Purple Wire Ring

So, as I said in my previous post, I've never worked with wire. It's not really one of my crafts I work with. So this was my TRUE first wire ring. It looks great, right?! It was super simple too, but it's not very comfortable to wear. I think I need thicker wire... I'll experiment and get back to you on that! 

These are the beads I got from the dollar store, and while they're pretty great for dollar store, you can see the purple doesn't look so purple. Which is my second complaint with the ring, But other than that! I think it looks great :) 

Anyway, this one wasn't very exciting, but ya can't win them all! 

Cost: $1 for the beads, wire I already had

Time: 15 minutes. Super quick! Give it a try! 

Spiral Wrap-Around Ring

You guys, I have a confession... I'm really kind of cheap. If I see something, and I think I can make it, there is nothing you can do to get me to buy it (unless it's like a dollar). Luckily, I take great pride and joy in things I make (maybe you can tell) so I kind of have great self esteem!

Anyway, so I saw this really cute ring online that was all wire and beads, and of course I thought "hey, I bet I can make that" The silly thing is, this is not one of my strong crafting areas. I have never formed wire to make stuff. Any jewelry I've made in the past has been with string and elastics. But, I had the materials, so I went for it!

Here's the work in progress: 

And here's the final product! If you have seen the picture of the ring I'm talking about, I think you'll be rather impressed! It turned out SO great! I can't wait to make more jewelry to match! 

Cost: The beads up top I got at the Dollar Store (love!!) and the rest I have acquired over the years so $1

Time: half an hour!