29 Jun 2025

Easy Way to Tie a Secure Bracelet Elastic Knot

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Confession time: I’m comfortable behind the camera, not in front of it.

After multiple attempts… No. That really doesn’t seem to encapsulate the enormity of the effort . . .

After MULTIPLE attempts, spanning over three weeks, with hours and hours of re-takes and edits, trying to create a simple, (or so I thought), how-to video showing how to tie a knot in some elastic, I thought I’d enlist the help of my daughter.

We’d been blessed with a stunning sunny day in the middle of winter, and she was joining me for a stroll along the beach.

After our enjoyable walk, (brisk for me, as I trotted along to keep up with her long-legged strides), I whipped out my tripod, scissors and elastic in the hope of a brief filming session to finalise the video tutorial.

Complete hilarity ensued. Eventually I just got on with it, tied off the new bracelet, and she (somehow) managed to keep my hands in the middle of the shot.

I hope the video shows how easy it is to restring bracelets with fresh elastic, and you’re feeling inspired to breathe new life into any you may have lying in the back of your jewellery box.

If you have any queries at all, please feel free to reach out and contact me.

P.S. I now have a newfound respect for people who are able to talk directly into a camera with, (what appears), such ease. Kudos to you all.

19 Apr 2024

Sitting under the trees, feet in the stream, guardian angel has my back

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The striking patterns across the face of this labradorite crystal blended harmoniously with the criss-crossing branches of the trees overhead as I nestled down beside a babbling stream, bare feet in the water, crafting a simple but sturdy frame of sterling silver, enjoying the chorus of visiting piwakawaka, (NZ fantails), tuis, and paradise ducks. It wasn’t until the pendant was complete, I noticed the angel on the reverse side. Of course, my imagination then had a lot of fun divining birds on the front and back of the beautiful stone, but the angel was the image that persisted.

23 Mar 2024

Into Nature’s Studio

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Kathryn shares a wee insight into her creation process as she heads off into nature on a deliciously windy day to sit among the birds and trees and lovingly transform a stunning labradorite gemstone crystal into a beautiful sterling silver pendant.

Kathryn relishing being reunited with daughter, Angelique. Coire Gabhail, The Lost Valley, Glen Coe, Scotland. Mother and daughter smiling at the camera. Mother is tanned, having just left New Zealand summer, whereas daughter is pale, having just relished winter in Glasgow, Scotland. Angelique wears amazonite pendant, and Kathryn wears labradorite gemstone crystal and Scottish green stone.
11 Nov 2018

What inspires Kathryn’s creativity?

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What inspires and motivates me to create? Love, beauty and connection.

Feelings of love, as well as connection to the Source of all life, accessed through the beauty of Nature and her creations, explains a large aspect of my love for gemstones. This also provides my inspiration for painting sea and landscape scenes.

My connection with higher realms, and willingness to fulfil my role as messenger via the mediums of beauty, energy and art, in service for the upliftment of others, springs from the acknowledgement and love of our shared connection, and the desire for us all to embrace our most joyous lives and expressions of self, in this lifetime.

I adore connecting with people, one-on-one, to cater for their specific gemstone crystal requirements. The personal service I provide, ensuring their unique needs are met, all comes back to valuing the special connection with each person.

The ‘energy exchange’ that then takes place, in turn, supports love – the ability for me to enjoy precious time with my children and their partners, and my grand-daughter, who are scattered far and wide, from car journeys as short as ten minutes to as long as seven hours away, and connecting flights that can take from twenty-seven to forty hours long, in order to reach my daughter and son-in-law half a world away. (The above photo was taken when I visited in May 2018.  No prizes for guessing who’d just enjoyed summer whilst the other endured winter.)

With immense gratitude, thank you for sharing in this expression of love and connection with me,

Warmest blessings, Kathryn

  • Jan chose gemstone beads that reminded her of her day at the beach with her son, and created a truly beautiful bracelet.
  • This group of ladies had such fun freeing their imaginations, exploring their creativity and creating beautiful, unique gemstone bracelets for themselves.
  • Kathryn created a comforting bracelet of aquamarine and moonstone beads, that felt like a hug from the angels after her parents passed.
30 Sep 2022

More than beauty

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I recently caught up with Jan and was admiring the beautiful gemstone crystal bracelet she’d created at our bracelet creation evening.  I loved the freshness and freedom expressed by the beads she’d used, and how she’d arranged them. The amazonite, labradorite, howlite and onyx beads were simply gorgeous together!  “You know”, she said, “I didn’t plan it out at all. I was remembering a day on the beach watching my son surf – the colours of the sky, the sea and the sand – and I just went for it”.

I really love that. Jan’s bracelet is so much more than a pretty item of jewellery. It is a physical expression, and ongoing reminder, of a wonderful, happy memory.

Talking about the bracelet and its origins inspired Jan to research further into the area she’d spent that precious day with her son. As a result, she discovered synchronicities around dates and significant events, leading to an even greater appreciation and enrichment of the entire memory. This is what I absolutely love about working with gemstone crystals – so often, they serve as messengers of hidden wisdom, revealed via synchronicity.

After my parents passed, I created a bracelet of aquamarine and rainbow moonstone. I love it so much, as it feels like a comforting hug from the angels, and serves as a wonderful reminder of their love and support.

To view gemstone crystal bracelets currently available, visit my Kathryn Jane Design Facebook page, select “Photos”, then “Albums”, then “View All”, and lastly selecting, “Gemstone Bracelets Available”. An easier way is to follow the link here. If you’d like to purchase any, please send me a direct message, either on Facebook, or on this website.

Looking forward to connecting with you soon.

Kathryn