Don’t forget to leave a comment to win a copy of “The Need to Bead” & “Born to Bead” books by Katie Hacker!!!!! Tomorrow is the deadline, I’ll be picking a winner at random on Feb 1.… Read More ...
Book Review – Strands: Creating Unexpected Fabrics and Fashionable Projects
Strands: Creating Unexpected Fabrics and Fashionable Projects by Jacqueline Myers-Cho
- Paperback: 128 pages
- Publisher: North Light Books (January 2, 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1600611370
- ISBN-13: 978-1600611377
Jacqueline Myers-Cho is an award-winning mixed-media artist who’s been showing and selling her work … Read More ...
Jewelry Artist Mini-Interview: Teresa Pfeiffer
Todays mini interview is with jewelry artist Teresa Pfeiffer of “Designs by Teresa”. Teresa is an avid animal lover and works with feral cat rescue. It was her love of animals that got her started in her jewelry business.
How … Read More ...
It’s time to enter the Bead Dreams Contest!!
From the Bead and Button Blog: It’s time to enter the annual Bead Dreams competition! Everything you need to know is at BeadAndButtonShow.com. If you are looking for competions to enter, this is a fabulous. I wish you … Read More ...
Blossoming Brooch Tutorial
Another pretty pin to brighten up your winter coat. From Martha Stewart Living, a quick tutorial for sweet brooch made from lace trim. Easy to make and pretty!… Read More ...
30 Minute Ribbon Corsage Tutorial
Carmi Cimicata from Carmi’s Art/Life World has a wonderful and QUICK brooch tutorial up. I love her version with denim version! You could quickly make a bunch of these to match outfits, or give to everyone you know!… Read More ...
Book Review – Elements of Style: Knit and Crochet Jewelry
Elements of Style: Knt & Crochet Jewelry with Wire
, Fiber, Felt and Beads by Rosemary Hill
- Publisher: Interweave Press (November 28, 2008)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1596680792
- ISBN-13: 978-1596680791
I was intrigued by the title of this book and couldn’t … Read More ...
Getting Knotty
Looking for some new inspiration or something different in your jewelrymaking?? How about trying knotmaking??? Its been around for centuries, but so few people do it.
A good place to get started is the Knot Heads World Wide website. … Read More ...
Jewelry Artist Mini Interview: Heather Powers of Humble Beads
Todays Mini Jewelry Artist Interview is with Heather Powers of Humble Beads. Don’t you just love this hedgehog bracelet?? Heather creates amazing polymer clay beads inspired by nature and art history. She has a very unique style, look at these … Read More ...
Book Review: Fabulous Fabric Beads by Krista Wick
Fabulous Fabric Beads: Create Custom Beads and Art Jewelry
by Kristal Wick
Paperback: 112 pages
Publisher: Interweave Press
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1596680776
ISBN-13: 978-1596680777
I have to admit, I was intrigued when I saw this book, could you really make … Read More ...
Bead Books Giveaway!
Not only was Katie Hacker was kind enough to grant us an interview and she also gave me two books for giveaways to a lucky CraftGossip reader.
If you’d like to win a copy of “The Need to Bead” and … Read More ...
Fabulously Fun Springtime Brooch
It’s not to early to be wishing for spring, with most of the country in a deep freeze. Surrounding yourself with color and wearing colorful jewelry will help cheer you up until Spring does come.
One of our readers, Rachel … Read More ...
Recycled Tights Necklace Tutorial
It’s true what they say- One girl’s trash TRULY is another girl’s treasure! Got a pair of favorite or perhaps expensive tights or stockings you just can’t bear to throw away?? Fear not, Lady Smaggle will show you how to … Read More ...
Bench Magazine going Green by going Digital
Bench Magazine is a wonderful magazine written by bench jewelers for bench jewelers. It has always been printed on Recycled Paper. However, they know that even recycled paper consumes enormous amounts of electricity and water in its production.
So, in … Read More ...
Mini Jewelry Artist Interviews – Katie Hacker
In 2009, I thought it would be fun to do “mini interviews” so we can learn a little about alot of different people!
Our first artist to grant a mini interview is Katie Hacker. Katie presents Beading Lessons