Design blog featuring arts, crafts, fashion and culture
I love the combination of materials used in the creation of the Giant Jewels jewellery range. Recycled acrylic has been hand carved, buffed and mixed with silver, found objects, wood and steel.
My favourites are the pretty Beehive and Afro Cameos with their acrylic silhouettes, beads and Swarovski pearls. An unusual and[.....]
Calling all Harajuku, emo, kitsch, pin-up, retro, rockabilly, gothic and punk fans. If you’re looking for a new bag, skirt or jewellery check out Cherrybomb Custom Designs.
Bored of not finding clothes to suit their own tastes, the talented Cherrybomb ladies set about creating their own style. Their current collection includes[.....]
You may recall that we ran a feature on the British Craft Trade Fair back in April. We spoke to a number exhibitors and presented the interviews in two podcasts. BCTF has been running for 26 years and last year the organisers replicated this successful formula to launch Design Edge.
The best[.....]
For the last few years Hannah Zakari has been ‘the’ place to shop for handmade jewellery. With an unrivalled selection of unusual baubles and trinkets, the Glasgow based online shop has become synonymous with indie style.
Well, it just got bigger. With a brand spanking new design and loads of new features,[.....]
The uber cool folk at TOKYOMADE are running a Summer in The City – Haiku Competition. All you need to do is send your best Haiku, either as a comment on their blog or by email and you could be in with a chance of winning one of two monster TOKYOMADE prize packs.
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http://showcase.culture.info is the latest way for creative companies to showcase their venue, latest performance, collection or exhibition. It’s essentially a YouTube for the cultural sector. You can promote your work, exhibition or a venue for free by uploading video clips. It’s a great way to reach new audiences and will last[.....]
Well I spoke too soon about the weather. Never mind, take a look at this beautiful jewellery from Magdalena’s Atelier, made in sunny Cyprus.
Sterling Silver and gold filled wire is shaped, coiled and hammer beaten into pendants, earrings, bracelets and necklaces. Unusual beads and semi precious stones and gems are added to complete[.....]
Well, the sun is shining and it feels quite warm. (The cats have gone out willingly and so it must be.) After all this rain we’ve been having you could almost believe it’s summer today. Accordingly, I’ve got some beautiful natural jewellery to share with you.
Michele Zimmerman of Mikkelina Designs creates her[.....]
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