This isn’t your normal badge lanyard necklace. I’ve got a special little something-something I did to the design so that you can wear it at work or at play: Crystal Badge Lanyard Necklace

Gunmetal is already black, so if you like the oxidized look, then this a good choice to use for jewelry components and findings. One thing to be careful about, though, is that there is a coating on these, so you have be a little careful when handling them with metal tools.
Pictured is a recent project of mine: Gunmetal Crystal Earrings.

Funny how I managed to get “unisex” and “quickie” in the same blog post title, huh?
But, I’m talking about cell phone charms again. Not only can these be unisex jewelry items depending on the materials you use, but they are nice quick projects, a little something to tuck into a stocking or give out to co-workers which won’t cost you a lot of time or money. Here are a few projects I’ve already created for cell phone charms.
Angel Cell Phone Charm
Crystal Doll Cell Phone Charm
Cell Phone Jewelry Dangles
Fuzzy Navel Fiber Cell Charm
 

Not to be out done by the previous dragonfly project I blogged about, here is my own project, using crystal beads and wire this time:
Golden Crystal Dragonfly Earrings.

BeadStyle magazine has a new special issue out: “Brilliant Crystal Jewelry.” From their web site:
Add sparkle to your wardrobe with 30+ projects from the pages of Bead&Button and BeadStyle magazines. Beginners and experienced beaders alike will love making luxurious crystal necklaces, bracelets, and earrings.
It goes for $8.95 US and that includes shipping.

 Hsien-Hsien Lei, PhD over at b5media’s A Hearty Life recently posted about the Go Red for Women campaign. If you join up, you will be sent this cute Swarovski cyrstal pin, along with information about keeping yourself and thus your heart fit.
I know for me, since my dad had a mild heart attack last year, I’ve come to realized it was time to get my act together. I’ve sent away for the pin, and I’ve also started blogging about my attempt to get into some kind of decent shape.

BeadBabe has Swarvoski crystals on sale. From their recent flyer:

BeadBabe.Com allows you combine a vast majority of our items to reach volume discounts including sterling silver, Czech beads, silver wire, beading supplies and beads of nearly every origin. We have now added high value Swarovski Crystals. When your net discountable order reaches $250, you will have reached the 50% discount level. Discounts are calculated automatically in the shopping cart.

Now, $250 does sound like a lot of money, especially if you figure you are buying just crystals and not any other supplies. However, if you know of some other beaders this …read more

Here’s a new project: Crystal Cube and Chain Necklace. There is so much you can do with beads, chain, and wire…really…I should write a book about that!
 

I haven’t written up instructions for these yet. Look for them in the future though. These were a gift for another grad this year. I was told she liked blue, and someone else had purchased a copper necklace that had a turquoise colored enamel pendant on it, so that made me think of this crystal and copper combination. The young woman I made these for has beautiful, long dark hair, so I think these will look breat on her.

Here’s some jewelry for your shoulder. This may be too late to get for mom, but maybe consider this for a birthday or holiday gift. Make some gorgeous red crystal jewelry to go with, and mom will be ready to party!
 
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