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These Trendy Tassels are Truly Tempting!

Stylish Beaded Tassel jewelry

(Crystal Beaded Tassel Necklaces from Indulgy.com)

I have to admit, it’s taken me awhile to hop on this Tassel Trend bandwagon, but I’m on it now baby and boy does it feel good (ha,ha)!

I have really fallen in love with this jewelry trend!! It’s my little terrific tassel love story 😉

I first started seeing them at the Tucson Gem Show this year in February and my sister Lily asked me if I liked the tassel look. I said, “I don’t know yet, I’m on the fence about them.” Since then, I’ve seen them more and more and have fallen deeper and deeper. I don’t know what my hold up was, because let’s face it, they’ve got the whole package.

Tassel neckalce DIY stylish trendy jewelry

(Pearl and Crystal Tassel Necklace by SlashKnots on Etsy)

They’re fun and whimsical but can also be very elegant. You can replace the thread tassels for beaded or chain tassels and you can incorporate a beautiful focal point using unique larger style Crystals for a piece that really catches your eye. Plus they’re stylish across the board in necklaces, earrings and bracelets. Shall I go on? You can make cute little short tassels, or longer ones for a luxurious look. You can integrate Pearls with Crystals for a decadent design and add your own special touches of color or spiritual significance. See what I’m saying, they’ve just got it all!

Stylish Tassel and Swarosvki crystal jewelry

(Swarovski Crystal and Tassel Bracelet from Boutique Charlotte)

This is a gorgeous color combination using Swarovski Crystal Bicone Beads in Crystal Rose Gold 2X, Light Rose AB and Powdered Rose Pearls. I love the matching color tassel and Swarovski Crystal Rocks charm, it’s sparkly and sweet!

Crystal Earrings with chain tassels

(Crystal Earrings found on Brides.com from Anthropology)

These elegant crystal earrings use soft colors and gold touches in all the right places. The gold chain tassels are oh so chic!

Jewelry Trend Tassels on the red carpet

(2015 Jewelry Trend from Oh My Jewelry)

A fashionable element that is all over the red carpet – tassels! From tassel earrings to accentuated gowns, there is swinging bling everywhere.

Trendy Tassel Necklaces beaded tassel ombre

(Beaded Tassel Necklace Ombre Style from SlashKnots on Etsy)

This beautiful beaded tassel necklace demonstrates how lovely an ombre or graduated color change can look.

 Jewelry Trends Crystal and tassel necklaces

(Crystal Tassel Necklaces from fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net)

Using larger Crystal statement stones before the tassel creates a dramatic focal point. The new Swarovski 5515-18mm Emerald Cut Beads would be a beautiful showpiece. The Swarovski Crystal Fancy Stones would also be fabulous because they can come with settings that have loops on the top, bottom or both, which would be an easy way to connect your necklace and tassel. (Please contact me for setting options).

 Small tassel and pearl bracelet Fashion trends

(Small pearl and tassel bracelet by Viven Frank Jewelry and Designs)

This delicate and feminine pearl bracelet is accentuated by the sweetest, tinniest little tassels. They provide a soft touch of color and would be a cute idea for children’s jewelry as well.

Tassel necklace lavender fashion jewelry trends

(Lavender Tassel Necklace from Butiksofie)

This lavender color is to die for! I just Love it so much! It reminds me of the Swarovski color Smokey Mauve with its soft and elegant tone. It’s a timeless color that compliments most hues, even the opals such as Pacific Opal and White Opal. Oh I really hope I can carve out some creative tassel time this weekend, I can’t wait to make my own!!

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Thanks for stopping by! I hope you’re inspired to create your own terrific tassel jewelry!

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Make Mom Feel Extra Special with this Sparkling Mother’s Day Gift Inspiration

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Mom’s special day is quickly approaching!

What are you creating for your mom this Mother’s Day? Here is a sparkling design inspiration to spark your creativity.

Show your mother how much she means to you by saying it in crystal: embellish an expression of love with her favorite color of Swarovski crystals on a smooth white background, making this sparkling bangle a thoroughly modern memento of a very special day — one that your mum will keep forever.

DIY Mothers day sparkling bracelet design inspiration

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Use Swarovski Crystal 2088 Flatbacks in whatever size you like to use (here is a helpful stone size chart). This bangle was created using the 3ss, but if this is too small for your liking, other popular sizes include the 5ss, 10ss and 12ss which all give nice detail.

The supplies and tools that you will need include: a white bangle, glue (E 6000 is popular or a two part epoxy), a paper tooth pick, transfer film, 12x4cm transfer sheet and tweezers.

