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10 Things to Make for the New School Year

It’s hard to believe it’s already time to think about getting the kids back to school, but here we are. It can be hard to switch gears from fun in the sun to back-to-school items, but one way to get you and your child back into the swing of things is to personalize some favorite…

Five Rhinestone Creations to Jazz Up Christmas

The retail sales are on, the neighbors have put up their lights, and the cats are beginning their annual stalking of the Christmas tree ornaments. It’s officially time for Christmas. It’s a great season for bringing out all of your craft supplies and making some fun creations to brighten your home. If you’ve worked with…

Things to Make With Rhinestones for Thanksgiving

Happy fall, everybody! This time of year brings a welcome change of sweater weather, crunchy leaves, and fall festivities. The pumpkins have all been carved, which means it’s time to start thinking of one of the biggest holiday celebrations of the year: Thanksgiving. We all know Thanksgiving for being a food fest filled with family,…

Celebrate Halloween with Rhinestones

October means it’s time for sweaters, pumpkins, and, of course, Halloween. Spooky and fun are the keywords here and you can make your Halloween sparkle with the addition of rhinestones. We’ve got some great ideas for how to make your holiday really shine. Shapes and Colors for Halloween One of the best parts about Halloween…

How to Identify Rhinestones

For hundreds of years, naturally occurring quartz crystals found along the Rhine River in Europe were coveted for jewelry but were eventually depleted from the area. This is when, in the 19th century, jewelers sought to create an imitation, aptly named rhinestones. Rhinestones are now made of crystal, glass, or even plastic. The European Difference…

Things to Make with Rhinestones for Father’s Day

One of our favorite parts about June is that we get to celebrate the long-awaited arrival of summer, as well as celebrate dads with Father’s Day. It may seem strange to combine luminescent rhinestones with masculine items, but at the Rhinestone Shop, we’ve put together a few ideas for how to add some subtle sparkle…

Five Things to Make with Rhinestones for Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, marks the unlikely victory of the Mexican Army over the French at the Battle of Puebla but, at least for Americans, it is a fun excuse to celebrate Mexican-American culture and drink margaritas. What a great way to kick off the month of May! This month, we’re…

Five Things to Make with Rhinestones for Easter

It feels like it’s been a long winter, but spring is finally here! Here at the Rhinestone Shop, we’ve been brainstorming some of the best ways to add some sparkle to your spring and some pizazz to your Easter holiday with our authentic European crystal rhinestones. Remember to check out our color chart—we offer a…

6 Things to Make for St. Patrick’s Day

Spring is fast approaching and March is upon us, bringing one of the most festive holidays with it—St. Patrick’s Day! Here at the Rhinestone Shop we’ve put together a few sparkling ideas to make the most of this green season. Take advantage of our huge selection of shapes and colors to make glittering accessories that…

5 Things to Make for Valentine’s Day

After the winter holidays, it seems like only the blink of an eye before the Valentine’s Day decorations and products start hitting the shelves. Consumers spent approximately $13.2 billion on Valentine’s Day. Billion. That said, it’s a great idea to make gifts that are really going to stand out. At the Rhinestone Shop, we sell…