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A Cool Kiss from Winter

Photo Source: wallpaper abyss Sometimes, winter gets the cold shoulder. Although it’s the season of brisk chills, slick roads and short days, it’s also the season of snow flurries and amazing sunsets. Only in winter can you watch the sun shine in a bright blue sky as it sparkles against the dusty powdered snow blanket. […]

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Fall in Love with the Beauty of Autumn

When your footsteps crunch from the falling leaves, you smell the sweetness in the crisp air, and drips of sunlight provide a pleasant moment of escape from the cold shady spots, you know fall has arrived. Even though this is the season for cozy sweaters and boots, you can still create hot jewelry to match […]

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Sparkle on Your Night on the Town

Command attention with this elegant necklace design! Its classic black and white pattern gets a sophisticated upgrade with subtle bronze accents and Crystal AB components to make it extra sparkly. Learn how to make a single strand necklace that will take you just minutes to make, but leave a lasting impression with friends! -Marissa

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Oktoberfest Swarovski Design Guides

Are you ready for Oktaboerfest? In anticipation for this weekend’s festivities kickoff we’re here to show you some cool new design guides from SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS. Whether you want a show a little German love or celebrate with massive style, you’ll find an idea that creates just the right amount of eye appeal. Browse each link […]

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Serving Those Who Serve with Honor

In preparation for Patriot Day tomorrow, we wanted to show off one of our patriotic jewelry ideas. The power in this necklace is not in its visual showcase but rather in the message it holds. We stamped our metal dog tags with the phrase “Land of the Free Because of the Brave,” but you can […]

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Welcome Summer!

Happy Summer Solstice! Today is the official start of summer and we want to make sure you’re prepared. Gear up for the warm months in more ways than one with our summer jewelry and craft ideas and cute summer embellishments. Since today is the longest day of the year, take advantage of the extra daylight […]

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When to use Links

Jewelry links are an excellent way to create a multi-stranded design or to make a dangling focal for an elaborate piece. There are so many ways to use links it often becomes overwhelming and beginning beaders shy away from exploring new options. The simplest way to use a link is to create two separate strands […]

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A Design for After Dark

Create a spooky piece as your Halloween treat with this After Midnight necklace! The intricate focal features a stoneware square pendant with a haunting owl and stitched seed bead borders for added effect. Learn how to make a Halloween necklace that’s full of tricks just in time for the holiday by visiting our Learning Center. […]

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Friendship Bracelets

Make your friendship last all year round by showing how much you care. A friendship bracelet is a sweet, simple way to tell a good friend how much they mean to you. No matter what your age, a friendship bracelet will put a smile on someone’s face. These colorful crafts were originally made by natives […]

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A Day at the Beach Learning Center Idea

Find a place for all of your summer memories with this charming necklace idea. Gather your favorite mementos from your trip to the beach and make them last forever in your jewelry. This free idea from the Learning Center is comprised of not much more than a blank pendant, your favorite collage elements and some […]

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