Tag Archives: arts and crafts

New Design – The Godet Necklace and Earrings

Posted on May 15, 2016 by samwescott

Hello, my dears! Sorry to disappear for half a month – May is a crazy time for my family. We’ve got about a bajillion birthdays and then there’s Mother’s Day and graduations and it is just a mess. But never … Continue reading →

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My Love Affair with Coral

Posted on April 24, 2016 by samwescott

Do you guys ever go through whirlwind romances with a certain color? I definitely have my usual go-to colors that I use all the time. I love earth tones and metallics and have a special place in my heart for … Continue reading →

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A Handy Guide to Giving Jewelry as Gifts

Posted on April 17, 2016 by samwescott

Hello, loves! I am currently having a big spring sale with the hope of clearing out some of my inventory to make room for some wonderful new stuff. This is a great time of year for sales because there is SO … Continue reading →

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Spring Cleaning Sale!

Posted on March 31, 2016 by samwescott

Woo. I just barely made my two-post-a-month goal this month. I’m already slipping on my resolution and it’s only March! This is NOT a good sign. Lucky for you guys, though, I have decided to motivate myself to post by … Continue reading →

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New Design – The Backsplash Bracelet and Earrings

Posted on March 22, 2016 by samwescott

Hello, darling beaders! I am so happy to introduce my newest design – the Backsplash Bracelet! So, I was puttering around my bead room and noticed the pile of Tango bead tubes that have been sitting in the “new-shapes-that-have-stumped-me-so-far” pile … Continue reading →

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New Design – The Demoiselle Bracelet

Posted on February 21, 2016 by samwescott

Hello, my dears! It’s no secret that I love all these new bead designs. While I understand the frustration of keeping up with all these new beads, it’s pure fun for a designer like me to play around with new … Continue reading →

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AJE Buried Treasure Reveal

Posted on January 31, 2016 by samwescott

Hello! It is time once again for a blog hop hosted by Art Jewelry Elements! As you remember, I have done two blog hops with them before. One was in August of 2015, when I got to use a component … Continue reading →

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2016: Pantone, What are You Doing?

Posted on January 23, 2016 by samwescott

Last year, I fell absolutely in love with the Pantone Color of the Year – Marsala. I mean, come on. Is that not GORGEOUS? I want it in a lipstick and nail polish and possibly all of my clothes. I … Continue reading →

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New-ish Pattern – Dragon Blossom Bracelet!

Posted on January 15, 2016 by samwescott

So… This is a bit late. I actually first made this pattern public in November, but I didn’t want the post to conflict with my big Time to Stitch Reveal and my Black Friday sale post. So, I decided to … Continue reading →

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It’s that Time Again!

Posted on November 26, 2015 by samwescott

Hello, my lovelies! I hope all my US friends are enjoying their Thanksgiving feasts (I expect that by the end of the day, I will personally be at least 75% pie). For my dear friends in less pie-obsessed countries, I … Continue reading →

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