Craft Gossip

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HHH Enterprises has another great giveaway on their blog.  This time its this necklace made from their glass wafers, Crazy Daisy Designer Paper, Aluminum Memory Foil Tape, and strung onto a neckwire.  Itls super mod and super pretty and could be yours!! 

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I reviewed the wonderful little jewelry making book “Beading VISUAL Quick Tips” by Chris Franchetti Michaels yesterday. You can read the full review post here.

This book is full of instructions to help you make jewelry easily and today is YOUR chance…

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charmiconflat2inToday is International Charm Day!

Started by charming Amber Dawn, International Charm day is a day to make, wear,enjoy, share, buy and giveaway charms. Check out the International Charm Day blog for a TON of charm inspiration,tutorials,  links to blogs having charm…

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supersaleapril09Only 4 times a year!  Run over and order, this sale will last until May 2nd and supplies are limited!!!

April Super Sale- Time to stock up!

  • Best price on everything
  • 500 ounce price on sterling silver sheets, wires and more
  • 10 % off…
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343838_cover.inddBeading VISUAL Quick Tips by Chris Franchetti Michaels

  • Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Visual; Spi edition (January 9, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0470343834
  • ISBN-13: 978-0470343838
  • Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches
  • Need a little help with your bead working skills?  Have I got the book for you – Beading VISUAL Quick…

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    rosebottlecapBottlecaps have been popular in mixed media jewelry for a while now. They are easily obtainable, fun to alter and I love seeing what people do with them.

    While looking at one of my favorite creative sites;  Ten Two Studios, I came across this…

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    If you are in (or planning to be)Northern California next week, you may want to take a class with Ruth Rae at the ZNE Convenzione. Ruth is teaching  “Wind, Coil and Curl”  a wirework jewelrymaking class at the event.

    For full…

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    Today’s interview is with mixed media jewelry artist Julee Herrmann, founder of  HeArt Collective.   Julee lives in the SF Bay Area and can be found teaching classes and spreading her joy of creating to others.

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    Grace Necklace

    Not only is Julee a…

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    Since I am constantly saying “I have no beads to work with” I went over to Oakland today to shop at the annual Bead Society of  Northern California’s  beadshow called “Bead Bazaar“.
    The “Bead Bazaar” seemed a bit smaller than in the past, but…
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    nikkimichellegiveaway1for the Nikki Michelle Pin Up Necklace is: WHITNEY!!! Congrats!

    Thanks to you all for entering. I”m working on getting more fun things to giveway so keep checking back for your next chance to win!

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     earthenwoodsaleMs. Melanie from Earthenwood Studios just posted a super Spring sale on all her porcelain and ceramic beads & components! 

    I LOVE the Memento Mori series, especially the Key Lock and Lock charm pairs.   

    RUN, don’t walk over and to snatch some of her flawless…

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    I was looking fo jewelry blogs to add to my own RSS list and recently came across the jewelry making blog of Chris Franchetti Michaels, “BeadJewelry.net”

    Chris is the author of the popular “ Teach Yourself VISUALLY Jewelry Making & Beading” books.…

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    Argonne Gallery is looking for local (st. louis and surrounding areas) jewelry artists to participate in their 2nd jewelry trunk show.

    Friday, April 17, 2009 – 4 pm to 8 pm
    Saturday, April 18 2009 – 9 am to 5 pm
    Sunday, April 19,…

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    Don’t miss out on your chance to be a STAR!!!

    The deadline is soon approaching for Bead Star jewelry competition, last day to enter is May 1, 2009. The grand prize is an all-expense paid trip for two to Bead Fest…

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    Yesterday I posted about how I came across 2 Glassy Ladies on Twitter

    Twitter is a free social networking and micro blogging site. It allows you to post brief, 140 character long  posts. If you haven’t gotten into Twitter, yet you should definately check it…

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