Free Grunge Alphabet Letters Printable Digital Collage

Hello everyone in the new 2015 year. :)

As my new year resolution, I'm trying to get back on track with my blog. So... I'd like to share today a free digital collage sheet with grunge alphabet letters. Look, how cute a personalized pendant looks with such letter :) And it's so easy to make. Just follow this tutorial!

Sterling silver earrings giveaway

Hello, my dear readers :)

It's been a really long time since posted last time. So many things happened in my life ... :) Now, it's time to come back. So... I'm posting my very first giveaway for this adorable sterling silver earrings :)

They can be yours, if you participate in the giveaways. Rules are simple... more shares, more chances to win :)

1. Follow my blog: Irina's Cute Box. Comment this post that you are following and provide your email address - 1 entry

2. Like my page on Facebook: Irina's Cute Box. Comment this post that you liked my page and provide your email address - 1 entry

3. Follow me on Twitter:  IrinaPhotograph. Comment this post that you liked my page and provide your email address - 1 entry

4. Share this giveaway on a Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Google+, and other social networks. Blog about it. Well... just spread a word :)  Than comment this post with links to the shares in separate comments. Don't forget to provide your email, so that I can contact you:) Every comment is 1 entry.

Please, keep in mind! All your shares must be public. More shares -> more comments to the post -> higher chance to win :)  Posts which are not comply with the rules will be removed.Comments which are not complying with the rules are not participating in the giveaway and will be deleted.

Every comment will be assigned with a number. Entire list is available by this link.

This giveaway is open world wide and will run from until September 7th, 2014. And the lucky winner will be announced on September 8th, 2014.

Good luck!

How to make polymer clay leaves

I have a friend who I've never met in person, but we chat a lot on Internet :) I really feel that we are close and know a lot about each other just because those online chats... Her name is Svetlana from NESWeddingGarden. We like to share our craft ideas, give advises to each other, and generally chat about anything in our lives :) Recently, Svetlana shared a tutorial how to make leaves of polymer clay and how to use them in craft.

Dangle earrings with pearls

Last week, I made this beautiful chain maille sterling silver bracelet with pearls. And since I like to wear jewelries in pairs, I had to make something matching for this bracelet. Usually, I make earrings as a pair to a bracelet :) So... I came up with this sterling silver dangle earrings design. This pearl earrings are really easy to make, and I'd like to share entire process.

Chain maille bracelet with pearls

My first wire work! Not so long time ago, I was surfing the Internet, and found many interesting tutorials how to make jewelries of wire. One bracelet tutorial made in chain maille technique seemed to be easy to make even for beginners like me :)

San Mateo Gem Show

Eventually, I did it... I went to Gem Show in San Mateo. I've heard about the show long time ago, but it always were coming to my mind when it's already gone. This time, one of my friend reminded about it in right time :)

Flowers inspired jewelry by Svetlana Frenkel

Do you like surprises like I do?-))

Recently, I got a gift from Svetlana from NESWeddingGarden and it was totally a surprise. I picked my maill from a mail box, and found there a package with no returning address. Hmmm... I was rushing to home to open it. And... inside I found this adorable hibiscus flower brooch made of polymer clay.

Of course, I was interested what story behind the flower, and Swetlana shared what inspired her to make it.

Beaded fresh water pearl bracelet tutorial

Once, I found a great tutorial how to make an adorable beaded bracelet. The DIY tutorial was published on EtsyRussianTeam blog and it inspired me to make one for myself. It took me a while to make the bracelet for myself. Honestly, I have a lot of different tutorials that I keeping, but not making anything. But this one... I simply had to make it! Why?... I don't know :) Maybe, because it's made of pearl that I like very much! Anyhow, here we go. The bracelet!

Christmas gift exchange

Do you like to receive gifts? :) Well... who doesn't... It's third time in Russian team on Etsy when we have Secret Santa gift exchange. Initially, it was Albina's idea to play that game, and this year, it's third time we are playing the game.

Every time it's a little bit challenging for me. :) What to gift? What the person like? How my gift would suit the addressee life style? Also, I'd like to gift something hand made to share a piece of my warmth.

This year, I'm a secret Santa for one lady, and I'm not sharing her name. :) It'll be surprise for her. I made two small gifts for her: a calendar and a necklace. Well... Ladies like jewelry, and I hope that this part of the gift will fit her lifestyle :). I made it of pearls and clear crystals, that's why it should be OK with any outfit because I don't know her preferences in colors.

Jewelry product photography. Albina's creations

Albina is my fellow team mate in Russians on Etsy team. Recently, she asked me to work on good pictures of her jewelries. You know why... her article is going to be issued in a magazine! I was excited to get this challenge - to take really good looking pictures for the magazine. :)


I hope I fulfilled the order :) Also, just a little secret... I'm really proud of myself because I really improved my skills in product photography. If you'd look at my first pictures, gosh... they are really unacceptable :( I know, that I need practice more and more to get them better, but I feel that I've made pretty much big step in this field :)


Look at the gorgeous jewelries! Albina is a great wire sculpture artist. Her creations are really unique.


