Sometimes, a simple piece of jewelry is really all we need to put the finishing touches out an outfit. This tutorial for making an easy beaded wristlet is perfect for these upcoming summer months when a big and bulky piece … Read More ...
Video Tutorial – Faux Turquoise Stone
I know everyone enjoyed Mark’s video we featured last week, so I thought I would share another. This time it is for making Turquoise stone using paper and paints. I think smaller versions of these jewelry pieces would look more … Read More ...
Leather Belt To Glamourous Necklace
Combine a Leather Belt and chains to create this mixed medium necklace. The leather makes it chunky whilst the beads make it dainty. If you’re undecided about your look then this necklace is for you. Leather belts can be recycled … Read More ...
Salt Dough Necklace
Salt dough has been used for jewelry making for a long time. We have blogged about salt dough and it’s versatility many times on Craftgossip but this tutorial stood out to me. The use of color and wire wrapping adds … Read More ...
Crochet Ball Necklace
This free pattern comes from Cucicucicoo. Try writing that fast or even slow for that matter. This chunky necklace is a great necklace for Mom’s as it is very tactile for little ones to hold on to. Check out … Read More ...
DIY Charm Lockets
I am sure you have seen the commercial version of these in the stores and whilst they are mass produced, I do like the concept of placing your own unique trinkets inside.
This tutorial by Happy Hour Projects shows you … Read More ...
Doll Head Ring Tutorial
Want to get “ahead” of the fashion scene(pun totally lame but required)?
This doll head ring is what we like to call a “conversation starter”.
Imagine wearing this out to dinner and the conversations you would have!
You could use … Read More ...
Metal Punched Necklace
This necklace is created by punching metal daisies with a craft punch and layering them on to the wire wrapped necklace.
You can check out the full tutorial here on Cuddlybuddly.com.… Read More ...
DIY Beaded Heart Earrings
We don’t tend to cover too many bead stringing tutorials but these ones were adorable so I had to share. I love the color combinations which make them young and fresh. These Earrings are easy to make and come with … Read More ...
Sugru Jewelry Creations
Earlier this year we were invited to try Sugru
and new product that is like an air drying clay but it remains flexible it’s a moldable colored glue. The possibilities for this stuff is endless. I decided to by-pass all … Read More ...
Disco ball beaded Kumihimo bracelet
I know we are meant to dance like no one is watching but how about craft like no one is watching. Love this intricate beaded disco ball necklace. Full tutorial can be found at Dreamalittlebigger.com Cause you know you should … Read More ...
How To Make A Dreamcatcher
I wasn’t too sure where to blog about this one and in the end decided it was suitable for the Jewelry Blog. If you have been following my posts over the past 6 months as I start to write for … Read More ...
How To Rock Cheap Plastic Beads
My daughter is always getting craft kits as gifts, which is fine except we do so much craft anyways that sitting down to do an actual kit is kind of redundant on her. She is also a lazy crafter and … Read More ...
DIY – Seed Bead Friendship Bracelets
I love the colors in this seed bead design. They finished layered look is very gypsy or bohemian chic. See bead bracelets are light weight to wear which enables you to layer them over and over and be comfortable. Seed … Read More ...
Simple Bracelets
These simple bracelets are easy to make and great for re-sale as they come together very quickly. They are perfect for tweens and teenagers too. I love the fabric wrapped bracelets for a quick Bohemian look.