Chokers are Back! DIY Handmade Swarovski Crystal Choker!

 Handmade Chokers!!!! Chokers are Back! ~ I am *super* nervous about this post! I rarely post pictures of myself...but here I am. I told my daughter if she took pictures of me, she wouldn't have to be my model; she jumped at my offer. So here I am, dorking it up in front of the camera--and posting it!   Ahhhhhhh! *Please only say nice things* DIY Handmade Choker with Velvet, Chain and Swarovski Crystal I've always like chokers...so to me, they were never really out. But they are the new thing...so let's embrace it! Okay, this picture is blurry, but let's go with it. I love Downton Abbey, I love to freeze it and take pictures of their awesome clothes and jewelry. Lady Mary has quite the beaded and crocheted lace choker herself!  Let's simplify it a bit! I got these fabulous beads, chains, and findings from: Fire Mountain Gems and Beads - Home Page I am an affiliate for Fire Mountain Gems and Beads, they have beautiful  pieces at ...

DIY: Geode Crystal Handmade Soaps!

 Geode Crystal Soaps! These are similar to the layered crystal soaps I made, but are fun and chunky!   You will need Melt and Pour Soap Base Stephenson Personal Care  Melt and Pour Crystal Soap Base (this is the one I used) They have fantastic soap bases and I highly recommend them. Just message them to find a retailer near you! They sent me several soap bases to try in exchange for this post. ~ For this soap, I used the scraps from my Layered Crystal Soaps Save all your pieces, they are good soap and can be used in other recipes. These are fun because they are dusted with gold mica sparkles!  Use a cutting board and chop them up into pieces.  Lots of chunks, separated into colors.  Put into plastic cups.  Melt 2 cups of melt and pour soap.  Pour the soap into the cups just to cover the chunks.  Let cool completely.  After it cools, cut the cups off.  Now they are ready to cut the same as th...