Honestly, I'm not a big fan of copper jewelries. I prefer silver or gold, but these one make me to think about my preferences. :)



I wish I could make something like this... *sigh*

How to Make Glass Tile Pendant

Look at this pretty glass tile pendant! Do you think it's difficult to make? :) No! It's easy as 1-2-3! :)


First of all, you need an image. If you'd like to make a pendant with hearts, you can download free digital collage which I'm happy to share.


The collage sheet is 4x6 inches, 300 dpi. It can be download there. If the link doesn't work, please leave a comment and I'll fix it. Please, don't forget to come back and download it. :) Print it on heavy paper (80-100 lb) on laser printer.

NOTE: Please keep in mind, that the collage sheet can not be sold as a collage in digital or printed form.

To make the pendant, you will need an image, settings for glass tile, glaze, and super glue (I prefer gel super glue).



I usually buy supplies in SunAndMoonKits shop on Etsy. Gina who runs the shop is very nice and responsive. She always open for custom quantity of items. :) If you are planning to make just 1-2 pendants, you probably will need just sample size of glaze - not the big bottle.

So... lets make the pendant :)

First, cut of an image.


Then, apply a little bit of glaze on the back side of the glass tile. Well... maybe not a little bit but more :) So it shouldn't be a very thin layer.


Spread it evenly without air bubbles inside. Place the image with face side on the glaze and gently press it from center to the edges. Be sure, that there is no airy spots between glaze and paper. Also, paper should slide on the glaze when you touch it. It means that right amount of glaze applied. Be sure that edges of the paper are also with no air between glaze and the image.

Set aside the glass tile for a couple of hours while the glaze become firm. Then, just trim extra paper on the sides and remove extra glaze from the glass.


Put a little bit of super glue in the setting.


And place the glass tile with paper side down.


And your pendant is ready :)

If you'd like to make a personalized pendant, you can look in my blog for other free graphics , and also please have a look at my GraphicLand shop on Etsy for affordable great digital collages.

Enjoy! :)

Necklace made of wool???

I'm kinda classy girl... :) especially, if it's about jewelries. I always thought that jewelry should be made out of some firm materials: gemstones, glass beads, or plastic... But I've never thought it can be made of fabrics or wool... Well... I was wrong :)

Look at this great hand made felted necklace by Tonya Utkina.

I'm really surprised how gorgeous a felted necklace can be. Tonya, great job! ... and shame on me :) I need to be more open to new hand made ideas :)

Christmas gift from Olena

Do you like gifts? :) I just love them!

Last Thursday, I opened my mail box and found there a box from Olena (SFBeads) who is a great jewelry artist. Sure I ran to open it. I was really thrilled, and I knew that the gift is hand made by Olena :) So... what I've got was beyond my expectation!

I found these small boxes, and I was surprised because I was kinda expecting just one box ;) They are cute, aren't they?



Honestly, I'm not a good at gift decoration. I believe that what's inside is more important than outside. But after Olena's gift... NO MORE non-decorated gifts from me :) I'm going to decorate all my future gifts. :)

Inside of this turquoise box, I found this gorgeous necklace which is hand made by Olena. This sparkling snowflake in combination with blue, crystal clear beads, and silver findings looks amazingly :) Tiny silver chain, sparkling beads, and heart shaped clasp make this necklace tender looking. Also, it reminds me ice and snow :) I don't know why... maybe because of the crisp color combination...



In the red small box, I got this cute cell phone charm in the shape of Christmas wreath. Moreover, this tiny bell jingles :)



Olena, I just have no words! Thank you very much. I love your gifts :)

I was bored :)

Couple weeks ago, my computer was down for a two days. So no way to surf the Internet, to make collages, to chat with friends... I was bored :) But I got free time to finish a jewelry set which I started almost a year before.

It's the same as there but with red roses. Yehhhh... my lovely red color :)

Bracelet...



And earrings...

White roses bracelet and earrings set

I like jewelry! Well... no. I'm obsessed with jewelries :) I like to wear something new every day. So.. It means I need a lot of them. That's why I like to spend my spare time making some simple and elegant jewelry. Like this set..

Bracelet



And earrings

Citrus Splash!

Welcome here!

When I saw the two teardrops, I just fell in love with them. These two double colored outstanding citrine briolette are huge, perfectly clear, and have very bright green and yellow colors.




The earrings are made of sterling silver with citrine and bicone Swarovski crystals. Leverbacks are sterling silver(stamped)and fancy diamond cut. The diamond cut makes the more sparkling. The earrings are 2 in(5 cm) long with lever backs. Size of briolettes 24.8x13.30 mm

New Earrings!

Hi there!

Today I have two news... two great pair of earrings. Making jewelry becomes more and more exciting for me.

Pink Mist. Look at them here




And Dew Drops Earrings with chandelier. Look at them here

Dew Drops Sterling silver earrings

Christmas is coming! Are you ready to the holidays? :)

Look at this!


The earrings are inspired by tender morning dew drops. They are made of sterling silver and aqua blue glass beads. The length is 2 7/8 inches(7 cm) with earring wire. The earring wire is lever back.

Pearly Bunch Earrings

Hi, everyone,

This is my first pair of earrings!

The earrings are made of mother of pearl beads with sterling silver lever back. Connective rings are silver platted. The length of the earrings is 2.5 inches with lever back.


And my great model Evgenia

Welcome here!
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