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STEP 1: Print out the pattern in a 1:1 ratio where the height of the text is 9mm.

STEP 2: Place the transfer sheet over the pattern. Using tweezers or a glue stick, place the Swarovski Flat Back No Hotfix (this bangle used style 2000 SS03 Indian Siam) over the text.

STEP 3: Place the transfer film over the text and pull the transfer film back to get all the crystals on the film as shown in our illustrations with this step.

STEP 4: Apply two part adhesive glue onto the Swarovski Flat back No Hotfix (style 2000 SS03 Indian Siam) with a toothpick.

STEP 5: Affix the transfer film onto the bangle and press the stones gently onto the bangle. Let it cure for the length of the time indicated on the glue package before removing the transfer film.

Give this gift with joy, knowing you made it not only with your hands, but more importantly, with your heart!

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A Mother’s Love is Forever.

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Featured Designer ~ Jenn from Badass Babe

Badass Babe

Badass Babe creates exceptionally unique jewelry from spent rounds of real ammunition. Handmade in Montana, Jenn is the owner and creator of these exclusive jewelry designs and is always happy to create custom orders. She says she can take your brass and make it kick ass!

Badass Babe Jewelry

Who’s ready to show off their Love for Montana? These 38 Special or 40 Smith & Wesson Headstamp Copper Montana Pendants are made using a 20 gauge ammunition complete with a heart cut-out and a sparkling Swarovski Crystal! Each pendants is complimented by an 18” gold-plated satellite chain and gold-plated lobster clasp.

Badass Babe Rings with Swarovski Crystals

These custom made rings are incredibly comfortable and adjustable. They are a heavy duty antique brass filigree with 38 Specials or 40 Smith & Wesson’s clear-coated to retain their natural finish. A genuine Swarovski crystal tops it off and sparkles like crazy!

Badass Babe jewelry with Swarovski Crystal and Shotshell silver teardrop pendant

A natural finish 20 guage shotshell set on a silver filigree teardrop pendant, hung on a silver-plated 18inch chain is complimented by a clear Swarovski Crystal.

 Swarovski Crystal and ammunition jewelry made by Bad Ass Babe

These dainty filigree dangle earrings are a one of a kind design made with silver and clear-coated buffed brass 45 caliber headstamps featuring a blue Swarovski Crystal in the center to catch your eye. They are an ideal accessory to show both your softer, feminine side and your tougher bad ass self.

Swarovski Crystal and ammunition earrings made by Bad Ass Babe

Unique and custom made, these earrings are buffed, smoothed and flat on the back so they’re comfy on your ears, with rhodium-plated posts and rhodium-plated comfort-clutch backs. They are clear-coated to retain their natural finish. Choose your favorite Swarovski Crystal color to catch the light just like these earrings will catch everyone’s attention!

Swarovski Crystal and ammunition pendants made by Bad Ass Babe

For those of you who like their jewelry a little more on the understated side, this pretty little pendant fits the bill. A silver toned rope setting just under ¾ inch in diameter holds a spent brass headstamp and a genuine Swarovski Crystal sparkles on top. This piece comes with an 18 inch silver plated chain. Customize this to your liking with your favorite color of sparkle!

About Badass babe jewelry

Jenn from Badass Babe loves her dog, her truck and her husband. Quite possibly in that order some days! Beyone that, she loves the outdoors, running her own landscaping business and being lucky enough to be creative with her jewelry line.

These are examples of pieces that can be custom ordered – Jenn wants you to consider it a starting point for your imagination! There may only be one or two available, or the piece may be a simple variation on a regularly stocked product.

If you see something you like or if one of the pieces gives you an idea for something a little different, a little special, a little “you” – please drop Jenn a line and she is happy to make your design come true!

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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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Bring to Light Cherished Moments Captured in Time with This Treasured DIY Design!

DIY Swarovski Crystal Watch Free Design and Instructions

DIY Swarovski Crystal and Pearl Vintage Watch Bracelet Design and Instructions

I love this treasured idea of turning back time and creating a unique watch and sparkling piece of specialized jewelry that has meaning to you every time you look at it! Bring to light cherished moments and memories with a beloved vintage style black-and-white photograph complimented by Swarovski crystals!

