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Stuck for Mother’s Day gift ideas? Here’s our DIY jewelry gift guide!
If you need some ideas for Mother’s Day, here are some tutorials that might inspire you to make the mother figure in your life something special and sentimental.
Gift idea one: A necklace made out of an upcycled brooch.
Find all the steps to make a brooch necklace here.
Gift idea two: A lock and key jewelry set.
This is such a cute idea, turn your childhood diary lock and key into a sweet jewellery set! Find the steps here.
Gift idea three: Some delicate wire threader earrings.
These are for the Mother who loves the simple things. The full threader earring tutorial can be found right here.
Gift idea four: An elegant floating pearl necklace.
This necklace is so cool! Find the tutorial here.
Gift idea five: A custom made charm.
Use a special bead or a handmade one and transform it into a one of a kind charm. All the steps to create this special charm are right here.
Gift idea six: A beachy pendant.
Fill this pendant with reminders of the beach or the bush. All the steps to make this sentimental pendant right here.
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Need Some Ideas for a Special Valentine’s Day Gift? Why Not Make One of these special pieces?
Nothing’s more romantic than a handmade gift for your loved one on a special occasion! Here are some DIY gift ideas for this Valentine’s Day.
1: Handmade Cufflinks
Use some special charms or some vintage buttons to make some one of a kind cufflinks for that special someone in your life. Click here for the the full tutorial.
2: A Rose Quartz Bracelet.
Rose Quartz is a crystal synonymous with love, which makes it perfect for a Valentine’s gift! Here’s the full tutorial.
3: A Custom Charm Bracelet.
Is there anything more sentimental and romantic than a charm bracelet full of special and meaningful charms? Here’s how to make an adorable charm bracelet.
4: Some Pink Pom Pom Earrings.
These earrings are fuzzy, flirty and the perfect Valentine’s gift for a fun loving pal. Here’s the full tutorial.
So there you go! Four ideas for special and sentimental Valentine’s gifts. Which one will you make?
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Having Trouble deciding what to make? Here are my top 10 fave tutorials!
Here is a count down of my top 10 favorite tutorials on DIY Jewelry hub so far. I hope some of your faves are in here too!
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Transform beautiful buttons into stunning and unique earrings. This tutorial is a personal favorite of mine and I wear my button earrings all the time!
Check out the button earring tutorial out here!
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This one is for the fellas! A quick DIY that leaves you with some incredible and unique cufflinks. I gave a special pair to my Dad.
Click here to make your own unique cufflinks.
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This design is pretty cool! Using memory wire and some crimp beads you can make your beads float across your chest.
Here are all the steps to make your own floating bead necklace.
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How cute are these? I love these festive pom pom earrings, especially as the silly season is coming up soon!
Make your own pom pom earrings, follow these steps.
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Recycling doesn’t have to be messy! I love upcycling old cardboard tubes and and plastic rings into jewelry.
Make yourself some recycled ribbon bangles!
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This beaded triangle pendant is one of my favorite designs! All you need are some awesome beads and three eye pins and you’re on your way.
Check out the triangle pendant tutorial video for some DIY inspiration!
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Want to make your own beaded rings without using a ring finding? Here’s how! You’ll be decorating your fingers with these delicate beauties.
All the steps to make beaded rings are right here.
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Anklets are great, especially in summer. This video tutorial shows you how to make a simple beaded anklet to make that ankle shine!
Follow the anklet making steps right here.
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This looping technique is super easy to do and gives a great effect! I bet every necklace you make using this technique will look completely different. This tutorial is also perfect for making gifts.
Check the beaded loop necklace tutorial out right here!
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What’s more exciting than making your own bead jewelry? Making your own beads! Using air dry clay to make your own beads is easy, fun (and just the right amount of messy).
Get stuck into the bead making, all the steps are right here!
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Keep Your Rocks On Display, Make Your Own Clay Ring Holders!
