I’ve been playing around with Procreate’s symmetry tool a lot, and this time, I’m working on a mandala with weird eyes and green botanical elements. I use the watercolor wet and dry brushes by Bardot Brush and I am in love with them. Here’s a sneak peek of the artwork: The mix of eyes and …
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Long Aquamarine Flower Earrings – Handmade Silver Plated Birthstone Jewelry
Some designs come quickly, and others take time to find their shape. These long aquamarine earrings were the latter. I wanted them to feel delicate but also have movement—something light yet noticeable. Each earring has three tiny flowers, each with 3mm faceted aquamarine stones, and at the very end, a 6mm natural aquamarine. The process of shaping and …
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Handmade Copper Infinity Bracelet With Hammered Links
There’s something special about handmade jewelry—the time, care, and craftsmanship behind each piece make it more than just an accessory. It tells a story, carries a meaning, and often becomes something deeply personal. That’s exactly how I feel about this handcrafted copper infinity bracelet—a simple yet elegant piece that blends symbolism and artistry. Crafting the …
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My First Herringbone Wire Wrap – Copper vs. Silver Plated Copper
I’ve been learning to wire wrap, and my latest attempt is the herringbone style. It’s a beautiful, flowing technique that frames a stone in delicate wire loops. For this project, I wrapped three natural aquamarine stones—two with copper wire and two with silver-plated copper wire. Used 22 gauge (0.8 mm) wire for both. Copper was …
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Handmade Aquamarine Flower Earrings – Minimalistic Jewelry Design
I didn’t set out to make something special. I had seen these simple flower shapes a couple of times and I wanted to try to make them. It turned out to be fun! The Materials: Imperfect, Yet Beautiful I chose 6mm natural aquamarine stones. How did I decide to use them? As it is February …
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My Handmade Copper and Obsidian Ring
I made this ring for myself from 22 gauge (0.8 mm) copper wire—just 23 cm of it, wrapped around a small 4 mm black obsidian stone. It started as a simple piece of wire, but after shaping, polishing, and a bit of patience, it turned into something I really love. To deepen the character, I …
My Jewelry Making Journey part 1 – Some Thoughts + Simple Flowers
As a relatively new creative endeavour to me, I decided to share my jewelry making journey starting today, at the exact moment I am now. Which is a bit of a fixation on making small simple flowers from wire. I love them – simple shapes, beautiful hammered elements for making earrings (currently) and bracelets (maybe …
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Jumping Black Cats – Dreamy Ornamental Design
I had so much fun creating this illustration! It features four black cats mid-leap, arranged in an ellipse, decorated with delicate ornamental swirls and surrounded by little hearts. I wanted to capture a sense of movement, mystery, and playfulness while using a dreamy color palette of pinks, purples, and deep black. It’s a little bit …
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Bohemian Copper Butterfly Earrings with Amethyst – A Meaningful Handmade Gift
There’s something special about wearing a piece of jewelry that feels like it tells a story. These Bohemian Copper Butterfly Earrings with Amethyst are more than just accessories—they are little works of art, made with care and intention. Whether you’re drawn to the symbolism of butterflies, the deep purple beauty of amethyst, or the warm …
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Copper Chain Necklace with Circle Shaped Links
Sometimes, the simplest things hold the most meaning. This handmade pure copper chain necklace is one of those pieces—crafted quietly, with steady hands and a lot of heart. I made it for myself, loved its simplicity and comfort and decided to sell pieces like this, too. Made entirely from 0.8 mm pure copper wire, it’s …
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Cute Strange Creatures 