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Book Review – Mixed Metals: Creating Contemporary Jewelry with Silver, Gold, Copper, Brass & More

May 6, 2009 by Barbe Saint John

 

97815966809201 Mixed Metals: creating contemporary jewelry with silver, gold, copper, brass & more. Melinda Barta & Danielle Fox

  •  Paperback: 112 pages
  • Publisher: Interweave Press (May 1, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 159668092X
  • ISBN-13: 978-1596680920

The authors Danielle Fox & Melinda Barta … Read More ...

Beading VISUAL Quick Tips Book Giveaway

May 5, 2009 by Barbe Saint John

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Just a reminder that you still have a week to leave a blog comment and win a copy of this wonderful book -“Beading VISUAL Quick Tips” by Chris Franchetti Michaels . You can read my  full review post here… Read More ...

Weekly Creative Challenge with Allison Bruenger

May 4, 2009 by Barbe Saint John

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Allison Norfleet Bruenger is a  jewelry designer who has started up “For the Love of Creativity” , a weekly creative challenge blog.

For the challenge, she is creating 1 to 3 new pieces per week then posting them on the … Read More ...

Win a copy of The Naughty Secretary Club: Working Girls Guide to Handmade Jewelry.

May 1, 2009 by Barbe Saint John

nscbookEvery Thursday in April, Jennifer has been revamping a project from her book The Naughty Secretary Club: The Working Girls Guide to Handmade Jewelry. Not only do you get to see her ‘in action’, but every week she is giving … Read More ...

Bubble Necklace Giveaway at HHH Enterprises

April 29, 2009 by Barbe Saint John

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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 … Read More ...

Beading VISUAL Quick Tips Book Giveaway!

April 28, 2009 by Barbe Saint John

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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 … Read More ...

International Charm Day!

April 28, 2009 by Barbe Saint John

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 … Read More ...

April Super Sale at Thunderbird Supply

April 28, 2009 by Barbe Saint John

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
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Book Review: Beading VISUAL Quick Tips

April 27, 2009 by Barbe Saint John

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 … Read More ...

Romantic Rose Bottlecap Necklace

April 27, 2009 by Barbe Saint John

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… Read More ...

Ruth Rae Jewelry Class at ZNE Convenzione

April 23, 2009 by Barbe Saint John

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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 … Read More ...

Jewelry Artist Interview – Julee Herrmann

April 19, 2009 by Barbe Saint John

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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.

Not only is Julee a … Read More ...

Bead Society of Northern California Bead Bazaar

April 18, 2009 by Barbe Saint John


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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
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And the winner is……….

April 17, 2009 by Barbe Saint John

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!… Read More ...

Earthenwoods Studios Bead Sale!

April 17, 2009 by Barbe Saint John

 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 … Read More ...

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