Once in a Blue Moon Limited Edition Box Review HomeStrung Jewelry 2026-09-25 | Once in a Blue Moon Limited Edition Box Review
Come Join Us for the October Gemstone Orphanage Parti-LIne HomeStrung Jewelry 2025-09-28 | It's the last Saturday of the month which means it's time for another Live Parti-Line session. It is all happening on Saturday, Septeber 27th, at 10 am, MDT.We will be drawing the winners of this month's Facebook Group challenge and talking about the contests for the month of October.We will, of course, be discussing the new Gemstone Orphanage Subscription Program, including the shipping dates for the October box and the upcoming box in December.And there will be lots of other fun stuff to talk about. If you have questions, suggestions, comments, or anything else, put them in the comments, or email us at:debby@homestrungjewelry.com or steve@homestrungjewelry.comYou may also use this link to send us your email address if you are a first timer and we don't have any shipping info for you.And please join us on our Facebook Group page where you can learn all about our contests, challenges, events, live streams, and everything else "Gemstone Orphanage". Come have some fun with us at: facebook.com/groups/669782955012328Here is the link if you are interested in the subscription box:gemstoneorphanage.com/product-category/gemstone-orphanage-subscription-box
Gemstone Orphanage Trick AND Treat Special Collection Preview HomeStrung Jewelry 2025-09-20 | You get both Tricks and Treats with this new Gemstone Orphanage Special Collection. Lots of gemstone, crystal, glass, and other beads to help dress up your brand new Gemstone Orphan. And Charms!!! Lots of holiday Charms!!!This new collection is just fun ( and maybe a little spooky). Here is the link:bit.ly/420ReYsFor those of you who just became a subscriber to the new Gemstone Orphanage Doorstep Baby subscription program, this box will give you lots of new beads to play with until your first subscription box shows up in a few weeks.And if you missed getting in on the initial subscription sign up, we have good news: More subscriptions are NOW available. New subscribers will get their first box in December, but don't wait too long. The subscription deadline to receive this next box is November 1st!!! Here is the subscription link: bit.ly/41N27x2Get your Special Trick & Treat Collection today, as the number is limited. And if you want in the the bi-monthly subscription, you can also sign up with the first payment not being charged until November 1st.And don't forget to download your Free copy of "An Incomplete Guide to Raising and Caring for Your Gemstone Orphan". Find it here:bit.ly/3EUoaG0And come play with us at the Gemstone Orphanage Facebook Group for ideas, inspiration, fun monthly challenges, and to join the Gemstone Orphanage family. facebook.com/groups/669782955012328###############Other projects, materials, information, and tutorials are available on our main website: homestrungjewelry.comWe also have an Introduction to Making Wire Jewelry book for beginners available on Amazon at this link:amzn.to/3azEZGCAlong with our Introduction to Stringing book:amzn.to/2MTSFE9##################
The Gemstone Orphanage Subscription Box is Back!!! HomeStrung Jewelry 2025-09-13 | We've brought back our Gemstone Orphanage Subscription Program with the New Door Step Baby Subscription Box!!!Every other month a new box will be shipped to you containing a whole box full of awesome semi-precious gemstone, glass, and crystal beads, findings, chain, and lots of other amazing stuff. And, of course, one unique Gemstone Orphan, complete with Adoption Papers and Registration.There is a new price, also; only $34.95, plus shipping.There are only a limited number of subscriptions available for this premier edition, so you may not want to wait.Get your subscription by going to this link:bit.ly/41N27x2If you have any questions, you can direct them to one of us through email:debby@homestrungjewelry.comsteve@homestrungjewelry.comAnd any comments,,, well,,, put them in the comments section.Check out our Facebook Group page for any last minute announcements and to learn all about our contests, challenges, events, and everything else "Gemstone Orphanage". Come have some fun with us at: facebook.com/groups/669782955012328/.To see more gemstones, beads, and stuff, go to the Gemstone Orphanage website at: gemstoneorphanage.com
Turn Jump Rings into These Fun Shaggy Loop Earrings HomeStrung Jewelry 2025-09-07 | Chain Mail is one of the most rewarding jewelry making techniques. It takes a minimum of tools, is easy to learn, and you only need a few jump rings to get started.Learning the Shaggy Loop weave is a great way to get started and the earrings you make are fun, unique, and very wearable. Add a few beads, and you have jewelry that was once worn by royalty.Materials needed to make the earrings• 26 jump rings 3/16 inch, inside diameter, 18 gauge, • 12 jump rings, 5/32 inch inside diameter, 18 gauge• 26 seed beads, size 6/0• 2 ear wiresTools:• 2 pair of pliers (any combination of flat nose, bent nose, chain nose)If you have questions, or for anything else, please let us know in the comment section.You can also reach us through the Gemstone Orphanage Facebook Group, along with getting to associate with a pretty cool group of people.facebook.com/groups/669782955012328*******************Other projects, materials, information, and tutorials are available on our main website: homestrungjewelry.comorgemstoneorphanage.comWe also have an Introduction to Making Wire Jewelry book for beginners available on Amazon at this link:amzn.to/3azEZGCAlong with our Introduction to Stringing book:amzn.to/2MTSFE9********************
Come Join Us for the Gemstone Orphanage Parti-LIne HomeStrung Jewelry 2025-08-31 | It's the last Saturday of the month which means it's time for another Live Parti-Line session. It is all happening on Saturday, August 30th, at 10 am, MDT.We will be drawing the winners of this month's Facebook Group challenge and talking about the contests for the month of August.We will also be announcing a New & Exciting program; Something we have been working on and are ready (keeping our fingers crossed) to share with all of you. Something fun to kick off the Holiday Season.And there will be lots of other fun stuff to talk about. If you have questions, suggestions, comments, or anything else, put them in the comments, or email us at:debby@homestrungjewelry.com or steve@homestrungjewelry.comYou may also use this link to send us your email address if you are a first timer and we don't have any shipping info for you.And please join us on our Facebook Group page where you can learn all about our contests, challenges, events, live streams, and everything else "Gemstone Orphanage". Come have some fun with us at: facebook.com/groups/669782955012328Here is the link if you are interested in the subscription box:gemstoneorphanage.com/product-category/gemstone-orphanage-subscription-box
Come Join Us For a Combined Yard Sale & Adoption Auction HomeStrung Jewelry 2025-08-24 | For the first time, we are holding a combined Gemstone Orphanage Yard Sale & Adoption Auction.We will showcase a whole bunch new Yard Sale Bargains, that will be available for the entire week-end from the Yard Sale section on the Gemstone Orphanage website that can be reached here: gemstoneorphanage.com/product-category/yard-saleWe also have a special selection of Gemstone Orphans ready to go to new homes by Adoption Auction. The Auction Orphans will be mixed in, throughout broadcast. There will be 2 second chance Auctions, allowing more people a chance to bid and win a new Gemstone Orphan and her specially curated Dress-up Bag.Winners of the Adoption Auction Orphans will receive PayPal invoices within 24 hours of the event. We will combine Adoption Auction shipments with any Yard Sale purchases to save on shipping costs.All Adoption Auction rules will be in effect, and we will go over everything at the beginning of the program. You will need to be a subscriber to the HomeStrung Jewelry YouTube channel to bid and participate.This is our first time trying this and hope everyone has a good time.If you have questions, suggestions, comments, or anything else, put them in the comments, or email us at:debby@homestrungjewelry.com or steve@homestrungjewelry.comYou may also use this link to send us your email address if you are a first timer and we don't have any shipping info for you.And please join us on our Facebook Group page where you can learn all about our contests, challenges, events, live streams, and everything else "Gemstone Orphanage". Come have some fun with us at: facebook.com/groups/669782955012328
