8 Christmas Wire Work Ornament and Jewelry Tutorials to Try
Wire work is always popular. Ready to try your hand with this collection of wire wrapped Christmas themed tutorials for ornaments and jewelr...
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8 Christmas Wire Work Ornament and Jewelry Tutorials to Try
Wire work is always popular. Ready to try your hand with this collection of wire wrapped Christmas themed tutorials for ornaments and jewelry? These are not overly difficult and can be made by beginners to those who are more advanced in this technique. So here we go!
First up is the filigree style ornament design shown above by Nadja of @ImbaliCrafts. You can also use the design as a pendant.
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The Regency era is still celebrated today. I have written about Regency inspired jewelry and beadwork tutorials (see links at the end if you want to make your own) before and yet, there is more to be discovered. One such talented artisan who specializes in different historical styles is Italian designer, Lisa of LAcchiappasogni.
Regency Inspired Jewelry by LAcchiappasogni | A Quick Look at Regency Fashion
The historical era known as the Regency marked the time when the then Prince of Wales (the future George IV) had to become the Regent after his father, King George III of Great Britain became permanently insane. The Regency era officially spanned only 9 years from 1811-1820. However, the era and its influence on design, art and culture (for the rich) is generally regarded to be from 1795-1837.
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Contemporary Beaded Jewelry Patterns by jujujewelrypatterns
What makes contemporary beaded jewelry modern looking? I think the most obvious is the simplicity of the design. Clean lines with sometimes a play on basic shapes and geometry. That's what I found when I spotted the tutorial patterns by the young designer behind jujujewelrypatterns.
I particularly loved her use of long chains to augment her earring designs. Her ring designs were also novel such as the arrow and snake designs which wrap around the finger. Her version of beaded knots, simple butterfly wing and evil eye designs are so refreshing!
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Delightful Micro Crochet Earrings, Bookmarks and Accessories by MaPetiteFeeGift
Claire of MaPetiteFeeGift is a New York based micro crochet artist who delights with her wonderful creations. She is also talented in resin and polymer clay work but micro crochet remains her main passion.
She has unique earrings which range from flowers to her homage to the famous Girl with a Pearl Earring to adorable bees and hilarious two screaming chickens design.
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Something Different? Brick Stitch and Peyote Beaded Earrings Patterns by BeadWithBugs
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I have featured Canadian bead artist, Kim of BeadWithBugs a few times before (see links at the end). But as with other prolific creators, there is more to discover in her awesome collection.
This time I picked my favourites from her brick stitch and peyote earrings selection. She certainly delivers if you are looking for something different. I particularly love her kite earrings designs especially the ones with the butterflies (above) and the floral themes.
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10 Incredible Glowing Apparel, Home Decor and Accessories! | Time Limited Deals This Week
Holiday gift guides like this one can be useful for those of us who are scratching heads this season. However, I wanted to look for positively glowing handmade gift ideas which morphed into a collection of real glowing ones! Also check the end of the post for time limited 50% deals all this week!
First up is the incredibly illuminated and interactive glow in the dark t-shirts for children and adults from IlluminatedApparelGB. Robert is the inventor of the special ink. Each 100% cotton washable garment comes with a glow pen on a lanyard to charge up the canvas. The glow lasts about 5-10 minutes, after which you can draw again. Go to the listing to see the video example. Such fun!
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Blank Graph Charts for 3D Peyote Designs by DiMarcaOnline
Can't afford or not willing to wrestle with dedicated beading software programs to design your own 3D beaded creations? Graphed charts are the way to go! Check out DiMarcaOnline's fabulous collection for making 3D pods, stars, kaleidocycles and balls. She also has a bundled offer to save on the cost of getting all four shapes. Each pattern comes in different sizes so you have even more options.
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Marie Antoinette Inspired Jewelry and Supplies | France's Tragic Queen | The V&A's Marie Antoinette Style Exhibition
There is probably only a small number of queens from history which most people know of. Queen Marie Antoinette (1755-1793) was definitely among the most famous. She was known not just for her tragic story but as one of the foremost fashion trendsetters of her day. Her style continues to inspire designers, nearly 250 years after her death.
Marie Antoinette's fashion phases include the high Rococo style with large poufy hairdos and huge panniered (side extensions) gowns done in decorative overdrive with bows, frills and feathers. This reproduction of the Le Brun 1778 portrait shows just how over the top the French court dress was.
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| Marie Antoinette at age 23 |
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8 Super Fun Beaded Christmas Earrings Patterns
Want some super fun beaded Christmas earrings to make? Here is a great collection and not a single gnome in sight!
First up is the slick, contemporary Christmas tree earrings shown above by LilibeadPatterns. She has a wonderful collection of other patterns to drool over!
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Resin Clay Food Jewelry by SweetHeartCraftsCo | What Some Schoolchildren Eat (and Cook) for Lunch
Miniature polymer clay jewelry never gets old. Neither does my admiration for the artisans who have mastered this niche! Chrissie of SweetheartCraftsCo is a stellar whose creations really do make my mouth water. Perhaps you, too?
She can render in clay, the colours and textures of food such as bakery items like buns and toast. The fried egg on avocado toast stud earrings is both adorable and admirable for the tiny size. She's even got muffins in the pan. Worth a wander if you are wondering what to gift that foodie friend of yours!
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5 Gorgeous Beaded Christmas Wreath Ornament Tutorials and Kits
This collection of stunning beaded Christmas wreath tutorials are sure to please! The delicate tiny seed beads in the above beaded wreath tutorial by DareToBeadDesigns is what makes this design so pretty! She also has a beautiful star and lovely angel ornament tutorials worth a look!
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New Designs : How to Colour Laser Cut Wood Earrings and Pendants
What have I been up to over the past year? Working tirelessly on brand new laser cut designs with my friend and collaborator, Kirsty, of craftsprouts (no website yet). She is the design lead on the cottage core section here as well as the Halloween designs. These are digital designs although I can and have been cutting physical products as requested. Almost all are design bundles which gives plenty of value.
We have a lot of fun. As you can imagine, with two highly creative minds coming together, a lot of designs do not make the final cut. It is hard to rein in ideas when we have a tendency to go off on tangents! We hope you enjoy the humor and joy behind many of the designs.
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