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How to Make Tulip Beaded Earrings DIY (Easy Jewelry)

How to Make Tulip Beaded Earrings DIY (Easy Jewelry) Learn how to make simple tulip beaded earrings. These darling little dangles are a great earring tutorial for beginners and experts alike.  Just a few supplies needed and you can make beaded flower earrings for all your family and friends, great handmade gifts or perfect for a cash making side hustle. Let's get started! Making simple beaded earrings with glass beads is the perfect Summer evening craft. These earrings take just a couple minutes each and make great handmade gifts, so you'll be ahead for the holidays! SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR TULIP BEADED EARRINGS: affiliate links Glass Tulip Beads  (contains flowers and leaves) Shell Rose Beads (optional) Earring Hooks Head Pins Jewelry Pliers One Step Looping Pliers (optional, but super nice) Earring packaging  (optional) STEP 1: LEAF BASE Begin by holding a flat head pin in your hand, and slide a glass bead leaf on the end of the pin.  The leaf should stay on the pin ...

How to Make Custom Shrink Plastic Enamel Lapel Pins

How to Make Custom Shrink Plastic Enamel Lapel Pins Learn how to make your own enamel pins with this fun faux shrink plastic enamel pin technique! Make a collection of full color pin badges in various shapes. I'll show you how to make them every step of the way! What are Enamel Pins? Enamel pins are small, decorative pins typically made from metal and enamel.  They come in various shapes, sizes, and designs, often featuring colorful enamel coatings that are baked onto the metal surface.  These pins can depict anything from pop culture references to original artwork, and they're often collected and traded by geeked-out enthusiasts. Enamel pins are commonly worn on clothing, such as jackets, hats, or bags, using a butterfly clutch or rubber backing to secure them in place.  They've gained popularity as a form of personal expression and as collectible items due to their affordability, versatility, and ability to showcase unique designs. Hard enamel pins have always been my f...