Come Join Us for the Gemstone Orphanage Parti-LIne HomeStrung Jewelry 2025-07-27 | It's the last Saturday of the month which means it's time for another Live Parti-Line session. It is all happening on Saturday, July 26th, at 10 am, MDT.We will be drawing the winners of this month's Facebook Group challenge and talking about the contests for the month of August.We will also be announcing the next Gemstone Orphanage box, which is coming up pretty quick now.And there will be lots of other fun stuff to talk about. (Maybe a Parti-Line theme song?)If you have questions, suggestions, comments, or anything else, put them in the comments, or email us at:debby@homestrungjewelry.com or steve@homestrungjewelry.comYou may also use this link to send us your email address if you are a first timer and we don't have any shipping info for you.And please join us on our Facebook Group page where you can learn all about our contests, challenges, events, live streams, and everything else "Gemstone Orphanage". Come have some fun with us at: facebook.com/groups/669782955012328
Come Join Us at the Next Gemstone Orphanage Saturday Yard Sale HomeStrung Jewelry 2025-07-20 | Get ready for another Saturday Yard Sale!!!Be sure to click in on Saturday, July 19th, at 10 am Mountain Daylight Time. Or watch the re-runs, because this Yard Sale is going to last the whole weekend.Here is the direct link to the Yard Sale page: gemstoneorphanage.com/product-category/yard-saleIf you have questions, suggestions, comments, or anything else, put them in the comments, or email us at:debby@homestrungjewelry.com or steve@homestrungjewelry.comYou may also use this link to send us your email address if you are a first timer and we don't have any shipping info for you.And please join us on our Facebook Group page where you can learn all about our contests, challenges, events, live streams, and everything else "Gemstone Orphanage". Come have some fun with us at: facebook.com/groups/669782955012328
Join the End-of-June Parti-Line to See Whats Happening Next Month with the Gemstone Orphanage HomeStrung Jewelry 2025-06-29 | It's time for another Parti-Line focusing on everything going on in the month of June.Be sure to click in on Saturday, June 28th, at 10 am Mountain Daylight Time.If you have questions, suggestions, comments, or anything else, put them in the comments, or email us at:debby@homestrungjewelry.com or steve@homestrungjewelry.comYou may also use this link to send us your email address if you are a first timer and we don't have any shipping info for you.And please join us on our Facebook Group page where you can learn all about our contests, challenges, events, live streams, and everything else "Gemstone Orphanage". Come have some fun with us at: facebook.com/groups/669782955012328
The June Gemstone Orphanage Adoption Auction HomeStrung Jewelry 2025-06-15 | We have 25 new, unique, and beautiful Gemstone Orphans up for adoption. They are all very excited to be going to new, loving homes. These Orphans are diverse, different, and spectacular. Each Gemstone Orphan comes with its own set of adoption papers containing registration numbers, descriptions, photos, etc.There will be Second Chance Auctions to give more people a chance to adopt a new friend.Each auctioned item will begin with an opening bid of $10.00 unless announced otherwise. Additional bids need to be in $1.00 increments. Bidding will be conducted through the YouTube chat function and you will need to be a subscriber to the HomeStrung Jewelry YouTube channel to participate in the chat and the bidding.The bidding for each Gemstone Orphan will take 1 to 3 minutes. A timer will be displayed on the screen. If the bidding ends before the timer is finished, an auction winner will be declared. If there are no bids within the first minute, the Gemstone will be pulled from bidding and may be brought out again, later, if there is time.The Second Chance Auctions will be held near the end of the event. These auctions will be held exclusively for those who have not won an auction up to that point.Additional special events will be announced during the auction and the rules explained for each.All sales are final. At the end of the auction, PayPal invoices will be emailed to all auction winners. A $6.00 shipping and handling fee will be included for US shipping. If the winner has a discount coupon, they will need to tell us at the end of the auction. Winners need to provide us with an active email address for billing and communication purposes.If the invoice is not paid within 48 hours, and we have received no communication from the buyer, the invoice will be canceled and the Gemstone Orphan made available for future adoption.Available with each Gemstone Orphan is an optional, individually curated bag of additional gemstone beads, crystals, findings, and other materials that will be shown during the auction. Each of these bags has its own, unique price and will be offered as an optional add-on to the winner of the auctioned Gemstone.Keep your fingers and toes crossed we have no technical difficulties. If we lose the internet, we will restart a new stream as soon as possible.If you have additional questions, put them in the comments, or email us at:debby@homestrungjewelry.comYou may also use this link to send us your email address if you are an auction winner.For everything we talk about, go to the Gemstone Orphanage website at: gemstoneorphanage.comWe also hope you will join us on our Facebook Group page where you can learn all about our contests, challenges, events, and everything else "Gemstone Orphanage". Come have some fun with us at: facebook.com/groups/669782955012328
Meet the June Adoption Auction Gemstone Orphans HomeStrung Jewelry 2025-06-07 | Join us for the June, 2025, Gemstone Orphanage Adoption Auction.We will go live at 10 am, Mountain Daylight Time, on Saturday, June 14th, with an amazingly cute group of new Gemstone Orphans, all excited at the prospects of being adopted into a new, loving home.The Dress-up Bags are bigger, the Orphans all cute as can be, and we should all have a great time.There will be Second Chance auctions for those who haven't won an auction, and several surprises we hope will make things a little more exciting and a lot more fun.Here is the link to the Live Auction Stream:youtube.com/live/8XJ4R0Cf84cAll of the rules and participation requirements are in the description for the live Auction. You will need to be a Subscriber to the HomeStrung Jewelry YouTube channel, so take just a moment to click on the "Subscribe" button while you are here.If you have any questions, you can direct them to one of us through email:debby@homestrungjewelry.comsteve@homestrungjewelry.comAnd any comments,,, well,,, put them in the comments section.Check out our Facebook Group page for any last minute announcements and to learn all about our contests, challenges, events, and everything else "Gemstone Orphanage". Come have some fun with us at: facebook.com/groups/669782955012328/.So, mark your calendars, put a Post-it on your fridge, or make a note with a permanent marker on the back of your hand. This is an auction you don't want to miss.To see more gemstones, beads, and stuff, go to the Gemstone Orphanage website at: gemstoneorphanage.com
Join the June Parti-Line to See Whats Happening with the Gemstone Orphanage HomeStrung Jewelry 2025-06-01 | It's time for another Parti-Line focusing on everything going on in the month of June.Be sure to click in on Saturday, May 31st, at 10 am Mountain Daylight Time.If you have questions, suggestions, comments, or anything else, put them in the comments, or email us at:debby@homestrungjewelry.com or steve@homestrungjewelry.comYou may also use this link to send us your email address if you are a first timer and we don't have any shipping info for you.And please join us on our Facebook Group page where you can learn all about our contests, challenges, events, live streams, and everything else "Gemstone Orphanage". Come have some fun with us at: facebook.com/groups/669782955012328
