Dinosaur Jewelry Organizer Tutorial

I ordered a plethora of Dinosaur Toys from Amazon, and had to come up with some grown up uses for them. This jewelry organizer is easy to make, unique, and adorable! It can hold tons of bracelets and necklaces too! It looks so fun hanging up on my wall. You could also use it for keys. 

Supplies:
Wooden Plaque
X-Acto Blade
Hot Glue Gun
Dinos
Optional: Paint ( I didn't paint mine...yet) 

First, you need to cut your dinos in half with your X-Acto. Some people use just the dino heads, some just their tails. I used both. I cut them right above their hip bones.

I lined the six pieces up on the plaque to get a feel for where I would like to place them. Then I just added hot glue and pressed the body parts to the wood. I held each for a few seconds, then added some hot glue around the edges while they were against the wood for extra hold. 

There you have it. Ready to hang on the wall and hold your jewelry, keys and whatnot. There are a ton of variations you can do depending on the shape of your plaque and the dino parts you use. Some people even paint over everything to give it a monochromatic look...but I'm a colorful gal so I left them natural. I'm seriously contemplating painting, or even gluing plants to the plaque.

Bonus: You can use a Brachiosaurus for a ring holder!  

Thanks for checking out my tutorial. If you would like to make Dino planters, you can see how here.

~Crystal Vicious  

Jade Bangles

My good friend Karen has worn a jade bangle from China for many many years. I have always admired it, and wanted one of my own. When I had the opportunity to grab one to review, I jumped on it. I absolutely love this bangle. It looks and feels great. Jade carries energies for love, healing, money, and protection. Here's to hoping it brings all those energies my way. 

The bangle I ordered was the light green. Parma 77 has Jade bangles in a few different colors. It comes in a cute gift box topped with a bow and the bangle is stored inside a gorgeous cloth bag. It makes a perfect gift.

You need to make sure you measure your wrist before you order. You need to squish these over your hand. It is thick and heavy. I ordered one size up because my size was on the higher end of small, and I wanted to be sure it would fit me. I've been using soap on my hand to slide this on and off, and I haven't had any problems. I am happy with the medium size. I feel the small would have been a lot harder to get over my thumb's knuckle.



The jade itself is beautiful. The bangle is thicker than the ones I usually see, but I like it. It's got some weight to it, but not too much. It feels quite durable. The jade is light green and slightly translucent. I can see some white and pink lines inside. It is very unique. I wear it frequently and have received many compliments. Just make sure you measure before you buy. I give this bangle 5 out of 5 stars. 


Grab one on Amazon.

I received this product at a discount. This review is 100% honest, unbiased, and my own. 

~Crystal Vicious

NOVICA 'Lime Knot' Earrings

I was without a Valentine this year, so I treated myself to this beautiful pair of Peridot and .925 Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings. These gorgeous earring are from NOVICA.

In association with National Geographic, this company works together with talented artisan designers around the world to produce stunning, fair trade treasures. 

Each item comes with a Story Card certifying quality & authenticity. These earrings were crafted by Bhavesh in India. They also came in a amazing gift bag adorned with elephants! I think this is such a neat extra touch.


These earrings are light, and at just under 2 inches very dainty, but still stunning. I am not a fan of huge jewelry, but rather small, simple pieces. The green color is perfect and the knot pattern is lovely. I have received many compliments already. 

They are well made and feel durable despite their light weight. The hook closures are just the right size to stay put in my ears. These earrings have not disappointed.

Grab your own Peridot "Lime Knot" earrings here!

The craftsmanship of this piece has totally convinced me to check out more products from other artisans that NOVICA works with. I love the concept of this company. I give both NOVICA and these Earrings 5 out of 5 stars. If you are looking these for gorgeous fair trade pieces, check out NOVICA.COM!

I received this item at a discounted rate. This review is my honest opinion of this item.

~Crystal Vicious