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Easy Jewelry Gift Box and Bag Tutorials Posted: 12 Dec 2011 04:00 AM PST One thing handy about making jewelry as gifts is the boxes needed are small.  If you are planning to make your own, here are some of my favorite finds. Felt Gift Box by DIY Maven BOX STYLES   DIY Maven over at Curbly Original liked the  Teroforma felt bread baskets she saw, she made much tinier versions for small items. The use of felt for this easy peasy tutorial provides cushioning protection.  However, if you prefer the stock paper equivalent, check out  Carolina's Gonzalez's cardboard jewelry box tutorial over at Rena's blog. Many decorative possibilities! Carolina is also a blogger and makes artistic necklace displays. Image by Caroline Gonzalez Blog reader Regina tipped me off about her origami box tutorial over on her blog, Southern OOAKS. You can certainly use different colors to make both the lid and the bottom for this box to perhaps match your shop colors or the recipient's favorite hues. Image by Southern OOAKS Homemade Gifts Made Easy has a different type of origami box tutorial - there is no lid. You have place the item instead before folding close the top flaps. BAG STYLES  There are so many decorative craft papers out there to use.  The gift bag tutorial from the Paper Craft Printable site includes a template. Image by Paper Craft Printable They also have a template and tutorial for a triangular gift bag which resembles a lunch bag! Image by Paper Craft Printable Lori Craig from Split Coast Stampers has the Bag-a-Lope tutorial which closes differently from the one above. Image by Lori Craig Before You Go : How to Make Your Own  Fabric Jewelry Bag Tutorials Secret Jewelry in a Lump of Coal Box Tutorial How to Make a Gem Tote Bag For more tutorials check out my Jewelry Making Tips Liked what you read? Don't miss a post! Subscribe via RSS OR Via Email* It's FREE! *Click on the link in the confirmation email to activate subscription Be a Fan!

How to Makeover 2 Bead Necklaces into a Stylish Ruffled Ribbon Jewelry Design Posted: 11 Dec 2011 03:00 PM PST Have you got old necklaces in your collection which need a design boost?  Then consider mixing and matching 2 different ones with a bit of ribbon for a much more updated look. Check out Shey's Anthropologie inspired necklace makeover tutorial over at the Refashion Co-op blog. Using 2 or more different colors of beads certainly makes the design stand out. Adding some chain at the back of the necklace is also another idea. More Ribbon Jewelry Tutorials Ruffled Ribbon Jewelry Tutorials How to Make Ribbon Jewelry Jewelry Makeover Inspirations and Tutorials For more tutorials check out my Jewelry Making Tips Liked what you read? Don't miss a post!   Subscribe via RSS OR Via Email* It's FREE! *Click on the link in the confirmation email to activate subscription Be a Fan!

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