Search Results for: Karen McGovern

Artisan Spotlight: Karen McGovern

Not only does Karen McGovern produce beautiful unique jewelry she has a big mission behind her work.  “Art and nature are one and same to me.” Karen states, “You cannot have one without the other.  My goal is to create art that represents this link and raises awareness and funds for the wildlife conservation.” Now, […]

Karen McGovern Featured on Beading Daily

All this week we will be featuring our Innovation Team member Karen McGovern. The Blooming Heart Necklace on Beading Daily is a great way to start off the week of posts celebrating Karen’s work. Visit Beading Daily to see their blog post. Download free instructions (PDF) of this great project and the supplies needed for you to get started. […]

In The Press-Marla, Karen and Katie Wall

It is always a pleasure to see pieces from our Innovation Team and friends published. Here is the latest from Innovation Team Members Marla Salezze, Karen McGovern and friend Katie Wall. Last year when we were exploring colorizing resin, Karen McGovern did this great project featured in Jewelry Affaire. Karen poured colorized resin onto a […]

Make Karen’s Mixed Media Bracelet on Jewelry Making Daily

Hippie Chick Bangle Nunn Design Innovation Team Member, Karen McGovern, created this fun bangle for our friends over at Jewelry Making Daily.  By switching out the fibers and by adding different color combinations, it is easy to create one of a kind pieces sure to please everyone on your list. Make a Mixed-Media Bangle Bracelet […]

Karen’s Cuckoo Clock Inspired Necklace in Jewelry Affaire

2013 Nunn Design Innovation Team Member Karen McGovern has a necklace featured in Jewelry Affaire this month.  I love the backstory that Karen shared about her inspiration behind this creation; This pendant was inspired by intricate and detailed German “Black Forest ”cuckoo clocks.  I love the amazing details carved into these clocks, full of natural […]

Valentines Inspiration! 8 Steps for Implementing Creative Plans!

Credit: Stephanie Gard Buss Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching. Do you have someone in mind that you would like to make a gift for? I have been thinking of making matching heart lapel pins for myself and my sisters. I like the idea of wearing a lapel pin on my jean jacket and thinking about […]

How to Select the Best Nunn Design Brass Bead Caps to Incorporate into Your Jewelry Designs

There are several options of brass beadcaps within the Nunn Design Findings Collection. It can be a challenging to make a decision on which beadcaps to purchase. There are many ways that you can use beadcaps. I’ve broken my inspiration down into 4 different categories for you to explore. Hopefully this will inspire you and […]

6 Steps for Getting Your Jewelry Creations Published

Credit: Heather Thompson, Operations Manager Nunn Design Over the past 5 years, the team at Nunn Design and the Nunn Design Innovation Team have published over a 100 pieces of jewelry and tutorials in various trade magazines and online sites. Publications are constantly looking for content to fill their magazines. If you have a goal […]