The First Ever Beat the Tariffs Gemstone Orphanage Yard Sale!!! HomeStrung Jewelry 2025-05-25 | The Chinese tariffs have been temporarily suspended, but the Gemstone Orphanage Yard Sale is still going to happen , Live, this Saturday, May 24th, at 10 am Mountain Daylight Time.Even without the tariffs, we have some amazing deals on gemstone, crystal, and metal beads. We also have some beautiful findings and other jewelry making stuff for you. When Covid hit, we put all of our supplies into storage. We recently began going through it all and we have some fantastic beads we would love to share with all of you.This is our first time doing anything like this, so we will try to keep it short and fun. If you enjoy our first Yard Sale, let us know, and we will do more of them.You will need to be a subscriber to the HomeStrung Jewelry YouTube channel to make purchases during the Live Yard Sale event.At the end of the Yard Sale, we will total up all of your purchases and will email PayPal invoices out to you as soon as possible.If you have questions, suggestions, comments, or anything else, put them in the comments, or email us at:debby@homestrungjewelry.com or steve@homestrungjewelry.comYou may also use this link to send us your email address if you are a first timer and we don't have any shipping info for you.And please join us on our Facebook Group page where you can learn all about our contests, challenges, events, live streams, and everything else "Gemstone Orphanage". Come have some fun with us at: facebook.com/groups/669782955012328
The Awesome May Gemstone Orphanage Adoption Auction HomeStrung Jewelry 2025-05-03 | We have 30 new, unique, and beautiful Gemstone Orphans up for adoption. They are all very excited to be going to new, loving homes. These Orphans are diverse, different, and spectacular. Each Gemstone Orphan comes with its own set of adoption papers containing registration numbers, descriptions, photos, etc.There will be 5 Second Chance Orphans to give as many people as possible a chance to adopt a new friend.Each auctioned item will begin with an opening bid of $10.00 unless announced otherwise. Additional bids need to be in $1.00 increments. Bidding will be conducted through the YouTube chat function and you will need to be a subscriber to the HomeStrung Jewelry YouTube channel to participate in the chat and the bidding.The bidding for each Gemstone Orphan will take 1 to 3 minutes. A timer will be displayed on the screen. If the bidding ends before the timer is finished, an auction winner will be declared. If there are no bids within the first minute, the Gemstone will be pulled from bidding and may be brought out again, later, if there is time.The Second Chance Auctions will be spaced throughout the event. These auctions will be held exclusively for those who have not won an auction up to that point.Additional special events will be announced during the auction and the rules explained for each.All sales are final. At the end of the auction, PayPal invoices will be emailed to all auction winners. A $6.00 shipping and handling fee will be included. If the winner has a discount coupon, they will need to tell us at the end of the auction. Winners need to provide us with an active email address for billing and communication purposes.If the invoice is not paid within 48 hours, and we have received no communication from the buyer, the invoice will be canceled and the Gemstone Orphan made available for future adoption.Available with each Gemstone Orphan is an optional, individually curated bag of additional gemstone beads, crystals, findings, and other materials that will be shown during the auction. Each of these bags has its own, unique price and will be offered as an optional add-on to the winner of the auctioned Gemstone.Keep your fingers and toes crossed we have no technical difficulties. If we lose the internet, we will restart a new stream as soon as possible.If you have additional questions, put them in the comments, or email us at:debby@homestrungjewelry.comYou may also use this link to send us your email address if you are an auction winner.For everything we talk about, go to the Gemstone Orphanage website at: gemstoneorphanage.comWe also hope you will join us on our Facebook Group page where you can learn all about our contests, challenges, events, and everything else "Gemstone Orphanage". Come have some fun with us at: facebook.com/groups/669782955012328
Meet the May Adoption Auction Gemstone Orphans HomeStrung Jewelry 2025-04-28 | Link in, this Saturday, for the Best Gemstone Adoption Auction on the Internet.We will go live at 10 am, Mountain Daylight Time, on Saturday, May 3rd, with the cutest, most adorable, Gemstone Orphans, who are desperately wanting to be adopted into a loving home.The Dress-up Bags are bigger, the Orphans all cute as can be, and we should all have a great time.There will be 5 Second Chance auctions for those who haven't won an auction, and several surprises we hope will make things a little more exciting and a lot more fun.Here is the link to the Live Auction Stream:youtube.com/live/mndGPxguHPgAll of the rules and participation requirements are in the description for the live Auction. You will need to be a Subscriber to the HomeStrung Jewelry YouTube channel, so take just a moment to click on the "Subscribe" button while you are here.If you have any questions, you can direct them to one of us through email:debby@homestrungjewelry.comsteve@homestrungjewelry.comAnd any comments,,, well,,, put them in the comments section.Check out our Facebook Group page for any last minute announcementsSo, mark your calendars, put a Post-it on your fridge, or make a note with a permanent marker on the back of your hand. This is an auction you don't want to miss.
Welcome to the Next Awesomely Live Gemstone Orphanage Parti-Line HomeStrung Jewelry 2025-04-27 | Find out everything happening in the Wonderful Gemstone Orphanage World for the upcoming month and give us your feedback.We will update you on the upcoming Adoption Auction, the ongoing Facebook Group contests and events, talk about new Nekkid Baby offerings, discuss tariffs and what we plan to do about them, and maybe even hold a short tutorial.And we hope to do all of this in an hour.If you want a much, MUCH better tutorial on making the expandable, memory wire bracelets, here is the link: youtu.be/IkbJ6ZVpP3QFor everything we talk about, go to the Gemstone Orphanage website at: gemstoneorphanage.comWe also hope you will join us on our Facebook Group page where you can learn all about our contests, challenges, events, and everything else "Gemstone Orphanage". Come have some fun with us at: facebook.com/groups/669782955012328
Welcome to the Awesomely Live Gemstone Orphanage Parti-Line HomeStrung Jewelry 2025-03-30 | Find out everything happening in the Wonderful Gemstone Orphanage World for the upcoming month and give us your feedback.We will update you on the New Gemstone Orphanage Box, discuss upcoming Facebook Group contests and events, talk about new Nekkid Baby offerings, and maybe even hold a short tutorial.There will be no discussion on what is, and what is not, the plural of "Moose".And we hope to do all of this in an hour.For both the new Unlimited Edition Gemstone Orphanage Bead Box and for Nekkid Babies, go to the Gemstone Orphanage website at: gemstoneorphanage.com
Learn Perfect Pearl Knotting and Make this Bracelet HomeStrung Jewelry 2025-03-13 | Learning to knot pearls is not that hard and, despite what everyone tells you, is best when you skip all of the fancy knotting gadgets and tools, and use only your hands.In this tutorial we will take you step-by-step through the process of selecting the right size thread, using French wire (gimp, bullion) for a professional touch, the best way to start and end your project, and, most importantly, getting perfect knots and keeping them pressed tightly against your pearls.\We do use a few tools in this project, and if you would like to know where we got ours, here are a few links:Cuda cutters: amzn.to/4iP6ttn (honestly, if you can find a Sportsman's Warehouse, they sell them for about half the price, but without all the fancy packaging).Etcokei Thread Zapper: amzn.to/4itLhcz (it's fast, hot, and is rechargeable)Hercules Thread: amzn.to/3DvUZMC (it drapes better and is stronger than any thread we have used. And it comes in awesome colors and lots of sizes).If you have questions, or for anything else, please let us know in the comment section.You can also reach us through the Gemstone Orphanage Facebook Group, along with getting to associate with a pretty cool group of people.facebook.com/groups/669782955012328*******************Other projects, materials, information, and tutorials are available on our main website: homestrungjewelry.comorgemstoneorphanage.comWe also have an Introduction to Making Wire Jewelry book for beginners available on Amazon at this link:amzn.to/3azEZGCAlong with our Introduction to Stringing book:amzn.to/2MTSFE9********************
