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Crystals- particularly Swarovski Crystals, and particulary flat back crystals, seem to be popping
up everywhere as a great embellishment. You see them on cards, centers of flowers stamped on cards, great accents on
texture stamps to highlight a particular area and on polymer clay projects and just so much more. I like them a lot
myself and have used them on various projects so I thought you would too.
Genuine Swarovski Austrian Lead Crystals~ These are flat back crystals and measure 6.5 mm and 30 SS
(I have to find out what the SS means- if anyone knows, please email me). The color is crystal AB x7. That means
they shine real pretty! You would affix these with your favorite Articus Studio glue. You could also embed in
polymer clay. If you embed them in the clay, you want to make sure they are sitting flat in the clay so that they will
properly refract the light. Pkg. 6.
$2.50
Assorted Crystal Gemstones~You get an assortment of 3 different size crystal gemstones, 2mm, 3mm and
4mm for a total of 103 pieces. They are self adhesive. It helps to use your tweezers when setting these on your
projects. They are faceted for that extra pop!
Acid-free adhesive. Pkg. 103.
$2.99
Black Crystal Gemstones~ These come in 2 sizes, 3mm and 4 mm for a total of 44 pieces. They are
flat-backed and self-adhesive. They are faceted for that extra sparkle and pizazz! Acid-free adhesive. Pkg.
44.
$1.99
Three black crystal gemstones added to a brass charm for a WOW look!
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Assorted Colored Crystal Gemstones~ These come in 4 different colors, clear crystal, yellow, light pink
and purple and you get 33 of each color for a total of 132 pieces. They all come in the 2 mm size. Even though
tye are small, they still pack a big punch on your projects. Acid-free adhesive. Pkg. 132 pieces.
$2.99
Pearl Gemstones~I l-o-v-e these. I think it is a natural part of growing old to like pearls.
I didn't care so much for them when I was younger. Anyhow, these just really spoke to me, elegant and classy.
You get 48 flat backed and self adhesive pearls in 3 mm size. They are also acid-free.
$2.49
Prima Say It In Pearls-Green~I just love the look of these pearls. What a gorgeous way to enhance
any project. These are self adhesive so just peel and stick. This collection has cream colored, gray, coppery
brown and gorgeous green pearls. Some are round, square and tear drop shaped. The package contains an assortment
of 12 pearl embellishments.
$3.99
Mexico Shadow Box Project~I made a similar shadow box on the Artful Voyage to Mexico with Tim Holtz.
It was my first time using beeswax and I just loved the project start to finish so when I got home, I made a trip to Ikea
to get more frames and made this box with some of the trinkets I picked up in Mexico..with the shadow box in mind. The
Prima pearls are just above the key. This one was from a different set from the ones I have offered here.
My supplier did not have the set I used but they are all pretty no matter what set. The can isn't very good through
the glass so it really does not do it justice.
This is my favorite new stamp. I saw it at a convention and the dealer was out of it so I had to order it online-
the company is Lost Coast Rubber Stamps. She is a perfect way to utilize the crystal rhinestones on a project.
I added them under her left eye all the way across and she just dazzles. I used one of the black gemstones in the center
of her right eye. There is another example below showing it stamped on a round restaurant coaster and rhinestones added
in the same way.
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