If you are like me you might be staring at a pile of packaging etc, that arrived with presents before the holidays, and wondering what to do with it.
Well here is a great idea for bangles made from mailing … Read More ...
New Chain
Ornamentea has some exciting new chain. I love the designs and finish and think the names alone warrant a look: Rolo, Plain Peanut and Krinkle – Fun… Read More ...
Holiday Camps
The Craft Alliance is holding art camp at its Delmar Loop location in St Louis from the 28-31st.
Seems like a great way for your young crafter to learn metal work during the school break.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Bold Fabric Bangle
Since it seems to be an unintentional theme of this blog this week, here is another big bold bangle which includes textile.
Yet again this tutorial is from My Mama Made It – I love that she can make such … Read More ...
Tutorial: Chanel inspired Ruffle Cuff
Here is another big name design brand inspired piece. Again, this one includes textile for a soft and elegant look.
The Chanel inspired Ruffle Cuff by My Mama Made It, has been taken down a notch from the original … Read More ...
Tutorial: Ribbon Bracelet
I have noticed that stores like Anthropologie, J. Crew and others have really hit their stride this season in regards to jewelry.
Many stores are carrying exciting, slightly vintage, sparkly and textile including pieces. As such, there are many of … Read More ...
Tutorial: Flower Necklace
If you liked the Anthropologie inspired Bonheur necklace by Infarrantly Creative, you might also like her latest creation.
This silvery necklace reminds me of poinsettias is light and airy with a nice sparkley touch of beads. Again, maybe another … Read More ...
Party Jewelry II
Here is another project to make and wear to a holiday party.
I love this funky bow tie look by Jenna C. at Cut out and Keep. This necklace might look great with a crisp white shirt and tuxedo … Read More ...
Party Jewelry
Here is another idea for DIY jewelry to wear to your upcoming holiday parties.
I love the bling factor of these necklaces posted on Cut Out and Keep by Carlyjcais. And I love even more getting the look for such … Read More ...
Marie Antoinette Beading Project
Here is a fancy beading project to tackle if you need something to wear to a Christmas party.
You can buy the pdf of instructions for this project here. It was created by Danielle Fox and is based on … Read More ...
Winter/Spring Session Open: 92St Y
Registration for the Winter/Spring session at the jewelry center at the 92nd Street Y in NYC is now open.
They have tons of great classes which can be found here.
If you aren’t sure which classes are for you, the … Read More ...
Dress Up for the Weekend
I am a self confessed tiara addict, so I nearly fell off my chair when I saw these lovely headpieces from the Black Label Collection by Ban.do. They make really lovely one of a kind pieces like these. The … Read More ...
Friday Fun from Free People
I love these, for lack of a better term, “cluster”rings from Free People. I like that they seem to be made of lots of different elements and have a funky eclectic style.
It could be a fun challange to … Read More ...
Inspiration: Kirt Holmes
I love these and other designs by British Designer Kirt Holmes. Kirt just won “Best Catwalk Jewels of the Year Award” at the UK Jewellery Awards.
What I think is best about her work is the mixing and matching … Read More ...
Inspiration: Steampunk Retro Future Seeing Device
After having posted last week about the Steampunk jewelry book
, I found myself interested in this movement.
Here is an very interesting example from Professor Quentin Ziplash, found … Read More ...