I just wanted to share with you these four necklaces which I recently posted to www.senseofashion.com/dalialabasi. These style necklace are some of my hot sellers at home parties and craft fairs. Brides and mother-of-the-bride and grooms love them. They are made to order and are filled, yes filled, with semiprecious gems. Click on pictures to get more detailed viewing and info.

GET THE CRICUT TAGS, BAGS, BOXES AND MORE CARTRIDGE BEFORE IS TOO LATE

I was disappointed to learn that Provo Craft is retiring the Tags, Bags, Boxes and More cartridge. Hurry and try to get it before it is too late. I am not sure about this but I have heard that now similar features found in this cartridge would be sprinkled on different cartridges as opposed to all be found in one place as it is in this cartridge. You could make the cutest party favor bags using this cartridge. I immediately wanted to get an extra one for a gift and I had a hard time finding it. The only place, after a couple of hours search, I found was a seller is in Amazon. You could probably find it in Ebay but you would have to make a bid and risk that someone else outbids you. I just got mine in Amazon, just now, and they only had 4 left and definitely not on sale (okay $1 off, lol). Expect to pay full price for this cartridge ($89.99) but it is worth it. Another place where you could find a bundle, the Cricut Jukebox and 6 cartridges (one of them being the Tags, Bags, Boxes and More cartridge, is in HSN. HSN also has 4 month flex payments for the bundle (interest free), all you need is a debit or credit card and that is it. If you want it, hurry since I have not heard that Provo Craft is making a similar cartridge but even if they did I am pretty sure it would be different. Good luck ;>)

Multi Chain Necklace

I love this necklace I made it using three different types of chains attached together with a couple jump rings and a locket. I also added a couple of glass beads to one side of the necklace to create an asymmetrical look. I got most of the supplies at Michaels. It measures 18 inches in length and the best part is that it took not more than 45 minutes to make.

FREE "JUST BECAUSE CARDS" CRICUT CARTRIDGE

I love this cartridge and I thought I would give one away to one of the first 100 members that join my newest blog, Bumble Bear Crafts. It is a promotion for my newest blog, but this blog will be linked to my YouTube Account and Ustream account and will feature lots of tutorials. So let's see who is the lucky one ;.)

Finally, let me tell you about the "Just Because" Cards Cricut cartridge. It is filled with Paws-ibilities. The Cricut could cut something as little as one inch and as large as 23.5 inches. So combine that with the 40 cards with layers and 10 envelopes, 50 accompanying phrases with layers, 50 sticker shapes with blackouts, 50 stenciled phrases with blackouts and you put all that together with Stampin Up! wonderful paper, embellishments, ribbons, and so on...and your scrap book page, card, etc would be a one of a kind masterpiece. The retail value for this cartridge is $69.99. So let's keep our fingers crossed and hopefully we will get the members needed to put this wonderful cartridge in someone's hand. I love my Bigz Shot and my Cricut both are great tools to help me prepare for my workshops by having everything cut and ready to put together...the workshops go by smoothly. I am so excited about this offer. I hope is just the first of many to come. Remember you need to follow my newest blog, Bumble Bear Crafts

I just Made this Cute Bib Necklace Using the Bigz Shot

I just made this necklace using the Bigz Shot and the #2 Circle Die. Please, excuse the photo (I used the cell phone). I used two types of fabrics: organza and satin. I used a lighter to melt the edges of my circle in order to prevent fraying. It is important to use synthetic fabrics and not natural fabric (natural fabric will burn). I also keep a big bowl of water around when I am working with the lighter, just in case my fabric catches on fire. Finally, I had some jewelry from the 90s that I re purposed in this necklace. You could attach the "bib" part of the necklace to pearls, chain and or even a ribbon. I have done all three. I wanted this one a little differently so I attached it to a chain. It was super easy...the step that takes the longest is the melting of the edges. You could also make hair accessories using the Bigz Shot and #2 Circle Die. If you are interested in these products visit my store.