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 ...
Beaded epaulet tutorial
Check out this fun tutorial from Sew Petite Gal! Amber shares this easy, free tutorial on her blog Ruffles and Roses as a guest post from Sew Petite Gal.… Read More ...
Pompom Delica earring tutorial
Beading Arts is offering a free tutorial for these lovely Pompom Delica earrings by Wendy Van Camp. Learn how to make them and then learn more about Wendy at Beading Arts!… 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 ...
Free beading kits
If you’re in the San Francisco Bay area (or if you will be next March), Marcia DeCoster tells you how to win 3 free beading kits at her blog MadDesigns. She also gives you more information about the second … Read More ...
Beading Arts Murano Glass Giveaway
Beading Arts is having another giveaway of a Murano glass bead. This time you can enter to win the black cross with silver and gold foil. The drawing will end December 9, so don’t delay. Good luck!… 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 ...
Free netting stitch necklace tutorial
Take a look at this free tutorial for making an easy yet elegant netted necklace. Azareal aka Anne knows chemistry but she also gets a reaction with her talent for jewelry. Take a look at her tutorial for beaded earrings … Read More ...
Beaded beauties – adornment for your home
Pearl, The Beading Gem, has a round-up of free beaded ornament tutorials for you. I love the one pictured above that incorporates origami and beads. Pearl says these ornaments are a perfect way to destash your bead collection for … Read More ...
Sweetwater Designs giveaway
Enter for your chance to win a gorgeous seed bead and lampwork bead bracelet like this one from Sweetwater Designs! Head over to Deborah’s blog for details on how to enter. Deborah will even send the bracelet in a gift … Read More ...
Hanukkah jewelry patterns
Jennifer VanBenschoten has been very busy creating Hanukkah beading patterns like the one above. Jennifer shares three of her Hanukkah beading patterns at About.com: Beadwork. Wouldn’t these cuffs make wonderful Hanukkah gifts?… Read More ...
Free Coffee Bean Necklace and Earrings Tute
Linda Peterson of Amaco shares this free tutorial for making “coffee beans” from polymer clay and then making this fun necklace/earring set at FaveCrafts. I’m wondering now if I could make a necklace from real coffee beans since it would … Read More ...
Vintage ’20s necklace tutorial
Take a look at this free tutorial from Amara at Bramcost Publications. I love the simple, elegant design. Mar says it’s, “easy to make and can be created with the maker’s choice of colors.” A handmade piece of jewelry could … Read More ...
Are you a beader?
Lark Crafts’ Ray Hemachandra recently posed the questions, what do beaders share in common and what sets them apart? Ray polled an impressive set of beaders for their responses — superstar authors in Lark Jewelry & Beading’s Beadweaving Master Class … Read More ...