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I have often admired gorgeous embroidery patch designers. Their creations are meant to be appliqued onto jackets and other accessories. These are like sewn or iron on and washable brooches! I also wonder if one could simply attach brooch findings to the backs so they can be easily transferred to other clothing. One outstanding embroidered […]

Handmade jewellery holds a special place in the world of fashion and art. It is more than just an accessory; it’s a reflection of the craft, creativity, and […]

It’s not easy to find Japanese PDFs and craft books. However NapaginiVintage  has of some of their  great vintage ones  dating from before 2000 which are worth looking at.  These tutorial bundles are very cost effective. They cater to different craft techniques. Here are my selections from those which could be applied to making jewelry and accessories. […]

Do you sometimes look at handmade jewelry in boutiques and see something that makes you think “isn’t that clever” or “wow, that’s a nice touch”? It’s those extra little finishing touches that are not hard to do but that elevate designs and make them something really special. In this blog, I want to highlight some […]

Everyone loves stories and there no more convoluted and fascinating than those the Ancient Greeks told. There was no internet for entertainment back then!  Why they have endured to today are the universally appealing tales of good and evil, love and betrayal and heroic deeds against impossible odds. Also when the powerful Greek gods misbehave […]

When I first saw Karen McGovern’s birdbath ring (below) in Stringing magazine, I had to make it. Karen’s technique uses components from Nunn Design along with paint and resin to create the “water” in the birdbath. But as we all know, there’s more than one way to skin a cat (poor cat! What a saying . […]

Need quick gift ideas? Here is a tip. Many people like stretchy bead bracelets as they are easy to put on and stay snug against the wrist.  A popular variation is the use of jump rings in between the rondelles or round beads.  Check out this tutorial from Juliet of Spoilt Rotten BeadsTV. The full lists […]

  UK designer, Nina of Ninaouity creates some of the most dainty resin and wire floral jewelry I have seen! She is clearly inspired by tiny flowers and rises to the challenge of making bluebells (above) and grape hyacinth flowers! This is not an easy technique as the resin has be “span” across the empty […]

Spring is here! Finally! We are five days into spring and I already feel the sense of renewal and added energy. As much as I love the winter months with their festive occasions, there is something so special about spring and what it offers. This past weekend I did a ton of spring cleaning, making […]