Who knew bubble wrap could look so fancy!? If you have some extra packaging lying around from some of your online purchases why not turn it into a gorgeous necklace? This tutorial from the book Jewelry Upcycled by Sherri and Michelle Haab was shared by our friends at Potter Craft. You can find the full [...]

Have a jewelry-lover on your list? Theartofmegan has the perfect tutorial. These beautiful earrings only require some basic supplies and techniques. They’re impressive without taking too long to finish. You can see the full tutorial here: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=242281.0 For more great gift ideas check out our specific gift guides or our full list of ideas to [...]

Every two weeks we pick our favorite 15 projects that Craftster readers have voted for with the “This Rocks!” button. Here are our latest picks which were lovingly and painstakingly chosen (so many amazing projects to choose from!), this time by jungrrl. We hope you enjoy them! Tea Wallet Tutorial by MissingWillow "Midnight in the [...]

In this episode of Craftster Quickies, kittykill teaches you how to make great looking beaded wrap bracelets for your Valentines!

This necklace is so gorgeous! But its beauty belies the fact that it’s actually fairly simple to make. Whoever receives this from you is sure to be impressed! You can see the full tutorial here: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=373670.0 For more great gift ideas check out our specific gift guides or our full list of ideas. Gifts for [...]

This has to be the prettiest set of yo-yos I’ve ever seen! Sadsilver has posted this gorgeous yo-yo neckace and a wonderful and easy to follow tutorial. You can make your own necklace with the full tutorial here: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=323223.0 If you make one for this (or any other) weekend, let me know in the comments!

These beaded bangles are easier than they look! Whip up a few and impress your recipients with your amazing jewelry skills. You can see the full tutorial here: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=174661.0 For more great gift ideas check out our specific gift guides or our full list of ideas. Gifts for Children Gifts for Crafters Gifts for Men [...]

This bangle bracelet is stunning! Who wouldn’t want to receive this as a gift? And it only takes about an hour to make! You can see the full tutorial here: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=352993.0 For more great gift ideas check out our specific gift guides or our full list of ideas. Gifts for Children Gifts for Crafters Gifts [...]

The fashion fanatics on your list will love this bracelet inspired by a $385 piece of jewelry! You can make yours for less than $10. You can see the full tutorial here: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=356098.0 For more great gift ideas check out our specific gift guides or our full list of ideas. Gifts for Children Gifts for [...]

I’m not a jewelry crafter AT ALL but leopardstripes’ tutorial is so amazing she makes me feel like I could do it! I personally probably couldn’t finish in time for THIS weekend, but if you have more jewelry experience I bet you could! Her tutorial is full of pictures and is so easy to understand. [...]

So usually WITW is lots of sewn clothing…. but not today! Today is beaded nerdy jewelry! Mmmm.. biology. Mermaide spells out exactly how to make your own pair of amazing DNA earrings! You can see the full tutorial here: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=161423.0 If you make one for this (or any other) weekend, let me know in the [...]

Creative thoughts from Craftster Guest Blogger SevsOnlyGirl… Summer is a time for parties, right? A girl needs a little bling to add that special something to her outfit and I think this is the perfect item. Member starmeg gives easy, no nonsense direction on how to make this glamorous crochet ring. You could easily whip [...]

A few different gauges of wire and some beads and you can make a gorgeous cuff like this! Darcangel shared her tutorial for making this beaded cuff bracelet and makes it sound super easy! You can see the full thread (with tutorial) here: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=24646.0 If you make one for this (or any other) weekend, let [...]

After all these years on Craftster I still see new and interesting things every day! Like cocinero‘s totally unexpected brooches. He made them from soda cans and playing cards! Throw a safety pin and a little tape into the mix and you have yourself an great little brooch! You can see the full thread (with [...]

I bet you never thought I’d feature a diamond ring here! But this shrink plastic diamond ring is ingenious! Gwennie363 gives a great tutorial for a 3-D diamond ring. You can see the full thread here: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=335636.0 If you make one for this (or any other) weekend, let me know in the comments!