Share My Mother’s Day Jewelry Gift Ideas

Posted by admin on Apr 19, 2012 in Mother's Day | 0 comments

Mother’s Day is one of the most important days that we want to celebrate with women in our lives, your wife, your dear mom or your grandma etc. To express your love and sincere thanks and make something special for them is in your events list? Then you’d better not miss out our carefully designed page especially for the coming Mother’s Day!

We selected featured jewelry beads and supplies with moms in three different roles which help you to choose your desired items easier. Besides, three jewelry design ideas for them are also provided and we hope you can get inspired from here.

No 1. This is for young moms,i choose the pink color as the whole hue of this piece, just as baby's face.

It just creates the atmosphere of warm, romantic, sweet, clam … you have the feeling with me?

No.2

Attracted by the color of this pair of earrings? Square sky blue glass beads is as clear as a hard candy while round golden glass beads is as sweet as honey. Joggling chains made up of jump rings also make this design breezy and cherry.

No. 3  Perhaps this kind of jewelry is right for independent moms.

Pearls are always the best choice for mother’s day gift. Pearls in white, blue and silver are suit for young mothers as well as grandma. If you want it bold and shining, just try and add some crystal beads.

No.4

This earring featured with a triangle shape made up of three round circles and two long lines. It’s simple elegance with the round blue glass pearl.

No.5

Do you want to bring your kind grandma some surprises ? Then you can’t miss out this creation.

If she like geometric figure designs, she must favor this one. It is made of square ceramic beads in dark red and emerald with a hue of vintage.

No. 6

Dark red and emerald, square and rectangle, the match of two colors and two shapes will inevitably create the shape contrast but an overall harmonious beauty.

Do my handmade jewelry pieces inspired your jewelry ideas for women you want to love and thank in your live ?

Then  shop with us and create right now  as Mother’s Day is no less than a month.

Enjoy Beautiful Jewelry Designs in Valentine’s Day

Posted by admin on Feb 14, 2012 in Valentine's Day | 0 comments

Today lovers are doing or planing how to spend the most cherishing day with his or her beloved ones.

It is not difficult to make your beloved one delightful as long as we enjoy the most beautiful things. To see the beautiful jewelry designs for the new year is not a bad idea for those who loves their life, loves jewelry making. So let me post zacoo’s new jewelry designs and discuss them with the one you care about and sharing your views in every aspect.

The first one, it is especially for this valentine’s day.

Combining heart shape pendants, pink shining crystals and fanscinating frigle chains to a valentine’s jewelry design, when you receiving the gift ,you are the lucky dog on Feb 14, 2012. It’s no way not to open your heart for each other.

The second one, published and released on BeadStyle Magazine, one of the most popular jewelry beading magazines in western countries.

This two layers necklace uses rich and fresh colors like bright yellow,transparent blue,light green to bring a sweet and warm hue to your daily dressing up.The soft waxed cotton cord also generate a romantic feeling from the bottom of your heart as well.

The third one, published and released on Bead & Button, one of the best jewelry making magazines in designers and lovers’s beading life.

Golden intricate focal pendants bring a breath taking beauty at the first sight. Resin flowers of autumn and winter color in different styles bloom in the floral antique brass settings, lavender pearl beads shining with soft light come across coiled antique rings, chains differed in length and color are as well intensely interesting and eye catching. 

Hope these breath-taking beautiful things add romantic accent to this day ~~~

How Can You Miss Out Fresh Fruits and Vegetables on Your Thanksgiving Party

Posted by admin on Nov 24, 2011 in Thanksgiving Day | 0 comments

How could you miss out fresh fruits and vegetables both on your good thanksgiving dinner and thanksgiving beading party ?

Fruits and vegetable style lampwork beads maybe the best choice for decoration in this special day. Splendorous in color and smooth in surface, fun and whimsical feel brought by bugs sculptured in each piece, these classic estate style  beads are all handmade beads with good quality and cheap prize.