Gemstone Orphanage Unlimited Box Preview HomeStrung Jewelry 2025-03-06 | The Unlimited Edition Gemstone Orphanage Box is now available for Pre-order through Saturday, March 15th. And there is a special Early-Bird Discount of over 20% also.Go to this link to order your box: bit.ly/41KME0PIf you want more than one box, no problem, but you have to order them one at a time and you will receive the same discount on each box purchased during the pre-sale period.Your box, or boxes, are guaranteed as long you get your pre-order in by the deadline. After March 15th, the ordering window will close while we prepare the boxes. We plan to ship them out no later than the later half of April, or sooner.At that time we will have a very limited number of extra boxes available to purchase at the full price.To stay up-to-date on the new Unlimited Edition Box, and all other Gemstone Orphanage related stuff, be sure to drop by and join our Facebook Group at:facebook.com/groups/gemstoneorphanageCome join the fun.Let us know in the comments if you have any questions, suggestions, or concerns.You may also contact us by email.steve@homestrungjewelry.comdebby@homestrungjewelry.com*******************Other projects, materials, information, and tutorials are available on our main website: homestrungjewelry.comWe also have an Introduction to Making Wire Jewelry book for beginners available on Amazon at this link:amzn.to/3azEZGCAlong with our Introduction to Stringing book:amzn.to/2MTSFE9********************
Welcome to the 1st Ever, Gemstone Orphanage Parti-Line HomeStrung Jewelry 2025-03-02 | Find out everything happening in the Wonderful Gemstone Orphanage World for March and give us your feedback.We will be announcing a New Gemstone Orphanage Box, discussing upcoming Facebook Group contests and events, talking about new Nekkid Baby offerings, and there may even be a short tutorial.There will definitely be surprises and a discussion about the future of Parti-Prizes.And we hope to do all of this in an hour.Here is the link to Colleen's YouTube channel: youtube.com/@UCnWZu3HTa8uK9mjSb2tae9Q Check it out to see her fun and amazing tutorials.For both the new Unlimited Edition Gemstone Orphanage Bead Box and for Nekkid Babies, go to the Gemstone Orphanage website at: gemstoneorphanage.com
The Best Gemstone Orphanage Adoption Auction of 2025 HomeStrung Jewelry 2025-02-15 | We have 30 new, unique, and beautiful Gemstone Orphans up for adoption. They are all very excited to be going to new, loving homes. These Orphans are diverse, different, and spectacular. Each Gemstone Orphan comes with its own set of adoption papers containing registration numbers, descriptions, photos, etc.There will be 6 Second Chance Orphans along with a few surprises. (We had to do something to keep Steve awake during the bidding.)Each auctioned item will begin with an opening bid of $10.00 unless announced otherwise. Additional bids need to be in $1.00 increments. Bidding will be conducted through the YouTube chat function and you will need to be a subscriber to the HomeStrung Jewelry YouTube channel to participate in the chat and the bidding.The bidding for each Gemstone Orphan will take 1 to 3 minutes. A timer will be displayed on the screen. If the bidding ends before the timer is finished, an auction winner will be declared. If there are no bids within the first minute, the Gemstone will be pulled from bidding and may be brought out again, later, if there is time.The Second Chance Auctions will be spaced throughout the event. These auctions will be held exclusively for those who have not won an auction up to that point.Additional special events will be announced during the auction and the rules explained for each.All sales are final. At the end of the auction, PayPal invoices will be emailed to all auction winners. A $6.00 shipping and handling fee will be included. If the winner has a discount coupon, they will need to tell us at the end of the auction. Winners need to provide us with an active email address for billing and communication purposes.If the invoice is not paid within 48 hours, and we have received no communication from the buyer, the invoice will be canceled and the Gemstone made available for future adoption.Available with each Gemstone Orphan is an optional, individually curated bag of additional gemstone beads, crystals, findings, and other materials that will be shown during the auction. Each of these bags has its own, unique price and will be offered as an optional add-on to the winner of the auctioned Gemstone.Keep your fingers and toes crossed we have no technical difficulties. If we lose the internet, we will restart a new stream as soon as possible.If you have additional questions, put them in the comments, or email us at:steve@homestrungjewelry.comYou may also use this link to send us your email address if you are an auction winner.---------------------------------
Announcing the 1st Adoption Auction of 2025 HomeStrung Jewelry 2025-02-08 | Here comes the First Adoption Auction of 2025!!!30 Gloriously Beautiful Gemstone Orphans are waiting to be adopted during this Auction. Each will have its own curated, and optional, "dress-up" bag, uniquely curated by Debby to go with each Gemstone.There will be 6 Second Chance auctions for those who haven't won an auction, and several new surprises we hope will make things a little more exciting and a lot more fun.This all new Adoption Auction will take place on Saturday, February 15th, at 10 am, Mountain Daylight Time, and will run for about 2-3 hours.Here is the link to the Live Auction Stream:youtube.com/live/62Gm1tca6WkAll of the rules and participation requirements are in the description for the live Auction. You will need to be a Subscriber to the HomeStrung Jewelry YouTube channel, so take just a moment to click on the "Subscribe" button while you are here.If you have any questions, you can direct them to one of us through email:debby@homestrungjewelry.comsteve@homestrungjewelry.comAnd any comments,,, well,,, put them in the comments section.Mark your calendars, put a Post-it on your fridge, or make a note with a permanent marker on the back of your hand. This is an auction you don't want to miss.
Perfect Spiral Earrings Every Time HomeStrung Jewelry 2025-01-20 | It took us years to master making wire coils and spirals that looked half way decent. Now you can make Perfect Spirals, every time, with this fun technique. And the earrings you can make are kind of cool, too.All you need is some wire, a few beads such as the ones in our January, Limited-Edition Gemstone Orphanage box, a few basic tools, and a pen. Here is a link to the pen we used.amzn.to/3CilIeYAnd, since a few of you have asked, here is the link to Debby's amazing nails:amzn.to/3WqLV1KIf you have questions, or for anything else, please let us know in the comment section.You can also reach us through the Gemstone Orphanage Facebook Group, along with getting to associate with a pretty cool group of people.facebook.com/groups/669782955012328*******************Other projects, materials, information, and tutorials are available on our main website: homestrungjewelry.comorgemstoneorphanage.comWe also have an Introduction to Making Wire Jewelry book for beginners available on Amazon at this link:amzn.to/3azEZGCAlong with our Introduction to Stringing book:amzn.to/2MTSFE9********************
Special Nekkid Baby Release & Preview HomeStrung Jewelry 2025-01-15 | We have a new set of Nekkid Babies showing up on our website and they are going to be on sale for the next week or so. They are Gemstone Orphans sculpted from a new Crazy Lace Agate mine and they are spectacular. The gemstone patterns are unique and beautiful. The craftsmanship is outstanding, and we have a few, right now, that we would like to share with you.Spectacular Gemstone require a spectacular introduction, so we've asked Gina Raber to take one of these new extra-special Nekkid Babies and show us all what kind of jewelry you can create from the Baby and her Dress-up Bag. You can see the tutorial on her YouTube channel at this link:youtu.be/kVbzfZihTsk?si=JTNX1XVvdAX9FdEtAnd as an added bonus, she will be offering a Coupon Code that will give your a 10% discount when you adopt any of these wonderful new Nekkid Babies. You won't want to miss this.We will be posting a limited number of these very unique Nekkid Babies, but if there is enough interest, we have a few more we can make available to everyone. They can only be adopted one at a time, just one per order. But it you would like more, or can't get your order in, contact us at:debby@homestrungjewelry.comIf you have questions, or for anything else, please let us know in the comment section.You can also reach us through the Gemstone Orphanage Facebook Group, along with getting to associate with a pretty cool group of people.facebook.com/groups/669782955012328*******************Other projects, materials, information, and tutorials are available on our main website: homestrungjewelry.comWe also have an Introduction to Making Wire Jewelry book for beginners available on Amazon at this link:amzn.to/3azEZGCAlong with our Introduction to Stringing book:amzn.to/2MTSFE9********************
