Learn how to curate, create, and gift one-of-a-kind napkin ring sets made from vintage brooches and costume jewelry, preferably from your very own jewelry box. TV personality Lisa Guerrero shares the story of how she created this original craft to honor her family's heritage and upcycle treasures found in her community. She shows how to frame these art pieces with the right napkins and tie the collection together with china so that the table sparkles in the candlelight. The photographs will inspire you to shop your closet and develop your own design aesthetic. You'll learn not only how to elegantly present these projects as gifts, but also how to pass this craft technique along to others in your life. It's the perfect family projectfor to share with the next generation.
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01 Discovering Jewelry for Your Table |
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05 Curating Your Collection |
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06 The Perfect Ring for Your Bling |
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09 "Framing" with a Fabulous Napkin |
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10 My Favorite Collections |
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Lisa Guerrero is an award-winning investigative journalist, actress, producer, and mosaic artist. She has appeared on Inside Edition, Monday Night Football, Sunset Beach, Frasier, The George Lopez Show, and the Academy Award-nominated film Moneyball.
