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Sparkling Gift Ideas!

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‘Tis the season of gift giving, bringing joy into each-others’ hearts and spreading smiles with sparkles!

It’s a very special time of year, when we open our hearts and truly feel the magic of the season!

Where we take time to admire the twinkling lights, make special memories and where we genuinely feel uplifted inside. It’s a fun time to express our creativity and where we can appreciate bringing delight to others with hand designed gifts, delectable treats and sweet cards bestowing notes of joy and prosperity.

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Where a simple smile can make others smile, and where you feel all warm and fuzzy inside when you genuinely wish people the very best for an extra special, sweet, sparkly, fun, love-filled Holiday Season and a prosperous New Year!

Sometimes it can be tricky to know what to give all of those special people in your life. So here are a few ideas that will hopefully spark your creativity!

Swarovski Crystal Picture Fram DIY Great Gift Idea

Glueing Swarovski Crystal Flatback Rhinestones to picture frames is a great gift for all types of people! Adding that extra special touch of elegance and sparkle to a treasured moment is wonderful way to show how much they mean to you.

DIY Swarovski crystal frame friends great gift idea

Surprise your loved one, friends or family with a beautiful and thoughtful gift that would be sentimental and unique. A gift that keeps on giving by bringing the feelings of love and friendship into the hearts of those you love…now what’s better than that??!!

 Personalized jewelry gift idea

Making personalized gifts is exceptionally fun, memorable and rewarding for both the giver and the receiver!

It shows that you have taken the time to think about what they would like and to create something valuable with those special personal touches, shows how much you really care. Whether it’s a uniquely exclusive piece of jewelry incorporating a special picture, charm or sparkle that you know they will love, or embellishing a small pair of baby shoes for that “WOW…Awww How Cute” factor, it’s the intention behind your gift and your beautiful gift itself that will be so appreciated!

Swarovski Crystal Baby Shoes gift idea DIY

This picture came from UMYK Design’z – Check out all her gorgeous sparkling creations!

Embellish shoes, picture frames, pens, apparel, purses…whatever you can imagine with Swarovski Crystal Flatbacks using E6000 glue and the Crystal Katana tool, which makes it so easy. With a little time and attention to detail, you can create the perfect gift for each special person in your life.

Swarovski Crystal Pen DIY gift idea

DIY fancy, sparkling pens for your co-workers or friends at the office!

Beautifying the little things in life can make a big difference in your day. Turning a normal boring pen into a sparkling, fun, delightful piece of usable artwork, transforms ordinary tasks into cheerful tasks! (Be sure to use refillable ink pens)

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I hope these sparkling, creative ideas have helped you in your endeavor to make the perfect gift for this wonderful gift giving season and have fun spreading smiles with sparkles!

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Featured Designer ~ Pacific Jewelry Designs

Pacific Jewelry Designs Handmade Jewelry

Swarovski Crystal Beaded Bracelet Crystal Montana Blend

Pacific Jewelry Designs creates stunning one-of-a-kind, handmade necklaces, bracelets and earrings. This beautiful ombre look bracelet is comprised of a variety of deep to light blue colors, coatings and clear crystal 5328 Xilion Bicone Beads and is accentuated by a 6106 Pearshape Pendant in Crystal Montana Blend. The blue beads used in this thick beaded bracelet range from Crystal Metallic Blue 2X, Montana, Indian Sapphire, Light Azore, to Clear Crystal and Crystal AB. Crystal Blue Shade and Crystal Montana Blend would also compliment this style nicely.

Swarovski Crystal Earrings Tanzanite Beaded drops

These intricate beaded drop earrings feature Tanzanite Swarovski Crystal Bicone Beads and Mauve Pearls that elegantly dangle the 6010 Briolette Pendants in Tanzanite. I love how playfully elegant they are & what fun they would be to wear!

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What a gorgeous color this Swarovski Ruby beaded necklace is! It’s balanced nicely with the silver components and Grey Pearls. It’s an ideal piece to compliment a professional attire, special event or evening wear. It incorporates the 5000 Round Beads, the beaded work is comprised of Xilion Bicone Beads and the classic 6090 Baroque Pendant adds a beautiful finish.

