Julie from Beadaholique and Strung Out a beaders blog is hosting a series of giveaways – “The 12 Giveaways of Christmas. ” See Julie’s post about the giveaways to find out more about the contest, how to win, and the … Read More ...
Clay buttons
Take a look at these clay buttons from Creative Impressions in Clay! These make me think of Christmas cookies. Tari is giving away some of her pretty Celtic buttons to a lucky reader that answers a question on Art Bead … Read More ...
Jewels for Jen
Jewelry designer Heidi Stabler has set up a fundraising site on Etsy called Jewels for Jen. Jennifer Salandy, a 37-year-old mom of three young children, died on Christmas day following an accident. You can help her children by purchasing … Read More ...
Snow in the forest earring tutorial
Lori Anderson offers a free tutorial at Art Bead Scene to make these lovely Christmas tree inspired earrings. These earrings would make a wonderful handmade gift for someone special on your list!… Read More ...
Giveaway from Katrinshine
Isn’t this organza bracelet beautiful? Ekaterina is giving away this lovely piece she calls “Holiday Shimmer” at the Etsy Russian Team Blog. Take a look to find out how you can enter for your chance to win. Katrinshine is … Read More ...
Beading projects from Spoilt Rotten Beads
Spoilt Rotten Beads offers many fun, free beading projects. Learn basic jewelry making techniques or get free tutorials for their beading projects including Christmas ideas and bridal jewelry. Located just outside Cambridge, in the village of Haddenham, Ely, you … Read More ...
Happy HalloweenMas!
Love this cute ring from Cindy Gimbrone aka Lampwork Diva. Too cute! You can sign up for her newsletter and get all the latest on HalloweenMas – and free weekly projects that combine Halloween, Day of the Dead, and Christmas … Read More ...
String art necklace
Did you have a Spirograph when you were a kid? I always wanted one. If you loved your Spirograph, then this tutorial from supersoftdrink at Instructables will inspire you!… Read More ...
Clippididoodah Giveaway
Clippididoodah just sent me some wonderful hair clips to review and my two year old thought they were great. But you don’t have to be a child to fall in love with these handmade clips just a child at heart.… Read More ...
DIY Akela Necklace
Beverley from Flamingo Toes (interesting blog name) wrote a tutorial on this beautiful elegant piece that was described as being an Anthropologie knock off.
Check out her blog for the full tutorial as well as detailed step by step … Read More ...
DIY Button Ring
Rubies and Pearls Blog shows you how to make this simple button ring with very limited skills required. The best think about button projects are you are only limited by the buttons you have and can find making each piece … Read More ...
DIY Beads and Ribbon Bracelet
Can you ever have too many DIY projects tutorials?
Here is another great piece (Ribbon and Bead Bracelet tutorial) of gossip sent to me by one of our readers.… Read More ...
DIY Silver Clay Finger Print Charm
This tutorial by Murano Silver shows you how to make a keepsake fingerprint charm using PMC silver clay.
The tutorial comes with a full step by step video guide.… Read More ...
DIY Garden Bangle by Connie Fox
This Bangle titled “Garden Bangle” tutorial is by Connie Fox and is featured over at Polymerclaycentral.com
The instructions are clear and precise making them suitable for beginners to intermediate levels.… Read More ...
DIY Button Cuff Tutorial
This project shows you how to recycle old buttons into a beautiful and unique button cuff.
With very simple instructions you could be wearing this bracelet in no time at all.… Read More ...