It’s cool being on the mailing lists for the “right” companies and Bullseye is one of those “right” companies. Glass info is always good. So in this newsletter they have a tip for what to do if you have some … Read More...
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Make Growing Snow Trees!
The Ymker Family Update has a great craft with adult supervision! This would be great for a snowy inside day to teach children about crystallization.
Freebie: Printable Tags
Download these free tags created by Crystal Jeffrey Rieger, from the Scrapbooks and Cards today blog. Click here to go to download.
Australian Glass Percussion Project – Music with Glass
As I looked around for something interesting to write about and share with all of you, I came across the blog for Glass Quarterly. they were mentioning an Australian group of musicians that use glass bowls and glasses and rods … 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...
Give Away: Bead Star
Interweave Publications has made the following announcement today about their exciting publication, Bead Star magazine:
Bead Star magazine announced today the 45 prize-winning jewelry designers in the second annual Bead Star challenge—an exciting competition that garnered more than 2000 entries … Read More...
Contest: Rings & Things
Feeling inspired? Why not submit your latest designs to the “Your Designs Rock” Contest at Rings & Things. You could win in a number of catagories and receive great gift certificates and the possiblity of having your creation … Read More...
inspiration: inpamo jewelry
Originally uploaded by inpamo
For some Friday inspiration check out inpamo’s jewelry in her Flickrstream. She makes excellent and slightly edgy jewels with a heavy textile influence. I love this necklace of tulle covered crystal pearls … Read More...
inspiration: inpamo jewelry
For some Friday inspiration check out inpamo’s jewelry in her Flickrstream. She makes excellent and slightly edgy jewels with a heavy textile influence. I love this necklace of tulle covered crystal pearls with sateen ribbon,…
The best embroidered tree ever
When I found this image on the blog of JO in NZ, I screamed a little. Yes. It is a Christmas tree made up of bullion knots!! The ornaments on the tree are Swarovski crystals. Brilliant! Literally. And so gorgeous. See…
The best embroidered tree ever
When I found this image on the blog of JO in NZ, I screamed a little. Yes. It is a Christmas tree made up of bullion knots!! The ornaments on the tree are Swarovski crystals. Brilliant! Literally. And so … Read More...
Recycle old lighting parts into a bird feeder
Over at the blog Alchemy Fine Living (who’s tag line which I love is ” Transforming the Dull to Divine Through Classic Design” there is this truly elegant recycled project. It turns old lighting parts and chandelier crystals into a … Read More...
Recycle old lighting parts into a bird feeder
Over at the blog Alchemy Fine Living (who’s tag line which I love is ” Transforming the Dull to Divine Through Classic Design” there is this truly elegant recycled project. It turns old lighting parts and chandelier crystals into a votive…
Melon cooler salt scrub
The Natural Beauty Workshop has shared a recipe on making a refreshing melon cooler salt scrub. With menthol crystals and aloe vera oil, this salt scrub is sure to help you cool down during these hot summer days! Find all the…
How to fry marbles and then transform them into jewelry
Over at ehow there is a cool tutorial on how to fry marbles. Why you ask would you want to fry marbles? Because when you do they crack and look crystallized. The tutorial over there includes directions on how to…
How to fry marbles and then transform them into jewelry
If you’re looking for a fun and unique DIY project, consider frying marbles to create a beautiful, crystallized effect. Not only is it a great way to transform ordinary marbles into stunning pieces of jewelry, but it’s also an interesting … Read More...
Prima’s New E-Line
Prima Marketing has launched a new “recession solution” line with a low price point. All the packages of flowers and pearls/crystals will retail for only $1.50. Click here to see the entire line on their blog.
After shave recipe
I got the recipe for this After Shave from Snowdrift Farm’s newsletter to promote Cremophor CO 40, which is hydrogenated castor oil. Cremophor CO 40 is an emulsifier and can be used to make clear water-based sprays and lotions and…
Glasswork in Sweden…Kosta Boda
I believe I was born to work with glass. I’m Swedish after all. The Swedes have been making glass for centuries. Their most famous glass studio is Kosta Boda, in Småland, Sweden. It’s “The Kingdom of Crystal”. It’s also … Read More...
Glasswork in Sweden…Kosta Boda
I believe I was born to work with glass. I’m Swedish after all. The Swedes have been making glass for centuries. Their most famous glass studio is Kosta Boda, in Småland, Sweden. It’s “The Kingdom of Crystal”. It’s also where…