New 10mm Rose AB Hearts Lovely for earrings or dainty necklaces
Newly added Frosted Swarovski Crystal Hearts Featuring Rose and Ruby crystal accents
New Swarovski Cubes in Rose AB
Silver Light Rose Squaredelle Beads with Swarovski Crystals
Gold Light Rose Squaredelle Beads with Swarovski Crystals
The enchanting allure of Rosaline. Whether you’re seeking a color that whispers of romance or aiming for a subtle touch of elegance, Rosaline proves to be a graceful and versatile choice.
The Berry Beautiful Fuchsia Satin – (they are discontinued) Only 3 Packs Left!
Fall in Love with the deep & rich reds in Siam Helix Beads!
Siam AB Cube’s ~ Depth of Color & Brilliance All In One!
Accentuate the cubes with Swarovski Silver Siam Squaredelle beads
Sweet Etched Teddy Bear Crystal Heart Pendants in Vitrial Medium
The Teddy Bear Heart Crystal Pendants in 20mm highlights different colors in every angle
The Exquisite Light Siam AB 2X Swarovski Crystal Bicone Beads
Staying cozy & snuggly with Louie & his sweet smiles 🙂
Tokens of heartfelt affection, these heart beads are declarations of love suspended in crystal form with undeniable warmth and charm!
Swarovski Crystal 5742-14mm Crystal AB Heart Beads
Newly Added: Swarovski 5041-12mm Larger hole (3.5mm) Crystal Golden Shadow Rondelle beads ~ a symphony of sparkle!
Newly Added: Swarovski Crystal 5041-18mm Large Hole Rondelle Beads in Crystal Silver Shade
Pure as white snow, White Alabaster offers a crisp, clean aesthetic to any design with endless pairing options in these 5601-6mm & 8mm Cube Beads
Igniting a flame of glamour this Holiday Season with Lancia pendants or earrings in stunning Siam! Perfect for Christmas or Valentine’s Day Jewelry or artistic expressions.
Elevate your Christmas or Valentine’s Day creations with these petite gems as they add shimmering pops of sparkle for your festive jewelry designs. Swarovski Crystal Rhinestone Rondelle beads in Gold Light Siam are the cherry on top of your striking crystal creations!
Light Siam is a very popular bright red cherry color that is especially fashionable for Christmas, Valentine’s Day jewelry, or jewelry that celebrates the richness of red which really pops! These extremely rare Swarovski beads in Light Siam Crystal Astral Pink, are a soft sparkling effect incorporating the rich tones of Crystal Chili Pepper and Crystal Copper overlaid with a lively pinkish red shimmer.
Step into a winter wonderland of enchantment with our exquisite crystal snowflakes! Their ethereal beauty is not just a reflection of the season but a celebration of crystalline splendor, encapsulating the spirit of winter in every glimmering detail. The 6704 Snowflakes in the 20mm is perfect for earrings or a dainty necklace & the 30mm’s make beautiful pendants or sun catchers!
The Swarovski Crystal AB Snowflake’s reflect a multitude of colors such as yellow, pink & blue sparkles, changing & sparkling with every slight movement! Never a dull moment with the stunning & forever popular Crystal AB
Newly Added: Swarovski Crystal Frosted Sapphire Flatbacks for your stunning winter creations!
Creating sweet Angel ornaments or decorations with the graceful Cabochette Pendants. These make gorgeous handmade, heartfelt gifts!
Swarovski 6026-27mm Cabochon Pendants in Dark Moss Green are quite unique with the smooth rounded base
We’ve been watching Aster & basking in a whole week of her sweet tail wags!
I recently watched a very informative video on “how to make money selling your crafts” and wanted to pass along the insightful information. I have highlighted a few of the major bullet points for you and you can watch the full video below!
#1 ~How do I begin?
*Begin with the end in mind and define your niche (seen at the 1:57 mark on the video).
* It’s important to define your ultimate goal. What is it that you really want?
*What is driving the desire to sell? Is this a side project, is it a career path for you, is it pin money or do you want it to pay your bills?
It’s Important to Define Your Niche
*Is there a market for your product line?
*Investigate price points – can you be competitive on price with the current market?
*Do you want to sell wholesale, retail or both?
#2 ~How do I price my beautiful products?
Take the following things into account when pricing your work (seen at the 3:30 mark on the video).
*The market will establish a ceiling.
*Consider cost of goods sold.
