New item in our Etsy Shop

I have recently added Doll sized Tennis Bracelets to the shop.

They are made out of rhinestone chain and require the chain ends and jump rings and a clasp. You need 2 pair of needle nose pliers to make one.

I attach the ends on first after I determine how many stones I need to wrap around the dolls wrist. It changes with the size of the stones.  Then I twist the jump rings open and use them to hold the clasp on to the end I attached to the chain. I twist the jump rings closed, then tug on the ends to be certain they are good and secure.

These take a bit more effort to put on as you don't have a ton of room to work the clasp, but I did experiment with one that was a tad bigger but it didn't sit on her wrist nice.

Happy crafting!

Another Video of the crafts we make....

Ok so here is another video of some of the jewelry we made and sell on our Etsy page. I chose the parts and my Hubby assembles them. Making the loop takes practice and 2 pair of needle nose pliers.

We used Sterling silver head pins, jump rings, caps, posts and backs. You put on cap on the head pin, then the Swardovski crystal, then a second cap. He then creats a loop out of the end of the head pin and he uses the two pair of pliers. I have tried it. I am not good at it. You may want to purchase inexpensive head pins to practice with. He cuts the excess length of the head pin. They sell several different decorative head pins in Sterling Silver at Michaels and AC Moore.

If he is making them as a pair of earrings, he then attaches the jump rings by twisting them open with the two pair of pliers. It is very important to not pull a jump ring apart. You need to twist them so the ring will stay round and close properly. The jum rings are attached to the loop on the silver post.

They make a beautiful gift.

Don't want to make your own? Shop at www.etsy.com/shop/lemonhead103

Check out the video here. http://youtu.be/GAmX5j0de3U

A short video...

This captures some of the crafts that we have in our Etsy store and the other little side business that I have for myself, Emily Rose At Home.

What is Emily Rose At Home?  It is a unique home party that features clothing and furniture for 18" dolls like American Girl Dolls. By simply hosting a party, you can earn free merchandise. Ask me for more details.

http://youtu.be/gZiph6SqpNk

New Blog- Here's to the beginning...

I thought that I'd start a blog to talk about the different crafts we make and have for sale on our Etsy account. I'd like to share tips on where we purchase supplies and find materials, and easy cute ideas for gifts. Perhaps a favorite recipe or two along the road.

Hope you follow us on this crazy ride ;)