Gemstone Orphanage January Limited Edition Box Preview HomeStrung Jewelry 2025-01-10 | The very first Gemstone Orphanage Limited Edition Box of 2025 is ready to view and to purchase at this link:http://bit.ly/4h6At38The boxes will be available, in limited quantities, in two different sizes: our large Premium box for $49.95 and a smaller Petite box for $29.95. (US postage for each is $6.00.) Each box is filled with fun and exotic gemstone, crystal, glass, and other beads, along with an assortment of other fun jewelry making stuff.Each box will also contain a Gemstone Orphan with adoption papers, making her a part of you and your family forever. And there may also be a surprise or two.This month's featured Gemstone is one of our all-time favorite gemstones Sage Amethyst. Each one looks like it was sculpted from the purple ice of some ancient glacier.Watch the end of the video to see jewelry made from the beads and findings in the subscription box. Colleen Sinkewicz and the winner of our recent Facebook Group contest, Laura Fetherolf, have both contributed some spectacular designs you will want to see. To see even more ideas, and to show off the stuff you are making, be sure to drop by and join our Facebook Group at:facebook.com/groups/gemstoneorphanageCome join the fun.Please let us know in the comments if you have questions, suggestions, or concerns.You may also contact us by email.steve@homestrungjewelry.comdebby@homestrungjewelry.com*******************Other projects, materials, information, and tutorials are available on our main website: homestrungjewelry.comWe also have an Introduction to Making Wire Jewelry book for beginners available on Amazon at this link:amzn.to/3azEZGCAlong with our Introduction to Stringing book:amzn.to/2MTSFE9********************
The Gemstone Orphans from the New January Box HomeStrung Jewelry 2025-01-04 | Happy New Year, everyone!!!The January Gemstone Orphans are all excited to meet you and are hoping to be Adopted later this month.They will be in our New Limited Edition boxes, available in 2 price ranges. We will be previewing that box in about a week and will be available to buy at that time.Also coming this month: more Adoption Auctions, a New Build-a-Box program, and lots of Nekkid Babies, all coming to the New Gemstone Orphanage web site.gemstoneorphanage.comAs part of all this we have ended the Gemstone Orphanage Subscription Box program. All of the info, along with the how's and why's, is in the video.To keep up with everything going on at the Gemstone Orphanage be sure to drop by and join our Facebook Group at:facebook.com/groups/gemstoneorphanageCome join the fun.Please let us know in the comments if you have questions, suggestions, or concerns.You may also contact us by email.steve@homestrungjewelry.comdebby@homestrungjewelry.com**************************Other projects, materials, information, and tutorials are available on our main website: homestrungjewelry.comWe also have an Introduction to Making Wire Jewelry book for beginners available on Amazon at this link:amzn.to/3azEZGCAlong with our Introduction to Stringing book:amzn.to/2MTSFE9*************************
Gemstone Orphanage Changes & Christmas Icicle Tutorial HomeStrung Jewelry 2024-12-12 | In this video we explain all of the changes coming to the Gemstone Orphanage in 2025.There will be a New, for 2025, Limited Edition box available in 2 price ranges, coming throughout the year, more Adoption Auctions, a New Build-a-Box program, and we want to introduce you to the New Nekkid Babies, all coming to the New Gemstone Orphanage web site.gemstoneorphanage.comAs part of all this we have ended the Gemstone Orphanage Subscription Box program. All of the info, along with the how's and why's, is in the video.We also have a new Christmas Icicle tutorial after all of the announcements. With the Tutorial, we have a free download, of the Legend of the Christmas Tree Icicle. We share the Story, along with pictures of finished Icicles, at the end of the tutorial.homestrungjewelry.com/product/christmas-icicle-storyMake the Icicles, download and print the story, and you have a last minute holiday gift.To keep up with everything going on at the Gemstone Orphanage be sure to drop by and join our Facebook Group at:facebook.com/groups/gemstoneorphanageCome join the fun.Please let us know in the comments if you have questions, suggestions, or concerns.You may also contact us by email.steve@homestrungjewelry.comdebby@homestrungjewelry.com###############Other projects, materials, information, and tutorials are available on our main website: homestrungjewelry.comWe also have an Introduction to Making Wire Jewelry book for beginners available on Amazon at this link:amzn.to/3azEZGCAlong with our Introduction to Stringing book:amzn.to/2MTSFE9###############
The Best Gemstone Orphanage Adoption Auction Ever! HomeStrung Jewelry 2024-11-23 | We have 48 new, unique, and beautiful Gemstone Orphans up for adoption. They are all very excited to be going to new, loving homes. These Orphans are diverse, different, and spectacular. Each Gemstone Orphan comes with its own set of adoption papers containing registration numbers, descriptions, photos, etc.There will be Second Chance Orphans along with a few new surprises. (We had to do something to keep Steve awake during the bidding.)Each auctioned item will begin with an opening bid of $10.00 unless announced otherwise. Additional bids need to be in $1.00 increments. Bidding will be conducted through the YouTube chat function and you will need to be a subscriber to the HomeStrung Jewelry YouTube channel to participate in the chat and the bidding.The bidding for each Gemstone Orphan will take 1 to 3 minutes. A timer will be displayed on the screen. If the bidding ends before the timer is finished, an auction winner will be declared. If there are no bids within the first minute, the Gemstone will be pulled from bidding and may be brought out again, later, if there is time.The Second Chance Auctions will be spaced throughout the event. These auctions will be held exclusively for those who have not won an auction up to that point.Additional special events will be announced during the auction and the rules explained for each.All sales are final. At the end of the auction, PayPal invoices will be emailed to all auction winners. A $6.00 shipping and handling fee will be included. If the winner has a discount coupon, they will need to tell us at the end of the auction. Winners need to provide us with an active email address for billing and communication purposes.If the invoice is not paid within 48 hours, and we have received no communication from the buyer, the invoice will be canceled and the Gemstone made available for future adoption.Available with each Gemstone Orphan is an optional, individually curated bag of additional gemstone beads, crystals, findings, and other materials that will be shown during the auction. Each of these bags has its own, unique price and will be offered as an optional add-on to the winner of the auctioned Gemstone.Keep your fingers and toes crossed we have no technical difficulties. If we lose the internet, we will restart a new stream as soon as possible.If you have additional questions, put them in the comments, or email us at:steve@homestrungjewelry.comYou may also use this link to send us your email address if you are an auction winner.---------------------------------
Come Meet the Adoption Auction Gemstone Orphans!!! HomeStrung Jewelry 2024-11-15 | The Holidays are here and it's time for the best Gemstone Orphanage Adoption Auction ever!!!48 fantastically beautiful Orphans are waiting to be adopted during this Auction. Each will have its own curated, and optional, "dress-up" bag, uniquely curated by Debby to go with each Gemstone.There will be Second Chance auctions for those who haven't won an auction, and several new surprises we hope will make things a little more exciting and a lot more fun.The Holiday Adoption Auction will take place on Saturday, November 23rd, at 10 am, Mountain Daylight Time, and will run for about 2-3 hours.Here is the link to the Live Auction Stream:youtube.com/live/3wxmvvUDyAQAll of the rules and participation requirements are in the description for the live Auction. You will need to be a Subscriber to the HomeStrung Jewelry YouTube channel, so take just a moment to click on the "Subscribe" button while you are here.If you have any questions, you can direct them to one of us through email:debby@homestrungjewelry.comsteve@homestrungjewelry.comAnd any comments,,, well,,, put them in the comments section.Mark your calendars, put a Post-it on your fridge, or make a note with a permanent marker on the back of your hand. This is an auction you don't want to miss.
