Bumbershoot Designs and Supplies May 2015 Special for Newsletter Subscribers

Vintage Swarovski Rhinestone Earring Kit, free with purchase – Our treat for May is a new earring kit featuring wonderful vintage Swarovski heliotrope crystal rhinestones and findings and charms from our own line! These charming French inspired earrings will surely help you celebrate any birthdays, Mother's Day, or just the lovely month of May. During May, we will send all necessary components to make the earrings shown in the photo above.

Our newsletter subscribers can receive this kit, free with any purchase at Bumbershoot Supplies or Bumbershoot Designs.  See your May 1 and May 15 newsletters for details and the coupon code.

Also, don't forget your 1-time free shipping offer that you received when you signed up for our newsletter.

And YES, you can combine specials. So you can have the earring kit plus the free shipping code you received upon signing up for the newsletter in the same order!

Not yet a newsletter subscriber? You can read past issues and you can sign up right here and get your free shipping and earring kit at your next purchase!

Guest Blog Post: Christmas Tree Nails by Jennifer Strong of NeverTooMuchGlitter

In the giving spirit of the holiday season, we have a special gift for you! Our featured artist Jennifer Strong of NeverTooMuchGlitter has created another nail art tutorial for our blog readers! We're very thankful to Jen for continuing to share her wisdom in the ways of glitter with us. These festive nails would be a great way to glam up a holiday look for a special occasion. Continue reading to learn how to make your own 3D nail designs this holiday season:

The festive season is upon us! For those of us in the Christmas spirit, why not do a little holiday nail art to spread the good cheer? This easy-to-do nail art look is sure to bring a smile.

Paint the nails in a light metallic color of your choice. Let dry.

Paint on a long, thin triangle for your tree. You can use the traditional green, or go for any other color you like!

While the tree is still wet, drag the needle across in a wavy shape to add detail.

Now here's the fun part: Add your ornaments to the tree! You can press them into wet polish and seal with a topcoat, but a glue is a better choice for a longer lasting manicure. If you're using artificial nails, try a craft adhesive. For natural nails, try a dab of liquid nail glue.

 You can add a star on your tree with a metal stud, or try drawing one with a complimentary color of nail polish. 

You can add a tree on each nail, or do some quick and easy accent nails with your dotting tool. Some fun options are French tip, dots or stripes. It's up to you!

Thanks so much to Jen for creating this festive tutorial for last minute holiday glam and for sharing her wonderful designs with us! Be sure to check out NeverTooMuchGlitter for stunning nail art for all year long. 

Guest Blog Post: Halloween Nails by Jennifer Strong of NeverTooMuchGlitter

In the spirit of the Halloween season, we have a special treat for you! Our featured artist Jennifer Strong of NeverTooMuchGlitter has written a tutorial for our blog readers on how to create your very own Halloween Nail art. Continue reading to learn how to make your own 3D nail designs this holiday season:

Halloween is a great opportunity to show off some fantastic seasonal nail art. With vintage rhinestones and cabochons from Bumbershoot Supplies, you can create a one-of-a-kind look for all your upcoming spooky events!

For the most impact, get some press-on nails from your local drugstore or beauty supply shop. Adhesive tabs allow the false nails to be applied and removed easily. A nail art pen is an easy to use option for adding designs, but a permanent marker may be used as well (however, it's best not to use these on natural nails as it may stain the nail bed for a few days).

You Will Need

Once you've got your supplies together, check out the tutorial below for some fun ideas!

For natural nails, the steps are the same- but instead of applying stones to the nails with the glue, simply apply them on a layer of wet topcoat.

Go forth and be spooky!

Thanks so much to Jen for creating this tutorial and for sharing her wonderful designs with us! Be sure to check out NeverTooMuchGlitter for stunning nail art for all year long. 

Featured Artist: Jennifer Strong of Nevertoomuchglitter on Etsy

Bumbershoot Supplies' latest featured artist is Jennifer Strong of Nevertoomuchglitter! Nevertoomuchglitter (or NTMG for short) is a boutique full of wonderful glittery handmade nail art. Each design is original and made by hand, some featuring vintage rhinestones and cabochons, and all of them are nice and sparkly.

The styles at NTMG range from simple to encrusted with tiny crystals and are made for many different occasions. Here are some of the Halloween designs, for more, check out Jen's website Gothic Nail Art, the Halloween section is here:

And even if you don't like glittery nails there is something at NTMG for you! There are intricately hand painted nails. Here are some that have been painted in ukiyo-e motifs:

There is a wealth of information on designs and a sneak peek at the behind the scenes process at the Nevertoomuchglitter blog. Be sure to check it out if you're interested in nail art or in Japanese culture and design.

Head on over to the Nevertoomuchglitter shop, you'll be sure to find a fun addition to your look for any occasion. And remember you really never can have too much glitter!

Bumbershoot Designs and Supplies May 2014 Special for Newsletter Subscribers

 

Vintage Swarovski Rhinestone Earring Kit, free with purchase – Our treat for May is a new earring kit featuring wonderful vintage Swarovski emerald rhinestones and our new antiqued silver findings! Emerald is the birthstone for May and these festive earrings will surely help you celebrate any birthdays, or just the lovely month of May. During May, we will send all necessary components to make the earrings shown in the photo above.