Here is what you will need for this precious project and instructions are below:

 Swarovski Crystals and Pearls

Swarovski Crystal 5328 4mm Xilion Bicone Beads 33 pieces of Crystal Iridescent Green 001 IRIG

Swarovski Crystal 5328 4mm Xilion Bicone Beads 33 pieces of Metallic Sunshine 001 METSH

Swarovski Crystal 5810 4mm Pearls 62 pieces of Light Grey Pearls 001 616

Swarovski Crystal 5810 4mm Pearls 31 pieces of White Pearls 001 650

Supplies and Tools

Jewelry elastic cord, transparent, 0.5mm, 2.5m, two part adhesive glue and a watch

Tools

A beading needle and scissors

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STEP 1: Remove the watch strap and the glass on top of the dial. Insert your desired photograph and replace the glass.

STEP 2: Cut 50cm of elastic cord, fold it in half and secure it onto the spring bar of the watch with a double knot. Using a beading needle, insert 31 Swarovski Crystal Pearl art. 5810 4mm Crystal Light Grey Pearl onto the elastic cords, removing one of the cord ends halfway through. (See illustrations for clarification.)

STEP 3: Go through the spring bar at the other end of the watch face with the beaded elastic cord. Insert the cord back through the Swarovski Pearls towards the half way point. Tie a knot as shown in our illustrations with this step.

STEP 4: Put some glue on the knot and thread both the ends of the elastic cord back through three Swarovski Pearls on each side. Cut off the leftover cord ends.

STEP 5: Repeat steps 2–4 four more times to make the other beaded cords for the watch. The second cord from left will be with the 33 Swarovski Bead art. 5000 4mm Crystal Metallic Sunshine. The third cord consists of 31 Swarovski Pearl art. 5810 4mm Crystal White Pearl. The fourth cord consists of 33 Swarovski Bead art. 5000 4mm Crystal Iridescent Green and the last cord will be 31 Swarovski Pearl art. 5810 4mm Crystal Light Grey Pearls.

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This would be a particularly exceptional Mother’s Day or Birthday gift for that special loved one in your life!

I would love to see a picture of your unique watch when you make it!

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Featured Designer ~ Garden of Flowers ~ Bridal Hair Accessories and Jewelry

Garden of flowers etsy store bridal accessories

Garden of Flowers Design Studio specializes in creating beautiful bridal hair accessories and jewelry to make your special day shine as bright as your smile!

Bridal flower hair accessories

Beautiful Ivory Handmade Flower Hair Piece with Ostrich Feathers and sparkles

Many elegant silk flowers can be custom made with pearls or different colors and converted into sashes, wrist adornments, headbands, hair clips or corsages, bringing you a lovely array of bridal, bridal party, or prom accessories.

Swarovski crystal and pearl comb bridal accessories

Swarovski Crystal and Pearl Bridal Comb Hair Accessory Wedding Head Piece

Each accessory is handcrafted, made-to-order with love and attention to detail.

Swarovski Crystal Bridal comb hair accessories from Garden of Flowers

Swarovski Crystal Beads and Champagne Colored Pearls Handmade Bridal Comb

From simple to sensational, each design is elegantly made with high quality products. Many designs feature Swarovski Crystal Beads and Pearls to provide you with the best of the best and to ensure long-lasting value.

Swarovski crystal and pearl bridal headband

Gold Swarovski Crystal and Pearl Double Headband/Tiara Bridal or Prom Hair Accessory

Garden of Flowers enjoys custom making new designs for each and every bride and to make her day feel as special as she is!

Swarovski crystal and feather bridal hair accessory

Swarovski Crystal and Pearl Ostrich Feather Bridal Hair Piece

Gorgeous and whimsical hair pieces for your special day are the perfect way to accentuate your individual style with graceful touches of sparkle and fashion!

Swarovski Pearl Bridal Headpin accessories

Set of 5 Bridal Hair Pins Featuring Swarovski Pearls, Crystal Rhinestones and Silver Wiring

These sweet pearl and crystal hair pins are available in different colored pearls as well as gold or silver wiring. Feel free to contact Garden of Flowers with your specific design ideas and colors for anything you are interested in to create a unique, one-of-a-kind piece just for you!

Swarovski Crystal and Pearl Wedding Jewelry

Swarovski Pearl and Crystal Rhinestone Wedding Bracelet

Elegant and classy bridal pearl bracelet – perfect for your Wedding Day! This bracelet features ivory Swarovski Pearls and silver plated spacers which can be custom made with different colors to compliment your style.

 Bridal shoes with silk flowers

Wedding Burlap Shoe Clips Featuring Ivory and Champagne Pearls with Rhinestone Accents

From head to toe, let Garden of Flowers adorn you with your beautiful wedding and bridal accessories!

 Swarovski Silk heart bead Wholesale to the Public

 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!