Discover Whats In the Best Bead Subscription Box Ever HomeStrung Jewelry 2024-10-28 | Get ready for a preview of the November Gemstone Orphanage Subscription Box, our best bead box, ever.We put our best and most exclusive beads and things into this box, along with one of our favorite, and fantastically exotic Gemstone Orphans. You are going to love your new Plume "Moon" Agate.Subscribers to the Gemstone Orphanage will be getting their new box and Orphan in a few days, but we also have a small number of extra boxes available on a first-come, first-serve basis. You will find them at this link: bit.ly/3YEoDXsThis month's featured Gemstone, the Plume Agate carved into a moon shape, is one of our all-time favorite gemstones. Each one is like a still-life painting you can get lost in. The many other amazing gemstones, crystals, beads, findings, and other great stuff in the November box should keep any beadaphile happy clear through the holidays, and beyond.Every Gemstone Orphan is a one-of-kind, semi-precious stone that comes with its own adoption papers. Each gemstone is registered, numbered, and included in the Gemstone Orphanage registry. The adoption papers include photos of the stone, a description, with special traits, and a history of that gemstone. Watch the end of the video to see jewelry made from the beads and findings in the subscription box. Colleen Sinkewicz and the winner of our recent Facebook Group contest, Debra Sako have both contributed some spectacular designs you will want to see. There are also a couple of designs from Amy Campbell who has a video featuring our November box. You need to see her amazing box opening at this link: youtu.be/ZuBTZKkkNOQAnd we can never forget our beading buddy, Beki Foster, who also did an unboxing. Be sure to check it out along with all of her amazing tutorials.youtube.com/watch?v=Iuy9HB9PzikTo see even more ideas, and to show off the stuff you are making, be sure to drop by and join our Facebook Group at:facebook.com/groups/gemstoneorphanageCome join the fun.Please let us know in the comments if you have questions, suggestions, or concerns.You may also contact us by email.steve@homestrungjewelry.comdebby@homestrungjewelry.com###############Other projects, materials, information, and tutorials are available on our main website: homestrungjewelry.comWe also have an Introduction to Making Wire Jewelry book for beginners available on Amazon at this link:amzn.to/3azEZGCAlong with our Introduction to Stringing book:amzn.to/2MTSFE9###############
The Mesmerizing Beauty of Moon Plume Agate HomeStrung Jewelry 2024-10-24 | The Gemstone Orphans are a special treat this month. We have been carefully selecting & collecting these wonderfully shaped Plume Agate Moon Pendant stones for over a year. We scoured all of our resources to individually find each Gemstone Orphan going into the November Gemstone Orphanage Subscription Box. Each one has a special place in our hearts. We hope you treasure them as well.These new Gemstone Orphans are the perfect preview to our November theme, "National Treasures". Each box contains a curated collection of gemstone, crystal, and glass beads reflecting the colors and hues of the National Parks and exquisite scenery that surround us in the HomeStrung Jewelry neighborhood. We feel so blessed and wanted to share a little of this beauty with each of you.These wonderful gemstone pendants will be heading out to our subscribers soon and there will also be a few extra boxes available from our website, so be sure to watch for the November Gemstone Orphanage Box Preview. It will be coming out in a few days.Don't forget to sign up for even more fun by joining the Gemstone Orphanage Facebook Group linked here: facebook.com/groups/gemstoneorphanagePlease let us know in the comments if you have questions, suggestions, or concerns.*****************Other projects, materials, information, and tutorials are available on our main website: homestrungjewelry.comWe also have an Introduction to Making Wire Jewelry book for beginners available on Amazon at this link:amzn.to/3azEZGCAlong with our Introduction to Stringing book:amzn.to/2MTSFE9********************
Gemstone Orphanage Autumn Adoption Auction: Take 2 HomeStrung Jewelry 2024-10-06 | We had some technical difficulties before we were even a third of the way through the Autumn Adoption Auction. It took a while, but we have things fixed and we are ready to give it another try.We still have most of the 33 new, unique, and beautiful Gemstone Orphans up for adoption, still excited about going to a new, loving home. These Orphans are diverse, different, and beautiful, coming in all sorts of sizes, shapes, colors, and gemstone families. Each Gemstone Orphan will come with its own set of adoption papers with registration number, description, photos, etc.We will bring in a few more, just to keep things exciting, along with a few, heavily requested, Second Chance Orphans.Each auctioned item will begin with an opening bid of $10.00 unless announced otherwise. Additional bids need to be in $1.00 increments. Bidding will be conducted through the YouTube chat function and you will need to be a subscriber to the HomeStrung Jewelry YouTube channel to participate in the chat and the bidding.The bidding for each Gemstone Orphan will take 1 to 3 minutes. A timer will be displayed on the screen. If the bidding ends before the timer is finished, an auction winner will be declared. If there are no bids within the first minute, the Gemstone will be pulled from bidding and may be brought out again, later, if there is time.We will be 2nd Chance Auctions, spaced throughout the event. These auctions will be held exclusively for those who have not won an auction during a set.There will be 3 extra-special, and individually curated, auctions spaced throughout the event. They will be announced as they occur.All sales are final. At the end of the auction, PayPal invoices will be emailed out to all auction winners. A $6.00 shipping and handling fee will be included. If the winner has a discount coupon, they will need to tell us at the end of the auction. Winners will need to provide us with an active email address for billing and communication purposes.If the invoice is not paid within 48 hours, and we have received no communication from the buyer, the invoice will be canceled and the Gemstone made available for future adoption.Available with each Gemstone Orphan is an optional, individually curated bag of additional gemstone beads, crystals, findings, and other materials that will be shown during the auction. Each of these bags will have its own, unique price and will be offered as an optional add-on to the winner of the auctioned Gemstone.Hopefully, things will go a little better this time. Keep your fingers and toes crossed.If you have additional questions, put them in the comments, or email us at:steve@homestrungjewelry.comYou may also use this link to send us your email address if you are an auction winner.---------------------------------
Preview Take 2 of the Autumn Adoption Auction HomeStrung Jewelry 2024-10-01 | We only made it through less than an hour of Saturday's Adoption Auction before technical issues brought us down. We were able to restart a weak connection, but it wasn't strong enough to continue the Auction.We still have Gemstone Orphans looking for a new home, so we will continue the Autumn Adoption Auction this Saturday, October 5th, starting at 10 am Mountain time.We have added a few more Gemstone Orphans to make up for those which already found a home before the crash. and, by request, we are including a few 2nd chance auctions.This video preview includes the new Gemstone Orphans which will be featured in Saturday's "Take 2" edition of the Autumn Adoption AuctionWe will continue the 2 different themes. Half of the Gemstone Orphans will be part of "Halloween Dreams", while the other half will be in a set called "Autumn Splendor". We will be alternating Orphans from each theme throughout the Auction. Mixed in will be the new Orphans and 2nd Chancers.There will be plenty of excited candidates, anxiously waiting to be adopted.The link to the live "Take 2" Adoption Auction stream, which has all of the details, is here:youtube.com/live/M--EHzuIZfAYou will need to be a Subscriber to our YouTube channel to participate, so take a moment to click on the "Subscribe" button below.If you have any questions, suggestions, or comments,,, well,,, that's what the comments section is for. See you all on "Adoption Auction Saturday".Code: R6EXVJWF4KNCXWNF
