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Accent Yourself Handcrafted Jewelry
http://www.accentyourself.blogspot.com
This blog is about my handcrafted jewelry business I run from my home. It includes jewelry related tutorials, projects, & examples of my work, and some articles about my business experiences including selling, consigning & wholesaling my jewelry.
Recent Posts
More Things for HBS Express
Here are a few of the items I've shipped out to a friend's shop in Oregon. . . Due to the fact that I no longer live in Oregon and can't routinely polish up the silver after it has tarnished, I've switched to copper. Copper, once it oxidizes looks ve...
Fun with Copper Washers
OK, I will amit to taking the easy route with this bunch! However, the little box of assorted copper washers that are available at Harbor Freight are awesome! They come is various sizes, and make a great addition to jewelry. I drill, hammer, wrap, so...
Riveted Lake Michigan Beach Stones
I took a Riveting class at the Bead & Button Show in Milwaukee a couple of weeks ago, and this is my first try at my new skill. . . I used found stones from the shores of Lake Michigan, drilled holes in them with my Dremel tool & a diamond d...
Kris Webster Fundraiser Update!
To date, I've been able to send Kris $491! Thank you to all the Wilson Elementary & Mequon, WI families who've purchased the necklaces. I will continue to make and sell as long as there is a need. Kris is still struggling and I'm hoping her he...
Bead and Button Show
Well, last week the Bead & Button show finally arrived in Milwaukee. I had been waiting since January, when I first signed up to attend & take a class. My good friend & I took a class on how to make rivets. It was a good class & I lea...
Fundraiser for Kris Webster
Kris Webster is a friend of mine and was diagnosed last fall with a brain tumor. She is a single mom of two adorable kids and has not worked since she had her surgery in November. Although her surgery was successful and her outlook is good, she has c...

