If you have a little girl who is going to be home for the summer there is a good chance you are going to need to find ways for her to pass the time. Even if you have enrolled her in some summer classes or a day camp she still is going to need a hobby. You can’t have her on the internet or in front of the computer for hours a day. Why not buy her some Czech beads, crystal beads, and other jewelry making supplies? She is sure to love making her own jewelry and it’s a fun and time consuming activity.

Jewelry making is fun and educational hobby for a young girl. It takes planning, an eye for form and color, and patience. The reward for your little one’s hard work is she gets to wear her jewelry with pride. You will be surprised at just how much she can learn in just one summer. She may even be able to make you a necklace or bracelet. At the very least she will stimulating her mind not wasting it away in front of a screen.

So order some jewelry supplies today and watch as your daughter delights in her new hobby.

For members of the LGBT community and their families June is a special month. Why? Because it’s LGBT Pride month in America and much of the world. LGBT and their supporters will be celebrating, engaging with the community and looking back on LGBT history. This month is particularly special because President Obama just endorsed marriage equality. Jewelers should definitely use this as an opportunity to craft some Pride related jewelry.

The rainbow has long been a symbol of the LGBT community so make sure you have a variety of colors of crystal beads and Czech beads. Create rainbow necklaces, headbands, earrings and just about anything else with a rainbow on it. Considering how many LGBT Pride events are held in June, your LGBT friends and family will want event appropriate attire. You may want to get some rainbow rhinestones so you can bejewel clothes with the rainbow emblem.

Other Pride symbols include a pink triangle or a yellow equal sign on a blue background. These are all recognizable symbols that your LGBT loved one will appreciate and want to wear for Pride month. You may want to make extras and sell them at Pride events. People love to shop when they are in the festive spirit!

Sometimes creating jewelry solely of crystal beads is not enough. Yes, they are beautiful, but on there own it may seem a little bland. What really spruces up a design for jewelry are findings. Findings are beautiful pieces and charms that add something unique to your design. They can vary in material, usually brass, copper or silver. They can be all sorts of shapes, from basics to flowers, leaves, animals or other items. And they all will make a huge impact on your jewelry. You have so many more options when you add findings to your designs.

Findings can be added at any point in a necklace or bracelet and look especially great in earrings, hanging ones particularly. They add depth, length, and a bit more pizzazz which is great for the person who wants a pair that is really eye catching.

They also are great to use to add a bit more color, something different than the Czech beads you are already using. It creates contrast which can be really aesthetically pleasing.

Findings are going to be a huge asset to your designs and really change things for the better. The more intricate designs are, the more people will want to buy them as well as pay a higher price.