Aug
18
Cabs and Slabs
August 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Cabs and Slabs is a new site that offers one of a kind cabochons, rough gems and finished jewelry. The are really brand new and the selection is small but growing.
The cab selection isamazing and pretty diverse. There are wonderful stones that range from the gorgeous Ammolite (pictured) to an exotic Stromatolite. Please check them out, and be sure to
Share This
Aug
13
Bead Nerd - A bead business blog
August 13, 2008 | 1 Comment
Bead Nerd, and its all about the business of being successful in your bead business. Authored by Lori Greenburg, this site features artist interviews, sales tricks and tips, and other articles to help you grow your business. Current blogposts include this useful article : What to do in a Bad Economy. Check it out and read [...]
Jul
30
Need inspiration? Check out Beading Daily!
July 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment
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 make something NOW.
Well fear not, instant gratification for inspiration is just a few computer clicks [...]
Jul
21
Take a peek inside Beaders Showcase
July 21, 2008 | 1 Comment
I have just come across a new website called Beaders Showcase. This is a community website dedicated to all beading artists, regardless of the type of beading they do. The site offers a venue for artists to primarily showcase their work, but to also interact with a growing community of likeminded artists. The site is not just for [...]
Jul
17
Beading Supplies at Oriental Trading Company
July 17, 2008 | 1 Comment
I got an Oriental Trading Company catalog a few days ago. If you have never heard of them, they are the party supply people-with all the crazy cheap favors, decorations and whatnots to make any occasion festive. Everyone loves them, so I was really suprised that I got realized that I recieved a BEAD catalog from them.
As [...]
May
28
Beads & Beyond British Magazine Giveaway
May 28, 2008 | 19 Comments
Beads & Beyond is a relatively new monthly beading magazine from Britain, starting Oct 2007. Its the UK’s leading monthly beading magazine.
Sold in the US, but not anywhere I could find locally, so I emailed them. They were kind enough to send me a copy to review plus a few extra for giveaways. I really [...]
Apr
23
more Jewelry Making Tips
April 23, 2008 | 2 Comments
At How to Make Jewelry.com! Their motto is”make it - wear it - love it - give it!’ That sums it up, doesn’t it.
I’m really enjoying exploring the site, and I think you all will too.
Share This
Apr
21
New Crafting Site! CraftStylish.com
April 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment
I just got this press release from Taunton and wanted to share it with all of you. CraftStylish.com is now live and full of fun crafting goodness!!!! There are only a few jewelry projects on there currently, but that is sure to change. Please go check it out!
The Press Release:
I’m pleased as punch to announce [...]
Mar
23
New Beading Blog - Beaded Jewelry Gazette and Blog
March 23, 2008 | 1 Comment
Heres another beading/jewelry blog to add to your blog links! The Beaded Jewelry Gazette less than a month old, but off to a roaring start. Please check them it out and let her know what you like or would like to see.Â
The description from the site: “Thoughts about the arts and crafts of producing beaded jewelry, including necklaces, [...]
Mar
16
Cut Out + Keep
March 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment
I just came across a new crafty online community from Scotland called Cut Out + Keep.
It is an online community for crafty and creative people to make and share step-by-step tutorials. You can post your own tutorials, show off things you’ve made or try making a project someone else has posted. They have a section just [...]

Barbe Saint John is your CraftGossip Jewelry Making Editor. 