There are some jewelry-making components that are so versatile, that as a designer, I use them repeatedly in designs. They become my go-to, something that I know looks good paired with almost anything. One such supply is the PRESTIGE Crystal...
You have probably heard of Morse code before but most likely not in the context of jewelry design. Morse code was invented nearly 200 years ago in 1830 by Samuel F.B. Morse. It was created as a way of sending...
Happy National Pet Day! Here at Beadaholique we recently brought in some dazzling new PRESTIGE crystal fancy stones in the shapes of animals—and we love them! There are dogs, cats, fish, elephants, gorillas, and more! We were also excited when...
UPDATE December 2023: Months have passed since I wrote this article, and it is now almost Christmas! It's hard to believe how quickly time passes. Since this was posted, I have made several new videos that help the kumihimo enthusiast further...
The designers over at PRESTIGE Crystal Components recently created a bunch of designs for Easter that they shared with us for inspiration. I love how they have gone beyond jewelry to create fun crafts and home decor as well. I think the little...
Hello Spring! It’s here! Finally! As much as I love some of what winter brings (Christmas, hot soups, fuzzy socks, fireplace chats, etc.), I am always excited to welcome spring. Spring not only means warmer weather and more sunshine, it...
March 14th is National Learn About Butterflies Day. In honor of this day, I thought it would be fun to share some butterfly facts and then look at some of the lovely butterfly charms and beads at Beadaholique. I personally...
If you are looking for a fun and easy project and technique to explore, look no further then stretch bracelets! These bracelets have the advantage of being one-size-fits-all, require no findings, can be quickly made, and require just one tool—a...
St. Patrick's Day is always a fun holiday to design for; with its green clovers, Celtic knots, and lucky horseshoes, it's a cheerful and inspiring jewelry-making endeavor. Besides using any shade of green, you can also consider using the colors of the Irish...
