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 ...
Tutorial: Jade Beaded Necklaces
The craft project of the day on Martha Stewart are these lovely jade and ribbon necklaces. They are super easy to make and a nice way to make a full length necklace with only one strand of beads, which … Read More ...
Mama does it again
Alexis over at My Mama Made It has done it again. This time she has made some Anthropologie inspired pieces, which are very nice.
She also shares with her readers her recent bargin finds in other stores and how … Read More ...
Tutorial: Bat Bracelet
For more Halloween fun over at Ornamentea check out their bat bracelet tutorial.
As usual they have really clear instructional photos and a sense of humor in their instructions.
You can leave this bracelet as pictured here, or there are … Read More ...
Wire Gauge Discussion
If you are a beader thinking of moving into using wire, but don’t know much about which gauge to use, read this newsletter from Denise Peck at Beading Daily.
She includes a good list of which gauges you might want … Read More ...