If you are around SF, be sure to check out the Maker Faire – May 22nd and 23rd. If you love toys, and of course you love jewelry or you wouldn’t be reading this, be sure to stop by and … Read More ...
April Customer Showcase Winners
The April Winners of the Customer Showcase at Ornamentea have been chosen. It is a very diverse group of styles.
The one pictured here is by Kathleen Ashton of Love You More Designs and is made of charms, beads and … Read More ...
Inspiration: contemporary chunky crochet jewels
This necklace posted by Fibreromance on Flickr is really striking. The bold geometric shapes are actually crocheted. I love the monochromatic look of the shapes too.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Untamed Petals
This gorgeous piece is from Untamed Petals. They have lots of wonderful pieces that you can check out here.
If you want to attempt a few floral necklaces of your own, look here or here.
If you love … Read More ...
Tutorial: Prada-like Chandelier Necklace
There are some really fun pieces of jewelry coming out now from lots of different fashion houses, such as the BCBG necklace mentioned here, the Lanvin ribbon necklaces and now there is the Prada Chandelier Necklace.
Can’t afford these … Read More ...
Tutorial: Soda Can Jewels
Here is another project that might be fun to try with the kids. This one comes from Polwig and includes step-by-step instructions on how to create jewelry from old soda cans with the easy use of punches in varying shapes … Read More ...
Tutorial: Vintage Crystal and Ribbon Necklace
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 in … Read More ...
Inspiration: WhiteOwl and Lace
The work of the sisters at WhiteOwl has been getting a lot of blog attention lately, and it is no wonder. They create nostalgic pieces with a softly modern touch. This asymmetric rennes lace necklace is a perfect example.
There … Read More ...
Swarovski Chain
Ornamenta is now carrying this awesome Swarovski crystal chain, by the foot, in crystal, fuchsia and olivine colors.
I can think of a ton of projects off the top of my head that might be fun to use this chain … Read More ...
Tutorial: Loops and Washers Necklace
Here is another interesting tutorial from Cynthia at Shiny Little Things. This time she has used Elaine Ray washer beads, jump rings and loops of soft flex wire. I really like the use of the soft flex in a … Read More ...
