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 ...

Layered Crystal Rock Soap DIY!

Layered Crystal Rock Soap DIY!  Make gorgeous soaps that look like natural crystal clusters! Fun to use for washing too! Great gifts and fun to make with a group!  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. Plastic cups Glass container for melting Spoon for stirring Soap coloring Gold Mica for cosmetics Cut the soap base into small cubes.  Melt about 1/2-1 cup worth in a measuring cup.  Pour in the base of the cups. Melt a new batch and add a different colors. Layer after layer, darker to lighter.  Let cool completely and then cut the cup off.  Next place the soap on a cutting board and get a sharp knife.  Slice and cut the soap into fun geometric a...