Ever get bored and want something new to make??? And if you are like me, you are impatient too-don’t want to spend an hour at a book store searching or waiting for your Amazon order to come in-you want to … Read More ...
Get Hip with Katie Hacker’s “Hip to Bead” book
I’m not saying that any of you AREN’T hip, obviously you are because you are reading this blog (LOL!). But for anyone who may be having a ‘not so hip’ feeling kinda day, this book will bring you back up … Read More ...
Kickin’ it Ye Olde Style!
Some people like to kick it old skool style, but Margot Potter likes to kick it ye olde school style!
This time, Margot wows us with a custom Ye Olde School necklace in a 7 minute thrill packed The Impatient … Read More ...
Bead Style Magazine Online Open House this weekend
This news comes to us via the viviacious Jean Yates at “Snap out of it Jean, theres beading to be done!” whose bejeweled finger is on the pulse of all the up to date beading news out there. … Read More ...
Book Review: Simply Modern Jewelry is Simply Beautiful
Paperbound, 8½ x 10 1/4, 120 pages
150 photographs
ISBN 978-1-59668-048-7
Retail: $21.95
Release Date February 2008
Simply Modern Jewelry shows that even a beginner can create beautiful boutique quality jewelry. Geared toward the novice … Read More ...
Crystal Beaded Heart Pendant
How beautiful are these crystal hearts?? Anyone you make these for will be so impressed and thrilled!
From our friends at Beadjewelrymaking.com, this beadwork tutorial is very easy to follow. They have clear instructions with visual guides to … Read More ...
Beads on the Vine 2008
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 … Read More ...
Top 10 Beading Projects at Beading Daily
BEADING DAILY ANNOUNCES TOP 10 MOST POPULAR PROJECTS OF 2007
Launched in August of last year, Beading Daily (BeadingDaily.com) is a new online community for beading and jewelry-making enthusiasts.. They have a library of free projects, an online … Read More ...
Brickstitch Holiday Patterns
Bead up some Holiday Earrings in Brickstitch for quick gifts! From beadwork.about.com –  Santa, Kwanzaa corn, Candle and more!!!… Read More ...
Beaded Angel Pendant
You’ve seen the tiny beaded Witch doll from Beadwork.About.com I had up for Halloween? Well, that pattern also makes a perfect little Beaded Angel! Like the witch, its quick to stitch up!… Read More ...
Sparkly Snowflakes for Ears or Necks
The fun people over at Rings and Things have a tutorial up for wire snowflakes. You can make these in a multitude of sizes depending on the size of beads you use. Make tiny snowflakes as earrings, larger ones … Read More ...
Floating Bead Necklace Tutorial
Jessica from Future Momo has put up another easy to do tutorial, this time for a floating bead necklace. While this is a great project for adults, I think it would also be a fun project for kids to … Read More ...
Sparkly Halloween Necklace
Brought to us from Jewelrysupply.com, heres a pretty Halloween Crystal necklace. This tutorial gives you a list of products that you can buy at the site. SUPER easy!… Read More ...
Halloween Beadwork Patterns
Theres a ton of Halloween Beadwork patterns for sale up on Bead-Patterns.com I’m particularly drawn to this Day of the Dead cuff.
Bead-patterns.com patterns are instant download patterns that you print with your own computer. They are pretty … Read More ...
Nashville-more than just music!
If you live in the Nashville area, or will be there next weekend-be sure to check out the Bead Mercantile show in Murfreesboro.Sept 22nd & 23rd at Central Park, 521 Old Salem Rd, Murfreesboro, TN. Check the website for full … Read More ...