Friday, November 9, 2012

Stamped Metal Jewelry Gifts Under a Minute ~ Yes you Can!


We've replicated the look of trendy hand-stamped metal jewelry here with just a few of our ready-made items in under a minute. Impossible? We think not! Read on!

1 Minute Gift: Start with any of our message/word charms, a jump ring, and a chain.

We selected our "Live, Laugh, Love" charm.


  1. Open a jump ring like an "S: with 2 pliers, thread the open ring through your charm.


  2. Lay our ball chain 1204Z across the opening. 


  3. Close the jump ring with your pliers again, forming a closed "O". 

Voila! You are done. Make it pretty with one of our organza bags or gift pouches.

2 Minute Gift: To embellish, Anne added a simple crystal bicone dangle or other gorgeous crystal shapes. This dangle color could represent birth month/ birthstone color or the recipient's favorite color.

Load a headpin or eyepin with our 4mm or 6mm bicone mix and an optional 2.5 or 3mm smooth round silver spacer. Simple or wrap loop around end of your pliers and trim with nail clippers.  


3 Minute Gift.
 To embellish more: Anne added another simple dangle, this time using our bali-style headpin and one of our 6mm or 8mm glass pearls mix.

We've included several more versions of this idea below. You can see all of our word and message charms here - we have many cute words and encouraging message charms and also some glass domes (use with our 1" glue-on pendant backs) starting at just .99 cents!

Add to any of our newest ball or snake chains or organza cords by the piece or 10 pack for a hand-stamped personalized and trendy look in just a few minutes.

Photo Bracelets ~ Ready to Give! 
Use  our ready-made bracelet forms to  personalize a custom jewelry gift in very little time. Our photo bracelets are completely assembled, require NO glue, and include acetate protectors, extra laminating film, a little gift bag, and handy instructions. See them all here.





Crystal Beaded Snowflakes

Look what Hannah dreamed up with our newest clear crystal beads, our eye pins,jump rings and a little 3D Crystal Lacquer!
I especially love that this project is very portable – you can bead up the individual pins just about anywhere – in front of your favorite TV show or Netflix movie, or at one of the kids’ practices, and finish them (secure with jump ring, lay flat and glue middles together at home). You might even get some help from envious bystanders! (This has happened to me at more than one waiting room). There is no end to what friendly folks will volunteer to help you with when there’s crafting going on! :-)

Doodle Art Pendants or Key Chains with Bamboo Tiles
Make and Take! Bamboo Domino Tiles are a perfect project on the go ~ Grab an opaque marker and a few extra tiles - put them in a zip bag and tuck them in your backpack or purse.  Next time you find yourself waiting around for the end of kids' practice, in the waiting room or between planes, get happy -  it's your new bamboo tile doodling time!


Click here to see ALL of our newest arrivals!  Save 20% with your subscriber coupon code NOV2012 in the COUPON box at the bottom of your CART page.  

If you don't see the coupon box at checkout, just E-us info@ecrafty.com with the code or e-us with your ORDER number and code We'll apply your 20% savings as a refund to you when your order ships.

As always, have FUN, and happy creating! Hope to "see" you soon at eCrafty.com!



Friday, November 2, 2012

9 No-Fail Make-Ahead Gift Ideas to Start Now!


We're bringing you nine different gift ideas to make now, give soon! Some are almost instant, some are portable ~ all are sure to be welcomed gifts!
Photo Bracelets ~ Ready to Give! Use  our ready-made bracelet forms to  personalize a custom jewelry gift in very little time. Our photo bracelets are completely assembled, require NO glue, and include acetate protectors, extra laminating film, a little gift bag, and handy instructions. See them all here.
Make a Mini Snowglobe Necklace!
These are easy, FUN, and sure to put a smile on your face!
SO cute for a holiday gift making party, teacher gift or scout troop craft.
Using our smallest mini bottles 1200L-10PACK KIT, our crafty Anne e6000'd (our waterproof adhesive) a black seed bead onto one of our 4mm pearls onto one 6mm pearls, to form a mini snowman. The little guy got a smile on his face with a black fine point sharpie. When dry, she glued the little guy in place, inside one of our 1200L-10PACK mini bottles, and filled it almost to the rim with a mixture of glycerin, water and a little bit of glitter. 1200L-10PACK KIT $8.99 Buy Now  e6000 Adhesive $3.99 Buy Now
Instant Customized Snow Globe Fridge Magnets!

Our customer favorites return for the holidays!Add a photo to the back of this pre-filled (already contains liquid and snowflakes!) 3" miniature magnetic snow globe frame. Magnetic, flat-backed, changeable! - great for the fridge or locker! Great little stocking stuffer, teacher gift, or quick gift topper.
Crystal Beaded Snowflakes
Look what Hannah dreamed up with our newest clear crystal beads, our eye pins,jump rings and a little 3D Crystal Lacquer!I especially love that this project is very portable – you can bead up the individual pins just about anywhere – in front of your favorite TV show or Netflix movie, or at one of the kids’ practices, and finish them (secure with jump ring, lay flat and glue middles together at home). You might even get some help from envious bystanders! (This has happened to me at more than one waiting room). There is no end to what friendly folks will volunteer to help you with when there’s crafting going on! :-)
Doodle Art Pendants or Key Chains with Bamboo Tiles
Make and Take! Bamboo Domino Tiles are a perfect project on the go ~ Grab an opaque marker and a few extra tiles - put them in a zip bag and tuck them in your backpack or purse.  Next time you find yourself waiting around for the end of kids' practice, in the waiting room or between planes, get happy -  it's your new bamboo tile doodling time!
DIY Button Jewelry
Here’s two quick projects using a mix of new and old ~ We created this button jewelry trio using our vintage button mix in white/pearls, and e6000′d them onto our glue on ring, bracelet and pendant forms to make a whimsical, breezy jewelry trio. Click here for closeup.
Make a Photo Key Chain!
We have many ways to craft a custom photo keychain - from the easy NO GLUE instant slide-in frames (shown above) to our more customized metal bases with glass dome tops. See all of our Key Chains here! 


We also have Key Rings -just add any of our pendant bases to make a gorgeous key ring!
Try our Easy Beaded Angels Recipe!

Although these look rather intricate, our little angels only have a few parts each. Thread our bali bead mix 1555 (bali beads) and 1553 (bali caps) onto our 1555E headpins,  add our wing charms, along with our glass pearls in your color choice. Click for closeup views. 
Halo ~ Any of our donut or saucer beads, or our 1155 bali style bead mix - some of our 1153 bead cap mix
Head - Any of our round pearlscrystals, some of our watercolor and / or confetti bead strands
Neck - Again, any of our donut or saucer beads, our 1155 flat bali spacers, small spacers
Wings - Any of our wing charms, as well as severalabstract shapes including swirls
Waist - Any of our bead caps - specifically the lacy kind
Body or Gown - Our crystal drops, briolettes, or elongated bead caps from our bead cap mix 1153.
Click here to see ALL of our new arrivals at eCrafty.com!  Save 20% with your subscriber coupon code NOV2012 in the COUPON box at the bottom of your CART page.
If you don't see the coupon box at checkout, just E-us info@ecrafty.com with the code or e-us with your ORDER number and code We'll apply your 20% savings as a refund to you when your order ships.
As always, have FUN, and happy creating! Hope to "see" you soon at eCrafty.com!