Pattern PDF Tutorial – Click for tutorial
• 2 pieces of Oasis Stitch-In Two-Sided Link – TC02702/TC02703/TC02704/TC02705
• Czech Honeycomb Beads
• Czech DiamonDuo beads
• 11/0 Miyuki Seed Beads
• 4mm Bicone Crystals from Swarovski
• Crystal Fireline Beading thread
• Beading Needle
• clasp and jump rings

Here is a list of what we used in bracelet sample: TC02703 (2), TC00378, SB00423, SB03301, Z013596, SW00808 (28), Z011522, A006587, A015211 & A008658.

Today’s design features Apple Jasper Gemstones and how versatile the Cymbal components can be used. We love the organic cuts of the Apple Jasper Flat Chips (APL5X15CHP-8) and used them to make a subtle statement necklace pendant.

What you’ll need for necklace:

• Apple Jasper Flat Chip Beads – APL5X15CHP-8
• 4mm Round Apple Jasper – APL4RD-8
• 1 Inch Headpin with Ball – A019691
• 2 Inch Eyepin – A019631
• 11/0 Galvanized Silver Seed Bead – SB00422
• Silver Plated Cymbal Lakos III – Z008756
• 0.7mm Beading Chain – CH00724 (2′-3′)
• 8mm End Cap – X001505
• Hook Clasp – Y012869

Directions:

1. On the headpin, slide one 4mm round gemstone and two seed beads. Make a simple loop.
2. Open loop of eyepin and slide on dangle from step 1. Close loop.
3. On eyepin slide on a seed bead, 5 chip gemstones and seed bead. Make a simple loop.
4. Open dangle loop and slide on top loop of Cymbal component. Close loop.
5. Slide chain through the other three hole of the Cymbal component. (For your own personlization, cut your chain shorter or have a longer piece of chain)
6. Crimp end caps to the ends of your beading chain. (Refer to Blog Post)
7. Add clasp to ends.

Today’s tutorial is a revision of popular DIY Golden Fringe Earrings we did a few weeks back. Our Dot & Dash Fringe Earrings is on another level of gorgeous!

What you’ll need for earrings: (Silver alternative available)

• 8 Feet – CH01037 or CH01036
• 1 pair – Z001831 or Z001829 (or make them bold with Z016060)
• Jump rings – A011517 or Z011500
• 20mm Medium Slide End Tube – Z011023 or Z009111

Directions:

1. Cut chain at these lengths and alternate the dots and dashes
   7 inches – Dash at beginning and end
   6 ¼ inches – dot at beginning and end
   5 ¾ inches – dash at beginning and end
   5 inches – dot at beginning and end
   4 ½ inches – dash at beginning and end
   3 7/8 inches – dot at beginning and end
   1 ½ inches – dash at beginning and end
   1 ½ inches – dot at beginning and end
   1 ¾ inches – dash at beginning, dot at end
   1 ¾ inches – dot at beginning, dash at end
   1 ¾ inches – dash at beginning, dot at end
   1 ½ inches – dot at beginning and end
   1 ½ inches – dash at beginning and end
2. Slide what you’ve cut in Step 1, in the same sequence through the slide end tube.
3. Slide the end of 3 7/8 inches through end tube.
4. Slide the end of 4 ½ inches through end tube.
5. Slide the end of 5 inches through end tube.
6. Slide the end of 5 ¾ inches through end tube.
7. Slide the end of 6 ¼ inches through end tube.
8. Slide the end of 7 inches through end tube.
9. Close side tab of end tube with a flat edge, like pliers.
10. Open jump ring and slide on loop of end tube and ear wire loop. Close jump ring.
11. Repeat all steps for other earring.

Designing DIY necklace is easy with beading chain. Here is a quick tutorial on using crimp ends with beading chain and creating a Porcelain & Glass Necklace!

