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These are the things I do to keep me busy (ha ha, not that I'm not busy enough). When I'm not in the kitchen, I'm in the sewing room or the garage. I'm the one in the family that uses the power tools (shhh, don't tell my husband). I love upholstery and painting and all sorts of things so in order to inspire you I'm sharing them here.

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Five Minute Earrings - Dragon Scale Earrings

These earrings are super easy to make – if you can open and close a jump ring, you can make them - and if you can't, I can show you how.

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Carol Karl

June 22, 2021

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Five Minute Earrings - Teardrop Hoops

We are celebrating! A year ago today we drove to Christchurch and literally bought everything in the bead store – yes, we bought the entire store and Affordable Jewellery Supplies was born (or reborn).

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Carol Karl

June 15, 2021

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Five Minute Earrings - Red

Today I’m starting a new series called “Five Minute Earrings”. Although I’ve made five minute earrings before using twist bails, these ones don’t use any special tricks to make them quick.

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Carol Karl

June 8, 2021

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How to Make a Flower Teardrop Necklace

Do you love delicate, dainty jewellery? I really do but I seldom wear it. If you answered yes, then this tutorial is for you.

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Carol Karl

June 1, 2021

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How to Make a Beach Anklet

While it’s starting to get colder here, I’ve been thinking about hot summer days, sitting on a beach. Don’t get me wrong, I quite like the winter and all its coziness, but I also like the summer and what it means for my lifestyle.

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Carol Karl

May 25, 2021

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Beginner Jewellery Project - How to Make Flower Bell Earrings

Aren’t these cute? They are so dainty. I’ve been wanting to use these Lucite flower bell beads for sometime and I finally got to it last week. I love the pinks, purples and reds mixed into these earrings.

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Carol Karl

May 18, 2021

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How to Choose Jewellery That Suits You

What factors go into choosing the right jewellery? Do you even think about it or do you just inherently know what suits you?

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Carol Karl

May 11, 2021

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How to Restring a Vintage Necklace

I inherited a few pieces of jewellery from my Mum and I’ve been worried about wearing them as they are very fragile so I decided to restring them.

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Carol Karl

May 4, 2021

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How to Use a Bead Design Board to Design a Necklace

Do you ever wake up and you’ve been dreaming about beads? I do!

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Carol Karl

April 27, 2021

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My Not So Summer Wreath

I’m so excited. I’ve been asked to participate in my first ever DIY challenge! It’s a summer porch makeover.

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Carol Karl

April 22, 2021