Swarovski Beaded Crystal Bracelet Bridal Jewelry

Pacific Jewelry Designs also specializes in creating wedding jewelry, one-of-a-kind pieces that complement your style and add that lovely touch sparkle to your special day. The Crystal AB beads shine with a rainbow of sparkle highlighting pink, yellow and blue iridescent twinkles… an enchantment of dreams with love, laughter and happiness ever after.

Swarovski Crystal Earrings 6090 Baroque Pendants Black Diamond

These Crystal earrings are spectacular! Gold/or Aurum 2X and Black Diamond crystal beads are two perfect complimentary colors that work so well together. They are delightful and elegant all in one. The various sized Bicone Beads gracefully dance above the 6090 Baroque Pendant that overall creates a gorgeous and timeless look.

Swarovski Crystal tabac earrings

These eclectic bronze and Tabac Crystal earrings are right on trend with the bohemian/mixed metals/chain style that embraces small details and unique looks. By using the Swarovski 3500 Pendular Beads for the focal crystal, it brings out a modern feel that is further embellished by the bronze chain and crystal elements.

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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 at Rainbowsoflight.com. Thank you!

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Chic Fall and Winter 2014-2015 Fashion Accessory Trends!

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 There is an extensive diversity of accessory styles and trends this upcoming fall and winter, which is wonderful news for both designers and admirers alike. The general theme is heavily influenced by creativity and resourcefulness. This is fabulous because it gives us the freedom and flexibility to create and/or wear the styles that we are most drawn to and they will be compatible with many different looks.

Swarovski Crystal Statement Necklace

The number one overall predominant accessory style trend this fall and winter is massive, over-sized jewelry. Embrace this opportunity because it’s a perfect time to let your imagination run wild and to dream big!

Swarovski Statement Necklace Accessory Trends Fall Winter 2014-2015

Swarovski Statement Necklaces Featuring 6670 De-Art Pendants and Crystalactite Pendants

This season the saying “the bigger the better” will ring especially true. No piece of jewelry will be too big or outlandish this season, so go on and adorn yourself with sizable sparkling accents from statement necklaces to bracelets and earrings.

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Chic Floral necklaces trend

Creative interpretations of necklace designs include the extra large and fantastically chic floral neckline. Imaginative and innovative floral designs can be combined with unique shapes for an impressive look.

Embellished Gloves Fall and Winter Trend

For an ultra posh look, lavishly ornamented gloves and purses will be in vogue this upcoming season.

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Embellish your own handbag or purse using Swarovski Sew-On Stones

The creative options are endless and this season allows you to think outside of the box and put your ingenuity to work.

Swarovski embellished Pashmina scarf

Beautifully embellished scarf using 2078 and 2088 Swarovski Flatbacks

I already envision myself embellishing scarves and Pashminas for an extra touch of glam. Wait a minute… I may be on to something… these would make perfect holiday gifts for my lovely friends and family! Everyone I know loves receiving something specially made just for them and this would be an easy, stylish accent I know they would wear and appreciate. I’ll have to get creative and think about the designs more. Once I make them I will post them for you to see!

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I hope these stylish trends spark your creative juices and stayed tuned for more fashionable Fall/Winter trends to come!

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Stunning Metallic Effects and High-Sheen Jewelry Trends

Swarovski Crystal Metallic Jewelry

A very popular theme or trend this year in the fashion and jewelry industry has been the high-shine, standout appeal of Metallic’s. People are instantly drawn to the striking effects of gold, silver and copper tones and are wearing them in everything from clothing to shoes to purses and especially jewelry accessories such as this Crystal Metallic Light Gold heart ring made from “Crystal Rocks”.

Swarovski Crystal Iridescent Green Earrings

Swarovski Crystal Iridescent Green Pearl and Crystal Earrings Featuring the 5053 Mini Square Bead

The Swarovski Metallic Effects are the perfect dramatic coating that bring a provocative edge to the opulent shine of crystals. Shining out from the extensive Swarovski color assortment is the Crystal Iridescent Green, which was the first dual-tone Metallic Effect created.

Swarovski Crystal Metallic Blue 2X Jewelry

Swarovski Jewelry Highlighting Xilion Bicone Beads in Crystal Metallic Blue 2X and the 6100 Teardrop Pendant in Crystal Bermuda Blue.

