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Category Archives: Dazzle-it Hemp
Macrame Choker With Hemp
This choker features traditional macrame knotting. It really is a skill that is useful in so many stringing applications. Nancy Donaldson created this necklace to feature our natural hemp strings. Isn’t it delightful? It will be just perfect for summer … Continue reading
Kumihimo and Aluminum Chain
This kumihimo necklace features the addition of our new lightweight aluminum chain. The braid is a unique one. It features white rattail, hemp and a beaded string found in a fabric store. I made my braid using the classic 8-strand … Continue reading
Posted in Dazzle-It Chain, Dazzle-it Hemp, Dazzle-It Kumihimo, Dazzle-It Stringing, End Caps
Tagged aluminum chain, Hemp, Kumihimo, kumihimo tips
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Summer Love Dazzle-it Blog Hop With Friends
I have a very inspiring blog hop for you to enjoy today. Each of the eight featured artists/designers in this post were sent a selection of new Dazzle-it gemstones, beads, hemp and finishing components to play with. I invited non-jewelry … Continue reading
Kumihimo and Neon Crystals
The new Ori Neon Crystals have me re thinking all my projects. The aqua crystals are just gorgeous. They made this simple kumihimo braid look spectacular when I added them to the bracelet.
Mixed Strand Kumihimo Necklace
I have a pretty new necklace to wear during the Valentine season. My 8 strand kumihimo necklace was made with three different fibers. I used 1. Rattail 2. Hemp – red 20lb 3. The Dazzle-it kumihimo disk 4. Knitting wool … Continue reading
Posted in Dazzle-it Hemp, Dazzle-It Kumihimo, Dazzle-it Rattail, Swarovski
Tagged crystal key, Kumihimo
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Hemp for The Holidays
It seems like the more I embellish my jewelry the more I need a simple wrapping idea for gift giving. Retro wrapping ideas are all over Pinterest. I think everyone could use a big ball of hemp this year. This … Continue reading
Kumihimo With Hemp and Beads
This adorable bracelet is the result of a new experiment. I have been wondering how a kumihimo braid would look if it was part beaded and part hemp cord. The Dazzle-it Hemp collection has a number of great colour options, … Continue reading
Hemp Kumihimo
This may be my favorite kumihimo braid to date. I know, I know, I say that every time! Each new braid is better than the last. This braid is thinner than some of my other projects. Happily, Dazzle-it has several … Continue reading
Hemp – Gorgeous Dazzle-it Colours
I found a hemp collection that I had missed during other trips to the warehouse. This is the Vintage Colours Collection! Isn’t it beautiful? Last week I saw the Swarovski trends report and this palette works well in the “Reflections … Continue reading
The Kumihimo Disk – It Can Take a Lot!
I have given my Dazzle-it kumihimo disk a lot of work! I underestimated just how many different fibers I would be able to use with it. This week I made a kumihimo braid featuring a thick t-shirt yarn, 1.8 mm … Continue reading
Posted in Dazzle-it Hemp, Dazzle-It Kumihimo, Dazzle-it Rattail, Dazzle-It Stringing
Tagged Hemp, Kumihimo, rattail
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