Something a Little Different

Three of my girls are coming for a visit next month and I always try to find craft projects we can do in between all our outside activities.  Now these granddaughters are the older ones...a pre-teen and an older teen(almost an adult )and of course,their mom.  So I'm thinking about things they might like to do...then it hit me, we can make some jewelry!

I have tons of beads and findings..even a pretty good supply of really nice gemstone beads and such.  So, in order to be able to teach them, I needed to get things figured out myself.  I decided to try my hand at wire crochet. Pretty cool!

I used some turquoise beads, sapphire artistic wire and sterling silver findings,cones,clasps and ear wires. It was quick and easy...crochet 3 strands and braid them together.  Add the cones and toggle clasp and done!



The earrings were even faster...add a jump ring to the ear wire, thread a bead on a eyepin, make a loop and attach to the jump ring and done!



The wire makes it easy to shape too, so you can fiddle with it until you are satisfied.



Not too shabby!  I think the girls and I will have fun!

Now we're off to celebrate the 4th at a family gathering.   Have a fun and safe holiday!