MMG Feature - thecuriouscupcake

Wow! I cannot believe it's been almost a year since I've posted here! School and work has been super busy.I know I've posted about the More Meaningful Gifts BnR before. Right now we are having our 2nd anniversary! This thread has been so supportive of me and many many other shops. Now is my turn to feature one of our newest shops on the list.

Thecuriouscupcake has some beautiful chainmaille, wire-wrapped, and beaded jewelry and accessories. I've purchased a blue ring very similar to this one and I love it!


And I have always loved these pea pod necklaces.

What is your favorite item from this shop?

Gillianbeads - Lampwork Beads and Jewelry

I was first introduced to today's featured shop, Gillianbeads, through the BNKO thread on Etsy.

I have always loved watching the glass blowers while visiting Sauder Village back in Ohio. Now here on Etsy I've met someone that not only makes her own glass lampwork beads, but is also a fellow scientist.

Gillian's beads are absolutely gorgeous and they don't usually stay in her shop long so these links will probably take you to a "sold out" page, but you can always look around the rest of her shop. So many treasures!

This first bead, Heart of Blue, that is currently in her shop is one of my favorite color combinations. I love the light blue and the lime green swirls and I think the puffy heart beads are great!Not only does she make her own beads, but she is also a very talented jewelry maker. Although, I do not wear a lot of lime green, I love this Peridot and Sapphire Millefiori Leaf Necklace.

Be sure to check out Gillian's other awesome listings and check back tomorrow for the next featured shop!