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Winter DIY Projects: 14 Nature-Inspired Jewelry Pieces

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It’s the new year and a time to be excited about new things to come! However, it is still the winter, and often winter weather can bring about the blues. Cheer up and see the beauty of winter weather with these nature-inspired designs. Soon people will be looking forward to flowers blooming and the sounds of springtime. But guess what nature lovers? There is no need to wait until spring when you can enjoy these fabulous jewelry for winter pieces right now.

 

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AllFreeJewelryMaking has compiled a list our favorite nature-inspired projects for winter. From magnificent winter roses to sparkling ice-inspired projects, you are sure to find an awe inspiring jewelry piece amongst this lovely collection of winter projects.

 

Rustic Winter Designs

Silver Branches BraceletCarry a little bit of winter into your style with these nature-inspired designs. Evoke the stunning shimmery look of a fresh snowfall on dainty tree branches with a Silver Branches Bracelet. Find this sparkling winter piece and more below.

  1. Silver Branches Bracelet
  2. Stone and Bone Bracelet
  3. Naturally Charming Necklace
  4. Bark and Bead Earrings

 

 

Winter Rose Ideas

Clay Rose Multistrand BraceletFlowers are often associated with spring, but roses are both pretty and popular all year round. From simple stud earrings to intricate crossweave bracelets, here are some gorgeous winter rose projects to add to your homemade jewelry collection.

  1. Violet Rose Crossweave Bracelet
  2. Beaded Rose Necklace Tutorial
  3. Clay Rose Multistrand Bracelet
  4. Darling DIY Rose Studs
  5. Life is Rosy Necklace
  6. Wire Rose Ring

 

 

 

Ice and Snow-Inspired Projects

Ice Crystals Flower MotifFrost yourself with fresh and fabulous ice and snow-inspired jewelry pieces. Get the sparkle and shine of ice crystals without the chill of the cold. Stay warm at home and craft these beautiful winter patterns.

  1. Ice Crystals Flower Motif
  2. Crystal Wreath Pendant
  3. Snowflower Bracelet Pattern
  4. Exquisite Ice Crystals Bracelet

 

 

 

For more winter-friendly projects, check out 24 Winter-Ready Jewelry Designs. Be sure to visit AllFreeJewelryMaking for more nature-inspired projects throughout the year.

Link Love: Coming Up Roses

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Flowers are great and all, but there’s something to be said about roses. They signify love, commitment and even matrimony. Unfortunately, now isn’t the time to start planting roses in your garden. That’s why rose crafts are perfect for this chilly time of year – you don’t have to water them or live in fear of a frost. Simply round up supplies like yarn, felt and ribbon and you’re ready to go.

DIY flowers are so easy to make and cost significantly less than the real thing. Crochet an entire bouquet of Pink Roses and give them to someone you love – they don’t require water and will never wilt or droop. If you don’t have yarn or aren’t interested in crochet, there are plenty of other options for rose crafts. Gather up some plastic spoons and use them to make Plastic Spoon Roses. These can serve as a fantastic embellishments on jewelry, clothes or in your hair. Just be careful when molding the plastic spoons – you’ll need a lighter or candle to get the job done. If you’re short on supplies, grab an old t-shirt and use it to create an Upcycled Vintage Fabric Flower. The old-school look will change the feel of any outfit.

Show someone how much you care by creating a bouquet of handmade flowers. You can use yarn, ribbons and even recycled materials to create your own fabulous florals. From jewelry to clothing embellishments, there’s no wrong way to rock a rose. Pick your favorite style and get to work – the creative options are endless!

  1. Coffee Filter Roses from Papery and Cakery
  2. Leather Floral Necklace from Plan B
  3. Rose Ring from Fall for DIY
  4. Folded Ribbon Rose from Moonshine and Sunlight
  5. Rose Beaded Necklace from My Little Secrets
  6. Fleece Rose from While She Naps
  7. Clay Roses from Treasure by Grace
  8. Crochet Rose Earrings from Pearl and Scissors
  9. Knitted Rose from Create With Mom

7 Rosy Crafts to Celebrate National Rose Month!

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Now that spring is winding down and summer is right around the corner, I’ve noticed that the roses in my garden are finally blooming! They are one of my favorite flowers and they just so happen to have the pretty impressive title of our National Floral Emblem. So of course, I was excited to find out that June is National Rose Month. That’s right, it’s officially the time to stop and smell the roses! In order to celebrate the rose, long a symbol of beauty and love (even Shakespeare was a fan!), I’ve rounded up some of the best rose crafts I could find.

Rose Jewelry Projects

Carry around a rose wherever you go with these cute jewelry projects. You’ll never have to worry about these flowers wilting!

This elegant necklace is a wonderful way to showcase your love of roses.  Follow this Beaded Rose Necklace Tutorial from our friends at AllFreeJewelryMaking to add some floral flair to a chic pearl chain necklace.

If crocheting is more your style than you have to check out this adorable Crochet Rose Ring.  It’s a quick project so make a bouquet of all different colors and give as gifts to your friends!  I know I wouldn’t mind getting one of these cute little flowers.

You’ll be turning heads with these Awesome Neon Rose Earrings.  They’re very trendy right now and this easy video tutorial will show you how to make them out of bread dough.  Who knew you would be baking your roses?!

Rose Decor for the Home

Welcome guests to your home with this classy Rose E’er Blooming Wreath. You can hang this beautiful wreath on your front door for the month of June or all year long.  You won’t want to take it down!

This Rosebud Afghan from AllFreeKnitting is absolutely gorgeous and is made from a vintage knitting pattern.   Wrap yourself up in this pretty rosebud pattern, it’s sure to be your new favorite blanket.