I love rings, and I have many more rings then I could ever wear at once. If you’re like me and you want your ring collection to stay on display so you can admire them all the time why not make yourself some ring holders? These ring holders are made out of air dry clay. Using clay gives you lots of scope for creativity, make your holders in any shape you like. This tutorial shows you the steps to make a simple ring holder.
You will need the following tools and materials to make a clay ring holder:
1: Air dry modelling clay.
I used this terracotta colored Fimo air dry clay; however this DAS terracotta air dry clay will give a similar effect!
2: Some scrap paper or baking paper to work on (this clay can get a little messy).
Here are the steps for making a simple clay ring holder:
1: Take a portion of clay out of the package to work with.
2: Work the clay with your hands for a while so that it become easier to form into shape without any cracks.
3: Once your clay has become more pliable, roll it between your hands to form a slight cone shape. Make sure the cone is thin enough at the for you to fit your rings on. Make sure that the bottom of the cone is wide enough to stop your rings from falling off completely!
4: Make the base of your ring holder flat by carefully pressing it against your work surface so that it can stand on its own. Once you’ve got the basic shape you can add some decorative elements to your ring holders. I decided to keep these ones quite plain.
5: That’s it! How easy was that? Once you have formed all the shapes that you want, place the holders in a safe place, maybe out in the sun so they can dry.
6: Once your ring holder is dry (it may take a couple of days for your clay to dry completely) it is ready to use! You can also paint your ring holders with acrylic paint to add an extra element of style. I painted these holders using turquoise and gold colored acrylic paint.
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Get geometric with this incredible triangle pendant necklace!
Do you love triangles? I sure do… this geometric gemstone wonder is easy an easy to make statement piece suitable for everyone! All you need to know to make this gorgeous triangular pendant is in this little instruction video. Watch it now and follow along and before you know it you’ll have your own incredible triangle pendant to hang around your neck. This necklace can be made in a flash, believe me, you will be wearing your lovely new creation before you know it!
To make this triangle pendant necklace you will need to use a few different tools and materials:
1: Pliers. You will need your round nose and flat nose pliers.
2: Three eye pins. I used these longer pre-made eye pins but you can use shorter ones or make your own out of wire depending on how you want your necklace to look.
3: Beads! I used some different colored jade beads but you can use any beads that you like. Perhaps you’ll experiment by mixing gemstone beads with some brightly colored glass beads… get experimental with it and make this necklace design your own!
4: You will need some jewelry chain to make this necklace.
5: Don’t forget about the clasp! I used a lobster clasp for this necklace.
6: And the final piece of the puzzle… a jump ring!
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Feeling Romantic? Here’s Some Valentine’s Day DIY Inspiration!
Do you want to make sure that your honey receives something EXTRA special this Valentine’s Day? If the answer is a big loud YES then have I’ve got some sweet DIY jewelry gift ideas for you.
If you’re anything like me, you know that there is nothing more special than giving someone a beautiful gift that you made yourself. If you’ve got a spare afternoon you’ll be able to whip up one of these beautiful DIY jewelry gifts for your special someone ready to impress them on Valentine’s day this Sunday.
Check out these adorable Valentine’s Day gift ideas:
1: Make a special piece of jewelry using a souvenir from a memorable trip.
Use a key chain or a charm purchased overseas to make a stunning and sentimental piece of jewelry.
2: Make a special charm bracelet featuring charms that are meaningful to yourself and your significant other.
I honestly cannot think of any item of jewelry that is more sentimental than a charm bracelet, so surely one that you’ve made yourself will be the most romantic treat! If the idea of giving a unique charm bracelet this Valentine’s Day tickles your fancy, here is my easy charm bracelet tutorial so you can make one of your very own.
Alternatively you could try and make this special beaded charm bracelet, ensuring that your chosen charm stands out on the wrist of your beloved.
3: Make something together!
