Accessory making project: Hats and jewels!

I love making my own accessories for events. It’s a simple and satisfying way to make something unique to coordinate with your outfit. For a Weimar Berlin theme, I made myself two hats, a necklace, and earrings. I learned a couple simple jewelry construction principles at my friend Donna’s when I was fourteen, and I […]

Bricolage project: silver leafed assemblage mirror with lots of insects!

I had been wanting to use some of my metal insect stampings to make a mirror like this for ages. Then Colleen Doran sent me this beautiful crystal along with a Patron gift and I decided to build theĀ mirror around it. As always, I start with washing the assemblage materials! A good hot soap and […]