DIY Mixed Metal Filigree Snowflake Earrings

There's no doubting that these snowflake earrings are Christmassey, yet there's not a speck of red or green to be seen. Day 9's earrings combine filigree snowflakes in copper and gunmetal with a gold filigree daisy for a very sophisticated look. Metal Snowflakes - finished length 6cm (2 3/8") Here's what you'll need to make these earrings: 2 50mm copper filigree snowflakes 2 50mm gunmetal filigree snowflakes 2 gold filigree 8-petal daisies 2 33mm silver rings 14 clear SS6 flatback Swarovski crystals 2 6mm gunmetal jump rings 2 4mm gunmetal jump rings 2 gunmetal earring wires G-S Hypo Cement Beacon Quick Grip Adhesive   Tools: chain nose pliers, toothpick, Embellie Gellie (or other tool for placing crystals) Centre the ring on the gunmetal snowflake and press each of the arms of the snowflake upwards to cup the ring. Make sure the ring is still centred and then flatten each of the arms. Use the back of the pliers to press the ......

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All Wrapped Up - How to Make DIY Christmas Gift Box Earrings

Are you a last-minute Christmas gift shopper? Or are you the organised type who already has your gifts wrapped and under the Christmas tree weeks before Christmas? No matter which you are, you can create your own little Christmas gift box earrings using sparkly Swarovski crystals and spacer bar findings. This is a wonderfully creative way to use spacer bars! The little gift boxes are perfectly finished off with an unusual black bow charm on top. They are really stunning! All Wrapped Up - finished length 4cm (1.5") To make the All Wrapped Up Earrings, here's what you'll need: 8 5-hole daisy spacer bars 12 4mm Lt Siam bicones 6 4mm Silver bicones 70cm (28") 26 gauge tarnish resistant silver wire 2 black bow charms (Bead Landing) 2 black earring wires  Tools: chain nose pliers, split ring pliers, nylon jaw pliers, flush cutters Cut the wire into two equal pieces and set one piece aside for the second earring. String two spacer bars, a Lt Siam cryst......

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How to Make EASY Crystal Christmas Tree Earrings for the Festive Season

Hey there, holiday crafter! With Christmas around the corner, our to-do lists are longer than Santa's naughty-or-nice record. But fear not! I've got the scoop on the ultimate time-saver: DIY festive Christmas earrings that practically make themselves! Make these dazzling Evergreen Christmas Tree earrings using multi-holed spacer bars (yep, jewelry findings go beyond the expected!) and add a smattering of twinkling crystal beads for that extra sparkle. And the best part? You can whip up this pair of holiday earrings faster than you can say, "Ho, ho, ho!" In under 30 minutes, you'll have the perfect accessory to add cheer to your holiday ensemble. So, amidst the holiday chaos, take a breather and dive into this quick and easy DIY. It's the ultimate festive fix for the time-strapped Christmas enthusiast in you! Evergreen Christmas Trees - finished length 5cm (2")   To make the Evergreen Christmas Tree earrings, you'll need: 16 4mm emerald bicones ......

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