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Inspiration: Grandma's Necklace and Artbeads' Cubic Zirconia
Lampwork Diva aka Cindy Gimbrone —
... After drooling over the Cubic Zirconia Beads from Artbeads, I realized the crystals in Grandma's necklace were similar. Using her necklace as inspiration, I designed an edgey, modern version of the necklace for ...
An Artbeads.com giveaway!
Blisstree » LOOK —
Here are some gorgeous Cubic Zirconia beads that I just received from Artbeads.com so that I could create a project to share with you. That will be coming soon in the new year! For now, feast your eyes on these:
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Artbeads.com has also made it possible for me to give away a $25 gift certificate here on Jewelry&Beading. If you win, maybe these CZ beads are something ...
Upside Down Artbeads Giveaway
The Lone Beader —
... Today, I listed a new item in my Etsy shop - a fun pair of Upside Down Christmas Tree earrings! The reason I made these was because Artbeads.com recently sent me some beautiful Cubic Zirconia beads, including the Lavender Stars in the photo above. As soon as I saw them, I wanted to use them on a Christmas tree, but when I got them, I realized that the drill-hole was going through one point of the star rather than through the entire star. So, I had to had to turn my design upside-down! Either way, the Cubic Zirconia Star adds a ...
Song Lore Saturday: "Her name is Rio..."
Earthenwood Studio Chronicles —
... Today's Song Lore inspiration will result in a bracelet that I will take on the cruise with me for the bracelet exchange. I will let the sounds and sights of the "Rio" experience help me in making this bracelet. I am starting with some colorful sparkle, these wonderful Cubic Zirconia beads from Art Beads, which have some of the bright and tropical feeling that I have in mind. They remind me of juicy and fragrant fruit, with their rich candy-like colors. ...
Dance in the Sand with Art Beads!
Earthenwood Studio Chronicles —
... If you like the Art Beads Cubic Zirconia beads I showed in today's Song Lore post, then enter here to win a $25 gift certificate to Art Beads! Of course, you wouldn't have to use it on CZs... they have a huge assortment of all kinds of beads, findings, and tools for beaders! Leave a comment on this post to enter to win. I will choose one random winner tonight at midnight EST. ...
"Rio" Vacation Bracelets
Earthenwood Studio Chronicles —
... mixed with the colorful Cubic Zirconia beads from Art Beads and some pewter accents. I finished it all off with a shell design clasp by ...
Simply Divine
Melissa J. Lee —
... gave its blogger team the opportunity to select from its beautiful collection of cubic zirconia beads and pendants. I had never worked with cz beads before, and I decided it would be fun to highlight their beautiful sparkle by creating a pair of simple dangle earrings. Thus, I chose this ...
A bead embroidered necklace with CZs
Blisstree » LOOK —
Awhile ago, I received these gorgeous Cubic Zirconia beads from Artbeads.com in order to show you their quality and make a project to share with you. I knew exactly what I wanted to do with them, but it was a lengthy project and took a bit of time to complete.
Finally! I can share the process shots with you and show you the completed piece.
Midnight at the Oasis
Instructions and process shots are here:
Part one ...
Purple Rain
Triz's Beading Mania —
... blogging program. A while back I received some gorgeous Cubic Zirconia products from them. I’m ashamed to say (and apologise profusely) that it’s taken me this long to create something with the products they sent me. The reason why is… I chose items that were completely out of my comfort zone, both in terms of material, shape and colour. When choosing, I usually try to pick items that I wouldn’t usually chose for myself… to try something new and different and to challenge myself. ...
