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This Crystal necklace is different from most other crystal necklaces, can you tell why? It might not be obvious at first but then you realize what makes it so special. It is horizontal NOT vertical. Majority of crystals are hung …

This chunky necklace design was created by mygirlishwhims.com and is easy to follow with full instructions and photos to guide you along the way. Full tutorial can be found here. 

 

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I am liking the layers of beads that make up this pretty Crystal and Bugle Bead Bracelet.  On her blog Carolyn’s Homework,  Carolyn posted a tutorial on how to make a bracelet like this one.  She used …

  Amy has done it again. She created a stunning bracelet and shares the tutorial on her blog “One Artsy Mama.”  Take a look and learn how to create your own “Pearl and Crystal Memory Wire Bracelet.”…

Full of fun ideas for making crystals into stylish jewelry, Simply Stylish Crystal Jewelry is sure to be a new favorite. From Jean Yates‘ “Double Life” bracelets that combine into one fabulous choker to Rachel Nelson-Smith‘s “Delicate Balance” …

Jenny at Craft Test Dummies shares a great tutorial for this beautiful pearl and crystal bracelet that she says would be perfect, “to commemorate a baptism, first communion, confirmation – even for a bride!” Take a look at Craft Test …

 Check out this beaded necklace from Jewelry and Polymer Clay Tutorial Heaven. The clusters of beads remind me of falling bursts of fireworks. This tutorial called “Sparkling Crystal Feathers” might be the perfect piece to complete your New Year’s Eve attire!…

These pretty blue crystal mandala earrings remind me of snowflakes. Beadalon’s Bonnie Clewans shares her tutorial for making them at FaveCrafts.…

More and more Etsy is becoming a go to place for beading supplies.  Here is another funky find, these micro-faceted diamond shaped briolettes are available from Sky Valley Gems - and could make for some sparkly chunky jewels.…

This beauty is by far my favorite necklace in the style shown by Lanvin which has inspired so many crafters recently.

But this necklace posted by  Ruffled and designed by Lisa of Ink and Button, takes the cake …

From a crafty person on Craftster, is this pretty Swarovski Crystal Beaded Ring Tutorial. I would love to credit this designer, but she doesn’t have a name listed and her Etsy shop is no longer open. Whoever she is, …

HHH Enterprises is having a giveaway on their blog .   They are giving away lots of flatback crystals to use in jewelry, or bejewel a pair of sunglasses, your cell phone or whatever strikes your fancy! Leave a comment before …

Sparkly Mad Scientist Margot Potter is up to her armpits in all things glitzy. This week she dazzles us with a fantastic Halloween necklace that is a sparkling cobweb complete with tiny spider. Although if you have arachnophobia, you can …

I must be yearning for a trip to visit my BFF Kami who lives in Australia, because I keep coming across Australian bead sites.

 Bead and Crystal Heaven truly is a bead heaven on earth. They claim to be”one …

How beautiful are these crystal hearts?? Anyone you make these for will be so impressed and thrilled!

From our friends at Beadjewelrymaking.com, this beadwork tutorial is very easy to follow. They have clear instructions with visual guides to …

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