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Bead World's Temperature Design Challenge
Bead World's Temperature Design ChallengeOk, so I've had a project in mind for a few years and am finally bringing it to fruition this year! I love the idea so much that I thought it would be fun to invite all you lovelies to join this challenge with me. Here is the rundown....A few years ago I saw a project on pinterest called a Temperature Blanket or Temperature Afighan. I'm including photos in this post to give you visual inspiration of what I'm talking about. Essentially to make a blanket yo
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30th Dec 2019
Pantone Color of the Year 2020: Classic Blue
Pantone Color of the Year 2020: Classic Blue..Pantone, the leading expert on color trends, recently released Classic Blue as their 2020 Color of the Year. In selecting the color of the year, Pantone draws inspiration from various avenues including entertainment, art, fashion, travel, etc. and it typically relates to the social, economic, & political culture of the moment. According to Pantone, Classic Blue is reminiscent of the sky at dusk. It is simple, centering, and enduring. Classic Blue
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14th Dec 2019
Reindeer Earring Tutorial
Reindeer Earring TutorialWe are OBSESSED with these adorable new reindeer antler caps!! We're so in love that we've been making them into everything...earrings, necklaces, charms, bracelet bars...we have reindeer everywhere! This tutorial will show you how to make reindeer earrings, but you can easily turn your reindeer into a necklace by attaching the dangle to a chain, a bracelet bar by using a longer piece of wire and wire wrapping both ends, or whatever else you can dream up. All of these su
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27th Nov 2019
Pricing Your Handcrafted Jewelry
Pricing Your Handcrafted Jewelry.'Tis the season...for shopping!! This is the time of year when many jewelry makers consider making the leap into selling their jewelry. Whether you're contemplating a holiday craft fair or have friends asking to buy a piece of jewelry you made, the holiday season can be a wonderful time to dive into selling your jewelry and help you make a little extra cash on the side. After all, you might as well profit off of this wonderful talent you have! It can be tric
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28th Oct 2019
Gemstone of the Month: Howlite
Gemstone of the Month: HowliteHowlite was first discovered in Nova Scotia in 1868 by Canadian mineralogist, Henry How. It is most commonly found in Canada and the U.S., but it has also been found in Mexico, Germany, Russia, Turkey, Pakistan, and Namibia. It’s raw form grows in cauliflower-like masses. Natural Howlite is an opaque white with grey veining, similar to the beautiful white & gray marble counter tops everyone wants in their kitchens right now. It has often been dyed in an attempt
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4th Oct 2019