Green Options » Jewellery & Accessories http://greenoptions.com/tag/jewellery-accessories Posts tagged 'Jewellery & Accessories' Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:00:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en Yoga for Crafters: The Jewelers Edition http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/08/26/yoga-for-crafters-the-jewelers-edition/ http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/08/26/yoga-for-crafters-the-jewelers-edition/#comments Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:00:53 +0000 Becky Striepe http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/08/26/yoga-for-crafters-the-jewelers-edition/ Craft show season is getting close, and that means all of you green crafty biz owners are probably working overtime to get merch ready for the upcoming fall shows! Any sort of repetitive action is tough on your body, and crafting is no different. Rather than pop an over the counter pain medication, why not take some time to relax and stretch the soreness away with some yoga poses targeted at the places that take the most abuse?

As with any new exercise, please be cautious and consult your doctor before trying anything too terribly strenuous.

To kick things off, let’s take a look at common aches and pain that jewelers experience. That’s right, jewelry-making friends! I feel your pain. You know what I mean: that achy lower back, sore neck, and stiff hands after a marathon crafting session. Here are some poses just for you.

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]]> http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/08/26/yoga-for-crafters-the-jewelers-edition/feed/ Vintage Broken Glass Gets New Life As Jewelry http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/06/19/vintage-broken-glass-gets-new-life-as-jewelry/ http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/06/19/vintage-broken-glass-gets-new-life-as-jewelry/#comments Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:03:09 +0000 Wenona Napolitano http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/06/19/vintage-broken-glass-gets-new-life-as-jewelry/ Ruby Glass Earrings

I love vintage glass. I have a few hoarded bottles and unique finds that are currently stashed away so my kids don’t break them. Eventually I will have all my antiques displayed around my home and not stuffed in boxes…after the kids have grown up.

If I displayed everything now it would just get broken. But broken glass pieces don’t always get wasted. There are many artists who have found creative ways to turn broken glass into works of art. Some make mosaics, others make new bottles, glasses or tumblers, and some, like Laura Bergman of Bottled Up Designs , make pretty pieces of jewelry.

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]]> http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/06/19/vintage-broken-glass-gets-new-life-as-jewelry/feed/ Crafting a Green World Lead Writer Kelly Rand is a Guest Curator on Etsy http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/03/22/crafting-a-green-world-lead-writer-kelly-rand-is-a-guest-curator-on-etsy/ http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/03/22/crafting-a-green-world-lead-writer-kelly-rand-is-a-guest-curator-on-etsy/#comments Sun, 22 Mar 2009 21:54:12 +0000 Lucille Chi http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/03/22/crafting-a-green-world-lead-writer-kelly-rand-is-a-guest-curator-on-etsy/

Weeks back I highlighted Etsy and their brilliant blog curator spotlights. Now we’re on the topic again with our very own Kelly Rand! Here are some highlights from the exhibit:

Shown above is Glue and Glitter’s (another talented CAGW teammate) lovely Spring apron. What a darling color combination.

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]]> http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/03/22/crafting-a-green-world-lead-writer-kelly-rand-is-a-guest-curator-on-etsy/feed/ Green Crafter Profile: My Mom’s Basement http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/02/10/green-crafter-profile-my-moms-basement/ http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/02/10/green-crafter-profile-my-moms-basement/#comments Tue, 10 Feb 2009 12:42:25 +0000 Becky Striepe http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/02/10/green-crafter-profile-my-moms-basement/

Atlanta crafter Emilee Heath started My Mom’s Basement as an outlet for her and her friend Justin’s zines. When her grandmother, also a crafter, gave Emilee a sewing box full of beautiful vintage buttons, her crafting turned to jewelery.

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]]> http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/02/10/green-crafter-profile-my-moms-basement/feed/ Carnival of Green Crafts #3: Trash Into Treasure http://craftingagreenworld.com/2008/08/21/carnival-of-green-crafts-3-trash-into-treasure/ http://craftingagreenworld.com/2008/08/21/carnival-of-green-crafts-3-trash-into-treasure/#comments Thu, 21 Aug 2008 21:31:52 +0000 Skye Kilaen http://craftingagreenworld.com/2008/08/21/carnival-of-green-crafts-3-trash-into-treasure/ carnival of green crafts

Welcome to the Third Carnival of Green Crafts!

Before we begin, let me just thank all of the crafters who participated in this month’s carnival for taking a weight off my mind. After reading all of these posts, I now have NO worries at all about landfill space anywhere in America. Seriously, y’all, crafters are obviously the solution to the trash problem. Go us!

Before we begin, a few administrative notes: We’re pleased as punch to announce that the fourth Carnival will be September 4th at Whip Up. Send in your posts via the carnival submission form today! For background information about the Carnival, please see the Carnival of Green Crafts home page. And in case you missed the previous editions, here are the first Carnival, here at Crafting A Green World, and the second Carnival, at BlogHer.

Thanks so much to all the crafters who shared their posts with us for this edition of the Carnival. Let’s dig in!

Eco-Friendly Materials

Tiny Decor gathered a list of the Top 10 Modern and Eco-friendly Fabric Sources on Etsy. You HAVE to see what she’s collected, there are some real knockouts.

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]]> http://craftingagreenworld.com/2008/08/21/carnival-of-green-crafts-3-trash-into-treasure/feed/ Jewelry Making with Vintage Finds http://craftingagreenworld.com/2007/12/14/jewelry-making-with-vintage-finds/ http://craftingagreenworld.com/2007/12/14/jewelry-making-with-vintage-finds/#comments Fri, 14 Dec 2007 12:56:51 +0000 Melissa Stajda http://craftingagreenworld.com/2007/12/14/jewelry-making-with-vintage-finds/ vintage jewelry supplies

Etsy is a great shopping resource, especially for crafting supplies. When you’re looking to make your own jewelry and want one-of-a-kind beads or findings, vintage is the way to go. Making use of vintage supplies is also great for the environment because you’re recycling! Browse these great shops for rare vintage beads, metal findings, and other supplies.

If you love super colorful and quirky beads and trinkets then Atomic Veggie is the shop for you. This shop has a huge stockpile of candy-colored vintage plastic beads, retro metal findings, and adorable novelty charms. You can grab some pretty large batches of supplies at really affordable prices here.

Love, Gemma is one of two Etsy shops from artist Brooke Medlin. Brooke is well known for her beautiful, handmade jewelry using vintage beads and hand fabricating metal, and she is now sharing some of her jewelry-making stash with us. Check out her shop for a great selection of vintage lucite beads, and metal findings.

Zivile is another great shop that carries large quanities of really colorful beads, the most popular being floral inspired. Besides beads, you will also find vintage home goods, figurines, and even handmade jewelry.

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