New blog for my jewelry- Molly Jean Jewelry

Please check out my new blog for my jewelry, www.mollyjeanjewelry.blogspot.com

Pride and Pearls has been fun, but I don't really update it much anymore. My free time is spent working on jewelry, so I figured if I am going to be blogging, I will focus on the new one. Thanks for checking it out!




Here are some pictures of some of my pieces:




Spike necklace- Hot pink spikes on a gunmetal chain. $15.00
https://www.etsy.com/listing/117421612/pink-spike-necklace






https://www.etsy.com/listing/114765371/silver-spike-necklace-on-black-chain?ref=v1_other_2
Silver Spike necklace featuring Spike covered in rhinestones









These red and black earrings are eye catching. Love these! Right now only $5.00    https://www.etsy.com/listing/117556774/red-and-black-hoop-earrings






Wire-wrapped bracelet   https://www.etsy.com/listing/110059970/beaded-and-wirewrapped-bracelet



and much more!

2 Broke Girls necklace

 

 

Caroline's Necklace from Two Broke Girls:  How To

https://www.etsy.com/listing/112774110/2-broke-girls-necklace

About, oh 6 months ago, I said I would do a tutorial on how to do Caroline's necklace. I'm not much of a vlogger and tutorials written can be pretty lengthy, so I've been putting it off. I will do a short and sweet run through of how to do this necklace and include certain youtube links that will teach you the techniques needed.

               

                                              Close up picture- below is one I made a few months ago

                                

This necklace does take a while to make and certain parts can be a bit tedious. With that being said, take your time making it because you want all the sets of pearls to be equal in length. You also want to make sure that the circles you make with the eyepins don't come out sloppy.


Let's get to it...to make this necklace

You will need:

1. Chain of your preference. This is a statement necklace and with the amount of pearls you will be hanging from it, you don't want to select a dainty chain that won't be able to support the pearls, so keep that in mind.

2. Gold Eyepins   

              You can find these at any arts and crafts store, such as Michael's.

3. Gold Headpins

                                                     

4. Two different sizes of pearls

        Larger pearls sit on top with the smaller pearls hanging below. Ivory or white pearls, whichever your prefer. I like to have brighter pearls for this necklace so I choose white.

5.  Jewelry clasp/closure piece.  

  I recommend using a toggle for this necklace

6.  Round nose pliers 

                                      

 7.  Chain nosed pliers   

8.  Gold split jump rings



You will also need to watch this youtube video in order to know how to create the sets of pearls. You will need to know how to create circles using round nosed pliers, which is why I am including this youtube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCBJnOeXwds

After watching this video and practicing a few times, you should have an idea of how to make the circles.

You are going to take your smaller pearls and put all of those onto the headpins. I make 18 sets of pearls when I do this necklace. You are then going to cut some of the wire off of the remaining headpin and form a circle, (which you learned how to do in the youtube video) which will attach to the eyepin. You will take your larger pearls and put those on the eyepins. You will connect the small pearl that is on the eyepin to the larger pearl on the headpin by making circles with the wire.




       Cut a piece of chain, approx 12 inches long

       Cut a second piece of chain, approx 10 inches long

   Take two split gold jump rings and attach your chain to the jump rings, making a 2 layer necklace.

   You should have the shorter chain on top, longer chain on bottom.

   Once this is done, start attaching the pearls to the chain. Start from the center and work your way outwards, making sure each side is matching up.


        I did my best to explain this with just words. Maybe one day I will post my own video. Until then, good luck with your necklace!

ps- if you haven't made jewelry before you will find this necklace challenging. Let me know in comments or email if you need more help.

Current loves

Neons

Who doesn't love bright colors during summertime? I was so tired of black and gray everywhere, even though I love black and gray- it is just so refreshing to see pops of color again! I am especially loving the neon jewelry and handbags. I am in love with the hotpink handbag in the picture below. Don't be afraid to try neons this summer, this is a fun trend.  If you aren't sure about purchasing a pair of neon pumps or a bright dress why not a cute neon clutch or handbag? Or, for a fun DIY project, you could purchase a neon spray paint from Michael's or a Home Depot type store and spray paint some of your own jewelry.

Spikes



I haven't been under a rock or anything, I am aware that the Spike trend has been going strong for a while now. However, over the past 6 months or so I can't seem to get enough of them! I think what I'm drawn to with spikes is they are edgy/punk rockish but they can be mixed beautifully with more feminime pieces, such as crystals.  Not only are they fun with jewelry, but spike studs add a fun element to purses/handbags as well as shoes (think Converse). 



                                 




Here is a great DIY tutorial from the blog B Headed from back in December on how to stud your own Converse http://bheaded.com/2011/12/14/how-to-stud-your-converse-at-home/. Great blog that I recommend checking out!

  To try to get my love for spikes out of my system, I decided to make my own necklace incorporating them. I love the way the spikes look next to the crystal beads.  This necklace looks great with so many different things- from dresses to a tank and jeans.

 

      Take a look around my Etsy store, more things to come soon!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/105311683/sophisticated-edge-featuring-a-25-mm

The Ring manicure

           

This is a fun little trend. I haven't tried it though.

Like every season, there are several new takes on trends to be discussed- but these are just the trends that I am really into right now! 



What are your favorite trends right now? 

Outfit of the day: Happy Easter

Simple. Pretty black dress with pearl necklace, ring, and pink clutch.
Clutch: GUESS 
Dress: Target!  

                   This picture doesnt' do them justice- gold ankle strap wedges

                  Pearl necklace handmade by myself
http://www.etsy.com/listing/96303936/2-broke-girlstwo-broke-girls-carolines?ref=v1_other_2

                                               hot pink gel nails with glitter. Gel nails are a great way to get your nails stronger and healthier and they last at least 2 weeks, sometimes longer.  I do not miss acrylic nails at all!