DIY Jewelry, Beads And Patterns
The Craft Alliance has just announced some summer workshops. Two which looked very interesting are Metal Chemistry: Electroforming with Michael Parrett and Sculptural Glass Bird Beads with Kim Fields.
They take place at the end of July and in … Read More ...
Reader Fred sent in a link to his Etsy shop FreshPecadillos where he sells handmade stoneware buttons and pendants.
I have found myself drawn lately to the earthy look of Elaine Ray beads and am similarly drawn to some of … Read More ...
Here is some wonderful inspiration from Cynthia of Ornamentea, which you can read about on her blog Shiny Little Things.
It is a work in progress and a fabulous mix of Kimono Crepe Cording and Elaine Ray ceramic beads. … Read More ...
Helen Driggs of Lapidary Journal recently wrote up a review of cold connections for Jewelry Making Daily, which you might find useful if you are looking for ways to spice up you not soldered jewelry.… Read More ...
Here is some inspiration for you. This piece is wonderful with lots of unexpected textures and materials in unusual combinations. The pearls really just finish off this piece perfectly.
Happy 4th of July!… Read More ...
You can find the tutorial for making these fun extruded polymer clay bracelets here.
It is an east project and in these colors the outcome is really fun and perfect for wearing a large stack this summer.… Read More ...
If you are in awe of Laura McCabe’s work, and it would be hard not to be, you might be thrilled to read this interview with her as posted at Lark Books.
The interview covers everything from the music and … Read More ...
This tutorial for easy colorful chain maille earrings from Easy Wire, were recently shared in the Jewelry Making Daily email.
It is a nice easy project with excellent instructions and the best part is, they should only take you about … Read More ...
This fun and celebratory bracelet tutorial comes from Aubree at Yellow Blackbird.
It is just the thing for this coming weekend!… Read More ...
Diane Gilleland shared this how to, on making and working with “cold porcelain” on CraftStylish.
There are lots of possibilities with this medium and it seems as if it can be worked in much the same way as metal clay … Read More ...
This “Sandcastle’ Necklace comes from Ornamentea and is perfect for hot summer nights on the beach. It is light as a breeze and yet still eye catching and looks like it is fairly easy to make.
You can find the … Read More ...
We all know bib necklaces are the rage at the moment and so are fabric floral elements and I have posted a fair share of tutorials about these topics on Craft Gossip already, but I really had to post this … Read More ...
I can’t help but post this project featured on Skip To My Lou and create by Maya at Maya Made.
I am just in love with the idea of taking a walk in nature with your little one and … Read More ...
Looking for something to do with those left over bits and bobs of trim and ribbons?
Jessica from Oh So Happy Together created this fun tutorial on creating bracelets from your left over scraps. The bracelets shown in her picture … Read More ...
This is a tutorial, by P.S. I Made This, for a chunky cuff made of a jumbo hair roller and colorful accents. It was inspired by the Diane von Furstenberg Sahara bracelets and is a great look for a … Read More ...
