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    PriceLess Crystal™—The Most Cost-Effective Crystal On the Market!(Post)

    Ladies, gents. You want the truth? Whether your medium is music, dance, skating, theater, cheer, posing, acrobatics, pageantry, riding, showing or just wowing the crowd (politics? Does that count?), ...

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    Back to School Sparkle: Celebrations and Superfans(Post)

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    Dance Costume Inspiration from To Die For Costumes - Jennifer Teel(Post)

    To Die For Costumes made this beauty for Jennifer Teel, a graduating senior. It's been a tough year for these graduating seniors so she wanted to make her extra sparkly! She has been making her costu ...

    Rhinestone March Nail Art (Post)

    March is a month when I am sure ready for fresh color and sparkle galore! Let’s take a look at a few trending nail designs to inspire this month’s manicures. After being spotted on the 2022 ...

    How to Transform Dancewear from Studio to Stage(Post)

    The metamorphosis that a costume provides can do wonders for your dance, for both the audience and you. As the performer, the addition of your dressing room routine- applying makeup, arranging you ...

    New Color from Swarovski- Iris!(Post)

    The Power of PurpleNew in our store from Swarovski, the ever captivating new color Iris. Iris is the perfect shade of medium purple. Paler than Amethyst, yet blazing more intensely than Light Am ...

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    Practice to Performance – A Professional Look on a Beginner Budget(Post)

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    Hot Rhinestone Colors for Fall/Winter 2012 Trends(Post)

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    Nail Art "for Art's Sake"(Post)

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    Preciosa Neon Costume Design Partnership(Post)

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    Don't Miss Out On All Things Bling!(Post)

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    MAXIMA Vs LUX | Authentic European Crystal Quality(Post)

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    MAXIMA Crystals by Preciosa(Post)

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    DIY Crystallized Ombré Appliques(Post)

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    Swarovski New Colors for Spring/Summer 2017 Trends, part 1(Post)

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    How to Use Flat Backs in Interior Design(Post)

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    Whoops, Fail!(Post)

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    ​MAXIMA Crystals By Preciosa®(Post)

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    What Does the Color Green Mean & Symbolize?(Post)

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    UDMA Recap(Post)

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    Preciosa Announces Crystal Faerie for Nails(Post)

    Preciosa is new to the crystal nail art craze but certainly not new to top quality crystal production.  The leader in find cut Bohemian crystal for 71 years, Preciosa crystals are among the best ...

    PriceLess Crystal: Dancers' DIY Performance Enhancers(Post)

    We’re no strangers to fantastic costumes- with dozens of dance studios in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro, renowned pattern companies, cobblers and costume manufacturers calling the Twin Cities hom ...

    Advanced Crystal- Swarovski’s Cleaner, Greener Stone(Post)

    Swarovski has developed a crystal made with a completely new recipe. Imagine the finest chocolate you’ve ever had- smooth, glossy surface, rich and full aroma with a hint of sweetness, the characteri ...

    Learning New Ways to Help You Sparkle!(Post)

    This month, in the spirit of gratitude and celebration surrounding the holidays, Rhinestones Unlimited turned a team-building opportunity into a full-fledged crystal party! It was fun disguised as le ...

    Pantone’s Color of the Year 2014: Radiant Orchid(Post)

    If the color Radiant Orchid was a tangible object, I imagine it would be an infinity pool tucked inside a colorful garden, overlooking a calm valley. I imagine that when I stepped in and sunk to my s ...

    ✨ 12 DIY Christmas Decorations with Rhinestones: Sparkle Your Holiday Season(Post)

    DIY Christmas Season = Sparkle Season If you love a holiday craft moment (hi, same ?‍♀️) and you want your home to feel warm, joyful, and a little extra, this is your year to dive into DIY Christ ...

    The Making of University of Minnesota Dance Team Jazz & Pom Costumes 2020(Post)

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    Swarovski Electric Color Crystals for Nails(Post)

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    Ovation Performance Jewelry and accessories(Post)

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    ✨ MAXIMA Hotfix Rhinestones: Premium European Crystal with Heat-Activated Application(Post)

    When sparkle meets staying power, that's when the magic happens. This guide walks you through everything MAXIMA Hotfix: what makes these crystals special, how to apply them successfully, and why they ...

    ✨ How to Rhinestone a Dance Costume with LUX European Crystal™(Post)

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    How to Use Flat Back Rhinestones on Apparel(Post)

    This might sound like a tutorial, but it’s not. Not really. Flat back rhinestones don’t need much instruction. Grab some glue, put a dot down on your project, put your stone on the dot of glue, voila ...

    How to Design for a Dance Costume (Part 2)(Post)

    Sparkling accessories tucked into a highly textured costume. Rhinestone rows and scattered Swarovski Crystals. A solid panel of sparkle made from alternating snug rows of Swarovski Crystals. The str ...

    4th of July Nail Art (Post)

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    UMDT Performs Beautifully for Another National Championship(Post)

    "In all my four years on this team, I have never felt so calm and confident heading into nationals. Our coaches have been beyond supportive… Our choreographers put both themselves and our team to the ...

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    Farewell Jacket by Dry Creek Designs(Post)

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    Heh, heh. I hate to say, "I told you so," but, I told you so.  While lounging in the bath, sipping on a melted concoction of Bailey's and vanilla ice cream and flipping through t ...

    Must-Have Rhinestone Accessories for the Super Bowl(Post)

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    How To Sequin a Superfan Sign(Post)

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    Equal Price, But Unmatched Service(Post)

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    LOVE ALL - Swarovski Fall/Winter Launch(Post)

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    Cool Tool of the Day: Ask Mama Rhinestone!(Post)

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