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2012 is Dead…… Long Live 2013….,, and Your Money!

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Ok……….. so it’s no great secret to those that know me or have read articles about me in various places, but I was, in my previous life in London, a self taught financial accountant. I worked for many years in the advertising industry and ran multi-million $ accounts. Yes, it was stressful and looking back, [...]

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Rasmussen Gems

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John Atwell Rasmussen   I am John Rasmussen. I was born in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, but we moved soon after that. My family lived in several different states because my father was transferred from assignment to assignment. As I grew up, I developed a love for geology and natural science. I have taught geology, then [...]

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Peridot and Sterling Silver Pendant

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I was thinking and decided to try a twisted wire project.  I took three strands of 18 gauge round soft copper wire and twisted them together into one strand.  Showing this to my wife, she said, why don’t you use silver.  I would like something done with this in silver.  I took three strands of [...]

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Wedding Delight!

Wedding Delight

      Classic Charm and sophistication! Perfect Wedding day and everyday selections flaunting signature woven pearl style, over-the top design, rhinestone brooches, and fabulous beading…wow factor indeed! Every piece has a story and as you embark on this journey why not participate with such Broochaliscious style…besides, your neck is just too hungry to pass [...]

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Vintage Remix!

Vintage Remix

How do you do Vintage? The beauty in Vintage lies within the actual pieces’ ability to speak with you. Brooches are my favorite pieces to “Remix!” As I received these fascinating pieces Broochaliscious ideas took flight! Fabulous brooch finds placed together, offering total accessorization…just scrumpscious! Jewelry transformed with fantastic necklaces with the thinking “your neck [...]

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New Two-holed seed bead – Twin

Two Hole Seed Beed

Preciosa Ornela is presenting new seed bead called TWIN. The main difference is that TWIN has two holes which is unique and original on the market. There are more than 80 color finishes for infinite color combinations. Preciosa Ornela is part of the Preciosa Group, which is one of the worldp’s most significant producer of [...]

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Show a Unique Side with Handmade Jewelry

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It is no secret that the right jewelry can really help you stand out in a crowd. Jewelry makes the perfect accessory and can transform any look into the ideal style. However, it is easy to get lost among the masses even when you feel you are wearing the most fashionable jewelry. That is because [...]

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Shop Creativity

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As with many places, Debora and I tend to work in spurts of creativity.  She will look at her beads and wire over and over.  Then she will see a way to put together a piece.  In the past week, she has made several beautiful pieces of wearable art.  Here are two of her creations [...]

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Tips to Sell Your Handmade Jewelry and Unique Gifts Online

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Whether you are a beginner or an experienced handmade jewelry designer, you can create handcrafted jewelry and unique gifts to sell online. Not only will you get the satisfaction of creating beautiful handmade jewelry and unique gift ideas but also generate extra income for you and your family. There are many ways to market your [...]

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Celebrate the Equinox

Sterling Silver Pendant

The Autumnal Equinox has just occurred and the fall season has officially begun. With the advent of this season my creative muse has taken on a new vigor. Starting with the original form of silver smithing — wire wrapping, I made a pendant with a cobalt colored druzy agate in the center of the wire [...]

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