What could be more romantic than creating a special memory making some incredible jewelry together? Pick a tutorial, some pretty materials and get to making. You could even make pieces for each other, how cute is that? I recommend that you make these diamond drop earrings together… Because diamonds that you make yourself are sure to last forever!
4. Celebrate your friends with friendship bracelets.
If you don’t have a special someone in your life this Valentine’s Day, why not celebrate some fabulous friends instead. Show them your appreciation and create a memento of your friendship by making them a beautiful and sweet friendship bracelet. Try making this braided charm connector friendship bracelet, or have some fun with some shiny glass beads and make this classic bracelet design for all the wonderful friends in your life.
These are just a few ideas for sweet handmade gifts that you can give to your sweetie this Valentine’s Day, and if you are REALLY stuck for ideas, try making my cute Valentine’s bracelet. Happy making, they’ll love you for it!
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Wear Your Adventures: Taking DIY Jewelry Inspiration From Your Travels
While on my own travels I have been inspired to share my tips for acquiring special jewelry making materials while on the go! Traveling is so wonderful for so many reasons, but I think that one of the most exciting things about traveling to new places is the opportunity to obtain some beautiful and special DIY jewelry supplies. I have been lucky enough to travel to some wonderful destinations and I almost always return home with a suitcase full of beads, pendants, charms and stones. Jewelry making materials that I have brought home from overseas travels always hold an extra special quality about them; anything I make with them will instantly remind me of the places I’ve been and the wonderful experiences I had there.
Here are some of my tips and tricks for collecting DIY jewelry making materials while you are traveling.
1: Visit markets. I almost always find beautiful and affordable jewelry making materials when I visit markets in any city. Don’t be afraid to sift through trays of assorted knick-knacks and vintage findings, you never know what treasures you might find inside.
I got this rhinestone charm for one Euro at an Amsterdam market. 
This ring was made with a shell button that I found at a market in Papeete, French Polynesia. 2: Repurpose pre-made pieces. Sometimes I will buy beaded bracelets or necklaces that I later take apart so that I can use the materials in my own designs. If you love the beads on a piece but you don’t love the design, don’t be afraid to make that purchase… you can always dismantle it and make something super special later.
These pearl beads came from a bracelet that I bought in French Polynesia that later fell apart. 3: Key chains can make for wonderful pendants. Key chains aren’t usually made in the finest of materials, but if you are looking for a souvenir that you will actually use, you could try turning a key chain charm into a cute pendant to hang around your neck instead.
This citrine charm was originally a key chain that I purchased in Banff, Canada. 4: Visit small or hidden stores. Smaller stores often stock all sorts of goodies that you might not normally see in larger stores or chain stores. Like markets, smaller, locally owned stores are likely to be the places where you find the real DIY treasures!
I found this pretty charm in a little store in San Gimignano, Italy. 6: Just explore. Get out there are wander around, you are bound to stumble upon something wonderful to take home and turn into amazing, one of a kind jewelry designs.
8: Use your travels as inspiration for your own special jewelry designs.
- You can use the colors you saw on your travels as inspiration for new bead combinations.
- Look at what the locals are wearing, their everyday style could influence yours
- Consider using new materials; collect fabric samples, new beads, metal charms and small decorative items to incorporate into your designs.
I bought these glass fish beads on a trip to Hawaii. 
These pretty lace agate beads were also found in Banff, Canada. -
This is a pendant with a twist… literally! Making one way too fun.
I recently rediscovered the earrings pictured above that I made way back when I was in high school (a fair few years ago now) and they inspired me to make this simple necklace pendant tutorial. Making this pendant requires minimal use of tools and extra findings. This pendant is made using 32 gauge wire which is fine enough to manipulate using your fingers! All you need are your cutting pliers to cut your wire to size. So grab a handful of beads and some cool colored wires and go make your own crazy, cute wire pendant.
You will need the following tools and materials to make this wire pendant:
1: Cutting pliers.
2: 32 gauge wire. I used this blue colored wire.
