We’re going to dive into fall weather with our friends at Swarovski: Create Your Style and celebrating with Fall & Halloween colors. Because we live here in the Midwest, we’ve started to see trees bursting with fall colors like dark greens, bright yellows and oranges, flaming reds and popping purples! Plus, we have a fun DIY project to get your spooky Halloween going.

Here are our selection of Swarovski crystals to embrace the fall and Halloween colors:

• Black Colors – Jet Black, Silver Shade
• Browns – Topaz, Light Topaz, Light Colorado Topaz, Golden Shadow
• Oranges – Tangerine, Fire Opal, Sunflower
• Even try our Halloween Master Mixes – MX0028

Scaredy Cat Earrings

Items used in earrings: TC02297, SW01187 (2), SW00969 (2), A007659 & TC01590 (2).

Directions:

1. Open eyepin loop, slide on cat charm and close loop.
2. ON the eyepin slide on the following and make a simple loop (make sure loops are facing opposite directions):
   rondelle crystal and bicone crystal.
3. Open earwire loop, slide on dangle and close loop.
4. Repeat all steps for other earring.

Are you getting your New Year’s jewelry ready? Why not make this fun bracelet to ring in the new year.

Items used in bracelet:

• WR00120 – Large Silver Heavy Duty Memory Wire
• CH00926 (6) – 5mm Braided Metallic Gold Round Leather Cord
• SW02313 – Swarovski® Light Colorado Topaz Dorado Fine Rocks
• Z006380 (4) – 5mm Gold Brass Cord End Cap
• SW00398 (2) – Swarovski® 6mm bicone crystal beads silver night

Directions:

1. Cut 2 coils of memory wire.
2. Make a simple loop at one end of the memory wire with memory wire finishing pliers.
3. Cut leather piece in half or two pieces at 3 inches.
4. Slide on the following components on the wire:
   End cap, leather, end cap, bicone crystal, fine rocks tube, bicone crystal, end cap, leather and end cap.
5. Cut wire end with 3/4″ wire left with memory wire cutters and make a simple loop with memory finishing pliers.

Stun them on your next zoom meeting with this pair of Turquoise Hexagon Point Earrings! They are quick and easy and only take a few minutes to make.

Items use in earrings:

• Z004060 (2) – Turquoise Point Pendant
  Check out other Gemstone Point Pendants.
• TC02582 (2) – TierraCast® Pinch Bail
• Y003014 – Hoop Post Earrings

Directions:

1. Remove small bail from the turquoise pendant. Repeat on other pendant.
2. Slide hoop of post earring into the bail and put the prongs of the bail into the loop on the pendant and pinch them together.
3. Repeat Step 2 for other earring.

Let’s take out some Delica seed beads and make this fun colorblock necklace with Griffin silk cord.

What you’ll need for necklace:

• 11/0 Delica Seed Beads – Use a variety of colors!
  Items used in necklace: SB00141, SB02339, SB00229, SB00259
• Size 4 Silk Cord – Make sure it is a No. 4 size
  Item used in necklace: A006574

Get all the components for this project here

Directions:

1. Unravel silk cord from its card and straighten out the cord with water. (Check out Blog as an example HERE)
2. Make a knot at the end of the silk cord.
3. Slide on 4 delicas and make another knot, close to the last delica.
4. Slide on a delica bead. (This will act as your slider piece at the end).
5. Slide on 1.5 – 2 inches of 1st delica beads.
6. Alternate the 1st and 2nd delicas 5-6 times.
7. Slide on 1.5 – 2 inches of 2nd delica beads.
8. Alternate the 2nd and 3rd delicas 5-6 times.
9. Slide on 1.5 – 2 inches of 3rd delica beads.
10. Alternate the 3rd and 4th delicas 5-6 times.
11. Slide on 1.5 – 2 inches of 4th delica beads.
12. Alternate the 3rd and 4th delicas 5-6 times.
13. Slide on 1.5 – 2 inches of 3rd delica beads.
14. Alternate the 2nd and 3rd delicas 5-6 times.
15. Slide on 1.5 – 2 inches of 2nd delica beads.
16. Alternate the 1st and 2nd delicas 5-6 times.
17. Slide on 1.5 – 2 inches of 1st delica beads.
18. slide needle through delica you added in step 4. You’re going to make a loop, so feed needle through the side that has the silk cord end.
19. Put necklace on to determine the length you would like your necklace. Necklace in sample is 38″ long. It can be adjusted to be shorter too.
20. Make a knot at the other cord end. Slide on 4 delicas and make another knot close to the last delica. Cut off excess silk cord.

