Quiet Lion Creations - DIY Jewelry and Craft Blog by Allison B. Cooling

Summer is definitely the season to sport your best boho-chic accessories…..and we all can agree #DIY accessories are the best accessories, right?! Gemstone and agate pendants combine with metallic tattoos (they aren’t just for skin, did ‘ya know?!), crystal flatbacks and chain to create unique necklaces that pair perfectly with any summer outfit!

My signature Boho Bliss Necklaces come together pretty quickly, meaning you’ll be whipping these up for the whole squad. Choose bright colors if you want a funky, fun vibe. If you want a more classic look, you can’t go wrong with black and mixed metals.

Follow along below for the full video tutorial! And if you haven’t, follow my YouTube channel to view my other vids!

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cosmostyle boho traveler – mini lookbook

June 17, 2018

A hint of the Southwest adds spark to this mini-mood – red agates representative of a rocky desert landscape, hammered gold adding organic texture and a hint of glitz providing the always-necessary sparkle.

These pieces are all part of the brand-new CosmoStyle Jewelry “Boho Traveler-Cali” line, which has gotta be my fav look (who would have guessed though?!)…I designed it to incorporate versatile pieces with plenty of earthy-chic style. Inspired by festival fashion, classic bohemian elements like crescents, faux leather and feathers blend with semiprecious gemstones and oxidized finishes, making for total mixed-media goodness! The Luna Cuff and Ring are the perfect statement jewelry pieces for any summer look, while the Sienna Crescent Wrap Bracelet and Necklace add a bit of edge to your outfit. They’re offered in a variety of different colors and gemstones – yes, there’s black of course! To get you in the full mood, I made a mini-lookbook vid on my YT, also attached at the bottom of this post.

And if boho is not your style, no worries. Preppy more your vibe? “American Prep” is my modern take on Audrey Hepburn/Cher Horowitz style. Cue the contemporary pearls, sophisticated sparkles and red, white and blue baubles! “Zen” is all about aromatherapy jewelry and wellness; minimal-chic pieces with natural gemstones and lava beads make for double-duty jewelry. Read all about the spike diffusers (my must-have!!! I use lavender and peppermint) and aromatherapy jewelry here! If you want to go totally glam, choose something from “VIP”; the VIP look was designed by my colleague Theresa Lirov. The Double Take Statement Necklace is to die for, providing some maximum-impact sparkles! Happy shopping!

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Be sure to tag us with #cosmostylejewelry to show off how you style the pieces!

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gold rush

June 11, 2018

Pyrite is quite possibly the newest “it” stone. Move over mystic crystal quartz, amethyst with your deep jewel-tone hues, these little {faux} gold nuggets came to play. Looking part “ordinary rock” and part 24k Magic, their rustic-chicness is somewhat neo-sophisticated, is it not? I mean, it’s all about embracing imperfect perfections these days…..

Deciding to pair with something just as earthy, hemp seemed like a good compliment to a metallic palette. Usually macrame is not my go-to technique….but don’t worry. Well, ‘ya can’t actually call this “macrame”…..it’s literally a bunch of woven strands grouped together by embossed metal beads. A seed bead tassel adds a bit of a fiesta on your chest-a…..(might have to cue the laugh track on that one).

I’m getting my YT vid up for this SOON – was trying to be lazy and do a written tutorial, but it was getting confusing af. So, a lovely step-by-step video will be gracing your inboxes soon – have you signed up for my mailing list?

Check back next week!