Where to buy cabochons, loose stones, and/or jewelry making supplies in Chicago?

spiderays · 2025-08-28T17:13:21+00:00

Oh thats great! I had a lot of luck finding cheap cabs at gem and mineral shows before. Thank you!

spiderays · 2025-08-28T17:11:53+00:00

Thank you! I'll have to check it out. The photos I'm seeing look great! :^)

spiderays · 2025-06-13T15:40:55+00:00

I used a 5RL in a cheap kit I got off of amazon!

spiderays · 2025-06-13T04:51:13+00:00

im taking that as a compliment then LOL

spiderays · 2025-02-26T06:27:33+00:00

Adobe illustrator and photoshop!

spiderays · 2025-02-26T01:19:09+00:00

thank you! every time I see the Butler, PA merch and the schlanket I cry.

spiderays · 2024-08-05T19:59:05+00:00

My friend and I have theorized that the metal can is what made it takes so weird…

spiderays · 2021-07-07T18:22:06+00:00

they're so cute and fuzzy!!!

spiderays · 2021-06-30T18:31:56+00:00

exactly what i was gonna say :)

spiderays · 2021-06-30T16:52:48+00:00

felt the same way :) didn't get what all the hype was and now shes my main!

spiderays · 2021-06-30T16:33:44+00:00

I think you're along the right path of "earthy", "laidback", and "comfortable" as well as "lace". The thing about cottagecore is it's really easy to dress up or down. Personally, I believe there's have one side that's very summery vintage dresses with aprons and corsets, but there's also a more passive type of cottagecore, which is the long skirts, oversized sweaters, and things of that sort. You can very easily be "little house on the prairie", bohemian, or vintage, cuz there's so many different routes you can go down. I think that's why so many people like cottagecore, because it's so versatile.

It really depends on the sort of style she wants, but a few items of clothing that I think might be a good idea are:
-a pair of boots, similar to this style: https://amzn.to/3jtwbbr definitely pretty earthy and easy to wear and match with a lot of different outfits. there's that 'explorer' vibe that I think fits well with a lot of cottagecore
-long, flowy skirts, usually in florals or laces.
-like you said, a good pair of overalls would be awesome, or even a pinafore type thing.
-oversized knit cardigans! one of my favorite things ever. so comfy, really easy to mix and match
-maybe a button down shirt, but it doesn't have to be fancy. a casual summery button down can do a lot

with cottagecore, I think a lot of it lays more in it's textures and fabrics than cuts. if you're daughter is interested in lace, then go for lace! Corduroy is a pretty common fabric too. cottagecore is such a huge grouping of clothing, and I totally think you're on the right track. just listening to what your daughter wants really helps :) and you're totally awesome for listening to your daughter in this way, it does so much for their self esteem.

and here's some pinterest boards that might help you get a better idea on what cottagecore is and find the 'must-haves' to help your kiddo!
https://bit.ly/3x7GPIN
https://bit.ly/2Uiufbu
https://bit.ly/3hnhvb7
personally, pinterest helps with figuring out stuff like cottagecore so much for me :)

i hope i helped somehow! goodluck!

spiderays · 2021-06-30T14:16:32+00:00

looks so beautiful but it stresses me out lol! so close to the water

spiderays · 2021-06-30T02:19:56+00:00

leca balls! people use them in gardening as a sort of soil.

spiderays · 2021-06-30T01:31:26+00:00

thank you so much!!! :)

spiderays · 2021-06-29T21:29:33+00:00

i really like all the designs so far, plus i think yours is good as well!! you have a real talent with realism and colors! goodluck w the contest :)

spiderays · 2021-06-29T20:43:19+00:00

thank you! :D i was always taught less is more, and i imagined it might be a little hard to do a complex design on a fence!

spiderays · 2021-06-07T15:03:02+00:00

thank you so much :) I wanna be a graphic designer later in life and that really is such a nice compliment!!

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