We’ve have an easy pair of earrings for your fun fall fashion with these DIY Large Crescent Earrings.

Items used in earrings:

• CH01194 – Chain
• TCZ0077 – TierraCast Ear Wire
• A008799 – Oval Jump Ring
• Z008283 (2) – Crescent Pewter Pendant/Connector

Directions:

1. Cut FOUR chain pieces to approximately 1 inch.
2. Open jump ring, slide on one chain end, through one crescent end loop and close jump ring.
3. Open another jump ring, slide on another chain end, through other crescent end loop and close jump ring.
4. Open another jump ring, slide both ends of the chain ends and through earwire loop. Close jump ring.
5. Repeat all steps for other earring.

Let’s welcome fall with a this fun DIY using LeatherCord USA 1.5mm leather, Blue Crazy Lace large-hole gemstones from Dakota Stones and the perfect findings from TierraCast to pull it all together.

What you’ll need:

• BCL8RDLH-8 – 8mm Blue Crazy Lace Large-Hole Gemstones
• Z019126 – 1.5mm Leather Cord
• TC01913 (3) – 6mm Hammered Barrel Bead
• TC02800 (2) – Crimp End Cap
• Z001256 – 6mm Magnetic Clasp
• Z011500 – Jump Rings

Directions:

1. Cut 4 pieces of leather at 9″.
2. Slide all 4 pieces of leather through a barrel bead and center the bead in the middle of the leather pieces.
3. Divide 2 leather pieces to each side of the barrel bead.
4. On one side, fold the inner leather in half and slide a gemstone bead onto both leather ends.
5. Fold the outer leather strands in half, laying them on either side of the gemstone you added in Step 4 and slide all 4 ends through a barrel bead. Adjust leather strands to lay flat, and slide barrel up close to the gemstone you previously added.
6. Using nylon pliers or a flat nose pliers, gently crimp down on the barrel bead to keep the middle leather and gemstone in place.
7. Repeat steps 4 through 6 to other side of the bracelet.
8. Trim to wrist size and minus about ½ inch; making sure your barrel/gemstone design is centered and you’re making a straight flush cut.
9. Add an end cap to one end of your leather design, making sure all 4 leather strands fit inside and crimp down on your end cap using a flat nose or nylon pliers. Repeat on the other end of the bracelet.
10. Open 1 jump ring and slide on your end cap loop and clasp loop. Repeat on the other end cap loop and magnet end.

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Our earring project today is quick and easy! Using one of our newer post earrings with 2 loops, we are linking some beautiful Swarovski® light rose shimmer crystals with chain for this sweet pair of earrings!

What you’ll need for earrings:

• SW02619 (4) – Swarovski 4mm Light Rose Shimmer Bicone Beads
• SW02620 (4) – Swarovski 5mm Light Rose Shimmer Bicone Beads
• SW02621 (4) – Swarovski 6mm Light Rose Shimmer Bicone Beads
• A007659 – 1 Inch Silver Plated Eyepins
• Z005958 – 20mm Silver Plated Half Circle Post Earrings with 2 Loops
• A008182 – 2.5mm Silver Plated Steel Rollo Chain

Directions:

1. Cut two pieces of chain at 1.25 inches.
2. Slide a crystal on an eyepin and make a simple loop. Make sure both loops are facing the same direction. Repeat for all crystals.
3. Link the crystals and chain starting at one end of the post earring loops in the following sequence:
   4mm, 5mm, 6mm, chain, 6mm, 5mm and 4mm
4. Link the last 4mm to the other loop of the post earrings.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the other earring.

Check out more Post Earring DIYs.

Designed by Tory.

Our blog post today consists of three projects in one, using some of Swarovski’s newest pearl shapes! We are really loving these new shapes because they look organic with fun depths to them. Here are three pair of earrings pair the new pearls with some fitting TierraCast components.

Opulent Earrings #1

Items used in earrings: SW02568 (2), SW01454 (4), TC02572 (2), TC02568 & A019612.

Directions:

1. Open eyepin loop, slide on TierraCast charm and close loop.
2. Slide the following on the eyepin and make a simple loop:
   crystal, pearl and crystal.
3. Open dangle loop and slide on earwire loop and close loop.
4. Repeat all steps for other earring.

Opulent Earrings #2

Items used in earrings: SW02579 (2), SW01454 (4), TC02576 (2), TC02297 & A019697.

