Jenny at Craft Test Dummies shares a great tutorial for this beautiful pearl and crystal bracelet that she says would be perfect, “to commemorate a baptism, first communion, confirmation – even for a bride!” Take a look at Craft Test … Read More ...
Jewelry Trunk Show with Yen Chee
If you’ll be in St. Paul this Saturday, don’t miss the chance to see Yen Chee’s work at the Grand Hand Gallery. A native of Minneapolis, Yen’s jewelry work nods to her experience as an interior designer and reflects jewelry … Read More ...
Free projects from Lark Jewelry & Beading
If you missed any of these recent free projects from Lark Jewelry & Beading, here’s a round-up of links. While you are at Lark Jewelry & Beading, be sure to read about the fabulous books these projects came from and … Read More ...
Etsy Metal Blog Challenge
Etsy Metal Blog is having a design challenge to rouse your imagination. Drawing inspiration from the challenges and designers’ creations on Lifetime TV’s Project Accessory, the challenge invites you to get creative and make your own statement jewelry to fit … 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 ...
Free crystal feathers necklace tutorial
Check out this beaded necklace from Jewelry and Polymer Clay Tutorial Heaven. The clusters of beads remind me of falling bursts of fireworks. This tutorial called “Sparkling Crystal Feathers” might be the perfect piece to complete your New Year’s … Read More ...
Etsy Find – Scarlett Lane
This felted bead necklace called the Heart of Life from Scarlett Lane warms my heart – with its hot, red focal beads and cozy, felted texture. Its simplicity would lend itself to lots of styles both casual and dressy. Maegan … Read More ...
Happy Halloween!
- Ornamentea shares a tutorial for this batty bracelet. Wear it year round or just in time for Halloween!
- Check out this fabulous beaded piece from Stephanie Haussler at Pixybug Designs that has a special Halloween flavor.
- Polymer Clay Daily featured
FaveCrafts tutorial – Crystal Mandala Earrings
These pretty blue crystal mandala earrings remind me of snowflakes. Beadalon’s Bonnie Clewans shares her tutorial for making them at FaveCrafts.… Read More ...
Cupcakes!
Love cupcakes as much as I do? Now you can make calorie-free cupcakes! Check out this free tutorial from BeadJewelryMaking.com and learn to make crystal beaded cupcakes.… Read More ...
Summer Cheer Earrings
You can find the downloadable instructions for these “Summer Cheer” earrings, made with summery colored crystals, on Jewelry Making Daily.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Prada-like Chandelier Necklace
There are some really fun pieces of jewelry coming out now from lots of different fashion houses, such as the BCBG necklace mentioned here, the Lanvin ribbon necklaces and now there is the Prada Chandelier Necklace.
Can’t afford these … Read More ...
Micro-Faceted Rock Crystal
More and more Etsy is becoming a go to place for beading supplies. Here is another funky find, these micro-faceted diamond shaped briolettes are available from Sky Valley Gems – and could make for some sparkly chunky jewels.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Vintage Crystal and Ribbon Necklace
This beauty is by far my favorite necklace in the style shown by Lanvin which has inspired so many crafters recently.
But this necklace posted by Ruffled and designed by Lisa of Ink and Button, takes the cake in … Read More ...
Swarovski Chain
Ornamenta is now carrying this awesome Swarovski crystal chain, by the foot, in crystal, fuchsia and olivine colors.
I can think of a ton of projects off the top of my head that might be fun to use this chain … Read More ...