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Made with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS Xilion Bicones in Light Rose, this cute little bunny will add a splash of spring color and sparkle to your Easter dinner table. It would also be a great addition in a friend or family member’s Easter basket. The bunny design is by Eri Attebery may look hard to do, but […]
Rich mahogany and golden hues offset by sparkling green crystals add a warm, wintery feel to this necklace, which is inspired by a mythical forest. It is simple enough that a beginner can create it and takes less than an hour to make (plus drying time). Find out how to create this necklace by following […]
Get creative with the fun new instructions available from SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS. These instructions are great for when you want a quick project that uses sparkling crystal beads. If you’re still enjoying the design possibilities of fall, explore the Fall and Halloween Instruction Guide. Along with earrings you can wear all season, it offers projects ranging […]
As you search for new and exciting ways to create jewelry, be sure to explore our new Make Your Own Pendant section in the Learning Center. You’ll find beautiful ideas created to inspire and guide you as you design your own focal pieces. Making a pendant can be as easy as sliding a few beads […]
The new SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS charts for 2010 are here, and they feature colors included in the latest round of Innovations, such as sunflower and crystal silver night. These charts offer a detailed look at the color and effects of the gorgeous beads and pendants that are available from SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS. Become familiar with the colors […]
If you’re gearing up for a Halloween party and looking for some inspiring designs, be sure to explore the new free Halloween Swarovski instruction guides. You’ll find designs for spooky cards to send your friends, along with dangling bats, glowing lanterns and glittering pendants. The Swarovski crystals in these designs draw the eye and enhance […]
The 2011 wedding trends are full of flirtatious, feminine energy. Dresses feature layers of tulle over other fabrics, creating a softer look and toning down the luster of glossy materials such as satin and silk. Dresses with one-shoulder necklines and shorter lengths are hot, especially when combined with wrapped styles and origami details. Fabrics with […]
Whether you want to decorate your shoes for a breast cancer awareness walk or create an embellishment to wear on your favorite pair of tennis shoes, these shoe charms are a great way to show support for those fighting breast cancer. These charms could also be used as zipper pulls or keychain dangles. For other […]
The words wrapped loop sound like a simple two-step process. Step one: form a loop with some wire. Step two: wrap the end of the wire around the bottom of that loop. Piece of cake. Piece of cake. That’s what I thought just before I started my first jewelry project. After all, I’d already tried […]
If you’re looking for a new way to play with stones and cabochons, ribbon bezels are a beautiful option. These decorative pieces of wire allow you to create settings with a touch of class and detail. The ends can be soldered together or wire wrapped together to form the settings. Try reading through the new […]