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Things to Make Dad for Father’s Day

June is finally here, and that means the end of the school year, beach trips, and of course, Father’s Day! We love celebrating dads, and that means giving an awesome gift! We think that gifts are best when they are handmade and even better when some sparkly rhinestones are attached. Just because something’s for dad…

5 Memorial Day Rhinestone Ideas

Memorial Day traditionally marks the beginning of the summer season for a lot of locations, even if it’s a little early. Some of the pools start to open, the festivals are starting, and everyone gets to enjoy a long weekend. However, Memorial Day is much more than an excuse for sales and cook outs—it’s actually…

5 Things to Enhance Mother’s Day With Rhinestones

We hope you’re having a fantastic spring. The weather is finally warmer and the flowers are starting to bloom. Springtime also means the arrival of a very popular gift-giving holiday: Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day is the perfect occasion to pull out all of your favorite rhinestones and make a gift Mom is sure to love….

Mardi Gras Rhinestone Creations

Goodbye winter, and hello spring! One particular springtime celebration that we absolutely love is Mardi Gras. Literally meaning, “fat Tuesday”, Mardi Gras is a big, bold party that takes place the day before Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent. In New Orleans, there are dozens of parades that take place across the city leading…

Valentine’s Day Projects with Rhinestones

The history of Valentine’s Day isn’t as touchy-feely as you might think. It’s origins lie in martyrdom and violence, as well as in a pagan Roman festival of fertility. In the Middle Ages, poets and writers such as Chaucer and Shakespeare romanticized St. Valentine’s day and it started to become customary in parts of Europe…

Winter Rhinestone Ideas

Happy New Year, everyone! We’re getting into the heart of winter, which means bundling up to face the cold. From oversized parkas and fluffy scarves to warm gloves and boots, we’re ready for any venture outdoors. It’s perfectly natural to think of winter wear as drab and boring, but it doesn’t have to be that…

Five Rhinestone Creations to Jazz Up Christmas

The retail sales are on, the neighbors have put up their lights, and the cats are beginning their annual stalking of the Christmas tree ornaments. It’s officially time for Christmas. It’s a great season for bringing out all of your craft supplies and making some fun creations to brighten your home. If you’ve worked with…

Things to Make With Rhinestones for Thanksgiving

Happy fall, everybody! This time of year brings a welcome change of sweater weather, crunchy leaves, and fall festivities. The pumpkins have all been carved, which means it’s time to start thinking of one of the biggest holiday celebrations of the year: Thanksgiving. We all know Thanksgiving for being a food fest filled with family,…

Celebrate Halloween with Rhinestones

October means it’s time for sweaters, pumpkins, and, of course, Halloween. Spooky and fun are the keywords here and you can make your Halloween sparkle with the addition of rhinestones. We’ve got some great ideas for how to make your holiday really shine. Shapes and Colors for Halloween One of the best parts about Halloween…

How to Identify Rhinestones

For hundreds of years, naturally occurring quartz crystals found along the Rhine River in Europe were coveted for jewelry but were eventually depleted from the area. This is when, in the 19th century, jewelers sought to create an imitation, aptly named rhinestones. Rhinestones are now made of crystal, glass, or even plastic. The European Difference…