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Something Different? Brick Stitch and Peyote Beaded Earrings Patterns by BeadWithBugs

I have featured Canadian bead artist, Kim of BeadWithBugs a few times before (see links at the end).  But as with other prolific creators, ...

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Something Different? Brick Stitch and Peyote Beaded Earrings Patterns by BeadWithBugs


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. 

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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Gorgeous Stained Glass Style Suncatchers by BanwellDesigns


I am a huge fan of BanwellDesignss - a family of talented artists. They created many designs - I featured their masks before here.

However, they also offer gorgeous stained glass style suncatchers which can be used for windows or as wall hangings. All these original designs are by Erin Banwell. These art pieces are not made from individual bits of glass a like traditional stained glass work. 

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Fun Bead and Wire Amigurumi Creatures Tutorials by Perlenwunderwesen


Remember when there was a trend for making beaded creatures using pony beads and cord? That was quite a few decades ago. But German designer, of Perlenwundersen, has a wonderful update using small beads and wire. The method is quite straightforward as it requires crossing two wires in the opposite direction through the beads.

She has a many adorable creatures but she also has other designs including seasonal ones too. These are great projects to use up bead stashes. Consider making them into keychain charms, earrings, pendants and perhaps brooches for some of the designs. 







Nessie (Loch Ness monster)



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Adorable Felt Dog and Other Ornaments by SnowFelts | Girl with the Dogs


Felt is such a lovely material to work with. Warm, soft to the touch, what's not to like? Check out the adorable felt dog ornaments by SnowFelts. She has several breeds in her shop including one (shown above) which can be personalized.

It's fun to see how the designer manages to capture the unique characteristics of each dog breed. Such dainty cutting and sewing too!

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Shop Update : Shipping to the US Again


The US de minimus was abruptly removed about 1.5 months ago. After August 26, US consumers making small international orders of less than US$800 would have to pay tariffs otherwise known as import sales taxes. 

To say it has been a chaotic time for all is putting it mildly. There was no tariff collection program readily in place at the US border. So postal systems in dozens of countries around the world were forced to suspend shipments for some time. I also halted shipments to the US to avoid the initial problems at the border. 

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