Directions:

1. Slide the following on to the headpin and make a simple loop:
   Opulent bead, crystal, pearl and crystal.
2. Open ear wire loop, slide on pearl dangle and close loop.
3. Repeat all steps for other earring.

Opulent Earrings #3

Items used in earrings: SW02604 (2), SW01454 (4), TC02562 (2), TC02297 & A019697.

Directions:

1. Slide the following on the headpin and make a simple loop:
   Pearl, crystal, dragon bead and crystal.
2. Open ear wire loop, slide on pearl dangle and close loop.
3. Repeat all steps for other earring.

We have the perfect fall earrings just for you! Made with some of our newest Wood & Resin pendants and Onyx gemstone beads! Plus, a full tutorial on wire wrapping your stick pendants.

What you’ll need:

• WR00034/AW00055 – 24 Gauge Silver Wire
• ONX10RD-8 – 10mm Onyx Round Gemstone Bead
• Z015230 – 8x52mm Wood & Cream Resin Long Pendant
• TCZ0077/TCZ0078 – TierraCast Ear Wires

Directions

1. Cut a 4 inch piece of wire. Slide wire through hole of the wood & resin pendant.

2. Twist wire to criss cross at the top.

3. Use your round nose pliers to pinch the wires crossing and make a twist or two.

4. Cut shorter piece of wire and slide on gemstone bead. Make a wrapped or simple loop. Make sure loop is facing outwards.

5. Open ear wire loop and slide on dangle.

6. Repeat all steps for other earring.

Check out more Wood & Resin DIY Designs.

This month’s trip is Grand Canyon in Arizona, USA. Find out how majestic and rugged this iconic location is, from its wild animals to its breathtaking views. Plus, check out the hues Swarovski suggests to inspire your Grand Canyon trip along with a DIY jewelry project for you to try.

USA Grand Canyon

The Earth’s history is truly like no other. Over millions and millions of years this land has formed and then reformed to reveal what we all know as the Grand Canyon. The colorful stratified layers of rock composing the sides of the Grand Canyon change over the course of the day as the sun moves and the light transforms one scene into another leaving us with a view that takes your breath away. These textures and colors provided a boundless source of inspiration.

Grand Canyon – Swarovski Crystal Colors

• Crystal Copper
• Montana
• Smoked Topaz

Grand Canyon Inspired DIY Jewelry

Our inspiration for this bracelet is the soft and supple micro-fiber suede. While we made a single wrap bracelet, you can certain add more length for a multi-wrap bracelet!

What you’ll need for bracelet:

• Z011500 – 4mm Silver Plated Jump Ring
• Y005033 – 6mm Closed Jump Ring
• A008799 – 5mm Silver Plated Oval Jump Ring
• A003564 – 6mm Silver Plated Bali Spacer
• Z007133 – 3mm Natural Ultra Micro-fiber Suede Cord
• A011528 – 1 Inch 21 Gauge Headpin
• Z006938 – 2mm Silver Fold Over Crimp Cord End with Loop
• Z001124 – 12mm Lobster Claws
• (3) SW02544 – Swarovski crystal 4mm Montana Bicone Beads
• (3) SW02541 – Swarovski crystal 4mm Montana Round Beads
• (3) SW02542 – Swarovski crystal 6mm Montana Round Beads
• (3) SW02543 – Swarovski crystal 8mm Montana Round Beads
• (3) SW02522 – Swarovski crystal 4mm Copper Round Beads
• (3) SW02523 – Swarovski crystal 6mm Copper Round Beads
• (3) SW02524 – Swarovski crystal 8mm Copper Round Beads
• (3) SW00214 – Swarovski crystal 4mm Smoke Topaz AB Finish Bicone Beads

Directions:

1. Slide a crystal bead onto a headpin and make a simple loop. Repeat to all crystal beads for a total of 24.
2. Open oval jump ring and slide on a crystal dangle you made in Step 1. Close jump ring. Repeat for all 24 crystal dangle.
3. Cut suede to the length of your bracelet/wrist length minus and inch.
4. At one end of the suede, lay end inside the crimp. Fold and crimp the sides to secure suede end.
5. Slide the following beads on the suede:
   Spacer bead and 3 bead dangles (through oval jump ring).
   Repeat this sequence another 7 more times.
   End with another spacer bead.
6. Fold over the crimp end to other suede end.
7. Open 4mm jump ring, slide on a close ring and through one loop of crimp end. Close jump ring.
8. Open another 4mm jump ring and slide on other crimp end loop. Close jump ring.
9. Open another 4mm jump ring, slide through 4mm jump ring step 8 and through lobster claw loop. Close jump ring.
10. Spread out your spacer beads to center your beads.
    NOTE: if you find that you need more beads, you can add more crystals and spacers to your liking.

