Whether you’re decorating a piece of clothing or a home furnishing, rhinestones can add some head-turning glamour and sparkle. But with so many different types of flatback rhinestones to choose from, it can be a lengthy process finding ones that...
We at Bluestreak Crystals love offering sparkling inspiration on our social media channels. Every so often, an idea catches on and we suddenly receive an influx of several variations of the same request via our embellishment service. By far the...
If you want to add some glitz and glamour to your Easter celebrations, why not decorate some of your Easter eggs with gorgeous Swarovski crystals? Not only does this make for a fun DIY crafting activity for kids, but the...
Spring is on its way and people are beginning preparations for the Easter Season. Most of the world knows this time of year as Mardi Gras. This custom was then carried over to America by settlers where, in New Orleans...
Whether you’re a budding jewellery maker or looking for the perfect gift for a loved one, it can be helpful to know the difference between certain gemstones and crystals used in modern jewellery manufacturing. When it comes to diamond and...
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, many of us are now pondering that age old question; “What’s the best gift?” Gift giving is one of the key love languages after all, and the cliches are red roses with a heart shaped...
In 1895, Daniel Swarovski founded the Swarovski company with one goal in mind: to create a diamond for everyone. Having worked as an apprentice in his father's glass-cutting factory in Bohemia (now the Czech Republic), Daniel Swarovski developed an electric...
Pearls have always been a symbol of wealth and glamour, historically they also have associations with purity and femininity- Queen Elizabeth 1st was frequently depicted covered in the purest of white pearls as part of the Tudor ad campaign endorsing the...
When embellishing with Serinity Rhinestones there are many handy techniques that will help you achieve the best crystal coverage. The most well known methods are for covering solid, geometric shapes. The concentric lines method follows the outer edge of the shape...
As a craft-loving fashionista, you know that the secret to a personalised, stylish home decor is in the details. And what better way to add a touch of glamour to your everyday towels than with the versatile Preciosa beads? These high-quality,...
Many of us are likely to be participating in Dry January this year, where for the duration of one month, a person chooses to abstain from all alcoholic drinks. There are many wonderful health benefits to ditching the drink for...
2023 is the Year of the Rabbit and the celebrations begin across China on January 22nd and will continue for approximately 15 days, up until the Lantern Festival on February 5th. Also known as the Lunar New Year, it is...
