New Style for a New Year!

When I’m creating I am always challenging myself to do something different, make an item unique, or try something I haven’t tried before. This simple earrings and necklace set are one of those projects. I wanted to see how I could make the most of a set of beads by getting multiple projects from it
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Simple Fall Jewelry

One of the things I love about Fall is the bolder, richer colors. Sure, summer is bright but fall is always about the jewels tones, rich caramels, and delicious coppers! I created this necklace with fall and my birthstone, topaz, in mind – fall jewelry is always one of my favorites to create seasonally! To
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XaverMade – He Can Wire Wrap! Who Knew?

This weekend Xaver is getting knee surgery so I thought it fitting to share a project that he created about a year ago. When I started getting back into jewelry making and beading, Xaver was intrigued. He started picking up odds and ends as we went to various craft stores or downtown LA and start
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Halloween Skull Necklace

Ever thought about making jewelry for Halloween? It is one of my fave holidays of the year, not because I like scary things but because I like the messy, grunginess of it all. All things are allowed!  Make a mess, get splatters all over, and distress things and it is all okay because you can
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Candy Crushin’ It – Matte Finish Crystal Necklace

Recently I was told that the term “bling” is out fo date, on its way out. So what do we say instead?! And it got me thinking about the LOOK of crystals and “bling”. How can we rethink the way a crsytal has to look? I’ve been playing alot more with spray paint in the
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Le Citron Out of My Comfort Zone with ICE Resin

You know when you have a product that you know you love but you just don’t put the time in to play with it? Like when I got ICE Resin TWO years ago and then dragged my feet to play until last fall. I know it is easy to use but it is out of
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Knocking off the OC Housewives

One of my guilty pleasures is watching the Real Housewives of Orange County on BRAVO. This season, Gretchen Rossi wore the cutest turquoise and starfish necklace during her “confessionals” and I had to have one. But I KNEW it was going to be super expensive, if I could even find it, and I was not
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