Stephanie Sersich’s Spiny Knotted Bracelet
I visited the local library recently and had the pleasure of borrowing a giant stack of beading books… [more]
Millefiori Pendant Necklaces
An Italian millefiori pendant necklace displays a beautiful, detailed millefiori pendant made of glass… [more]
Purple Beads And How To Use Them
Are you looking for purple beads or ideas on how to use them in a special project? There are many… [more]
How To Make Teaspoon Rings
I first saw teaspoon rings displayed at a recycled clothing shop called “Scavengers” in Brunswick.… [more]
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My name is Suzanne Day and I’m a professional writer, author and SEO blogger, based in Melbourne, Australia. I started writing from a very young age – I was always a bookworm and loved to make anthologies of short stories and poems. At school, I majored in literature and technological design and won a number of bursaries through the CSIRO and local writing groups. From there, I went to Deakin University and studied Professional Writing & Editing for a … More
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Working With Silk Sari Yarn: Sari Yarn Preparation And Projects
Looking for tips, hints and ideas for silk sari yarn? Sari yarn is a unique, brilliantly coloured yarn made from sari silk remnants in India. It comes in hanks (skeins) and pre-prepared balls and each one is unique, due to the ordering of colours, the uneven yarn thickness and the skill of the individual spinner. Sometimes sari yarn is called “recycled sari yarn” but is not made from recycled saris, … More
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Kuala Lumpur Shopping: A Shopaholic’s Guide to Exciting Purchases in KL, Malaysia
If you’re a shopaholic looking for places to shop in Kuala Lumpur, you’ve come to the right place! There's quite a few shopping malls in KL, which are large, Westernised shopping complexes selling everything you want to buy back home but Malaysia-flavoured! Great food, great clothes, quality designer goods and home-grown fashion labels are rife and more affordable. There’s excellent book … More
Things To Do In Kuala Lumpur Malaysia: A Travellers Guide To Kuala Lumpur Attractions & Sightseeing
Find out some interesting things to do in Kuala Lumpur, the second largest city in Malaysia – from an "Entrapment" style experience at the Petronas Twin Towers to strolling around the exquisite landscaped gardens of Lake Garden. Batu Caves is a not-to-be-missed attraction, and for those interested in visiting local places, try Little India or Chinatown to sample some excellent quality street … More
Buy Russian Dolls Online
Buy Russian Dolls Online For Great Gifts! If you’re looking to buy Russian dolls online, this article explains the different types of Russian dolls available, from Matryoshka dolls (nesting dolls and stacking dolls – also known as Babushka dolls) to paint-your-own Russian dolls and modern and retro Russian dolls that make a unique gift. Russian dolls are colourful ornamental wooden or … More
Removable Wall Decals For Adults
Make your rental accommodation more appealing or add inspiring décor to your home with removable wall decals. Removable wall decals (also known as removable wall stickers) come in many attractive designs which can enhance your home. They are not just for children’s rooms! If you are looking for an affordable home decorating idea that’s portable and matches all of your furniture, curtains … More
Buy A Microwave Flower Press Online
Commercially produced pressed flowers at the press of a button! Interested in purchasing a microwave flower press online? Are you tired of waiting weeks for pressed flowers from a traditional flower press? Whether you are keen to see your pressed flower varieties instantly or need to produce large quantities of pressed flowers commercially, a microwave flower press is quick, easy and the answer … More
Pressing Flowers For Handmade Gifts
Inspiring Flower Art Pressing flowers is a great way to create beautiful decorations for unique handmade gifts. Flower pressing has been around since the 1800s and was used to preserve plant species in catalogues as well as for decoration. Collages of carefully arranged pressed flowers make delightful art and can be used in home décor as well as handcrafts and gift-making. You’ll find … More
Working With Silk Sari Yarn: Sari Yarn Preparation And Projects
Looking for tips, hints and ideas for silk sari yarn? Sari yarn is a unique, brilliantly coloured yarn made from sari silk remnants in India. It comes in hanks (skeins) and pre-prepared balls and each one is unique, due to the ordering of colours, the uneven yarn thickness and the skill of the individual spinner. Sometimes sari yarn is called “recycled sari yarn” but is not made from … More
How To Make Teaspoon Rings
I first saw teaspoon rings displayed at a recycled clothing shop called “Scavengers” in Brunswick. An interesting idea, they tickled my fancy because they looked cool and also appeared tough enough to last for years (very important, if you are a ring-basher!) I spoke with my father, a prior engineer, and he guided me in making a number of teaspoon rings – from what tools to use, to what … More
The Symbolism Of Egyptian Jewellery
When you think about Egyptian jewellery, it is easy to visualise scarab beetles, Pharoah charms, malachite, lapis lazuli and lots of gold. Colours and shapes presenting in Egyptian jewellery tell us lots about the people who lived in ancient Egypt - their beliefs, priorities and way of life. The main colours in Egyptian jewellery are gold, clay red, malachite green, white, black and blue and these … More
Pandora Beads For Bracelets
Looking for inexpensive Pandora beads for bracelets? Or would you like to find out more about the Danish Pandora brand? Pandora bracelets are customisable bracelets which allow the easy creation of unique jewellery by all people to suit to their personal tastes, emotions and memories. The quality of Pandora bracelets varies – genuine Pandora bracelets make a quality keepsake in fine metals, … More
Stephanie Sersich’s Spiny Knotted Bracelet
I visited the local library recently and had the pleasure of borrowing a giant stack of beading books to read. Among them was a real gem - “Designing Jewelry with Glass Beads” by Stephanie Sersich. The divine photos of multi-beaded jewelry were very inspiring and some of the projects looked like a great way to use up some of my large stash of beads. All of the projects in the book looked so … More
How To Make Beaded Spangles
Spangles are colourful, beaded bracelets made from memory wire. They make great handmade gifts and are quick and cheap to make. If you are new to creating handmade jewellery or beaded jewellery, you’ll love this Spangles project! According to Wikipedia, the universal fount of all web knowledge, Spangles "were square boiled sweets, bought in a paper tube, manufactured by Mars Ltd in the United … More
Mothers Day Jewellery: Sparkling Swarovski Necklaces
Are you looking for a fabulous Mothers Day jewellery present for your mother? As a mother myself, I am often amused at children’s attempts to give their mother pleasing Mothers Day gifts. Anything from domestic appliances to practical consumer goods are not all that “special” to mothers - after all, they’re surrounded by the stuff every day. The gift of jewellery for Mothers Day has … More
Vintage Costume Jewellery Of The 1940s
Vintage costume jewellery has a fascinating history behind it – from the popular usage of rose gold and gilt silver to the elegance and glamour of Hollywood-style design. During World War II, while Europe languished, America was enjoying an economic recovery. Patriotism, wealth and sophistication were reflected in larger, bolder and more contrasted jewellery pieces created by both American … More
Millefiori Pendant Necklaces
An Italian millefiori pendant necklace displays a beautiful, detailed millefiori pendant made of glass that adds a splash of colour to any outfit. They are loved by both adults and children and make a great addition to any jewellery collection. If you’re looking to buy millefiori pendants online, this article explains the history of millefiori, the techniques used in glass cane production and … More
Purple Beads And How To Use Them
Are you looking for purple beads or ideas on how to use them in a special project? There are many different types of purple beads you can buy, from manmade and manufactured purple beads to natural gemstone beads. The colour purple is an inspiring, creative and calming colour that produces excellent results in beading. Stunning colour combinations combined with simple beading techniques can … More
