DIY Necklace Displays

I plan to attend more craft fairs this summer,so I needed to update my displays. There are a lot of tutorials out there for boards,picture frame displays and jewelry trees,but I wanted something that makes the necklaces stand out.
So I found this tutorial that is perfect for what I wanted. They have a pattern for it too. Here is my version:

Instead of using fabric I covered the cardboard displays with leftover wallpaper.
Since my bracelet and ring displays are black they will match nicely together.

Front wiew:

And here is how it looks from the back:

It was pretty easy and quick to make, I was done with 2 displays in 2O minutes.
Now I just need to cover my earring board with some black fabric and dye some white tablecloths black or purple and I am ready.

Where am I?

I'v been spending so much time on other peoples blogs that I forgot I had one myself...
Plus I started working so that's not helping either.
However I have plenty of new stuff to show! First of all,I remembered I started an embroidery before Valentines Day (!) and completly forgot about the poor thing. I found it in a paper bag waiting to get finished and sewn in to a pillow case.

Also, my mother found me the cutest toy elephant ever! She was out on the fields working and saw him in a pile of dirt. After I gave the sad fellow a bath he joined the rest of the guys on my shelf and I can see he is very happy to be home. :)
I always believed elephants find me.


Now on to the clay stuff,I made this pendant for Anna as an Easter present.

Lately,as people started noticing my jewelry, I got some odd orders. A pair of doberman earrings wich I didn't make yet and a bracelet with a jumping frog pendant.

The girl who ordered it loved the end result so that makes me even more happy and proud. :)
I figured out a new way to make bracelets with hammered wire and polymer clay beads.


I made only two to see how they sell first.
Also,here is a new method I came up with to make interesting beads and pendants.


I'm planning to make a tutorial on it later on. It's made with vintage buttons,polymer clay and acrylic paint. I'm going to make new pieces for an upcomming craft fair,so check back for the tutorial. :)
Phew...I need to blog more frequently,things add up this way.

Summer Clutch Pattern

Small,elegant clutches are not my thing,so I made up this pattern for when I need a small bag. But I'm sure that if you use a different fabric and maybe add some bling to it this pattern could look elegant too. Or you could just mae one and use it for a make up bag or something.
The original idea was a burlap clutch. I used the part of the coffe sack where the green paint was printed.

I added a strawberry pin made from polymer clay that I got from my friend.

I really liked the way the first one turned out,so I made one from light jeans and added some purple elephant ribbon I got from Melissa.

I made a handle for this one from a thin stripe of fabric so I could carry it around more easily. (plus it is way more easier to hit someone with a bag that has a handle) :)

Before I forget,here is the simple pattern for the clutch.

Cut two pieces from each,plus the lining but you know how this goes. :) If not,just ask me in the comments and I will wright up a more detailed tutorial for it.
Now here is something really cute I wanted to share! a huge pile of baby spiders! eeeek!

I was heading out for the store today and spotted this yellow ball next to our mail box. I was so amazed how tiny they are. Beautiful.

Have fun with the pattern! Off I go to enjoy my yummy tomato and mushroom spaghetti I just cooked up for dinner.