Our newsletter subscribers can receive this kit, free with any purchase at Bumbershoot Supplies or Bumbershoot Designs.  See your May 1 and May 15 newsletters for details and the coupon code.

Also, don't forget your 1-time free shipping offer that you received when you signed up for our newsletter.

And YES, you can combine specials. So you can have the earring kit plus the free shipping code you received upon signing up for the newsletter in the same order!

Not yet a newsletter subscriber? You can read past issues and you can sign up right here and get your free shipping and earring kit at your next purchase!

 

March's Birthstone: Aquamarine

Aquamarine Vintage Glass Heart Drop Bead Charms.

March's birthstone is aquamarine.

The gemstone aquamarine is noted for its beautiful blue color. With vintage glass counterparts, the color also takes center stage. At Bumbershoot Designs and Bumbershoot Supplies we have a stunning selection of vintage aquamarine toned rhinestones, cabochons, trims and beads.

 

Aquamarine Vintage Rhinestone Glass Oval Jewels.

Aquamarine Blue Skies Vintage Flower Rhinestone Charm Bracelet.

When it comes to vintage materials, aquamarine is often retitled as just "aqua" and can run the spectrum from bright blue to a light sea green. 

 

Aquamarine Vintage Rose Montees.

Aquamarine Vintage Art Deco Rectangle Glass Cabochons.

Aquamarine Vintage ss20 Glass Rhinestones.

Aquamarine Vintage Glass Bead Connectors.

Aquamarine became March's birthstone in the early 1910s. Before that bloodstone, called this because of its red flecks, was the popular birthstone for March. In 1870 Tiffany & Co. published a birthstone poem in one of their pamphlets. The March poem goes:

"Who in this world of ours their eyes
In March first open shall be wise,
In days of peril firm and brave,

And wear a bloodstone to their grave."

We only have two vintage faux bloodstone items at Bumbershoot Supplies, but they are spectacular: 

Bloodstone Vintage Glass Scarab Cabochons.

Bloodstone Vintage Glass Scarab Cabochon. 

For some colorful inspiration this March, we invite you to browse our vintage faux aquamarine collections at  Bumbershoot Supplies and Bumbershoot Designs.

Bumbershoot Designs and Supplies February 2014 Special for Newsletter Subscribers

Vintage Flower Cabochon Earring Kit, free with purchase – Our treat for February is a new earring kit featuring wonderful vintage resin flower cabochons in sage green and white. The first flowers are beginning to spring up and these festive flower earrings will surely help you celebrate the final weeks of winter. These cabochons are from Sharon’s personal stash, offered to newsletter subscribers first. During February, we will send all necessary components to make the earrings shown in the photo above.

 

Our newsletter subscribers can receive this kit, free with any purchase at Bumbershoot Supplies or Bumbershoot Designs.  See your February 1 and February 15 newsletters for details and the coupon code.

 

Also, don't forget your 1-time free shipping offer that you received when you signed up for our newsletter.

 

And YES, you can combine specials. So you can have the earring kit plus the free shipping code you received upon signing up for the newsletter in the same order!

Not yet a newsletter subscriber? You can read past issues and you can sign up right here and get your free shipping and earring kit at your next purchase!

February's Birthstone: Amethyst

Amethyst Vintage Swarovski Crystal Hearts.

February's birthstone is amethyst.

The gemstone is noted for it's signature violet purple shades. We have a selection of stunning faux amethyst at Bumbershoot Supplies. When vintage glass makers recreated amethyst in glass and crystal they gave it a beautiful purple hue with pink undertones. 

Amethyst Vintage Swarovski Crystal Oval Rhinestones.

Amethyst Vintage Glass Flower Cabochons.

Amethysts have been used in jewelry since Roman times, and were often engraved or carved as intaglios. The gemstone has been touted in mythology as a ward against intoxication, and ancient Greeks and Romans carved the gem into wine glasses. Amethysts have been associated with peace and freedom.

Amethyst Vintage Glass Scarab Cabochon.

Amethyst Vintage Round Glass Czech Rhinestones.

Amethyst Vintage French Flat Strand Sequins.

When it comes to vintage materials, there is also another amethyst shade called "light amethyst." This color is a delicate shade of purple, almost light lilac in hue.

Light Amethyst Vintage Swarovski Rhinestone Pears.

Light Amethyst Vintage Art Deco Glass Rectangle Cabochons.

Light Amethyst Vintage Rhinestone Bell Glass Jewels.

In 1870 Tiffany & Co. published a birthstone poem in one of their pamphlets.
The January poem goes:
"The February-born shall find
Sincerity and peace of mind,
Freedom from passion and from care,

If they an amethyst will wear."

Amethyst Vintage Rose Montees.

Amethyst Vintage Glass Aurora Borealis Cabochons.

Amethyst Vintage Glass Star Domed Cabochons.

For peaceful inspiration, we invite you to browse our vintage faux amethyst collections at  Bumbershoot Supplies.