Pillow boxes

Over the holiday season this year, I made a bunch of jewelry and other small gifts for xmas and birthdays. I was tired of finding the right box and bag to fit these tiny presents. Eventually, I found some good tips online and made these little pillow boxes. I love them. These boxes are so easy to make, very cute and elegant, and most of all.. I loved the fact that I could make them in just a few minutes and make them to match colors and themes of the presents. Here is a picture of the box.


In case you want to make them. I posted the step by step instructions on ehow. You can check my article for instructions - how to make a paper pillow box.

Lapiz Lazuli jewelry

One of my recent works. Used a large Lapis lazuli piece and used it with small fresh water pearls to make the pendant. The earrings and bracelet were fun to make, used small round Lapis beads with the same pearls used in the pendant.


The Bracelet was made with a small crimp bead in the center where the pearls meet. I took the write in a x formation and pulled it slightly tight to make that eye-shaped sections. I did not crimp the crimp beads in the center to maintain more balance.

Work in progress - Granny square blanket

I have been putting off crochet projects for a while now. Last week, I got back in to the mood and started off with a simple granny square blanket. I about 30% done with it.. have a lot more to go.


Simple granny square blanket. I am working on 5 different colors in a constant sequence. I am using Lion brand's Vanna series of yarn and a 5.5mm crochet needle.

I am hoping to be done with it soon in the next couple of weeks.