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Welcome to the third installation of crafty office supplies. This weeks’ project are paperclip cups. The projects feature seed beads used in a chevron pattern cross stitch and strung into bead balls. Inspired by the colorful bead balls I’ve seen used in earrings and bracelets I thought I’d give it a try. I don’t claim to be an expert at making bead balls, in fact this was one of my first tries at it, but they were so much fun to make I think I might make more and cover the entire cup in ...

It’s the height of summer and that means from coast to coast, music festivals are filling to capacity with people eager to show off their best in casual boho-vintage attire. America’s most fashionable festival, Coachella, has cultivated a confident 70’s inspired image that is both stylish and comfortable enough for the soaring desert temperatures. Celebrities and music lovers flock to this event from miles away to share in the culture, food, and festivities. Music and fashion have long come together to inspire others to tap into their creativity and express themselves. Summer festival accessories have made a huge impact on ...

With Father's Day being Sunday (don't forget;-) we wanted to make this week's blog about a simple and yet manly design that has been worn for years. The square knot bracelet is a quick learn and can make a wide variety of designs. All you really need is some cord and a few beads. I chose two different styles of hemp because I feel the natural look is a very suitable for most male tastes. Leather, cotton and even parachute cord can be used too to create different textures and looks. The larger natural hemp creates a wider ...