I have always been a big fan of shadow boxes. I love the idea of gathering my treasures and displaying them in artistic ways. This fascination with shadow boxes was my inspiration behind this tutorial. I also cover within this tutorial how to colorize the Nunn Design Brass Stampings with Nunn Design Sealant and PearlEx […]
You will recognize the Primitive Flat Tags from a Flash Sale we offered this past fall. The Primitive Flat Tags are currently live on our website and available for purchase. The other two items, the Metal Bead Faceted Elongated Drop and the Earring Post Flat Pads and Earring Butterfly Clutches will be releasing January 5th, 2017. […]
It is amazing what you can create with little bits of wire embedded into Crystal Clay. Such a simple thing, but the look is so very rich! Be Inspired! Credit: Stephanie Gard Buss Credit: Stephanie Gard Buss Tell us! Do you have a technique that you prefer using to create?
It is truly amazing to have Chris Fagan as one of my closest friends. Over the years Chris and I have worked on the organization of the Nunn Design Corporation, she has lead Nunn Design retreats and helped me with the branding of our company. I’m not sure where Nunn Design would be today without […]
Halloween is a very big celebration in our small Nunn Design hometown of Port Townsend, Washington. For this year’s Halloween Parade and trick or treating, the Nunn Family was a Murder of Crows for our Halloween Costume. A Family Collaboration The process of building out the costumes started in September. My 9-year-old daughter, Isabella, is […]
For the summer issue of Step-by-Step Wire Jewelry Magazine, I designed and wrote a tutorial creating these Leather Wrapped Bracelets. The kits are now available both retail and wholesale on our website. Kit Supplies: A. 6’ 24 Gauge Wire B. 8” Chocolate Brown Leather ¼” width C. 5 6mm Jumprings D. 5 8mm Jumprings E. […]
As you might well be aware, I’m a big fan of Pearl over at the Beading Gem. Pearl is always coming up with fun inspiring projects, and this Secret Message Resin Clay Bangle Tutorial is yet another great one! It takes time and energy to inspire others like Pearl does. Yes, it is her business, but you […]
Over the next two weeks you will have the chance to learn about creating unique tassels, beadcaps and lightweight beads using Crystal Clay, paper beads, chain and jumprings. Here is the first tutorial, of three, using Paper Bead Hollow Forms. Learn How! Tutorial #1 Paper Bead Hollow Form Tassel Tutorial Supplies Needed: Crystal Clay Paper […]
Since Valentines is this week, we thought you might want to be inspired by this “Yes Bracelet” tutorial. What words of love would you like to stamp? I remember one of the first pieces of jewelry that I every purchased for myself. I must of been 12 and I SO wanted an i.d. bracelet. I’m not […]
This time of year is one of the busiest for me. Especially this year since all of us are involved in creating a new Nunn Design Master Catalogue. If you have ever wondered how we do it, here is a run down of the steps it takes to create a catalogue of 64 pages. 1. […]
Thank you to all of you who have been sending us in projects using the Nunn Design Findings. It is so much fun to brag on you! Here are the latest submissions! Tiffany Jay at Squirrelly Workshop in Seattle, WA has a great time inspiring and nurturing creativity in children. Squirrelly Workshop provides creative summer […]
‘Brags on You!’ This is our opportunity to brag on our customers by sharing what they are creating. If you would like to be included in a ‘Brags on You!’, please email me at becky@nunndesign.com. It is just too fun seeing what other people create! Lima Beads is now stocking this great Flat Woven Cotton […]
This is a fun tutorial from Karen at I Always Pick The Thimble. I have a lot of vintage brooch pieces that would be fun to incorporate into a necklace. Great idea! To see the full tutorial, visit Karen’s blog at: http://www.ialwayspickthethimble.com/2015/03/17/anthropologie-inspired-vintage-brooch-necklace/ Shop These Items: Chain Jump rings Rhinestone Chain & Rhinestone Connectors Lobster Clasps
Creating jewelry can be a very vulnerable thing. It requires courage to make something and show it to the world. My hat goes off to all of you who are following your creative muse and creating! Here is our next round of Brags on customers using our products! Shelly Haas of Positive Creations is creating […]
Learn How to Tie One On – Punching & Stitching Deerskin Lace If you have been working with leather and desire a fresh look, you might want to consider Deerskin Lace. Deerskin Lace is soft leather created from the hides of North American Deer. It is manufactured in the United States and is available in […]
