Happiness by Design
In the spirit of the up-and-coming holiday season, the Auntie’s Beads design team (Susie, Shanna, Karla, Deb and I) decided to pack up our beads and visit the nursing home where Susie’s mother lives and help the ladies there design jewelry.  Karla whipped up some pre-cut wire with one end of the toggle already attached to save some trouble and we brought extras of everything just in case.  We hit the road with a huge variety of beads, not sure what to expect.    When we first got t

It’s Crystal Clear To Me Now!
I’ll admit it: we at Auntie’s Beads were once “Swarovski snobs”. We believed that if it didn’t bear the brand name, it wasn’t worth having. Then we stumbled on an excellent source for Grade A Chinese crystal and we changed our minds. Its luminosity, weight, brilliance, color, and overall design make it a product that is well worth having. (And it doesn’t hurt that the price is so reasonable!)

Can’t Stop Me Keychain – Instructions
We all have way more keys then we want. One to the front door, one to the back door, one to work, one to our car, one to our husbands’ car, one to our

Everyday Elegance – Full Instructions
The Lantern beads are one of my favorite styles, and I love combining silver and black.  I like to make

Make Your Own French Ear Wires
French Hook Ear Wires (Instructions) Learn How to create your very own handmade french hook ear wires.   And don’t forget to check back soon to view the full instructions for the “Everyday Elegance” earrings.  You’ll get to use the french wires you create from this post!  These earrings were created by Lisa