Mother's Birthstone Necklace DIY!

I received these beads from Fire Mountain Gems Affiliate links included.  All opinions and ideas are mine. Mother's Birthstone Necklace DIY! These are darling necklaces and easy to make.  They are perfect with just 3 beads for any day of the week...but make them extra special for the women in your life by giving them a special faceted beaded "gemstone" for each of their children!  So cute and easy! Supplies: Gold 2" eye pins Gold chain 2+ jump rings You'll also need a 12mm bead in each gemstone color for the month's the kids are born. I have 3 kiddo's so I got a Pearl, Diamond and Sapphire...June, April and September. Here's the list of months with coordinating 12mm beads:   January: Garnet February: Amethyst March: Aquamarine April: Diamond May: Emerald June: Pearl July: Ruby August: Peridot September: Sapphire October: Pink Tourmaline November: Topaz December: Tanzanite I also made this graphic so you know how to make...

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 ...