Jan
28
Artist Interview-Jean Yates of Pretty Kitty Dog Moon Jewelry!
January 28, 2008 | 4 Comments
I am so excited to share this WONDERFUL interview with all of you. The super stylish Jean Yates of PrettyKittyDogMoon LTD Jewelry was very generous with information about herself, her business and how she works.   She’s a super busy and creative lady and I know you will be as inspired by her as I am. She is EVERYWHERE, and is a real inspiration [...]
Jan
25
More Jewelry talk at About.com
January 25, 2008 | 2 Comments
If you are a jewelry news junkie like I am, you will also enjoy reading all the jewelry making articles by Tammy Powley over at Jewelrymaking.about.com.
Tammy Powley is a writer, designer, and teacher who has been creating and selling her original jewelry designs since 1990. Along with writing for About.com, she has her own website [...]
Jan
24
Learn the ancient art of Yemenite Filigree at Beadissmo
January 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment
 At Beadissimo in San Francisco this weekend!!!
Finding a place to take filigree classes, is hard so if you are in SF this weekend you should take it!
Yemenite Filigree techniques is a great class that will introduce you to the world of making metal jewelry.
Even if you have had little or no experience metalworking, this class [...]
Jan
24
Beads on the Vine 2008
January 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Brought to you by the School of Beadwork, a wonderful beading retreat!
Beads on the Vine - Enjoy a unique beading getaway in California’s wine country. You’ll have the opportunity to learn a variety of new techniques from some of the most sought-after bead experts. While enjoying the breathtaking scenes Edna Valley Vineyard has to offer, you’ll [...]
Jan
23
Bead & Button Show Registration is open!
January 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment
and many classes are already FULL!!!! If you plan on going, register now!
Shopping for classes is easy. Just click here, search the classes and workshops, add your class to a shopping cart, and check out.
You can search for a class by keyword (e.g. necklace), media/technique (e.g. wirework), instructor (e.g. Milon Townsend), or date. Type in [...]
Jan
22
Beadaholique Valentines Day15% off Sale
January 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and to help you out Beadaholique is offering 15% Off on many of their Valentine’s Day related items when you purchase them directly from the website at www.beadaholique.com.
Use the discount code CUPID at checkout to receive 15% Off every item that has “heart“, “love“, “cupid“, “valentine“, “red“, “pink” or “rose” in [...]
Jan
22
Kalmbach Publishing
January 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Find TONS of beading and craft books at beadandcraftbooks.com that will have you creating for hours and hours!!! And also you can find magazines, calendar, binders and projects too.
With hundreds to choose from, Kalmbach Publishing Co.’s line of books and booklets will appeal to nearly every beader or crafter. The editors of Bead&Button, BeadStyle and Art [...]
Jan
18
Rings & Things Your Design Rock Contest
January 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment
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A contest for the best creations
made from Rings & Things products
We invite you to show us your favorite handmade design — it can be anything!
 Entries for our 2008 contest will be accepted February 1-29, 2008.
Winners will be announced the first week of May.
Don’t wait — it’s never too early to start working on [...]
Jan
17
Choosing the right combustible core for PMC
January 17, 2008 | 2 Comments
All Things Metal Clay is the blog of Creative Texture Tools. This post is about choosing the right type of core for your metal clay project. They have a comprehensive list of the differences of types of cores that can be used. Its a great resource to print out and put in your metal clay notes [...]
Jan
16
Bling Bling Plastic Bangle!
January 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Our friends over at Craft Bits have an adorable tutorial for a Bling Bling Plastic Bangle that would be a GREAT party project for a young girls birthday or slumber party!
With storebought bangles (or from thriftstore scores) some supertacky tape and glitter, beads, sequins-even someone as young as 4yrs old could create some stylish jewelry.
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Barbe Saint John is your CraftGossip Jewelry Making Editor. 