The biggest character I want to mention is that each type owns several different colors that break through the common sense of people by existing a brand new look with totally different colors. Surprised to see yellow watermelons, white apples, blue corns? It’s no big deal just add new flavors and fantasy to the old and traditional ! Selected for their special and odd colors, these pendants will add new flavors to your jewelry designs.

Apple, lemon, cherry, strawberry, pears, pineapple, eggplant, cucumbers, tomato etc. all together twenty more kinds of daily vegetables and fruits, there is always one for your favorite.

Christmas Symbols and Their Traditional and Legend

Posted by admin on Nov 14, 2011 in Christmas | 0 comments

Christmas is the most joyous time world over, and also the most popular festival globally.

Like pumpkins, jack-o lantern and bats are icons of Halloween’s Day, turkey and harvest of fruits and corns for Thanks giving Day, Christmas holiday also has some of the interesting and enjoyable icons and symbols. Christmas star, Mistletoe, Ivy, Laurel & Rosemary, Holly, Christmas Rose, Christmas Stocking, Christmas Wreath, Christmas toys etc.. In fact, these things have become so common with the celebration of Christmas, through these symbols people come to know that Christmas has come.

While you know what are the old traditions, customs and rituals that associated with those icons? Following are some of the symbols that have been eventually attached to the Day celebrated as the birth of Jesus Christ.

  Christmas Star

   The Christmas star has traditionally been associated with the spirit of the celebration related to the birth of             Jesus Christ. The Christmas star symbolizes high hopes and high ideals.

    Mistletoe

A symbol of love, peace and goodwill, Mistletoe is an aerial parasite that has no roots of its own and lives off the     tree that it attaches itself to. It is believed that the plant had special healing powers for everything from female       infertility to poison ingestion.

   Ivy, Laurel & Rosemary

  The Christmas symbol of ivy stands for the eternal life in pagan religions, whereas Romans believed laurel was        sacred to the sun god Apollo. Rosemary was used during the Middle Ages by housewives to spread on the              floor at Christmas.

    Holly

The holly is a man’s plant and is believed to bring good luck and protection to men. It is thought that whoever          brings the first sprig of Christmas holly into the home will wear the pants that year.

Poinsettia

The poinsettia flower is small, green or yellow and situated in the middle of the bracts. The poinsettia is named after Joel R. Poinsett, who served as the USA first ambassador to Mexico, from 1825-1829.

  Glastonbury Thorn

Glastonbury Thorn, also known as “The Holy Thorn of Glastonbury”. The glastonbury thorn legend ties in          Christ’s death as well as the celebration of his birth.

  Christmas Stocking

Children all over the world continue the tradition of hanging Christmas stockings. Originally, children simply    used one of their everyday socks, but eventually special Christmas stockings were created for this purpose.

Christmas Wreath

Widely known, the customs of Christmas wreath come from the traditional celebration of the birth of Christ, which was later on combined with the harvest and winter solstice festivals in ancient Rome.

  Christmas Toys

Children anywhere in the world are excited and joyous on receiving Christmas toys as a gift. Available in      almost infinite variety of choices, Christmas toys are for every age of childhood, and there are many different    kinds for each age. (more…)

Christmas Is Almost Here Be Sure To Plan Ahead

Posted by admin on Nov 8, 2011 in Christmas | 0 comments

Christmas is almost here! Christmas trees, Santa clause, Christmas wreath, snowflake ornaments, Christmas candy cane have been lifted to shelves of stores.

When Christmas holiday is drawing nearer and nearer, people start getting in the mood and begin making plans to decorate your surroundings for the purpose of creating a strong festival atmosphere.  To make relevant Christmas jewelry is one of the must-to-do things. Never brother too much on that task as I am going to  introduce you an easy and fast way to finish Christmas themed  jewelry projects.

Yes, that is Christmas themed resin cameos and cabochons that carved with traditional Christmas icons and colors.