Gemstone Orphanage Autumn Adoption Auction HomeStrung Jewelry 2024-09-29 | It's time for another Gemstone Orphanage Adoption Auction and we are going to try a couple of fun new things. Let us know if you like any of the new stuff.There will be over 33 new, unique, and beautiful Gemstone Orphans up for adoption and excited about going to a new, loving home. These Orphans are diverse, different, and beautiful, coming in all sorts of sizes, shapes, colors, and gemstone families. Each Gemstone Orphan will come with its own set of adoption papers with registration number, description, photos, etc.All of the Gemstone Orphans, up for adoption are featured in the trailer.Each auctioned item will begin with an opening bid of $10.00 unless announced otherwise. Additional bids need to be in $1.00 increments. Bidding will be conducted through the YouTube chat function and you will need to be a subscriber to the HomeStrung Jewelry YouTube channel to participate in the chat and the bidding.The bidding for each Gemstone Orphan will take 1 to 3 minutes. A timer will be displayed on the screen. If the bidding ends before the timer is finished, an auction winner will be declared. If there are no bids within the first minute, the Gemstone will be pulled from bidding and may be brought out again, later, if there is time.We will be 2nd Chance Auctions, spaced throughout the event. These auctions will be held exclusively for those who have not won an auction during a set.There will be 3 extra-special, and individually curated, auctions spaced throughout the event. They will be announced as they occur.All sales are final. At the end of the auction, PayPal invoices will be emailed out to all auction winners. A $6.00 shipping and handling fee will be included. If the winner has a discount coupon, they will need to tell us at the end of the auction. Winners will need to provide us with an active email address for billing and communication purposes.If the invoice is not paid within 48 hours, and we have received no communication from the buyer, the invoice will be canceled and the Gemstone made available for future adoption.Available with each Gemstone Orphan is an optional, individually curated bag of additional gemstone beads, crystals, findings, and other materials that will be shown during the auction. Each of these bags will have its own, unique price and will be offered as an optional add-on to the winner of the auctioned Gemstone.If you have additional questions, put them in the comments, or email us at:steve@homestrungjewelry.comYou may also use this link to send us your email address if you are an auction winner.---------------------------------
Make This Quick & Easy Cat Bracelet HomeStrung Jewelry 2024-09-25 | Steve & Debby come together to show you how to make this Adorable Leather & Glass Cat Bead Bracelet. The bracelet uses only beads and materials from the September Gemstone Orphanage subscription box, but you can easily substitute beads and things you already have on hand.The whole project comes together in just minutes and the finished bracelet is cute, fun, and easy to wear with its sparkly magnetic clasp.After you make this bracelet or finish any jewelry project, we encourage you to join our little family on the Gemstone Orphanage Facebook Group Page and post a picture so we can all see what you are working on.facebook.com/groups/gemstoneorphanage###############Other projects, materials, information, and tutorials are available on our main website: homestrungjewelry.comWe also have an Introduction to Making Wire Jewelry book for beginners available on Amazon at this link:amzn.to/3azEZGCAlong with our Introduction to Stringing book:amzn.to/2MTSFE9************************Please hit the "Like" and "Subscribe" buttons, and feel free to ask questions or comment below.If you have questions that can't be handled in the comments section, you can email me at:steve@homestrungjewelry.com
Make this Remarkable Double Strand Pendant Necklace HomeStrung Jewelry 2024-09-24 | Learn to use Beading Chain while making this stunning, double-strand necklace using materials from the September Gemstone Orphanage Subscription box.Colleen will walk you through the steps to make this very wearable necklace. use the stuff from the September box or any materials you have on hand. She will show you the tricks and techniques you will need to finish this necklace.Check out her YouTube channel for more tutorials and other fun stuff.youtube.com/@colleensinkewicz1537Make sure to share your finished projects on the Gemstone Orphanage Facebook Group Page so everyone can see what you are working on. And if you aren't a member be sure to join us.facebook.com/groups/gemstoneorphanage###############Other projects, materials, information, and tutorials are available on our main website: homestrungjewelry.comWe also have an Introduction to Making Wire Jewelry book for beginners available on Amazon at this link:amzn.to/3azEZGCAlong with our Introduction to Stringing book:amzn.to/2MTSFE9************************Please, if you enjoy this video, hit the "Like" and "Subscribe" buttons, and feel free to make comments down below.If you have questions that can't be handled in the comments section, you can email us at:steve@homestrungjewelry.com
Meet the Orphans from the Autumn Adoption Auction HomeStrung Jewelry 2024-09-20 | The New Gemstone Orphanage Adoption Auction is a Double Header with more fun, new surprises, and a bunch of new Gemstone Orphans, all keyed up and excited to go home with some of you. This is a preview of the Gemstone Orphans available for adoption on Saturday, September 28th, at 10 am Mountain Time.This is going to be a fun one with 2 different themes. Half of the Gemstone Orphans will be part of "Halloween Dreams", while the other half will be in a set called "Autumn Splendor". We will be alternating Orphans from each theme throughout the Auction.There will be over 34 excited candidates, anxiously waiting to be adopted.Once again we will be tweaking the Auction to, hopefully, make things go faster and smoother.This time the curated accessory/dress-up bags are extra special and literally filled to capacity. The link to the live Adoption Auction stream, which has all of the details, is here:youtube.com/live/Q6mgeDQGoEYYou will need to be a Subscriber to our YouTube channel to participate, so take a moment to click on the "Subscribe" button below.If you have any questions, suggestions, or comments,,, well,,, that's what the comments section is for. See you all on "Adoption Auction Saturday".Code: BJOP9PSJIFZ2CIVB
Make this Sparkly Wedding Bracelet with Veronica HomeStrung Jewelry 2024-09-16 | A button, thread, some beads, and a little help from Veronica are all you need to make this awesome bracelet.This bracelet would make an extraordinary wedding present, a unique bridesmaid gift, or something to throw on before heading out to a special event like a trip to the grocery store.If you enjoy this video, check out Veronica's other videos on this channel and on her new YouTube channel at: youtube.com/@UCEr11AHDme8MiwOnbb0_DQQ Here are some links to the products Veronica uses to protect and seal her metal components:Denatured alcohol: amzn.to/3XmEXLXEverbright Protecta Clear: amzn.to/3XpBagNAleene's Acrylic Sealer: amzn.to/3XpdE3z5ML Glass Nail Polish Bottles: amzn.to/4cNgYdiSteve's favorite thread-cutting scissors: amzn.to/47rdHiXAnd the larger pair featured in this video: amzn.to/3XK5we9Make the bracelet, take a picture, then share your new creation on the Gemstone Orphanage Facebook Group Page:facebook.com/groups/gemstoneorphanage###############Other projects, materials, information, and tutorials are available on our main website: homestrungjewelry.comWe also have an Introduction to Making Wire Jewelry book for beginners available on Amazon at this link:amzn.to/3azEZGCAlong with our Introduction to Stringing book:amzn.to/2MTSFE9************************Please, if you enjoy this video, hit the "Like" and "Subscribe" buttons, and feel free to make comments down below.If you have questions that can't be handled in the comments section, you can email us at:steve@homestrungjewelry.com
Quick & Easy Elegance!!! A New Necklace Tutorial!!! HomeStrung Jewelry 2024-09-14 | "Elegance" and "Quick & Easy" don't usually go together, but Colleen has this down with a new necklace tutorial that will blow your mind.Using a few materials from the September Gemstone Orphanage box, along with the Style and Talents only Colleen seems to have mastered, you can easily make this showcase necklace in one short afternoon.This would be a great necklace to make as a gift...if you can see your way to part with it once you've completed this amazing masterpiece.When you finish making your new necklace we would encourage you to share your new creation on the Gemstone Orphanage Facebook Group Page:facebook.com/groups/gemstoneorphanage###############Other projects, materials, information, and tutorials are available on our main website: homestrungjewelry.comWe also have an Introduction to Making Wire Jewelry book for beginners available on Amazon at this link:amzn.to/3azEZGCAlong with our Introduction to Stringing book:amzn.to/2MTSFE9************************Please, if you enjoy this video, hit the "Like" and "Subscribe" buttons, and feel free to make comments down below.If you have questions that can't be handled in the comments section, you can email us at:steve@homestrungjewelry.com
Ya Gotta Make These Elephant Earrings by Colleen HomeStrung Jewelry 2024-09-13 | They're cute. They're easy to make. They're Earrings with Sparkly Pink Elephants!!! What other reason do you need to make these brilliant new earrings by Colleen?She will be using materials from the September Gemstone Orphanage Subscription box to finish this project, but any materials you have, or wish to use, will work fine.And while you are working on your project you should check out Colleen's new YouTube channel to see a few other interesting things she is working on.youtube.com/@colleensinkewicz1537And after you finish making your new earrings we would encourage you to share your creation on the Gemstone Orphanage Facebook Group Page:facebook.com/groups/gemstoneorphanage###############Other projects, materials, information, and tutorials are available on our main website: homestrungjewelry.comWe also have an Introduction to Making Wire Jewelry book for beginners available on Amazon at this link:amzn.to/3azEZGCAlong with our Introduction to Stringing book:amzn.to/2MTSFE9************************If you enjoy this video, hit the "Like" and "Subscribe" buttons, and feel free to comment below.
