I was immediately drawn to these accessories by Anne Dinan. I think it’s the irregularity that appeals to me. Nothing’s symmetrical and they each have a raw quirkiness. The blend of skills used to create the pieces - glass blowing, glass fusing, casting, carving, silversmithing, photo-etching and enamelling - adds to their unique charm.
You can buy online from www.annedinan.etsy.com.
It’s official. Summer is here at last. To celebrate, Custom Made is offering a whopping 20% discount on all products. Just type in coupon code ITSAPRIL when you checkout.
What are you waiting for? The offer closes on 11th April, so be quick!
Lydia Meiying is a 3rd year student studying printed textiles at Leeds College of Art and Design. You would think that this would keep her busy enough, but no. In her very busy schedule she has made time to create a range of handbags and jewellery. And very pretty they are too.
To view Lydia’s design gallery go to www.hellomeiying.com.
To shop for handbags and jewellery go to www.meiying.etsy.com.
Some sparkly gems for all you magpies. All of the above is made by Sarah Cole of Muddle Jewellery. We’re loving the contemporary stripes and bold, clean shapes.
Oh, and if you’re looking for something just for you, commissions are welcomed.
Buy in £s at www.muddlejewellery.co.uk and in $s at www.muddlejewellery.etsy.com.
It’s always a bit of a drudge coming back to work after the holidays. And it’s been really cold today. So, how about some beautiful spring - themed jewellery to cheer you up? It’s all beautifully handmade by accomplished designer Lisa O’Neill of Glamourpuss Creations. The unusual pieces are made mostly from vintage materials such as bakelite buttons, lucite beads and barkcloth fabrics.
Check them out at www.glamourpuss.etsy.com.
From an attic studio in wet and windy West Yorkshire comes a dazzling collection of glassware. Bright bursts of liquid colour fuse with bubble and powder effects to create a vibrant, shiny collection of dishes, cufflinks and pendants. All of the above are made by the talented Jo Whitehead of Glassprimitif. Check out her Etsy store at www.glassprimitif.etsy.com.
Jo also creates textiles, prints, decorative paper and beaded jewellery. You can find this at www.Ilovered.etsy.com.
I was delighted to receive an email from twin sisters Vane & Cynthia about their charming online shop, Girls are Made of Sugar. The Spanish store is split into two sections, Vintage Lady for pretty, nostalgic trinkets and Trendy Pup?e for tales, toys, plastic dolls and other childhood treasures. It’s like dipping into your childhood jewellery box.
Prepare to be charmed at www.girlsaremadeofsugar.com.
Roll up, roll up. Prepare to be dazzled by the unusual, the uncanny and the bizarre, brought to you through 19th century illustrations and vignettes.
Everything at Paraphernalia is handmade by the artful Ms Vanda and shipped from her Manchester atelier. Current themes include Atomica, Bon Mots, Fauna, Portrait and Petit Noms.
Peruse, shop, enjoy - http://shop.paraphernalia.nu
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