I prefer to print my own labels. That way I can customize labels for my small business as well as the home. The print runs can be small so I do not have to commit to large batches from print companies. It’s so wasteful when I change my mind about the design or the need. […]

Handmade jewellery has a unique charm that makes it a perfect gift for loved ones. Not only is it crafted with love and care, but it also offers […]

Who knew cereal boxes could be recycled into awesome science and nature inspired earrings?  The awesome designs shown here are by Mary and Kevin Abbott of JabeboStudio. They are meant to spark curiosity and appreciation of nature.  Their custom made earring backs (see last image below) give their design a signature look! The cereal box front […]

There is something about koi fish, which is a kind of carp, which appeals to many. Perhaps its their distinctive but highly variable markings. Or the way they just slowly swim along. I find it very calming to just watch them!  Designers are also inspired by this fish as you can see from these lovely […]

One of my absolute favorite design styles has to be Art Deco! It’s probably why I love Paris so much with its abundant examples of Art Deco architecture. From fashion, to architecture, to home goods and furniture, everything Art Deco calls to me. Art Deco design is characterized by its use of geometric shapes and […]

Working with wire allows you to capture small gemstones or crystals even if you cannot make metal bezels.  Check out these relatively easy tutorials.  I say “relatively easy” because it is easy for the designers who have been handling wire a lot!  So it will take time to get those loop style prongs tiny and […]

I first discovered Malaysian metalsmith, Eugene Tan’s work on yhtanaff when I found and featured his amazing customizable city skyline with an airplane bracelet design. He has many unique sterling silver and gold plated sterling silver jewelry designs to suit all kinds of tastes.  I had so much fun ogling his store listings. Shown here are […]

I’ve always loved jewelry designs which are botanically inspired (see links below). This time around, I want to showcase some quick leaf design tutorials or patterns which won’t take a month of Sundays to complete. Some of us just want our jewelry sooner rather than later. Shown above is the lovely fern leaf earrings design […]

Stretch bracelets are SO popular right now. We see them literally everywhere and they are a great jewelry making technique that almost anyone can do. You can make fancy stretch bracelets using PRESTIGE crystal beads, personalized ones with letter alphabet beads, Boho-inspired ones with wood beads, or use seed beads, Czech glass beads, or thousands of […]

Remember that decoupage jewelry video tutorial I shared some time ago? It was the manual method of making cute earrings using origami paper, Mod Podge and a very sharp craft knife. That was the prelude to today’s tutorial where I will show you the tips and tricks to making decoupage jewelry very fast decoupage jewelry […]