These resin cameos are flat in back and can be used for anything that could be sticked on, like  mount and settings, resin cabochons, bezels, art papers etc.. In addition that, you can also make holes to use it as a focal pendents since resin products are easy to make a whole with. To know more creative and fashion ways of using resin cameo, click this blog: What Can You Do With Cameos and try the ways  by yourself.

Size the Last Chance to Make A Halloween Featured Art Piece

Posted by admin on Oct 31, 2011 in -Happy Halloween | 0 comments

It’s just several hours to embrace the crazy Halloween sleepless night.  Are you nervous that your online shopping beads for making a special project for this day are delayed for some reasons ? Are you not satisfied on your creations that you think it’s old fashion and couldn’t attract the attentions of others?

Don’t bother too much. Size the last chance to make a featured Halloween art piece by Zac00′s various digital collage sheets.

Digital collage sheets are kinds of products that have the latest pattern and designs to fit for all kinds of art piece themes.  Some are very stylish images created by artists home and abroad in different periods, some are our visual designers unique designs.

Unlike common products like jewelry beads and supplies, they are fast in delivery, less paid and easy in making unique project. Once you have select your desired collage sheets and complete the payment, you can directly down lode the digital version for this piece.No shipping fee, no handing fee, no time-delaying and no kidding !!!!

For the sake of saving time, have a look at fast way tutorial of making digital collage sheets art piece. I am sure you can get more inspirations in the last several hours with that adorable images.

Three ways of dealing with digital collage sheets:

1. Using glue-on bails and cabochons : http://www.zacoo.com/knowledge-base/techniques-glue-on-bails-pendants/

2.Using ring settings and glass cabochons:  http://www.zacoo.com/knowledge-base/techniques-glass-cabochon-pendants-tutorial/

3.Using antique brass sittings and mountings: http://www.zacoo.com/knowledge-base/Techniques-Using-Ice-Resin/

The possibilities are limited. Search the correspondent materials around you and replace some items that you are short of like glue-on bails, glass cabochons and settings.

Spooky and Featured Halloween Jewels by Fashion Artists and Genuines

Posted by admin on Oct 27, 2011 in -Happy Halloween | 0 comments

Crazy Halloween is just around the corner. Have you prepared the spooky masks and costumes and to have yourself a subversion that impressed all people in the party?

Today lets share jewels art pieces by famous fashion genuine and artists and enjoy the strong atmosphere of Halloween Holiday ahead of time. Gath and tribal style art works of Pamela Love, sexy and seductive flash lips with shinning sharp teeth ring made by Betsey Johnson, Garrard’s inspiration of Magican Flame ring etc…

Each one would be a worthy collection for you to attend and indulge in the crazy Halloween Carnivals and parties.

Betsey Johnson Sexy and seductive Flash Lips with Shinning Sharp Teeth Ring

 Boucheron, Python Ring

Lydia Courteille, The Skull head ring in blackened gold, green garnets, black diamonds, antique amulets

Stephen Webster In Deep Spider Crab Crystal Haze Ring with Black Opal

Shaun Leane, Large Gold Hook Earrings

Shaun Leane, Gold & Ivory Enamel Eagle Claw Bracelet

Garrard Fire of London ring with spinels and diamonds

To see more jewelry pieces ,go and have a look at Zacoo Blog’s Photo Album.

Fall/Winter 2011 Wedding Trends

Posted by admin on Oct 14, 2011 in -Wedding | 0 comments

Harvest time, wedding time… Are you prepare to get married in September, October and November? Are you still in search of what to incorporate on your wedding day ? Today, we’ll break down the coolest wedding trends for Fall/Winter 2011.

 Trends in Surrounding Decoration

Sheer layers , transparent looks, and lots of textures are key words of Fall Fall/Winter 2011 wedding trends for surroundings decoration.

There is a multitude of ways to incorporate sheer layers into your wedding. lucite chairs and accents , layers of sheer paper in your invitations, clear chandeliers, beaded bouquets, transparent tents etc can all create a soft, sheer look .

Mixing and matching elements and textures are on trends this season. Texture is all around us like sheers of lines, flowers or branches, paper accessories and lights etc.

