Check out P.S. I made this... for a tutorial on how to make this spike necklace. It is in homage to Maripol and her comeback collaboration with Marc Jacobs.
Funnily enough, P.S. I made this, made this necklace out … Read More ...
Tutorial: Resin Pendant
Here is a good post on making a resin pendant, or resin jewelry in general from Jean Campbell at Beading Daily. The opportunities are endless of what you could create with this technique.
For complete instructions on casting with … Read More ...
Tutorial: Craft of the Day @ MS
I was excited to see the the Craft of the Day for yesterday from Martha Stewart was a tutorial on making a gemstone bib necklace.
This fits in perfectly with the running topic here on Craft Gossip of making necklaces … Read More ...
Tutorial: Stamps and Enamel
Danielle Embry from Metallove shares with her readers how to use a rubber stamp to create images in your enamel. This excellent tutorial can be found here. Thanks Danielle for sharing your tips with us!… Read More ...
Tutorial: Bold Fabric Bangle
Since it seems to be an unintentional theme of this blog this week, here is another big bold bangle which includes textile.
Yet again this tutorial is from My Mama Made It – I love that she can make such … Read More ...
Tutorial: Chanel inspired Ruffle Cuff
Here is another big name design brand inspired piece. Again, this one includes textile for a soft and elegant look.
The Chanel inspired Ruffle Cuff by My Mama Made It, has been taken down a notch from the original … Read More ...
Tutorial: Flower Necklace
If you liked the Anthropologie inspired Bonheur necklace by Infarrantly Creative, you might also like her latest creation.
This silvery necklace reminds me of poinsettias is light and airy with a nice sparkley touch of beads. Again, maybe another … Read More ...
Party Jewelry
Here is another idea for DIY jewelry to wear to your upcoming holiday parties.
I love the bling factor of these necklaces posted on Cut Out and Keep by Carlyjcais. And I love even more getting the look for such … Read More ...
Marie Antoinette Beading Project
Here is a fancy beading project to tackle if you need something to wear to a Christmas party.
You can buy the pdf of instructions for this project here. It was created by Danielle Fox and is based on … Read More ...
Inspiration: Forged Iron Necklace
I have yet to blog about a forged piece, and that is probably because I don’t know much about forging nor do I know anyone who makes forged jewelry. But I stumbled across … Read More ...
Tutorial: Bonheur Necklace
Here is another re-create project like those that I have blogged about previously from My Mama Made It etc. I love the idea that crafters out there are looking at pieces in shops and figuring out how to make their … Read More ...
Tutorial: Paperclip Necklace
Krystle over at Craftyhabit sent out this tutorial for a paperclip necklace.
Think a beading project for slow days at the office or a good recycled materials project. It is fun and drapes in a pretty cool way.
I’d … Read More ...
Textured Metal
This weeks newsletter from Beading Daily by Leslie Rogalski has some interesting ideas for texturing metal.
Pictured here is one of her experiments on everyday objets such as steel washers and wire from the hardware store.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Elva Fields
If you are looking for some inspiration, check out the website of Elva Fields.
There are funky large beaded necklaces, one of a kind pieces and my favorites, these up-cycled chunky necklaces, like this “tangled up in gold” necklace, … Read More ...
Tutorial: Hook and Eye
Beading Daily posted two free wire projects. I like the one pictured here. They use rubber tubing and wire to create a home-made hook and eye clasp.
Instructions are included, and I really like the look of this … Read More ...