Amuse the Muse - Jewellery Packaging and Bead Storage with Rebecca of Songbead

Hello all! It’s the last Muse of February – how did that happen?! And so I have a few more storage and packaging ideas to share with you today. Enjoy! First of all, a really awesome tutorial from Leah over at Beady Eyed Bunny, on one way to transform your packaging. How gorgeous is this? Leah talks you through its creation. Remember the printer’s cabinet from last week? Here’s one in action in Lorelei Eurto’s studio! Beautiful or what? And here is not only a beautiful, stream-lined craft space, but if you click on the link, there’s a whole blog post on organising your craft space! I’ve tired to steer clear of the ubiquitous kraft box in this month’s run down, because lovely as they are, I think most people know where to find them and how to make them pretty! But searching on Pinterest, I came across these – what a lovely idea! (I even discovered/remembered that I actually have Jewellery Packaging board over there! Who knew?!) This sweet packaging idea from Heather Humblebeads may be a little unseasonal for February, but I think this simple way to dress up your jewellery could work all year round – just switch up your colours and imagery each season! Lastly, here’s a handy graphic with some tips to take you through getting your packaging just right. Pin it to your work station! And now for the BeadBlogger links. Have a great week everyone! Make a Creativity Station Do you store project supplies near where you would actually use them? Here’s how Sarah made space for frequently used items where she needs them. De-Stash for Charity Alert The Crafty Princess is clearing out the old to make way for the new and donate part of the proceeds of craft her de-stash to charity. Patent and Copyright Basics for Art You Intend to Sell If you plan to decoupage paper napkin images onto something to sell, check these patent and copyright basics. Paper napkins contain someone’s art. Necklace Redo Video Don’t like a piece of jewelry? Well, redo it. In this video, Terry shows you a piece that she made and was not happy with. Then re does the piece and shows it off. Snap out of it, Jean! There’s beading to be done! Jean reviews the delightful, fun and informative book, Knitting Ephemera! Beading Arts Cyndi shares a tutorial that will help you to feature a few special beads in a great wire bracelet! Diamond 14 The next section of Connie Gee’s free SAL is available. It is the third of four florals. Get it on the SAL today! Art Bead Scene Check out Claire’s inspiring art bead selection to match this month’s challenge! Rebecca is a Scottish jewellery designer; currently living in the capital city of Edinburgh. You can read more about her and her work at her blog, songbeads.blogspot.com and see more of her jewellery at songbead.etsy.com. She also has a supplies shop at thecuriousbeadshop.etsy.com.

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