Crimp End Tutorial

What you’ll need for this crimp end tutorial are:

• .7mm Beading Chain – CH00724 or CH00725
• 2 pieces – 1mm Crimp End – A021771 or A021708
• Chain or Needle Nose Pliers – Pliers used in tutorial TL00236

DIY Porcelain & Lampwork Necklace

What you’ll need for necklace:

• 2 – 3 feet of .7mm Beading Chain – CH00724 or CH00725
• 2 pieces – 1mm Crimp End – A021771 or A021708
• 8mm Round Chinese Crystal – A006247
• 4mm Gold Hematite Beads – HEMDG4RD
• 16mm Porcelain Round Bead
• 12mm Round Glass Bead
• 4 or 5mm jump rings
• Choice of clasp

Directions:

1. On beading chain, slide on the following sequence of beads:
   A. hematite bead and Chinese crystal, repeat for a total of 5.
   B. hematite, lampwork, hematite and lampwork
   C. hematite, porcelain, hematite, porcelain, hematite, porcelain,
   D. Repeat Step 1B
   E. Repeat Step 1A
   F. Slide on hematite bead.
2. Crimp both ends of your beading chain with crimp ends. (Refer to tutorial above).
3. Using jump rings, attached your clasp of choice.

Porcelain and Glass Necklace

Items used in BLUE Porcelain necklace: Items used in BLUE Porcelain necklace: CH00725(2 feet or 21 inches), A021708 (2), A006247, HEMDG4RD, A008272, A013538, A011517 & Z011537.

Items used in BROWN Porcelain necklace: CH00725(2 feet or 21 inches), A021708 (2), A006247, HEMDG4RD, Z009101, A008277, A011517 & Z011537.

You’ll easily fall in love with this easy-to-make bracelet. Using an expandable bracelet, add fun charms and dangles to the tune of your own design!

Items used in bracelet:

• Expandable Bracelet – Z009516
  Checkout other Expandable Bracelet options too!
• Star Charm – TC00044
• ‘i believe’ charm – CHPW0020
• Silver Winged Heart Charm – TC00167
• 5mm 18 Gauge Jump Rings – Z011515

Directions:

1. Open jump ring, slide on a charm and around the end part of the bracelet. Close jump ring.
2. Repeat for other two charms.

It’s still a bit chilly here in Minnesota, so why not chill out with us! We have this cut pair of earrings using one of our newer acetate shape, a snowflake!

What you’ll need:

• 20mm Pearl Acetate Cutout Snowflake Pendant – Z006135
• 6mm Silver-plate Jump Ring – A001529
• Nunn Oval Ear Wires – Z010212

Directions:

1. Open jump ring, slide on acetate snowflake and through ear wire loop. Close jump ring.
2. Repeat for other earring.

Post earrings are everywhere and we are just LOVING these heart post in this Heart Tassel Earrings!

What you’ll need:

• Heart Post Earrings – Gold Z010835 or Silver Z010834
• Long Tassel with Gold or Silver Cone Caps

Directions:

1. Using a flat nose pliers, open loop of tassel.
2. Slide on earring loop and close loop.
3. Repeat for other earring.

We’re combining two of our favorites in today’s project: Swarovski crystals and beadable accessories. This punk-style jewelry will be your favorite for an edgy look!

What you’ll need:

• Swarovki 2-Hole Spike Crystal Bead – item used in cuff SW01714 (6)
• Silver-plated Beadable Cuff – Z001859
• 6lb Smoke Fireline – A006588

Directions:

1. Add a stopper bead to 3 feet of beading thread.
2. You will be sewing a ladder stitch to complete your cuff. Sew up through first hole on the bottom left. Pick up a spike bead and sew down the hole across the channel from the hole you first sewn up from.
3. Along the top, skip a hole and sew up through the next hole. Sew through the second hole of the spike bead and down the hole across the channel.
4. Skip a hole and sew up through the next one. Pick up a spike bead and sew down the hole across the channel from that hole you’ve sewn up from.
5. Skip a hole and sew up through the next one, sew through the second hole of the spike bead and down the hole, across the channel.
6. Repeat this sequence until you’ve added 6 beads.
7. Sew through the runs of beads again to secure the crystals in place.

Kicking off a full month of DIY projects for the month of February, we start out with an easy beadable wine stopper. With a mandrel thickness of 2.5mm, mix up large-hole beads and select metal beads/spacers. Even Large-Hole Gemstones will work! You can also check out our Bead Pen & Large-Hole Beads HOT Category for a selection of beads you can use on the wine stopper. Here is how we designed our Wine Stopper.

Items used in Wine Stopper:

• Wine Stopper Short Stem – A003264
• Swarovski Large Hole Rondelle Crystal – A002899
• A005627 OR Large-Hole Beads
• Metal Beads – A003566 & A003567

Directions:

1. Unscrew the ball of the wine stopper (set aside).
2. Slide onto the mandrel: Crystal, metal spacer, lampwork and metal bead.
3. Screw back on the ball.