Project time: 30 minutes DIY level: Easy This necklace is inspired by the “Evil Eye” talismans that travelers often bring back from their visits to Turkey and Greece. It’s not an Evil Eye—you’ll notice my version doesn’t have that sinister pupil in the center!—but it definitely elicits that feel. Mine’s made with glitter glue, so […]
Jewelry and Accessories
Easy Statement Wood Rings
Project Time: 2 hours or less DIY Level: Easy-Medium Call me picky, but I have the hardest time finding decent rings. I always see rings I like on other people, but when I ask, “Hey, where did you get that?” the answer is always something impossible to replicate—“Oh, it’s an heirloom ring! It was my […]
Grecian Coin and Wood Earrings
Project time: 1.5 hours DIY Level: Easy-Intermediate I love anything with a cultural touch, so jewelry made from old coins is right up my alley! Of course, actual ancient coins are a pretty penny to buy (see what I did there?), so the ones I used for these earrings were actually inexpensive replicas I bought […]
DIY Mermaid Ring Dish
Project time: 1.5 – 2 hours total DIY level: Easy I’ve been using the same mirrored box since high school for my jewelry, pins, and hair ties. It has worked fine and all, but I recently noticed it didn’t really go with any of the other decorative items around my home. And honestly, even though […]