Today’s tutorial for the Jagged Dagger Bracelet happens to come with a FREE pattern tutorial. This bracelet consists of 6mm two-hole Czech bar beads, mini daggers and 11/0 round seed beads, stitched along with Cymbal Alona Bead Ending components!

Items used in bracelet example:

• SB03958 – 6mm Luster Opaque Amethyst Czech Bar
  Try other 6mm Czech Bars
• SB03922 – Metallic Suede Pink Mini Dagger Czech Beads
  Try other Mini Daggers
• SB00422 – 11/0 Galvanized Silver Seed Bead
• Z011500 – 4mm Silver Plated Jump Ring
• Y005033 – 6mm Silver Plated Closed Ring
• Z008793 – Cymbal Alona Silver Plated Bead Ending
• Z001124 – 12mm Silver Plated Lobster Claw
• A006587 – 6lb Crystal Fireline Thread
• A006767 – Needle

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Following our very popular Column Beads, a brand new item in the last two months, why not make a matching pair of beadable jewelry with this Beadable Bangle with Miyuki Delica Mix!

What you’ll need:

• 11/0 Miyuki Delica Mix
• Z001459/Z001462– Beadable Bangle with Twist Off Bezel
• A006587 – 6lb Fireline Thread
• A015211 – Needle
  AND
• Step-by-Step Pattern Tutorial for DIY Bezel Bangle

Items used in Robin’s Nest Bezel Bangle: SB03806, Z001459, A006587 & A015211.

Looking for an easy weekend project? Why not get into a super simple peyote stitch pattern and make it into an adjustable bracelet! We’re using size 11/0 Delica seed beads, making an odd-stitch peyote stitch pattern. Make a simple wrap bracelet with one color delica or multiple, you choose! Get the FREE downloadable PDF tutorial for the Delicate Delica Adjustable Bracelet HERE!

If you’re not a fan of an adjustable bracelet, you can also alter it with a lobster clasp and jump ring. Or even make a multi-wrap bracelet

What you’ll need:

• 11/0 Delica Seed Beads
• A006587 – 6lb Crystal Fireline
• A006768 – Needle
  AND
• Downloadable PDF PATTERN TUTORIAL for Delicate Delica Bracelet

Items used in TOP bracelet sample: SB00269, SB03777, Z012178, A006587 & A006768.

Items used in BOTTOM bracelet sample: SB00269, SB00250, Z012178, A006587 & A006768.

The days are getting cooler, so fall is surely coming soon. Why not try this leather necklace with a TWIST to accompany your fall weather fashion!

What you’ll need:

• 2mm Leather Cord (Item used in example A022075/Z018647)
• Gemstone Donut (Item used in example MZJ40DNT-M)

Directions:

1. Cut a 60”-70” piece of leather cord and fold in half. Slide the mid point through donut hole. **Note – it’s better to have too much leather starting out than not enough. You can always cut it before making the sliding knots in the final step.

2. Pull cord ends through to almost make a lark’s head knot.

3. Flip donut around.

4. Take the midpoint of the loop and make a twist. Pull cord ends through that loop.

5. Pull your cords to create a cross loop.

6. Make sliding knots to cord ends to make it adjustable. Check out previous blog on how to make a Sliding Knot.

We love to be inspired by all crafty communities. Here is a simple DIY with the popular macrame trend, creating a planter hanger while incorporating our interchangeable large-hole beads. Designed by our friend Jacque from Dakota Stones, she has definitely inspired us!

What you’ll need:

• 3mm Macrame Cord
• Large-Hole Beads
  OR
• Large-Hole Bead Mixes

Directions

1. Measure your macrame cord to 64 inches + the width of your planter + 24 inches. Cut 4 pieces at that length.
2. Fold all 4 pieces in half and make a looped knot at the fold.
3. Anchor your loop.
4. On each strand, slide on your large-hole beads. Pattern and amount is up to you.
5. Take two cords and make an overhand knot. Repeat this to the other strands, making sure the knots are distanced the same.
6. Take two adjacent knots and take two cords from each of those and make a knot. Do this all the way around. Make sure they are all the same level.
7. Add your planter to see if your knots are situated to fit your pot.
8. Take all strands at the end and make a full overhand knot. Cut excess if you prefer.

Video Tutorial

This tutorial is inspired from the DIY 5 Minute Macrame Planters video by WhatsUpMom on YouTube. You can see the video HERE.