DIY PROJECT | MAKING JEWELRY BOXES

It's that time again. It's time for me to break from my normal posts and take some time to talk about . . . well . . . jewelry. I hope a lot of you are ready to channel your inner designer because I have more links on family jewelry-making projects.

In my first Splendor Sidebar, I suggested creating simple bead jewelry as an inexpensive way to get those creative juices flowing. Today you and your family can try your hand at making jewelry boxes. 

Check out JewelryMakingBasics.com and Ehow.com's articles to find out the materials you'll need to get started.

On JewelryMakingBasic.com, there are a number of jewelry-related articles you may find interesting including one about beginning a home-based jewelry business.

I have read that watches are pretty easy to make. All you need is a watch face and some pretty beads to make the band. AuntiesBeads.com has beautiful Geneva watch faces for reasonable prices, and if you look on the far right side of the page, you can click on any of the three photos of completed watches. 

When you do, you will be taken to another page showing you the materials needed to build the watch, and there's even a link giving you instructions on how to make it.

If you still need a bit more coaxing, you can check out ExpertVillage.com's video of Debra Windsong making a watch using a watch face and colorful beads.

For those of you possessing sophisticated jewelry-making skills, and in need of some design ideas check out NinaDesigns.com, which specializes in offering design ideas to help bring that spark of creativity to a full-fledged flame.

DIY PROJECT | FAMILY JEWELRY MAKING PROJECTS

I want to take a moment away from my normal posts, and introduce what I call my Splendor Sidebar features. If you are looking for an inexpensive way to spend quality time with your family, or you're looking for a way to explore your creativity perhaps creating simple beaded jewelry is for you.


It's a great way for you and your family to have fun and explore your inventiveness! You can get craft beads and the necessary equipment at an arts and crafts store like Michaels or Artmart.

If you're still not sure you want to go this route maybe you'd like to read an article from HubPages.com on simply jewelry making, or check out ExpertVillage.com's numerous how-to videos about jewelry making. Maybe you will feel inclined to try it some time.

For those of you more familiar with jewelry making, check out Rings & Things.com; a very comprehensive website that includes information on beads, gemstones, tools and supplies. The site even has its own blog.