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 […]

Baguette cut gemstones are synonymous with the Art Deco movement. Indeed, that was when this type of rectangular cut became especially popular during this period – the 1910s through to the 1930’s. According to the Gem Institute of America (GIA), this type of cut is thought to have been based on the 16th century “hogback”, […]

The bead designers featured here are some of the most creative I have come across. Given a single theme, like the sun, they all come up with unique versions of their own.  First up is the sun pendant tutorial shown above by the mother and daughter team, Cara and Landry of SimpleBeadPatterns. It’s such a […]

The spooky season is finally here! In almost every store there are Halloween decorations a plenty! Kids are quickly picking out their Halloween costumes (and parents are hoping that they still have their kiddos’ sizes in stock). For us jewelry designers, this is such a fun time of year to stretch our creative talents and […]

I was amazed how popular macrame angels were when I first wrote about them. So here are more beautiful angel tutorials to inspire. They do make really calming and peaceful ornaments and wall decor to gift or to have in the house. You could use thinner threads and attempt some of these for small jewelry […]

Repurposing old jewelry to create new heirlooms is a meaningful way to honor family history while creating something new and unique. Outdated or damaged pieces of jewelry can be transformed into beautiful, custom treasures that can be passed down for generations. You can reuse the gemstones or melt the metal from an old piece of… […]