Trends in Apparel

This season’s wedding trends feature a strong vintage appeal that adds to the romanticism of the wedding day. Keep high hem and short veils in mind when choosing your wedding apparel.

A higher hem is very in, and allows you to play up your choice in shoes. Flush your shoes with jolts of color or floral accents or vintage inspired blush-hued accessories.

Shorter cocktail dresses and 1950′s styles with tea-length skirts and sweetheart necklines will give your wedding a timeless appeal. Birdcage veils are a growing trend, especially for these cocktail-style wedding dresses.

Trends in Color

Sun-faded earth tones such as olive green, taupe, ivory, lilac and peach offer an additional element of vintage rustic appeal.

Rich antique shades such as royal purple, navy, emerald and dark crimson contrast the natural shades with a majestic beauty.

And don’t forget about pewter grey and charcoal. Their popularity continues to grow and will be a welcomed addition to your wedding color palate.

Trends in Jewelry

Whether your jewelry is actually an heirloom or just has that appearance, vintage jewelry completes the look.

Layered and cascading lariat-style necklaces and multi-stranded bracelets provide a gorgeous accent to complement the simpler dress designs.

Bold earrings and ornate hair combs with brass filigree add detail and brilliance while the classic appeal of gold and pearls provide an elegant touch.

Rich, jewel-toned crystals, rhinestones and gemstones are gaining in popularity, especially sapphires and emeralds in vintage-style engagement ring designs.

Follow the fashion elements of the above, whatever your style, if you’re an autumn/winter bride you’re sure to be fashionable.

Stock up Spooky Jewelry Supplies for You Halloween Carnival

Posted by admin on Sep 29, 2011 in -Happy Halloween | 0 comments

With Halloween only a month away, it’s time to start getting in the mood and begin making plans. In fact, some of us are in that mood all year long since picking a costume , attending costume parties or Halloween party, decorating your surroundings, carving jack-o’-lanterns, visiting haunted attractions are always sort of daunting tasks.

Compare with those activities, to make a Halloween theme jewelry article of your style seems much easier and more interesting. You can and should design your wearing such as bracket, necklace, earrings, or other accessories around the theme of this Halloween.

Cute pumpkin beads in different sizes and colors are one of the most popular jewelry components to make perfect pumpkin earrings that won’t look so creepy and frightening.

Antique copper and Tibetan silver charms and pendants includes skulls, vampires, devils, bat, scorpion, tarantula, centipede, skeleton beads or other spooky beads and charms will add more choices for creating festive Halloween jewelry too.

If you want to be special and innovative, choose digital collage sheet and resin cameos of Halloween theme, and matche with corresponding settings. It will definitely make yours out stand of others.

The above mentioned beads, charms, cameos and collage sheet are all available in Zacoo’s festival topic : Happy Halloween.

So, here you’ll find all your holiday needs and a few inspiration ideas to help get you started on spooky jewelry.

Here I am glad to share some of my jewelry inspirations using all Zacoo’s jewelry beads and Supplies.

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Create A Mood in Chinese Valentine with DIY Jewelries

Posted by admin on Jul 21, 2011 in -Chinese Valentine’s Day | 0 comments

Chinese’s Valentine’s Day is drawing near . Like Valentine’s day of western countries, which is celebrated with much pomp and pageantry on 14th February, Qi Qiao Jie, or the seventh eve referred to as Chinese Valentine’s Day on August 6th, is also an annual tribute to love.

Love birds eagerly awaits to spend this romantic day with their mate and open their hearts out. Moreover it is also an apt day to propose a person you are in love with or take your sweetheart out on a date to some romantic place and greet him/her with meaningful gifts.

The whole romantic atmosphere has been lighten up by Chinese Valentine’s Day. Get ready to celebrate the gorgeous festival with us! DIY some romantic gifts such as necklace,earrings or rings with love-themed beads and beads supplies ! Bring him or her surprise with romantic gifts and share love stories of ancient China. You are sure to win his/her heart all over again.