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Jewelry & Beading

June 4th, 2008

Book review: Creating Crystal Jewelry with Swarovski

Creating Crystal Jewelry with Swarovski
by Laura McCabe
Fantastic sparkle! With the precision of an engineer, Laura McCabe has counted and measured so that you don’t have to. There are charts included in this book that will save you a lot of time when you decide to bezel a few rivolis for yourself :-)
This is a gorgeous […]

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May 14th, 2008

The Basics: Swarovski crystal suppliers

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Nothing even comes close to comparing with the sparkle and beauty and color selection of real Swarovski crystals. Many other faceted beads are called “crystal”, but true crystal glass has a high lead content that gives it that extra shine.
Here are a couple of good sources for all the colors and styles of […]

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March 26th, 2008

Call for entries: Be Naturally Inspired, Swarovski

The Beadin’ Path is one of the recommended stores for supplies
Swarovski’s newest design competition is focused on letting nature be your muse. Here are the basics, and you can visit the Create Your Style website for all the details and a link to online registration.
Deadline, May 16, 2008
Water and a healthy environment have […]

By Cyndi -- 0 comments

December 25th, 2007

A lovely pair of earrings from the Beadin’ Path

New Years 2008 Swarovski Drop Earrings
I think these are totally gorgeous! Even if I don’t get around to making them in time for New Year’s, they’re definitely on my list for very very soon! Just in case I have an elegant occasion or two that I have to attend. Like, I don’t know, maybe the […]

By Cyndi -- 2 comments

June 25th, 2007

Fun, Faux Pearls

This is a relatively newer project of mine: Swarovski Pearl Glam Earrings. I’ve used this faux pearls from Swarovski to make a number of other jewelry pieces (which I’ve set aside for a project I’m working on), and I have to say that I’m still pretty impressed with them, and I plan to buy some […]

By Tammy Powley -- 3 comments

April 28th, 2007

Glam It Up with Swarovski

In my continuing efforts to fight the frump, I made these Swarovski Pearl Glam Earrings. I’m wearing them this very minute while I blog, and I’m not wearing a moo-moo! So there!
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July 29th, 2006

Butterfly Crystal Set

I received some gorgeous Swarovski crystal butterfly beads fro Jerry Smith Beads - www.jsbeads.com - and was inspired to make a complete set.
Pictured above is the Rainbow Crystal Butterfly Bead Bracelet. I’ve also made a pair of matching earrings and a matching necklace, which is adjustable.
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By Tammy Powley -- 5 comments

July 26th, 2006

Swarovski Crystals for Everyday

I have a major soft spot for hand bags, so when I saw this leather purse by Swarovski, complete with crystal sparklies, I have to admit to a few drops of drool. But, at $400, well, let’s just say it will be on my wish list for a good long while!
They have some gorgeous beaded […]

By Tammy Powley -- 2 comments

June 9th, 2006

Hearty Jewelry Makers

 Hsien-Hsien Lei, PhD over at b5media’s A Hearty Life recently posted about the Go Red for Women campaign. If you join up, you will be sent this cute Swarovski cyrstal pin, along with information about keeping yourself and thus your heart fit.
I know for me, since my dad had a mild heart attack last year, […]

By Tammy Powley -- 1 comment

May 27th, 2006

Swarovski Crystal Sale

BeadBabe has Swarvoski crystals on sale. From their recent flyer:

BeadBabe.Com allows you combine a vast majority of our items to reach volume discounts including sterling silver, Czech beads, silver wire, beading supplies and beads of nearly every origin. We have now added high value Swarovski Crystals. When your net discountable order reaches $250, you will […]

By Tammy Powley -- 0 comments