At Blue Buddha Boutique, we consider ourselves lucky to be part of an extremely talented, vibrant and engaged community of artists. Now we’re excited to be able to open some space on our store shelves to members of that incredible group! B3 is now accepting applications for artists off all stripes – and not just jewelry;… Read more »
Month: July 2013
Vote to Select July’s Featured Weave Contest Winner!
CAST YOUR VOTE NOW! Submissions for July’s Featured Weave Contest are closed and we’ve narrowed down the submissions to a group of finalists – which means it’s time for YOU to cast your vote to determine the winner. Thanks to everyone who submitted a piece featuring Half Persian. The submissions were so fun and creative!… Read more »
Chainmaille Mandala: Behind the Scenes of Creating a 27,000-ring Wall Hanging
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Cre8time Project: Simple Scale Earrings
We’re gearing up for our FREE Cre8time Maker Studio tonight here in Chicago and wanted to share a little crafty inspiration here as well. Check out this super simple, 4-step project to create your own colorful earrings. Simple Scale Earrings by Blue Buddha Boutique Materials List: 2 anodized aluminum scales 6 Small Jump Rings F18… Read more »
What Kind Of Jewelry Sells Best At A Craft Show?
Over the past decade I’ve sold my jewelry designs at a variety of craft fairs. While each show is different, and even the same show can be different from year to year, it seems as though the mix of jewelry I sell has remained relatively consistent. Because I’m a numbers nut, I decided to analyze… Read more »