Nov
20
I love these walnut earrings, posted as a tutorial by Rio Grande.
The great thing about this project other than the elegant and clean look is that Rio not only gives you the instructions in a clear manner, but they also…
Nov
18
Here is another re-create project like those that I have blogged about previously from My Mama Made It etc. I love the idea that crafters out there are looking at pieces in shops and figuring out how to make their…
Nov
17
Krystle over at Craftyhabit sent out this tutorial for a paperclip necklace.
Think a beading project for slow days at the office or a good recycled materials project. It is fun and drapes in a pretty cool way.
I’d like to see…
Nov
16
Check out this tutorial for multi chain convertible jewelry over at MISS.
I like the use of mixed tones of metal and how relaxed and easy to make this project seems, yet still having an edge and a bit of glam.
Plus I…
Nov
10
I can’t help it, I just seem to love all of Alexis’ pins over a My Momma Made It.
The great news is that she gives lots of tutorials for us fans and you can also buy some of her creations…
Nov
6
Beading Daily posted two free wire projects. I like the one pictured here. They use rubber tubing and wire to create a home-made hook and eye clasp.
Instructions are included, and I really like the look of this clasp – would…
Oct
28
Ann over at Stilldottie posted a great tutorial on braided chain necklaces inspired by pieces at Guess. The instructions and pictures are clear and easy to follow.
She has also found some fun and funky colored enamel chains sold by Mimi Lo Lo over…
Oct
7
Check out this tutorial on making a multi-strand necklace as posted by Love Maegen.
It seems like a fun idea to troll through flea markets and yard sales looking for color combinations or specific styles for this necklace.
I have also found that…
Oct
6
Chainmaille Tutorial
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Ok, so I admit that this isn’t a usual topic for this blog, nor a usual way of making chainmaille, but I think it has a lot of possibilities for those of you who like to recycle or use out…
Sep
24
Tutorial: Zipper Earrings
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Reader Chelsey Carter Mona is the jeweler behind SilverBug Studio Jewelry at Etsy. She is also a fairly new blogger.
She plans to post tutorials twice a week. Check out this post for the first of these planned tutorials. This one is…
Sep
18
I love this elegant “DNA Ribbon” necklace by Catharina Thomas. It is interesting to see seed beads used in a way that makes their design reminiscent of metal work. You can often find similar designs in gold or silver, but…
Sep
15
Tutorial: Crimping and loops
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Here is an excellent tutorial on crimping which was featured on Ornamentea. If they have a great archived section of tutorials and how tos as well. If you follow this link you will with the above tutorial as well as excellent…
Sep
7
Check out the new seed beading book by Rachel Nelson-Smith, Seed Bead Fusion. The book consists of 18 seed beading projects with step by step instructions.
I think the most exciting part is that the projects are not just basic beading projects…
Sep
3
Saucy’s Sprinkels posted an excellent tutorial on a self invented version of necklaces at Anthropology and Urban Outfitters. Great photos and instructions included. Plus pictures of a very yummy looking cake!
Definitely a A+ for ingenuity and a great use for left over…
Sep
2
Tutorial: T-Shirt Necklaces and More
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The Beading Gem’s Journal posted excellent tutorials on using t-shirts and recycled clothing to make jewelry.
I loved the draped necklaces, but there are styles for lots of tastes.






