Remember my post about Inkodye photosensitive ink? There’s soon going to be an app for that! Using the ‘Lumityper’ app, take a picture using an iPhone, convert it into a negative, and then print the negative on … Read More ...
More Jewelry bugs you can DIY
If you loved the recent giveaway of Beaded Bugs: Make 30 Moths, Butterflies, Beetles, and Other Cute Critters
by Nicola Tedman and Jean Power, then take a look at Torque Story to see Geneva’s post about more gorgeous beaded bugs. … Read More ...
Burnt Offerings Necklace from Margot Potter
Take a look at Margot Potter’s “retro-fabulous” tutorial for her Burnt Offerings necklace. Made from wooden craft stars and book pages, the possibilities for this type of decoupage “bead” are nearly endless with some imagination! And if you need more … Read More ...
DIY painted wood bead necklace tutorial
Isn’t this necklace whimsical and sweet? Check out the tutorial at She Knows.… Read More ...
Crochet and Chain
Pearl at the Beading Gem’s Journal shares her tutorial for making these lovely mixed media crochet bracelets. Take a look at Pearl’s tutorial and see more great examples of this technique from one of her readers!… Read More ...
Ceramic gear earrings
Take a look at these earrings created from Karen Totten’s ceramic gears at the Cerebral Dilettante. With antiqued copper wire work and kyanite these earrings are warm with a refreshing splash of cool color. See Lune Designs Etsy shop… Read More ...
Precious paper
Paper is truly a versatile medium. Paper can be anything from a common office supply to the source for great inspiration through literary works. Lark Jewelry & Beading recently featured an unusual use for paper – a gallery of paper … Read More ...
Tutorial: salt dough beads and fabric necklace
Jennifer at the Polka-dot Umbrella shares a tutorial to make this fun and creative necklace. Using fabric scraps and salt dough, Jennifer shows you how to craft something lovely using very little materials. If you still need a special gift … Read More ...
Lariats from Jessica’s Jewelier
Jessica might not have been able to pronounce jewelry as a wee one, hence the name “Jewelier.” Now that’s she’s grown up and making her own wearable-art lariats, she’s sure to please young and old. I love this one in … 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 ...
From bags to riches
This necklace from Derya Aksoy has humble beginnings – fused leaf shapes cut from plastic grocery bags form this delicate, feathered focal. This project is one of many you can get free when you become a member at Beading Daily… Read More ...
Crocheted doily necklace
Stylish Maegan shares her tutorial for making this charming necklace. Take a look at how quick and simple it is to make this fabulous accessory. Get some great fashion tips and ideas while you are visiting …love Maegan’ s fashion/design/style … Read More ...
Zipper rose tutorial
Malory of Snips and Spice shares her tutorial to make these clever roses from zippers. The teeth of the zipper look like delicate beading along the fabric’s edge. Malory’s tutorial suggests how you can use your newly crafted rose to … Read More ...
Dangling decoupage earring tutorial
Favecrafts is offering a free e-book filled with fun decoupage projects including this one for fabulous dangling decoupage earrings. Take a look at 12 Fun & Fabulous Mod Podge Projects eBook from favecrafts to see their other decoupage jewelry … Read More ...
Bunnies!
Take a look at this adorable pendant tutorial from Mich L. in L.A. The materials for her project are inexpensive but what a precious pendant they make! I hope I remember this project for Easter.… Read More ...