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How To | Chunky Bead Necklace for Girls

January 29, 2014 by Alanna George Filed Under: How To, Jewelry Projects, Summer Day Camp Projects, Valentine's Day Projects

How To | Chunky Bead Necklace for Girls

You’ve seen those chunky bead necklaces that cutie-patootie little girls are wearing in sweet photos? Well this post is not so much of a how to as a where to buy these necklace kits and assemble them yourself! I can no longer keep this awesome source to myself!

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How To | Floss Wrapped Bracelet

October 8, 2013 by Alanna George Filed Under: How To, Jewelry Projects

How To | Floss Wrapped Bracelet

Girls love to make their own jewelry and these bracelets are no exception! These are fun to make because you can choose your own colors to coordinate with any outfit. Bracelets like these are a perfect craft for a birthday party or girl scout meeting!

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How To | Pearl Ribbon Necklace

January 1, 2013 by Alanna George Filed Under: Handmade Gift Ideas, How To, Jewelry Projects, Wedding Projects

How To | Pearl Ribbon Necklace

Jewelry is a staple in any girl’s wardrobe, am I right? Of course I am. So making jewelry to give as a gift is the perfect handmade gift idea. I made these pearl ribbon necklaces to give out at a gift exchange. Mix up the colors a bit and they would be a fun Valentine’s […]

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Summer Day Camp | Thumbprint Pendant

August 6, 2012 by Alanna George Filed Under: Clay Projects, How To, Jewelry Projects, Summer Day Camp Projects

Summer Day Camp | Thumbprint Pendant

I know you’ve been anxiously awaiting the summer camp project for week four. I’ve been a little behind in my posting because we took a family camping vacation. We made some awesome memories and my kids were seriously sobbing when we got home because they were so sad about the end of our camping fun. […]

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Summer Day Camp | Friendship Pins

July 23, 2012 by Alanna George Filed Under: How To, Jewelry Projects, Summer Day Camp Projects

Summer Day Camp | Friendship Pins

If you are as many years young as I am you may remember making friendship pins in grade school. I remember I would pin them on my shoelaces down near the bottom row so I would always have them on without having to remove them everyday from my shirt. Oh to be as cool now […]

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How To | Cabochon Bobby Pins

February 8, 2012 by Alanna George Filed Under: Birthday Projects, Handmade Gift Ideas, How To, Jewelry Projects, Valentine's Day Projects, Wedding Projects

How To | Cabochon Bobby Pins

Beautiful aren’t they? So easy to make too! You only need three supplies to make these stunning bobby pins. My daughter wore some in her hair today to school and they looked really cute. Girls of all ages will love keeping their hair in place with these! These would make great handmade gifts for  bridesmaids, […]

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Handmade Holidays | Bottle Cap Necklaces

November 21, 2011 by Alanna George Filed Under: Birthday Projects, Handmade Gift Ideas, How To, Jewelry Projects, Paper Crafts, Printables

Handmade Holidays | Bottle Cap Necklaces

Over the weekend my daughter and I made these bottle cap necklaces to give to her friends as gifts when they come over in a couple weeks to make some Christmas crafts. She was so excited to help me put them together. We think they turned out really cute! The perfect handmade gift for little […]

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How To | Heart Felt Necklace

September 8, 2011 by Alanna George Filed Under: Felt Projects, How To, Jewelry Projects, School Projects, Sewing Projects, Valentine's Day Projects

How To | Heart Felt Necklace

I made this heart felt necklace for my First Grader, who is having a hard time adjusting to being away from home everyday. I decided to make something special for her that she could wear all day at school. I told her that I blew 1000’s of kisses inside while I was sewing it and […]

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Teacher Gift | Sterling Silver Aquamarine Earrings

June 7, 2011 by Alanna George Filed Under: How To, Jewelry Projects, Weblogs

Teacher Gift | Sterling Silver Aquamarine Earrings

I made these beautiful Aquamarine earrings for L’s kindergarten teacher for a year end thank you gift. Aren’t they pretty? I might need to make myself a pair. The stones are Aquamarine briolettes and the wire and ear hooks are Sterling Silver. L can’t wait to give them to her on graduation day. I packaged […]

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How To | Gumball Necklace

March 14, 2011 by Alanna George Filed Under: Birthday Projects, How To, Jewelry Projects

How To | Gumball Necklace

I have to preface this post by stating that I did not come up with this project, I found it at One Charming Party. To see more stunning examples of these gumball necklaces please visit their blog here. I decided to copy One Charming Party and make these as birthday treats for my daughter to […]

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