• A collage of gold and silver jewelry of various types.

    The Ultimate Guide to Jewelry Metals

    Choosing the perfect jewelry metal can feel confusing—especially with so many options, prices, and factors to consider. If you’ve ever wondered what makes some jewelry metals more valuable, why some cause skin irritation, or which metals are best for everyday wear, this guide is here to help! We’ll break down the essentials of some of […]

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  • A gift is beautifully wrapped in forest green wrapping paper sitting under a vase of while flowers.

    18 Unique Gifts for Plant & Flower Lovers

    Finding the perfect gift for the plant or flower lover in your life can be a beautiful challenge, but I’ve done the hard work for you! Whether they have a green thumb, love surrounding themselves with nature, or simply appreciate a thoughtful, unique gift, this curated guide has something for everyone. From whimsical plant accessories […]

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  • Small White Lace Wedding Pendant Sterling Silver Necklace

    Stories Behind the Jewelry: Custom Wedding Lace Pendant

    This custom wedding lace pendant was a challenge. A soon-to-be bride reached out, asking if I could incorporate lace from her late mother’s wedding dress into one of my 8mm necklace pendants. It was deeply sentimental, as her mother had recently passed away. Honestly, I had never worked with cloth or any material like this […]

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  • Tips to Make your Resin Craft More Eco-Friendly

    Many crafters feel hesitant about using materials like resin due to environmental concerns. I faced the same struggle when deciding to use resin in my jewelry-making projects. I’ve written out a short list of how I addressed these concerns and found ways to minimize waste. Tips: There are plenty of ways to cut waste and […]

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  • Purple, pink and white flowers are preserved in a stackable silver ring.

    Stories Behind The Jewelry: Custom Wedding Flower Bouquet Ring

    A custom ring is the perfect way to preserve the beauty of your wedding flowers. Its compact design requires only a small amount of flowers, making it an ideal choice even if your blooms are not in perfect condition or if you’re new to flower drying (if you are drying the flowers yourself.) This bride […]

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  • two custom memorial flower necklaces with yellow flowers and oval resin pendants

    Stories Behind The Jewelry: Preserved Memorial Flower Necklaces

    Flower preservation is a special way to hold onto tangible memories of loved ones or important days. These flowers were sent to me by someone who wanted to turn the memorial flowers she preserved from her mother’s funeral years ago into keepsake necklaces. She wanted two necklaces made – one for herself and one for […]

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  • How to Press Flowers in a Book

    Pressing flowers intimidated me a little bit at first and maybe you feel the same way. Let me reassure you—it’s easier than you think and doesn’t require much at all! You don’t need fancy flower presses or specialized tools. Just a few basic items can get you started and create stunning results. To get started […]

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  • 9 Things I’ve Learned About Flower Pressing

    I’m in no way an expert when it comes to flower pressing, but after a year into it, I have made quite a few mistakes and learned a trick or two to avoid them. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your technique, hopefully, you can learn something from my mistakes to preserve your […]

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  • Why Flowers Make Us Happy

    Are you the type of person who stops to smell the roses? Better yet, do you intentionally add roses (or other flowers) to your home, office, garden, or overall aesthetic every day? Research shows there are many benefits to doing so. Flowers are beautiful, but they offer so much more. They have numerous health benefits, […]

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  • Discover the Secrets Behind Crafting Stunning Sunflower Resin Earrings

    Meaning & Symbolism Behind Sunflowers According to flowermeanings.com, the English name for the Sunflower is quite literal and taken from its bright sun-like appearance and so is its scientific name (Helianthus) which combines the Greek words for sun and flower. It’s associated with warmth, positivity, power, strength, and happiness. Sunflower jewelry screams summer and makes […]

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