
Zodiac shines on the Miss Supranational stage
On July 14th Emma Rose Collingridge took to the stage to represent the United Kingdom, alongside 64 other global ambassadors, at the prestigious Mi...

Shoe Dreams Come True By Nicky Rox
My journey in rhinestone shoe customisation started in Summer 2010. I bought a pair of peep toe black satin heels on the high street for £15. And...

How to use Preciosa rhinestones for costume making
Whenever I tell people what my job involves and who we’ve supplied rhinestones to, they often envisage our crystals sparkling on the Strictly Come ...

King Charles III cake brought to life with Zodiac & Swarovski Crystals
Crystal Parade were lucky enough to sponsor the very talented sugar artist Emma Jayne Cake Design once again, at this years Cake International, hel...

How to iron on a rhinestone transfer: A simple guide
Rhinestone transfers are a quick and easy way to add rhinestone sparkle to your clothing or accessories. For a detailed guide and more information ...

How to create an ombre effect using rhinestones
The effect of ‘ombre’ within colour, means the gradual changing from one colour to another. French for ‘shaded’, the term ombre originally started ...

The inspiration behind my dazzling burlesque costumes by Miss Ginger Soumise
Instagram: missgingersoumise
As a newcomer to the glittering world of professional burlesque, I’m finally living out my glamorous showgirl fantasy,...

Ultimate Guide: How to apply rhinestones to nails
Many of our customers who are just starting out in nail art, or are new to using rhinestones in nail art, ask how do you apply rhinestones to nails...

How to use rhinestones in your Cricut projects
Cricut machines are incredibly popular in the crafting world right now, but what are they and what can you do with them?
A Cricut is a cutting mach...

How to bling Christmas cards and gift bags with rhinestones
It’s beginning to look a lot like… CHRISTMAS!
Now that we’re in November and Halloween & Bonfire Night are over for another year, it’s time...

The Ultimate Guide To Rhinestones
An Introduction to rhinestones
The term ‘rhinestone’ refers to a flat bottomed shiny stone, paired with a backing of mirror foil that helps to refl...

Fun Halloween craft ideas using rhinestones
If you’re looking for some craft ideas to create a spooky atmosphere for your front door this Halloween, or you want to get creative and make a DIY...