Fall season is upon us! Canadian Thanksgiving Day is just around the corner – October 14. The US one is later on November 28.  It’ll soon be time to decorate and to gather with friends and loved ones.  These really unique fall decor gift ideas and DIYs caught my eye!  But there are so much […]

Is it just me?  Or has life become so very busy and hectic?  Or perhaps I simply have too much on my plate! I do need more time to create and share tutorials etc.  I have also volunteered to be a small business mentor for a young crafters program this fall at my local makerspace. […]

Hannah of HannaRosnerDesigns is a talented Oregon based bead artisan whose passion for beads include beaded wall art, beadwork jewelry AND lampwork beads. She is the first artisan I’ve come across who has the technical and creative skills for two very different beadwork methods! Pretty impressive! As mentioned, Hannah offers both tutorials and finished work. […]

October is synonymous with many things such as pumpkins, colorful leaves, and Halloween. There is so much happening in October that its birthstones can quickly get overlooked, which is a shame because they are such pretty and unique stones! And yes, I said “stones” as in plural. October has two beautiful birthstones: Opal and Tourmaline. Opal […]

Brigid Goddess Pendant Virginia Blakey, known as Vie by one and all, is the amazing jewelry designer of VisaVisJewelryLA. She is French but currently lives in Florida. What drew me to her work is her outstanding ancient history and myth inspired precious metal clay designs. As you can see from her studio video below, her […]

Ewa Pliszczynska of EwiMacrame has spent many years living in Slovakia. She was initially inspired by Slovak wire craft but switched to working with threads and has not regretted it. Macrame has become her passion and it shows.   Ewa is very active on her Youtube channel . However, as many of you know, videos are sometimes […]

There is something about mountains which captivate many. The isolation, remoteness the tranquility, the majesty and even the mysterious appeal to our imaginations and emotions. For some beadwork designers, the mountains offer inspiration too. Ukrainian designer, BeadingPatterns4Fun has no less than 5 awesome brick stitch fringe beaded earrings patterns to suit every mood! I have […]

Hello Fall! We have waited so long for your arrival! It’s finally time for cozy sweaters and pumpkin lattes. The rains have started, and the leaves are falling. Our minds are now turning towards nights in with friends, fireplaces, board games, and feasts. As we transition from summer to fall, our jewelry choices also change […]

Vintage German glass cabochon with real gold I’ve not gotten over how fabulous the vintage glass is from  DeLuxeVintageStones since I last wrote about their treasures in this past post. That past feature covers how Alexander accumulated a vast trove of vintage supplies when he used to live in New York City.   Fast forward to today where […]

Handmade jewellery has always been a symbol of craftsmanship, elegance, and uniqueness. Unlike mass-produced accessories, Handmade Jewellery offers individuality and artistry, making it the perfect addition to any outfit. If […]