*Take into account the amount of time you spent creating the piece. (consider the learning curve and price your work according to the time it takes you to create it when you are proficient at the technique).
*Intangible benefits of working from home should be factored in as well.
*Adjust your pricing based on if you are selling wholesale vs. retail.
#3 How do I Market My Products?
*Marketing is all about building and establishing relationships. (seen at the 6:06 mark on the video).
*Utilize Social Media! In today’s world, it is incredibly important to build relationships using social media.
The most important aspects: Have a Website, Facebook Page, Blog Regularly, Pinterest, Twitter and Newsletters. These are great places where your creativity and personality can shine! Have fun with these, allow your passions for life to shine through. The more your customers get to know you and/or your brand, the more they learn about your story and the history behind your products, the more loyalty they will have for you and the better they will feel about supporting you and your work. You have to ware all of these hats to be affective in today’s market!
*Building a Website : (seen at the 6:15 mark on the video).
~You can hire a professional or do it yourself. A good web hosting company makes it easy. Decide on a shopping cart or brochure site.
*Elements of a Good Website (seen at the 6:41 mark on the video).
~Clean and well organized. Promote a cohesive brand and image. Good pictures are an absolute must. Link to all your social media outlets and contact information. Make frequent updates to your home page to keep it fresh and helps with search engine optimization.
*Facebook Business Page (seen at the 8.30 mark on the video).
~It’s important to attract “fans” because those fans have friends that see what they “Like” which will grow your clientele. Post fun and informative updates, use lots of bright colors/pictures that link back to your blog, website etc.
* The Importance of Blogging (seen at the 9:02 mark on the video).
~It’s a great way to establish a personal relationship with your customers and prospective customers. Drive traffic to your site by attracting search engines to your website. Engage your reader with a story and don’t try and sell products here, Your website and newsletters should serve that function.
*Blogging Etiquette (seen at the 10:17 mark on the video).
~Use a great title! Give your reader something of value. Use lots of great pictures. Content should be rich in organic search terms. Be YOU! Don’t be afraid, It can be fun and informal, most of all let people get to know you.
~Utilize free tools to track and analyze the performance of your social media outlets such as statcounter.com and Alexa.com.
This new alliance between Africa and Eastern Asia is having a huge influence on the design world, seen in the rediscovering of their beauty, craftsmanship, and individual aesthetic.
The theme reflects both a joyful celebration of the past, and the way forward.
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THE MOOD
A unique, eclectic, and multilayered style that reflects the blend of traditional African and Asian craft and handwork techniques.
A mix of materials – Swarovski Crystals, Pearls,Beads, textiles, and metals – combine to create rich 3D surfaces with sculptural aspects.
A focus on layering, where Asian and African patterns combine with crystal to create unique patchwork, creates a cross-cultural design ethic.
Flat fabrics come alive with a focus on volume, texture, and tactility.
The importance of head-wear, both in Asia and Africa, gives rise to a new accessories direction – the reinterpretation of the turban.
Fabric becomes important in accessories for cost reduction and global production.
“Prints give products a cultural reference and identity.” (20/20 Consumer Insights)
Arabesque Jewelry is a nationally recognized brand which specializes in pageant jewelry, bridal and wedding jewelry, and any other special occasion jewelry you can dream up!
The mission is simple: To help you make the statement you want to make.
Whether it is the missing pieces that you need to go with your perfect gown, sassy earrings to go with a kicky cocktail dress, or the perfect crowning jewels you need to rock it on stage, Arabesque Jewelry has an unlimited number of styles to give you that complete, polished look that you envision for yourself.
Featuring Swarovski earrings created with large Swarovski Emerald Cut and Pearshape Crystal Fancy Stones flanked by individual pavéd AB elements. These show-stoppers are just the right amount of bling with swing to bring attention to your face!
While you can purchase many of Arabesque’s signature pieces through the online store, their greatest pride comes from creating affordable, one-of-a-kind jewelry that is tailored to your specific wants and needs. There is nothing worse than showing up to an event only to find out someone else is imitating your look! They want to give you the peace of mind that unique jewelry affords, without having to pay a queen’s ransom for it.
Take a look at the gallery of custom designed work for inspiration and then contact Arabesque to create your perfect look for pageant jewelry, wedding jewelry and everything in between.
I am always looking for designers to feature in upcoming posts. If you would like to be a featured designer that uses SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS, please follow my blog and contact me. Thank you!
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