Graphic artists turn designers when they create enamel pins and such like with their designs. Some of them like theGorgonist also make acrylic charms which are excellent as cartoon style pendants and keychains. I featured Robin’s work before, here. Designers like Robin use printing services like InkItLabs and StickerMule for creating acrylic charms (and more) […]
5 Crystal and Bead Wire Work Earrings Tutorials
I have featured many wire work earrings tutorials before – see links below. Earrings are my favorite jewelry designs to make and wear. So if you like earrings as much as I do, then enjoy this collection of five wire work earrings from designers whose work I have featured before. Note, some of these designs […]
Garden Inspiration
The sun is out, the air is warming, and our gardens are blooming! Spring is a wonderful time of year and feels like a fresh start after a long, dark winter. This season of renewal is a great time to refresh not only our minds but our jewelry designs as well. If you are looking […]
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8 Taj Mahal Inspired Jewelry and Beadwork Tutorials | Shah Jahan’s Enduring and Loving Monument | Taj Mahal’s Myths
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One of the most famous buildings in the world, the white marbled Taj Mahal in Agra, India changes color depending on the time of day, from soft yellows to a stark white. One of the Wonders of the Modern world, this UNESCO heritage site is renowned as an enduring monument to deep love and sorrow. […]
Organize Your Stash: Tips for Spring Cleaning
It’s the time of year that many dread—spring cleaning. While this is a necessary task, it can often be a seemingly overwhelming one. When people think of spring cleaning, they tend to think of dusting the corners of the ceiling and spraying the windows, but for us in the making field, it is so much… […]
3 Beaded Necklace Tutorials | Variations on a Classic and Elegant Design
A double strand of pearls or diamonds with a front focal is a classic and elegant design. The beaded versions are just as lovely and a lot more affordable! Shown here are 3 different designs. First up is the tutorial by Huong Handmade. The necklace shown above, looks especially elegant and luxurious due to […]
8 Funny Mother’s Day Gift Ideas | Trevor Noah’s Praise for His Mother
Mothers, grandmothers, mothers-in-law – those of us blessed with awesome examples are indeed lucky. And an extra bonus if they also have great senses of humor. So this feature pays homage to the upcoming Mother’s Day next month with some funny gift ideas. First up is the Favorite Child Mug gift from PersonalizedShed, shown above. […]
Butterflies Everywhere! Spring Inspiration for DIY Jewelry
The butterflies are visiting my garden more and more these days. As a little girl they seemed somehow magical and I must admit that as an adult they still do. It’s something about how they float around and gently touch down with grace and beauty. They are so fragile yet so strong. As a design […]
Amazing Geometric Jewelry Tutorials by Violetta Pretorius
Many of you might remember the above lovely geometric floral pin tutorial above? It is by a talented bead artist, Violetta of ViolettaPretorius. Her amazing geometric statement bangle below is “mobile” – that is, you can move each beaded component much like you would you got the fidgets! It would work as a fidget bracelet!. […]
Mindfulness and Healing with Gemstones and Other Natural Materials
Mindfulness is the practice of being present and in the moment. Taking a beat to catch your breath, then taking a deep breath while listening to the sounds around you (internally and externally). It’s taking the time to listen to the person in front of you and letting the text message you just received wait.… […]
