If you live in New York City, then you may already know about the Jewelry Arts Institute. I was lucky enough to hear about JAI through Jeanette Caines who says, “we at Jewelry Arts Institute have been teaching students to … Read More ...
Bead Soup Blog Party reveal is this Saturday
I’m a big fan of Lori Anderson’s blog Pretty Things. If you follow her blog, then you know this Saturday, February 26, is the big reveal for the Bead Soup Blog Party. Lori says, “This party has 210 beaders; … Read More ...
Sherry Serafini earrings
Lark Jewelry and Beading recently featured a free earring project from the newest book in their Beadweaving Master Class series: Sherry Serafini’s Sensational Bead Embroidery
. Get Sherry’s free project called Arizona Sunset Earrings from Lark Jewelry & Beading. … Read More ...
The Ultimate Jeweler’s Guide goes to…
…Jeanne (four jacksons)! Thanks to everyone who entered and especially to Lark Books for giving me the opportunity to share this fabulous book with you. I’m posting new reviews and a new giveaway from Lark later tonight! Check back soon … Read More ...
Prismera
Laura Su created her own design company, Prismera Design, to dream and create beautiful objects inspired “by the natural world, the Craft Revolution, ancient ornamental and decorative arts and Art Nouveau.” The pieces in Laura’s Prismera Design Couture collection have … Read More ...
Congratulations to Emma Rose!
You are the winner of Metal Clay Arist Magazine vol. 2, issue #1! I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I did.
Don’t forget tomorrow is the last day to enter the drawing for The Ultimate Jeweler’s Guide. … Read More ...
Rhinestone chains
Kristina (aka Maneki) shares a tutorial for these lovely rhinestone chains on her blog Wild Roses and Blackberries. After you’ve looked at her tute, spend a few minutes browsing some of her other tutorials. I particularly liked the one … Read More ...
Beaded bracelet from Clare’s Place
Clare is offering a free tutorial to make this simple, fun bracelet from colored, wooden beads and ribbon. Visit Clare’s Place and see how easy it is to make one (or many) for yourself.… Read More ...
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Jennifer Perkins shares her latest fun, funky, and totally cute Bedazzled Braille Bangle Bracelet. Take a look at her tutorial at Naughty Secretary Club to see how you can make one, too. The photo shows how Jen spelled “I love … Read More ...
Mason’s Roost giveaway
Carly has been sick but she’s been productive – and she’s giving away a cute necklace she made! Head over to Mason’s Roost for your chance to win but hurry because she’s drawing a winner on Tuesday!… Read More ...
Wear what you know
British artist Jeremy May transforms books into wearable works of art through a unique laminating process. Each piece is unique down to the literary secrets concealed within it. The piece is carefully cut from the book and the finished jewelry … Read More ...
From bags to riches
This necklace from Derya Aksoy has humble beginnings – fused leaf shapes cut from plastic grocery bags form this delicate, feathered focal. This project is one of many you can get free when you become a member at Beading Daily… Read More ...
Make your own jewelry bags
Our Craft Gossip sewing editor posted a link to a tutorial for sewing your own drawstring jewelery bags. If you haven’t seen Anne’s post, check it out!… Read More ...
Sequined valentine earrings
Karisa at Fave Crafts shares her tutorial for making festive sequined heart earrings. I heart these! Check out Karisa’s tutorial.… Read More ...
Metal Clay Origami Jewelry goes to…
…Kathy of York Avenue Studio! Thanks to everyone who participated by leaving a comment. Don’t forget to enter the other giveaways at Craft Gossip and look for more exclusive jewelry making giveaways on Craft Gossip soon!… Read More ...