Rose Bag Patterns

You’ll fall in love with this red rose adorned Rose Tote Bag. There’s room for everything you need and it looks so pretty! Who said practical can’t be stylish?

There’s nothing thorny about this Rose Cosmetics Bag. Carry all your makeup or toiletries in this adorable crochet project!

How are you celebrating National Rose Month?

Meet and Make: Haley Pierson-Cox

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Today’s Meet and Make designer is Haley Pierson-Cox. Haley is a crafty, granny glasses-wearing Brooklyn gal with a giant crush on all things DIY. She writes The Zen of Making, a DIY blog featuring crafty tutorials, handmade geekery, vegan goodness, and all things domestic.

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10 Fun Facts About Haley Pierson Cox

  1. Spreadsheeting is one of my absolute favorite activities.
  2. I was a gymnast for years, so when I get excited about something and say that I’m going to do a back flip, I just might.
  3. My favorite food is broccoli.
  4. I think that crochet hooks are just about the most useful craft tools on the planet.
  5. I’m one of those weirdos who actually likes writing instructions.
  6. I’m obsessed with Clover wonder clips.
  7. I’ve been vegan for about a decade.
  8. I made my own dress for the Emmys this year (my husband was nominated), and it didn’t fall apart!
  9. My great grandmother taught me how to make braided rugs when I was very, very young, and that’s how I first caught the crafting bug.
    Notions and tools are my weakness. I can resist fabric and yarn, but give me a seam measuring tool, and it’s all over!

Here’s Haley’s Project:

Scrap Fabric Rosette Barrette

Scrap Fabric Rolled Rosette Barrette

Materials:

  • Fabric strips
  • Felt scraps
  • Barrettes or hair clips
  • Thread
  • Hot glue gun
  • Fabric scissors
  • Sewing needle

Instructions:

  1. Cut fabric scraps into strips. You can adjust the size of your rosette by changing the length and width of the strips.Scrap Fabric Rolled Rosette Barrettes
  2. Roll fabric strips into rosettes. This process is much easier to show than tell, so I made a video.For those of you who prefer written directions: Fold the fabric strip in half horizontally. Fold one end over several times, creating the center. Holding on to these folds, begin wrapping the fabric around the center (the fabric will build on itself). To create the rose petal texture, twist the fabric as you wrap. When you reach the end of the fabric strip, place a dot of hot glue on the back, then fold the fabric end over and press into place.
  3. Cut circles out of felt. (Make them just large enough for your rosettes to fit.)Scrap Fabric Rolled Rosette Barrettes
  4. Glue rosettes to the felt using your hot glue gun.Scrap Fabric Rolled Rosette Barrettes
  5. Cut off any extra felt.Scrap Fabric Rolled Rosette Barrettes
  6. With your needle and thread, secure the rosette group to the hair clip. Make sure that your first stitch goes through the felt so it stays securely in place.Note: Depending on the type of clip you’re using, you might also want to try jewelry wire, floral wire, or fishing line.Scrap Fabric Rolled Rosette Barrette
  7. Tie off the thread, and it’s ready to wear!

 

Bread Dough Roses

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I’m not a fan of white bread, maybe because I grew up in a health-food house where white generally meant EVIL or maybe just because I hate how white bread gets soggy more easily and I like my sandwiches sturdy. Whatever the reason, I have never bought white bread in my life. With her most recent project submission to FaveCrafts, Heidi Borcher might just change my mind about white bread. She shows FaveCrafts how to turn white bread into a kind of dough for making roses. She uses this idea as a basis for a Bread Rose Jewelry Box. I’m sure you could also use these roses to adorn wood picture frames, decorative boxes and other items. These sound strange but are permanent decorative accents. Neat!

Favorites Friday: Valentine’s Day

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Mindy’s Picks

  1. Valentine paper globes are such a unique idea. This postlinks to a pattern so you can make them yourself.

    Valentine Paper Globes by Heather Bailey

    Valentine Paper Globes by Heather Bailey

  2. I will admit I was skeptical when I saw “How to Make a Valentine from an Onion,” but this really blew me away. Well done Jeffrey.

    Onion Valentine by Jeffrey Rudell

    Onion Valentine by Jeffrey Rudell

Caley’s Picks

  1. Everyone loves fresh flowers, but they are a bit pricey in our current economic climate no? I really appreciate rose alternatives for Valentine’s Day with a bit more staying power. These beaded red rosesare unique and the project directions really simplify the process of making them yourself.

    Beaded Red Rose by BeadJewelryMaking.com

    Beaded Red Rose by BeadJewelryMaking.com

  2. Here is another great alternative to fresh flowers, which can be used again and again for Valentine’s Day. This pink flower-petal wreathuses silk flowers, is super easy to make and it’s just as pretty as can be!

    Valentines Day Wreath by Jennifer Paganelli

    Valentine’s Day Wreath by Jennifer Paganelli

  3. For more romantic Valentine’s Day decor, you can skip the bright pinks and reds. I love the key embellishment in these shiny ornaments, made from broken pearl necklaces.Pearl Heart Ornaments by Heather Bullard

Kelly’s Picks:

  1. These handmade Valentine’s by The Purl Beeare so simple yet they look totally adorable and even make a great decoration when hung up all together.  I love the crochet detailing.

    Crochet Handmade Valentines by The Purl Bee

  2. This Lollipop Flower tutorialby Craft Elf is so easy to follow and the project comes out looking great without having to spend a ton on supplies.  This could be a fun Valentine for your child to take to class and pass out or make them for your coworkers!

    Lollipop Flower Valentine by Craft Elf

    Lollipop Flower Valentine by Craft Elf

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