Scrabble tile pendants are so popular right now, but what there are all sorts of materials and applications for this idea. Here’s what some clever Etsy artists have come up with. What ideas do you have rattling around in your head?
1. Tile Up Your Sleeve by GypsyIntent
2. Earrings for people who love Mexican ceramic tiles by ShrunkenCatHeads
3.Fly Away Crow – Domino Chandelier Earrings in Gold by lovetakoko
4. Angel Vintage Word by rosecreekcottage
I spotted this little bit of fun on a blog I love and fell in love with the whimsy of Mixko’s necklaces. Talk about a conversation piece!
thanks notcot!
Angela Johnson, owner of Intention Jewelry, creates custom pieces for clients as well as exclusive, limited edition designs for women’s retreats and events. Her designs have been described as “hip meets holistic” as she has a great awareness of the healing properties of semi-precious stones. Angela is an entrepreneur with a passion for supporting women. Five percent of her sales are donated to non-profit organizations that support women in post-conflict societies. Angela is a business coach and CEO of Biz Divas and Illuminated women. You can find more of her fabulous designs in the August issue of Bead Trends. To learn more about Angela visit her website at intentionjewelry.com.
This is eye candy at it’s very best! I absolutely love wire-wrapped jewelry! These custom works of art can take hours or even days to complete. This beautifully handcrafted heirloom quality design titled “Release Me-Part Two” was created by Sofie Sjöstrand, an extremely talented 19 year old artist and designer from Sweden. I love how she wire-wrapped beautiful London blue topaz, apatite, and prasiolite gemstones to a silver chain and then encased them in a beautifully custom designed wire-wrapped pendant! If you love this piece you can find more eye candy and beautifully designed pieces for sale in her retail store at www.sofiesc.etsy.com. If you want to try designing on your own she has beautiful gemstones for sale at www.sofiesgems.etsy.com.
Enjoy the last few weeks of summer with a bright and fun-colored creation. These Etsy finds are sure to provide some fresh color inspiration.
1. Hawaiian Punch Necklace by designstudio504
2. Sunny Days by steinbem
3. Victoria Necklace by Stemellina
4. Tropical Orange Lily Earrings by karasstudio
We all love a good jewelry challenge and Fire Mountain Gems and Beads knows how to host the biggest and best challenge of the year. Enter one (or all) of their themed contests for a chance to win a $1,000 gift certificate…almost enough to take care of my wish list! Winning designs will be used in Fire Mountain Gems and Beads ads and other marketing materials. Which means that if you win, you might find your piece on the back cover of Bead Trends.
Current contest: CHRYSTALLIZED™ Swarovski Elements, ends September 21st.
Upcoming contests include:
Good luck! We hope to be seeing one of your pieces on our back cover soon.
