DIY: Bib necklace

 

Wood bib necklace

I found this DIY on Martha.   It's definitely has a touch of Anthropologie to it and looks easy to make!

Color Play: Coral and Light Blue

Who loves Sprinkles cupcakes??  I do!

Who would have thought their little dot toppers would bring color inspiration for mixing gemstones?

Red coral and light blue make a beautiful pair. I'm not usually a red fan, but adding the light blue brightens and gives it that modern girly feel...

Coral with Light Blue Faceted glass gemstones - available on Etsy

Coral with blue Amazonite, available on Etsy. The amazonite brings a creamy, almost cloudy feel to the bright red coral.

New Gemstones on Etsy

One of my projects this past weekend was to organize ALL of my beads and gemstones that have been in boxes for the last 8 months.  I've added tons of stuff on Etsy and still have tons of stuff to add.  

Here's a little preview of whats to come:

peacock blue fresh water pearls

labradorite

Tourmaline

 purple glass beads

light purple glass

peridot glass

Check my Etsy page for more!!

Color Play: Pink and Orange

I love playing around with color. Inspiration can come from everyday things...

and turns into this...

Carnelian and Pink Quartz

and this...

Carnelian and Rhodochrosite

Etsy: Featured Gemstone of the Week

Like I've mentioned before, I am selling quite a few supplies on Etsy. As of right now I just have gemstones up, but have a long list of findings and finished jewelry pieces to add. 

Once a week I will feature one of my favorite items I have listed...And this week is...

Madagascar Carnelian Puff Coins

* Madagascar Carnelian is an orange stone with lighter and darker swirls mixed in. It reminds me of a beautiful summer sunset. It's one of my favorite gemstones - I reach for it most often.

*Can be mixed with red coral for a light and summery piece or with smokey quartz and deep greens for the fall or winter.

*12mm round; puff coin with rounded edges

*lightweight and smooth. 

Check out Etsy here for more pictures and ideas on what to make with this stone!