Jacaranda Designs

Wow is what i'm saying. I came across Jacaranda Designs while browsing Flickr today. These are just a few of my favorites:













http://www.flickr.com/photos/jacarandadesigns/3291250790/







http://www.flickr.com/photos/jacarandadesigns/3281925086/










http://www.flickr.com/photos/jacarandadesigns/3181181854/

They also have an etsy shop over at: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5349704

Upcoming Swarovski cuts

That first flower cut is just gorgeous. I'd like a few right now please. *taps fingers* More information is available via the Swarovski website.

Today's activities

I setup a Friendfeed account to catch my posts on twitter and here on the blog: http://friendfeed.com/jewelrymaker

Latest tweets:

1) Amy Peter's Studio is having a 20% off sale. Use code WOOHOO on checkout. She makes some very cute message pendants and charms in sterling. http://www.amypetersstudio.com

2) Rings & Things is running a sale on their Swarovski bi-cones. They have also done a nice facelift on their site. http://www.rings-things.com

FormFire Glass Works

Wow. I see a lot of beautiful lampwork out there. However, FormFire has really caught my eye. Check out this pic from the homepage:



I'm afraid to click any further! The color and shapes are interesting and different. Something I'm always looking for as a jewelrymaker.

Here's a blog: http://blog.formfireglassworks.com/

Twitter: http://twitter.com/formfireglass

Today's tweet: http://twitter.com/jewelrymaker/statuses/874038182

Today's Tweet - Scrabble Pendants

Found that Ryan @ littleputbooks has a tutorial for her super cute Scrabble tile pendants.

You can visit her littleput etsy store for the downloadable PDF. She also has a site with typepad: All Things Littleput.

Today's Tweet

Found: http://www.quamut.com/. A "how to" site for seemingly everything. Going through their Jewelry Making section now.