3: A selection of beads. I used this assortment of glass beads.
The Steps:
1: Cut the wire into different lengths using the cutting pliers. You can cut as many as you like. I cut eleven pieces of wire (one for finishing the top of the pendant).
2: Take a bead or two and add them to the center of a piece of wire.
3: Twist the ends of the piece of wire together to hold the beads in place.
4: Repeat steps 2 and three until only one piece of wire remains.
5: Gather all the wire pieces together and twist them together at the top.
6: Trim the top of the bunch using the cutting pliers.
7: Take the remaining piece of wire and fold it in half.
8: Place the loop at the top of the pendant and wrap the rest of the wire around the top to secure the bead bunch in place.
9: Once the pieces are secured at the top, gently pull and shape the bead wires into your preferred position to complete the pendant.
10: Once you have customized your pendant to your liking you can add it to a chain or cord and wear away!
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Don’t Let Them Get Bored These Holidays! DIY Jewelry Crafts for Kids
The end of the calendar year often coincides a little extra down time and the chance to with time spent with family and friends, if you’ve got any kids running around you might be starting to think about how you can entertain them during the holiday period. If you’re struggling to think of some inspired ideas on how to keep the kids busy this festive season I’ve got some fun DIY jewelry craft suggestions for you!
1: Check out my finger knit bracelet tutorial. All that is required for finger knitting is some yarn and some fingers (and a pair of scissors). You can get the kids inspired to finger knit all kinds of DIY goods, from bracelets and necklaces to hair accessories or even some new pieces to decorate your home with!
2: Why not try getting the kids into making bangles and pendants out of colorful pipe cleaners? These wire pipe cleaners are easy to bend into shape with little hands, and they are pretty fun to play around with too, I had a great time making these pretty pastel bangles.
Get some chenille pipe cleaners to play around with right here:
3: Do you remember my elastic bead bracelet tutorial? This is the perfect jewelry tutorial you can follow along with the little ones. These elastic beaded bracelets are easy to make and they’ll have lots of fun picking out lots of colorful beads to include on their handmade bracelets. Make sure to supervise because beads can be a choking hazard.
4: Maybe you are stuck for festive gift ideas… why not put together a bespoke DIY jewelry kit as a present for a crafty kid? Load it up with lots of big and bold plastic beads, pipe cleaners, pom poms and lots of other goodies and let them work away on all their creative ideas!
Whatever you decide to do I think it should be creative, colorful and fun fun fun. Happy crafting!
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In Need of Some Inspiration for the Festive Season? Try Giving These DIY Presents
I’ve already written about why DIY jewelry makes for a great gift option, so as the festive season approaches, I thought it would be fun to share some ideas for DIY jewelry gifts you can make.
You might not be interested in making a kitschy Christmas themed bracelet like I did, but you can adapt some of my DIY jewelry tutorials to fit a specific theme. Perhaps you have a friend who loves science fiction, or a relative who has a passion for sea animals? Why not make them a themed bracelet or necklace that features a dolphin charm or some futuristic looking glass beads?
If keeping to the festive theme tickles your fancy, why not pick up some holiday themed jewelry charms to add to your designs:
Making your own jewelry to give as a gift allows you to make something specifically for that person. Create one of a kind pieces based on what you know your friends and family will love by experimenting with different colors and by using different charms and materials to make something that will be extra special to them. Why not try adapting my beaded necklace tutorial using your friend’s favorite colors, or perhaps you could try making a slinky chain anklet with a cute personal charm. You know all the basics, now take them and make them yours!
I hope you get to give and receive many beautiful and special handmade gifts this festive season! I can’t think of a better way to show someone that you care than to make them something that is specifically for them. So go ahead, get creative and make something sweet for someone sweet! And if all that sentimentality isn’t enough to get you inspired to make your own jewelry gifts this this might… hand making jewelry is also less expensive than buying something pre-made, especially if you make use of recycled beads, charms or other materials in your designs.
