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Just got in new peach rhinestones – only have one pic so far but there will be more coming. It’s a darling color!
These tiny peach stones are lovely in three-jewel connectors as shown – or anyplace we use a tiny (20ss, 4mm) faceted rhinestone. And this week (through August 10, 2018 at midnight) – any glass beads with two jewels (or three!) that you purchase with peach rhinestones? You can request a second pair for free 🙂
I figure that’s a nice way to introduce a new color – a BOGO freebie – and honestly? These are just lovely! (Did you say your mom’s birthday is coming up? Yes, you’re getting a good idea!)
Okay, I have to admit – “fall 2018” colors means… Colors 🙂 I love how marketers talk about trending colors (predicting them I mean), and how this color or that color will be Hot next season.
Well maybe. Personally, I think colors that look good *on you* are the colors that are going to trend for you. Marketers won’t make money off that prediction. But the colors that are in fashion this season, or next season, or any season – are the ones you like!
So I just got in some restocks and fresh supplies of gorgeous rivoli-faceted round glass jewels – and I think they’re going to Trend just fine 🙂
And from August 1, 2018 through midnight on August 4, 2018, when you buy one pair, you get one pair free 🙂 (You have to mention this post when you order, to get the freebie!)
Great glass beads – a BOGO sale – sparkling color – you’ll love it!
This week only! Buy one pair of montana sapphire (navy blue) glass jewels from my shop, and you can choose a second pair for free!
Yes you read that right! From July 23, 2018, through midnight on July 28, 2018, you get a free pair of jewels (equal or lesser value, you know how that works) whenever you buy a pair of montana sapphire jewels.
And you get to choose your freebie. Because that’s always fun 😉
So there are a couple reasons I think this DIY earring design idea is special. For one thing, deep fuschia pink and crystal? Fuschia doesn’t always work – but when it does, it really does. And what color isn’t even better paired with sparkle?
And the combination of textures here – the smooth teardrops paired with the faceted ovals – adds a touch of complexity (while still being quick and easy to do).
A (super) added plus – the fuschia pears are vintage. They’re from the 1950s I think – the original packaging has the importer’s telephone number – and there is no area code, it predates that. So we’re going back a ways 🙂
And these are great. Used “as is” or with the faceted crystal ovals, or with your own special combo, you’re going to have a terrific pair of DIY earrings!
Yes, you read that right. These cute leaf spray links with two loops are on clearance sale! They’re antiqued-bronze finish over base metal – not precious, just pretty! And now they’re on super clearance sale in my shop 🙂
The second pic is just one suggestion of how these leaf links could be used – you can see it’s an easy DIY earring design idea. I know you’ll come up with your own special design – and now you can do it when the links are on sale!
Just while supplies last – you might not to wait too long. Besides, the clearance sale section is always fun to check out!
I recently got in some new blue zircon rhinestone octagons in petite 10mm x 8mm size. These are perfect for glass connectors in two-ring prong settings – they’re also adorable small pendants and earring drops. And this gives you a size comparison for the three sizes I have in stock.
Partly the pic just helps to show scale. How big IS the 18x13mm size compared to the 10x8mm? Well you can see that here. You can also play with ideas, of combining the small stones with one larger centerpiece, for example…. or use all three sizes in a fantastic pendant or pair of earrings… or, well, you get the idea. Play with jewelry design ideas! Your imagination is free – and the stones are pretty inexpensive too 🙂
I just had to show you this great dress I found! I was actually looking for summer dresses – and this one could be worn in summer – but honestly you could wear it year-round, which is even better. But really, the best part of this dress is that it’s a bit unusual, it’s lovely, it’s affordable, and did I mention it’s so cute? I mean come on, that matters!
It’s available at Kitten Surprise Vintage at Etsy, and the owner/curator Marjorie really knows how to find vintage goodies! Not to mention, her prices are good-to-terrific, and she includes clear pics that show the details you need to make an informed online buying decision.
Bottom line though – is she’s got great stuff – and this dress? Love it!
If you’re making a pair of earrings for a gift (or for sale) it’s really popular to personalize those earrings. A simple (and pretty!) way to do that is to incorporate birthstone colors into the earring design. Use the giftee’s birthstone color, or maybe combine the colors of her kids’ birthdays, or maybe his-and-her colors – for example, crystal for the April birthday girl, and emerald green to represent the guy’s May birthday – combine those two colors in her earrings!
That’s just one idea – there are so many combinations and colors that are beautiful together – and meaningful for the person who will be wearing the earrings 🙂
I’m going to show some more ideas using birthstone colors – sometimes it helps to see color combos, and seeing one design or style can sometimes help spark a gazillion new ideas. Let’s have fun with this!
Yes that’s right! Refer a friend to my shop and when your she (or he) places an order worth $25 or more (not counting shipping costs) – YOU get 25% off your next order!
She (or he) has to mention you – by your Etsy name, so I know who referred them – but really that’s the only complicated part, so be sure to mention it. And remind them they need to order $25 or more. Come on, that’s not hard to do! For $25 you can get several pairs of earring jewels, or pendants, or a combination. Or enough rhinestone jewels to make earrings for all your bridesmaids. Or for your besties at your class reunion!
This offer is good for the entire month of July 2018, so you’ve got a little time to find a crafty friend who needs sparkly jewels. **
(Or more than one friend – Yes, you can get more than one promo 25% off!)
You know I think vintage shopping is the best – and this cute summer dress shows you just what I’m talking about 😉
This adorable dress is available from The Hanger and the Log on Etsy. The shop owner, Missy, is new to Etsy – but not new to vintage! The way she puts it, she just loves thrifting, has learned to find cool stuff, and now she’s sharing 🙂
She also is very smart – her pics are clear and give us the details we need to make smart buying decisions. She shows tags, buttonholes, straps – all the good stuff. And admits right up front that she’s not infallible. (And by the way – her prices are so reasonable – and low!)
This is a shop we’ll want to remember – and follow – and support!
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