The Crafty B shares her simple (and funny) tutorial for making a lovely art pendant. Learn how you can make your own pendant including the Crafty B’s do-not-try-this-at-home-steps such as not using a sealant on your image, smearing the image … Read More ...
Etsy find – Owl and Hourglass
Take a look at this beautiful, wearable timepiece Owl and Hourglass calls “Ball and Iceflakes Sphere Watch Necklace.” Most of the pieces in this shop feature a timepiece as the focal element. Spend a few minutes of your day looking … 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 ...
Exciting news from Interweave Press!
Our friends at Interweave Press have launched a new eMag about mixed media jewelry! Handcrafted Jewelry Studio launched Monday, December 6. I got a chance to review their first issue for you. Their new eMag has many of the same … 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 upcycled necklace tutorial
Swoodson Says shares a tutorial for upcycling thrift store jewelry into chic, modern necklaces like this one. She also makes adornment for your favorite shoes. Take a look at her shoe clips on Etsy!… Read More ...
Hand stamped for a good cause
The Vintage Pearl is donating $5 from each “Hearts for Africa” necklace sale to African mission work. Take a minute to look around the shop and see all the other personalized, hand-stamped pieces they offer. These are one of kind … 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 ...
Free tute and a giveaway – feathered hair piece
Marla Plain and Small shares with you how to make her feathered hair piece that is anything but plain or small! It is quite pretty and looks easy to make with her step-by-step instructions. Marla is also having a giveaway, … Read More ...
Holiday brooch
Terisa at Running with Scissors created this wire piece with crochet! Isn’t it clever and sparkly? It reminds me of frost on a moonlit night. Take a look at her tutorial to make one of your own.… Read More ...
Amulet bag
Isn’t this naturally dyed amulet bag lovely? The pale colors of the silk are exquisite. Read what Eva has to say about her work at her blog Tinctory. The poetic description of this piece is as eloquent as her … 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 ...
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 ...
