Artisan Spotlight: Christi Friesen

Christi Friesen polymer clay

We at Nunn Design® are crazy about Christi Friesen.  She is funny, funny, funny (and then funny some more!).  We are thrilled to be sponsoring several of her upcoming classes at the June 2012 Bead and Button Show in Milwaukie, WI. Christi works in mixed media combining polymer clay, glass, acrylic, found objects, gemstones, semi-precious […]

Featuring New Bead Caps from Nunn Design®

Bracelet with Beadcaps by Rebecca Nunn

Bead Caps are part of the new 2012 Summer Collection.  But a Bead Cap is not the only thing that they can be.  Add a little Crystal Clay between the Bead Caps and Voila! – You have a uniquely classic bead.   Watch as Nunn Design founder, Rebecca Nunn presents these little bead cap beauties: […]

Making a Difference

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_vxWNGgIPM&feature=player_embedded[/youtube] For as many times as I have watched this video, it always seems to speak to me.  It reminds me to remember that what I do in the world DOES MATTER.  Whether it is taking the time to parent in a loving way or to helping someone learn a new technique – it all […]

Artisan Spotlight: Clarissa Callesen

I have several pieces of Clarrissa Callesen’s work that I had purchased at Artfest, here in Port Townsend. I love-love-love her funky flair and aesthetics! Clarissa Callesen is a former Rodeo Princess that left behind her cowboy boots and tiara for the wild adventure of life as an artist. She has been fortunate to work […]

Featuring New Nunn Design® Ornate Pendants

New to the 2012 Summer Collection are Ornate Pendants.  These gorgeous pieces are available in 5 shapes and 4 different plates.  Whether using Crystal Clay™, Gel du Soleil or Nunn Design Resin, these deep resin bezels will showcase any jewelry design, beautifully. Let us inspire and nurture your creativity with a few projects from our […]

Take a Sneak Peak at the Nunn Design® Summer Release!

Bangle Bracelets

Nunn Design has been up to WAY TOO MUCH FUN!  Come behind the scenes and sneak a peek at what will be landing in stores this June.  We are offering our wholesale customers the opportunity to purchase in advance our New 2012 Summer Collection. Inventory will be shipping in 4-6 weeks.  Wholesale customers can log […]

Classes at Bead & Button

This year Nunn Design® is sponsoring several classes featuring great artists. Have you registered for your Bead & Button classes yet?  If so, which ones are you taking? Artist:  Betsy Youngquist Beads On Beads  The Embellished Tube •  Class B121535 •  Class B121121 The Embedded Heart Pendant •  Class B121392 Artist:  Christi Friesen Captured Oceans […]

Meet Momma Mosaics!

In 2006, Charity Stewart, of Momma Mosaics, decided to follow her heart and take the leap from the corporate world into doing what she loves most – spending time with her two daughters and pursuing her passion for glass art.  She is largely self-taught and has been working in glass mosaics for the past 10 […]

History of Mother of Pearl Buttons

Photo by Lynnaddison I can’t say I’ve met a Mother of Pearl Button that I didn’t love.  Something about them just makes me hoard them, cherish them and search for more.  I am sure that some of you know EXACTLY what I’m talking about. Image courtesy of the Muscatine History and Industry Center I came […]

Artisan Spotlight: Betsy Youngquist

Betsy Youngquist’s mixed media beadwork reflects a fascination with the intersection of humans, animals, and mythology. Stemming from a life-long love of all creatures great and small, Betsy’s work weaves together the human and animal spirit through a surrealistic lens. Over the past dozen years, Youngquist has exhibited her work at the National Museum of […]

Artisan Spotlight: Donna Musarra

It is my joy to work with my very best friend, Donna Musarra. Donna and I travel the country doing trade shows, junking and creating products for Nunn Design®. She is my angel sent down from heaven and I’d be lost without her (well…at least I’d be really, really sad). Donna creates one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces […]

Be Inspired No. 3

This spring, Nunn Design® will continue cultivating your budding creativity by focusing on select categories of Patera® Findings – allow Nunn Design to be your inspiration.  We are offering 20% off Framed Pendants and Patera Bracelets only; however, you will have until midnight on April 15th in which to use this offer! Framed Pendants and […]

Elements of Expression

If you have not yet seen the latest creation from Nunn Design®, please have a look at Elements of Expression®, our new line of customizable jewelry.  From a lush array of interchangeable pieces springs an infinite number of possibilities. By mixing and matching, adding and subtracting you may achieve a look that’s all your own […]

8 Free Videos on Perfecting your Resin Technique

Sharon Borsavage: Innovation Team 2012 Using resin is an art, one that must be learned.  There is no better way to learn than through play! Why not get the basics down before mixing that first batch of resin?   Becky Nunn, of Nunn Design, has compiled a list of great free videos that will help you […]