Everyone Needs to Make a Tree of Life HomeStrung Jewelry 2024-09-13 | Everyone who is anyone in the wire jewelry-making world has made or will make a Tree of Life pendant; I'm pretty sure it's the Law. Go to any craft fair, street fair, or swap meet in America, and you will see at least one wire wrapper with a rack of Tree of Life pendants and/or earrings on display and ready to sell.If you haven't made one yet, here is your chance to get one finished before the wire police track you down and take away your license to wrap.We will be using wire and materials from the September Gemstone Orphanage Subscription box to finish this project, but any materials you have, or wish to use, will work just fine.After you finish making your new pendant we would encourage you to share your new creation on the Gemstone Orphanage Facebook Group Page:facebook.com/groups/gemstoneorphanage###############Other projects, materials, information, and tutorials are available on our main website: homestrungjewelry.comWe also have an Introduction to Making Wire Jewelry book for beginners available on Amazon at this link:amzn.to/3azEZGCAlong with our Introduction to Stringing book:amzn.to/2MTSFE9************************If you enjoy this video, hit the "Like" and "Subscribe" buttons, and feel free to make comments down below.If you have questions that can't be handled in the comments section, you can email us at:steve@homestrungjewelry.com
Make the Moondancer Bracelet with Debby HomeStrung Jewelry 2024-09-03 | Come join Debby as she leads us through another Bead Weaving tutorial. With a few seed beads, some half tilas, some crystals, a button, and thread, she takes us all on a beading adventure that ends with a pretty spectacular bracelet.We have kits available on our website.homestrungjewelry.com/product/moondancerThey are currently on sale.You can also buy Tila beads from some bead stores or online from our favorite seed bead supplier: caravanbeads.comYou can find the 8# Hercules thread we used in the tutorial here:amzn.to/3VkA7xKThe Cuda 3-inch Micro Scissors we use for cutting all of our threads can be found at this link:amzn.to/3KhTIshWe also encourage you to join our little family on the Gemstone Orphanage Facebook Group Page:facebook.com/groups/gemstoneorphanage###############Other projects, materials, information, and tutorials are available on our main website: homestrungjewelry.comWe also have an Introduction to Making Wire Jewelry book for beginners available on Amazon at this link:amzn.to/3azEZGCAlong with our Introduction to Stringing book:amzn.to/2MTSFE9************************Like hit the "Like" and "Subscribe" buttons, and feel free to make comments down below.If you have questions that can't be handled in the comments section, you can email me at:steve@homestrungjewelry.com
Make this 3-Strand Leather Bracelet w/ Magnetic Focal & Charm HomeStrung Jewelry 2024-09-02 | Our special guest designer, Veronica, is back to teach us all how to make a 3-strand leather bracelet. She will be using materials from the September Gemstone Orphanage Subscription box, but it will be easy to make substitutions for any of the components she uses.With just a few minutes, a few basic skills, and Veronica's instructions you should be able to make this snappy little bracelet in no time at all.If you make this bracelet or finish any jewelry project, we encourage you to join our little family on the Gemstone Orphanage Facebook Group Page and post a picture so we can all see what you are working on.facebook.com/groups/gemstoneorphanageVeronica recently posted an awesome video on treating, sealing, and protecting your metal jewelry components (she pre-treated all of the metals in this project). It is well worth watching if you are a wire wrapper or use any metal in your designs (who doesn't?). youtu.be/a_UgS8Jyebs###############Other projects, materials, information, and tutorials are available on our main website: homestrungjewelry.comWe also have an Introduction to Making Wire Jewelry book for beginners available on Amazon at this link:amzn.to/3azEZGCAlong with our Introduction to Stringing book:amzn.to/2MTSFE9************************Please hit the "Like" and "Subscribe" buttons, and feel free to ask questions or comment below.If you have questions that can't be handled in the comments section, you can email me at:steve@homestrungjewelry.com
Protecting & Sealing Your Metal Jewelry Components HomeStrung Jewelry 2024-09-01 | Here is Part 2 of Veronica's video tutorial on Protecting & Sealing the metal components you use to make your jewelry.If you haven't watched Part 1, you may want to go check it out first: youtu.be/a_UgS8JyebsIf making your jewelry, specifically the metal components such as metal beads, findings, and wire, last longer, look better, and be less likely to cause the wearer to have an allergic reaction if important to you, you need to watch this videoHere are some links to the products Veronica uses to protect and seal her metal components:Denatured alcohol: amzn.to/3XmEXLXEverbright Protecta Clear: amzn.to/3XpBagNAleene's Acrylic Sealer: amzn.to/3XpdE3z5ML Glass Nail Polish Bottles: amzn.to/4cNgYdiAfter you finish making your next project all sparkly and tarnish free, we would encourage you to share your new creation on the Gemstone Orphanage Facebook Group Page:facebook.com/groups/gemstoneorphanage###############Other projects, materials, information, and tutorials are available on our main website: homestrungjewelry.comWe also have an Introduction to Making Wire Jewelry book for beginners available on Amazon at this link:amzn.to/3azEZGCAlong with our Introduction to Stringing book:amzn.to/2MTSFE9************************Please, if you enjoy this video, hit the "Like" and "Subscribe" buttons, and feel free to make comments down below.If you have questions that can't be handled in the comments section, you can email us at:steve@homestrungjewelry.comdebby@homestrungjewelry.com
Protecting & Sealing Your Metal Jewelry Components HomeStrung Jewelry 2024-08-31 | Metal beads, metal findings, and wire are a part of many jewelry projects. However metal surfaces can tarnish, coatings and platings can wear away, and some people are allergic to metals. With Veronica's help, you can learn to overcome these problems. If you want your jewelry to last years longer, be worn by anyone, and always look as good as the day you made it, this video tutorial is for you.Watch for Part 2.Here are some links to the products Veronica uses to protect and seal her metal components:Denatured alcohol: amzn.to/3XmEXLXEverbright Protecta Clear: amzn.to/3XpBagNAleene's Acrylic Sealer: amzn.to/3XpdE3z5ML Glass Nail Polish Bottles: amzn.to/4cNgYdiAfter you finish making your next project we would encourage you to share your new creation on the Gemstone Orphanage Facebook Group Page:facebook.com/groups/gemstoneorphanage###############Other projects, materials, information, and tutorials are available on our main website: homestrungjewelry.comWe also have an Introduction to Making Wire Jewelry book for beginners available on Amazon at this link:amzn.to/3azEZGCAlong with our Introduction to Stringing book:amzn.to/2MTSFE9************************Please, if you enjoy this video, hit the "Like" and "Subscribe" buttons, and feel free to make comments down below.If you have questions that can't be handled in the comments section, you can email us at:steve@homestrungjewelry.comdebby@homestrungjewelry.com