Swarovski has created a few exceptionally unique Effects along with the complimentary 2X Coating. Generally the Effect is a two-toned look and the 2X counterpart is the fully coated brighter version. Completing this sensational Metallic trend for high-sheen designs are the following Effects. The Crystal Metallic Blue 2X is a bright and vibrant blue that dazzles.

Swarovski Crystal Metallic Ligfht Gold 2X Jewelry

The Crystal Metallic Light Gold provides a solid gold  look on half of the bead and a dark grayish Black Diamond look on the other side, and the Crystal Metallic Light Gold 2X for a fully coated Light Gold Metallic shine like these Xilion Bicone Beaded earrings. This is similar to Crystal Dorado and Crystal Dorado 2X which has a little more copper influence. These Metallic finishes are both slightly darker than the bright 24K gold plated Crystal Aurum 2X.

Crystal CAL Silver Jewelry Swarovski Crystal

The Crystal CAL which stands for Crystal Comet Argent Light and the fully coated version the CAL 2X which is the closest color to a bright sterling silver look. Crystal CAL is a bead where half is clear crystal and the other half is a solid silver finish and the CAL 2X is a fully solid silver toned mirrored look. These earrings are made with the Swarovski 4139 Round Ring Bead in Crystal CAL with silver accents.

Swarovski Jet Hematite 2X Ring

The Jet Hematite and Jet Hematite 2X are extremely popular. They always have been and I suspect they always will be. Everyone loves black, it’s as simple as that. It will always be in style and compliments virtually everything. This stunning Hematite effect adds a sophisticated glamour to the regular color Jet. Create designs with this extraordinary Effect along with the two-toned Crystal Silver Night, which both provide a dramatic focus of fascination.

Have fun creating  stunning Swarovski jewelry with on trend Metallic Effects!

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2014 Fall and Winter Color Trends ~ Focusing on 5 Fashionable Hues

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This upcoming fall and winter color trends awaken an assortment of vintage influences from the past and infuses them into the present. Designers are fascinated with the exquisite beauty of the past and the spirit of the present.

Pantone Autumn 2014 Colors

A ultramodern color featured this fall and winter season is Aluminum, which is described as a futuristic stainless steel shade that functions as a comprehensive neutral tone. This light grey, almost platinum shade pairs very well with virtually all of the top fashionable colors this upcoming season.

The excellent Aluminum color is expressed in the following SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS: Crystal Silver Shade, Crystal CAL, and Crystal CAL 2X, which blend well with Crystal Satin, Black Diamond, and Light Grey Opal and Crystal Silver Night. The Swarovski Pearls include Light Grey, Grey, and Platinum.

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The brown and green hues that we are used to seeing during the fall and winter months are expressed this year in the brown Pantone color called Cognac and the green color called Cypress.

The Cognac is a chic and sophisticated brown with a lavish quality.  This plush brown tone is expressed in the following SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS: Crystal Bronze Shade, Smoked Topaz, Smoked Topaz SatinColorado Topaz, Light Colorado Topaz Satin,and  Light Smoked Topaz Satin that blend harmoniously with the Crystal Golden Shadow, Light Colorado Topaz and Light Smoked Topaz Champagne. The Swarovski Pearls include Brown, Deep Brown, Bronze and a lighter version with Powdered Almond.

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The Cypress green tone is stately and robust. There are many gorgeous green shades expressed in the following SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS: Olivine, Olivine Satin, Emerald, Emerald Satin, Dark Moss Green, Green Turmaline AB and Turmaline AB. Comparable Swarovski Pearls include Light GreenDark Green, and Iridescent Green.

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The top red tones expressed this fall and winter season are Sangria and Aurora Red.

Sangria is lively almost fuchsia red that evokes a stylish adventurous quality, full of charisma. This magnetic color is expressed in the following SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS: Fuchsia, Fuchsia Satin, Ruby and Ruby Satin.

The Aurora Red is a dynamic and sophisticated red that is expressed the following SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS: Light SiamLight Siam Satin, Dark Red Coral and the Red Coral Pearl.

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Enjoy designing new and exciting fall fashions!