Last-Minute Beaded Earrings

Earrings are the perfect last-minute gift giving solution. You can whip up a cute pair, slip them into an organza bag, and head out the door in under 10 minutes. Even better, make a whole bunch of earrings while watching a movie and then you have a cache on-hand for those impromptu occasions!
The trick for these types of earrings is to keep it simple. For a trendy, modern look, string a large, eye-catching bead onto a decorative head pin and make a wrapped loop to attach it to an unusual ear wire. (In this case, the ear wire is an extra long kidney shape.) Ta-da! Easy. Make them in the recipient's favorite color or birthstone color for an sweet, personalized touch.
If you want to get really crazy, use a piece of chain to connect a charm or dangle to the lower loop on a beaded eye pin. This dresses up the earrings without adding much time or expense.

I recently treated some of my girlfriends to an earring buffet. I laid out my earring stash and invited each person to choose a pair. It was fun to see which ones they picked and I loved sharing my jewery with them. Think about earrings as party favors, book club gifties or invite your girls over for an earring making party!