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Sometimes creating your own beautiful and unique jewelry is exactly what you need for some fashionable self-care. First, of course, you get the recharge from crafting and creating. Secondly, you get the mood boost from looking beautiful in your new jewels. This DIY druzy jewelry set is the perfect set to create when you’re a busy mom short on time.

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Even though I rarely wear jewelry, I still love a beautiful piece. When you wear pieces so rarely, it becomes something special that you do for yourself. Even adding a simple statement necklace to jeans and tee-shirt can boost your self esteem quickly and easily.

That’s why I think all moms should learn to make their own jewelry. Simple designs are best when you’re just starting out. Luckily, that’s exactly what this DIY druzy jewelry set is. There’s no complicated measuring or creations. Simple thread and glue and you’re done.

Before you get started with jewelry making, you need to invest in a small tool set. I love and use this one from Bead Landing. It’s inexpensive but has everything you need to get started. Keep your tools together in a small bag or plastic box so that they don’t get mixed up with your other tools. I recommend using your jewelry tools only for creating, not on any household project or improvements.

DIY Druzy Jewelry Set Materials

Sedona Natural Stone Beads
E6000
2 Blank Earring Posts
Silver Wire (Make sure it is a small enough gauge to fit through your bead holes)
Jewelry Tools
Silver Jump Ring
Silver Chain

Step 1

First, open and un-string your natural stone beads.

Step 2

Then choose two of the smallest natural stone beads and glue them to the earring posts with E6000. The stones are heavy. That is why you want the smallest ones in the set otherwise the earrings may be too heavy.

Step 3

Set the earrings aside to dry for at least 24 hours. Make sure they are stable during drying so that the beads don’t slide off.

Tip:

I like to use a small piece of foam and poke the earrings into it during drying. This keeps them stabilized and safe while drying.

Step 4

Next, cut a small length of wire and thread it through the hole in a third natural stone bead. The size of this one isn’t important. Choose the largest for a statement pendant or another small one for a daintier jewelry set.

Step 5

Then wrap the wire around itself as pictured to create an attachment for your jump ring. If there is any excess, trim it off with the wire cutters in your jewelry tool set.

Step 6

Open your jump ring with pliers from your jewelry tool set.

Step 7

Next, attach the jump ring to the wrapped wire on your bead with flat nose pliers.

Step 8

Lastly, slide your created pendant onto your silver chain and enjoy!

This DIY druzy jewelry set is absolutely beautiful! What’s even better is that it’s the perfect jewelry set for beginners to make. A few tools is all you need to get started and, more importantly, it’s a self care 2-fold. That’s pretty incredible when you think about it. So get ready to rock your next outing in style (even if it’s just to the grocery store).

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Getting dressed up in makeup and putting on crazy outfits is one of the great joys of childhood. Of course, all moms know that when it comes to kiddos that makeup is blown throw faster than you can buy it. That’s why I’m showing you how to make your own DIY body glitter gel for a lot less than it costs in the store. No more internal groaning when they come out entirely covered in makeup.

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Okay, confession time. I love glitter and it totally doesn’t know any limits. I still rock body glitter, glitter eye shadow (more occasionally), and I actually love receiving glittery greeting cards. Heck, I even love eating/drinking glittery stuff. Don’t believe me? Check out this glittery punch recipe. Yes, I’m that bad.

Why am I telling you this? Because it shows that my kids come by their glitter obsession honestly. It’s not limited to my daughter, either. My oldest boy still rocks some glitter on occasion and my daughter and youngest son practically swim in it when they play with makeup or craft.

Yes, it’s a pain to clean up and I doubt any part of our home will ever truly be cleaned of glitter but it is worth it. Twenty years from now we won’t remember the messes we cleaned up. They will blend together. We also won’t remember how tired we were every night. We remember is how happy they were when they came out and asked us how pretty they were. Even when their faces are covered in multi-colored eye shadows and glitter.