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Sparkling DIY earring design idea

I love sparkly earrings and think these emerald green and crystal earrings are gorgeous! Of course you could adapt this idea using your own stones and jewels. And your favorite colors – or, your customer’s favorite colors when you make a special pair for her!

And because we all love special deals – from today through Sunday, December 8, 2024, when you buy any emerald glass jewels in my shop, you get a second pair free! Or if you prefer a 25mm pendant, you get another one free. Just until supplies last of course (but I just got in some more so we’re good) – all you have to do is mention this blog post, and tell me which freebie you want!

December 1st, 2024 | Tags: , , , , , , | Category: Deal of the Day, Do it Yourself, Gift Ideas, Jewelry Design, Jewelry making supplies, Recycle Refashion Reuse | Comments are closed

Red and Green Glass Gems for Christmas gifts!

It may be a little early to be thinking about Christmas presents – or maybe not. I know I hate to wait till the last minute – why put that kind of pressure on yourself! So if you’re interested in making jewelry using Christmas colors, you should totally check out my shop!

For example, take a look at these pretty Christmas stones:


The pic will show you the emerald green stones I have available right now. Then do a search for “red” and, well, you know what you’re looking for!

And I know I’ve said this before, but why not save money – making your own fabulous jewelry for gifts and for yourself. Your besties will love it!

November 18th, 2024 | Tags: , , , , | Category: Do it Yourself, Gift Ideas, Jewelry making supplies | Comments are closed

Aqua and Blue Zircon Glass Gems

The birthstones for December are all lovely colors in blue gemstones – turqoise, blue zircon, tanzanite, and blue topaz. Well I have some terrific glass stones in those colors right here in my shop:


Just click on the pic to see more shapes and sizes of these pretty glass stones. And the best part of this is that you don’t have to spend a lot of money to get gorgeous December-birthstone jewelry. Do it yourself, make gorgeous jewelry gifts, and save!

November 17th, 2024 | Tags: , , , , , , | Category: Do it Yourself, Gift Ideas, Jewelry Design, Jewelry making supplies | Comments are closed

A lariat necklace – a great DIY necklace design!

I love lariat necklaces. They always fit! When you’re making a gift for your BFF, or making items for sale – it’s nice to not have to worry about “will it fit”. That’s a detail your customers will appreciate! And the design can be worn with many different necklines. It’s so versatile!

Use multiple color stones, or just focus on one color. You set the rules, you know? This sample has a peridot green faceted teardrop that measures 25mm x 18mm (that’s about one inch long). The sheer zircon teardrop is a bit smaller. They complement each other beautifully, don’t you think?

And just to make this idea even sweeter – from today through Monday, November 18, 2024, when you buy one set of pear stones in my shop, you get a second pair free! Or when you buy one 25mm pendant, you get another one free. You just mention this blog post, and let me know which freebie you want!

November 13th, 2024 | Tags: , , , , , | Category: BOGO sale, Deal of the Day, Do it Yourself, Gift Ideas, Jewelry Design, Jewelry making supplies | Comments are closed

Topaz Glass Jewels – the November birthstone

Okay, to be accurate I should say the “birthstone color” for November – because the beautiful glass jewels shown in this pic, and more topaz glass jewels in my shop, are pretty – but not “precious gemstones”. You don’t need to pay those kinds of prices for lovely stones!


I like to show off these stones anytime – but especially this month, since topaz is the birthstone (okay birthstone color) this month. It’s easy to get your jewelry supplies in a few days – I really do ship quickly, usually next business day. And it’s easy to make gifts for your November bestie or sister or mom. Easy for you to make some pretty jewelry – that’s easy for them to love!

November 8th, 2024 | Tags: , , , , , | Category: Gift Ideas, Jewelry Design, Jewelry making supplies | Comments are closed

Peach Pendant on a new Necklace Design Idea

The sheer peach faceted glass pendant in this necklace design idea is paired with faceted glass rounds, shown here in clear crystal with AB highlights (the AB refers to “aurora borealis” facets of color!)


Of ocurse you can adapt this idea to your own particular style – and the colors of jewels in your stash or on your workbench. Add a cluster of pretty glass beads, and a pretty faceted pendant. This style is wearable, it’s feminine, and it would make great gifts for the upcoming holiday season!

November 7th, 2024 | Tags: , , , , | Category: Do it Yourself, Gift Ideas, Jewelry Design, Jewelry making supplies | Comments are closed

Sheer sapphire blue heart pendant for gifts!

Faceted heart pendants are among the most popular glass jewels available in my Etsy shop – and this necklace shows a great example of why my customers love them so much!


And this is a great reminder that beautiful jewelry doesn’t have to be fussy. This necklace is a winner and makes a wonderful gift…for your bestie, or your mom, or for yourself!

September 10th, 2024 | Tags: , , , , | Category: Do it Yourself, Gift Ideas, Jewelry Design, Jewelry making supplies | Comments are closed

Crystal AB glass gems – on sale!

The crystal AB glass jewels I have in my shop are among the most popular stones I have available. The pics here show a bit of the reason! The beautiful faceting – and the colors!


And they are on sale! Buy any two (pairs or pendants) and receive a third item for FREE. While supplies last – so you might not want to wait!

Just mention this blog post when you order. From today through Sunday, September 25, 20024, you can buy-two-get-one-free. Send me a note after you order – and let me know what freebie you choose!

August 20th, 2024 | Tags: , , , , , | Category: Deal of the Day, Jewelry making supplies | Comments are closed

New jewelry design idea – fabulous earrings (or pendants!)

Woo hoo, I just got in some new montana sapphire (navy blue) cushion cut glass gems in my shop!

The “cushion cut” name refers to the cut of the glass stones – square or rectangular, with rounded/faceted corners. It’s one of the most popular – and versatile – shape stones. The cushion cut shape is a classic and used by itself, makes a lovely smallish pendant. Combined with other shapes and colors, it’s just fabulous!

I do love combining stones and from what my customers tell me they do too. Case in point – the earring design shown in this pic. You could use any colors of course, and you’ll grab some jewels from your worktable and try different ideas – that’s where your creativity comes in. That’s part of the fun 🙂

Do it yourself jewelry – for yourself, for gifts, or that you offer for sale in your own shop – that’s fun too!

August 10th, 2024 | Tags: , , , , , | Category: Do it Yourself, Gift Ideas, Jewelry Design, Jewelry making supplies | Comments are closed

Ruby red glass stones – the birthstone color for July

Of course red is a fabulous color for jewelry anyway – we know that. It’s flattering to most skin tones, it can be casual or dressy, it’s the main color of at least two holidays, and it’s just fun to wear! And…ruby red is the birthstone color for July. So I thought I’d highlight a few of the ruby red glass jewels available in my shop right now.


So if you need a birthday gift for a bestie born in July, you might find some ideas here. Or if you want something to match the red shirt you just bought. Or if you want to subtly point out a few things that would be perfect in your eyes and somebody wants to buy *you* a gift… you get the idea. Get what works for you!

June 10th, 2024 | Tags: , , , , , , , , | Category: Do it Yourself, Gift Ideas, Jewelry Design, Jewelry making supplies | Comments are closed
 
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