Upcycled Jewellery: Everything Has A Repurpose

As well as being a being a beaded jewellery designer, I’m also an upcycle jewellery designer and recently I felt the need to introduce the world to an international community of upcycle jewellery artistes by creating a Facebook page dedicated to beautiful upcycle jewellery designs.  

So what is upcycle?  Well here’s the definition:

“Upcycling is the process of converting waste materials or useless products into new materials or products of better quality or for better environmental value” - Wikipedia

Here’s another definition:

“Upcycling is taking an item that is no longer needed or wanted and giving it new life as something that is either useful or creative” - http://www.upcyclemagazine.com/

Eco jewellery is environmentally friendly and prevents landfill waste, hence is always good for the planet, it also gets the creative juices of jewellery designers  to design and create unique jewellery pieces.

Michelle Renée Bernard is one of my favourite upcycle jewellery designers. I came across her blog and saw this amazing necklace she created from sewing bobbins.

Michelle  describes why she’s inspired by this method of jewellery making

“I'm a mixed media artist with a love of flea markets, antiques, found objects and random trash. I delight in the irony of making something beautiful out of something discarded... transforming objects into new and meaningful artistic creations”

Check out her blog and website at http://michellereneebernard.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/upcycled-jewelry-everything-has.html

www.YesterdaysTrashArt.com

Here are some more jewellery designs which  I admire.

      Spirals and Swirl Fork Bangle created and designed by Hairy Growler http://www.hairygrowler.co.uk/

Coin upcycled pendant (50 pence coin) created and designed by Hairy Growler http://www.hairygrowler.co.uk/

Exquisite spring necklace, made out of paper and wooden beads by upcycle jewellery designer Shelly Warnica of Earth Child Art www.etsy.com/shop/EarthChildArt

Have a go yourself, I have a free  e-book for you to make your own upcycle bracelet. Please leave your email in the blue box to the right side of this page and I’ll send you my free e-book today!!

Oprah Winfrey and Beaded Jewellery

Oprah Winfrey is a lady I admire, firstly for her strong work ethic, her philanthropy and her fashion style. I always wanted to know  what type of jewellery suits Oprah and found a few photos of her wearing beaded jewellery. I love the beaded bracelet she's wearing, it has an African look to it  and really suits the dress shes wearing

As you know I love creating beaded jewellery and I  stumbled  across a gorgeous dress Oprah was wearing, straight away I  created a piece of jewellery that will go so well with the outfit. I would some feedback, do you think  the bracelet matches the dresses.

Green Crystal bracelet created and designed by Jennifer Quamina of Euphena Beaded Jewellery

Lady Gaga confirmed for Versace campaign 2014

Lady Gaga has been confirmed as the new face of Versace.

The 'Applause' hitmaker, who is close friends with the Italian fashion house's chief designer Donatella Versace, will front Versace's spring/summer 2014 campaign, the brand has confirmed on Twitter.

The 27-year-old pop star's pictorial was shot by renowned photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott.

Versace tweeted: ''#Versace proudly confirms @LadyGaga as the face of SS14 campaign shot by Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott #VersaceLovesGaga (sic)''

The designer label also shared the first photo from Gaga's campaign, which features the singer adorned in a figure-hugging lilac bodycon dress with cut-outs and ornate silver jewellery.

Gaga celebrated her fashion campaign, tweeting: ''I'm so happy to be working w/ @Versace for the new Campaign! What do you wanna wear this Spring? #Donatella #famiglia (sic)''

It seems Gaga was inspired by Donatella, 58, as she is seen sporting lengthy peroxide blonde locks in the campaign - much like the fashion designer's signature look.

Gaga's collaboration with Versace comes after the star penned an ode to Donatella for her recently released album, 'ARTPOP'.

The track, titled 'Donatella', sees Gaga sing: ''What do you wanna wear this spring? What do you think is the new thing? What do you wanna wear this season? Donatella.''

Men's Luxury Beaded Jewellery - Introducing Bre Harris, Founder of Leo's Wisdom

Leo’s Wisdom was born out of frustration and a deep desire to outwardly express the founder’s innermost characteristics in a way never before realized. Founder, Bre Harris, a visionary and an artist, was disappointed with the lackluster and often overpriced pieces available in the market.

As a man, it's been difficult finding the type of jewelry truly reflective of the style and character I feel accurately portrays the innermost me. I wanted a piece that boldly stated, ''I am Strong! I am Wise! I am Powerful!' So, out of pure frustration, my partner and I created Leo's Wisdom, an epic line of men's jewelry that stands for Kingship, Power, and Wisdom.

Bre produced his first piece and less than a week later, he was persuaded to sell it right off his neck. He designed another piece, and was persuaded to sell that one too. The talented duo made no haste in setting action to what was obvious: there was a strong desire for such pieces, and it was worth the time and effort to offer Leo’s Wisdom to the world.

Bre and Wisdom invested nearly everything they had into the idea of a Private Label collection of epic jewelry for men. Leo's Wisdom is jewelry for men created by a man. Master Artisan, Bre Harris, takes great care to ensure each piece is imbued with virtues and qualities from within. Each Leo's Wisdom design is meticulously sculpted and designed by humble hands. No two pieces are ever exactly alike. Your piece will be as unique and important as you are.

Leo & Wisdom
Jewelry for him

www.leoswisdom.com

Beautiful Beaded Jewellery, Created By Jennifer Quamina of Euphena Beaded Jewellery

You can check out more of my beaded jewellery on my Facebook page 

My jewellery website is on it's way. I can't wait to share some of my designs with you.

Lavendar Translucent Clear Crystal Bracelet

Silver Foil, White Beaded Earrings

Purple Swarvoski Crsytal Bead Bracelet