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Swarovski Margarita Crystal Christmas Earrings Tutorial Posted: 09 Nov 2012 05:00 AM PST Swarovski margarita crystals are really pretty.  They are multi-facited flower with center holes. Why center holes?  That is because they were originally designed as sew on rhinestones for the fashion industry.  They are a bit more challenging for jewelry designs but worth the effort. A reader, Dawn Horner of Northern Adornments designed and wrote up a fabulous earrings tutorial featuring margaritas.  It's a unique design taking full advantage of those center holes! Dawn used Christmas colors but you are certainly not limited to them.  I also chuckled at her name for her design, "Holiday Falsies"! Another way to use margaritas is in the popular Christmas tree earrings design - see my past post on Christmas Tree Earrings Design Inspirations and Tutorials. I've also used them in the rather differently as "flowers in a vase" - see my pendant and earrings designs in this post. Before You Go: Fabulous Swarovksi Crystal Chain Jewelry Tutorials 3 Pretty Swarovski Crystal Elements Pendant Tutorials Easy Prong Set Swarovski Crystal Earrings Tutorial ______________________________ Original Post by THE BEADING GEM Jewelry Making Tips - Jewelry Business Tips

How to Make a Brooch Wreath or Topiary Posted: 09 Nov 2012 05:00 AM PST Brooches are making a comeback especially in the cooler months when they embellish scarves and coats. But there are so many other ways to use brooches besides pinning it on clothing and accessories. With the upcoming holiday season, a brooch wreath tutorial might just be the ticket! It is by Roeshel who writes the DIY Show Off blog. Here is another delightful one for my collection of inspiring ideas. It is a vintage brooch topiary.  The tutorial is by Jennifer Perkins of the Naughty Secretary Club. She was inspired by the beautiful bridal brooch bouquets created by Fantasy Floral Designs she had come across. Trust me, those are just amazing if you've not seen them before! More Brooch Ideas : How to Make Convertible Brooch Pendant Necklaces Wedding Inspired Jewelry Tutorials (includes a how to for brooch bouquets) Extreme Creativity : Unusual Brooch Designs Via ______________________________ Original Post by THE BEADING GEM Jewelry Making Tips - Jewelry Business Tips

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