Love the colors, love the funky charm and love the whitty play on words of this fun piece by Itsalovelycake.
I would have to say that this is … Read More ...
Serious Inspiration: Charlotte Hosten
I have to admit, I am picky about beading. I mean that I am very picky about my own beading skills, which never seem quite polished enough. So you can imagine how blown away I was to find the work … Read More ...
Tutorial: Summer Currents Necklace
Ornamentea has another great tutorial – this one fits in very well with the light palette and summery feel of the last few posts.
This multi-strand necklace shows off Elaine Ray’s Murrini beads and is strung on white leather cording.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Cool Beads
Anthropologie jewelry has been a huge source of inspiration for crafter/bloggers out there, and this season’s jewelry will not let you down.
I am inspired by this double torsade necklace made of fresh, cool colored acrylic beads. I would love … Read More ...
Tutorial: Firework Bracelet
This fun and celebratory bracelet tutorial comes from Aubree at Yellow Blackbird.
It is just the thing for this coming weekend!… Read More ...
Tutorial: Sandcastle Necklace
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 ...
M&J Trimmings Challenge – Part III
Love Meagan came up with a number of inspiring entries for the M&J Trimmings DIY Challenge.
You can find the tutorial for this necklace here.
The tutorial for a rope necklace here
lastly just for fun, though not really … Read More ...
M&J Trimmings Challenge – Part II
The second jewelry entry in the M&J Trimmings DIY Challenge is this great vintage inspired necklace by Alysa Burke.
You will remember Alysa from some earlier posts here on Craft Gossip where we linked to her fun and funky shrink … Read More ...
M&J Trimming Challenge – Part I
M&J Trimmings created a challenge where they sent a box of trimmings to their favorite bloggers and asked them to come up with projects and tutorials.
The results in all types of crafts are excellent – and luckily for us … Read More ...
Bead Star: Deadline for entries extended
If you have not yet submitted a design for Bead Star, you are in luck, as the deadline has been extended to May 10, 2010.
You could be the next winner! Winning designs are showcased in the magazine, and … 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 ...
Tutorial: Ribbon and Bead Necklace
Jenny from I Heart Jenny recently sent in a link to her tutorial for a Lanvin inspired necklace made with bead and black ribbon. She includes excellent instructions with bead pattern illustrations.
If you like this look you might also … Read More ...
Tutorial: Anthropologie Inspired Beaded Necklace
Here is another Anthropologie inspired tutorial. Anthro seems to be the go to place for inspiration at the moment, and I can see why. This one was inspired by their canary yellow and pink beaded necklace.
Click here for the … Read More ...
Tutorial: Cartier-like Charity Bracelets
If you love the look of Cartier’s Love Charity bracelets, then check out P.S. I Made This‘ quick and easy tutorial on how to make a similar one yourself.
As always, I like the easy instructions and use of … Read More ...
Friday Inspiration: Felted and Beaded Bangles
Trende Femme recently added this image of felted, embroidered, beaded and floral embellished bangles. They are excellent stacked. What a lovely bit of Friday inspiration.
Originally uploaded by TrendeFemme