I love this brass framed polymer clay pendant tutorial by Desiree’s Desired Creations. As it is, it looks sort of steampunk as it is and I think it be used to make alot of different style of pendants.… Read More ...
Susan Beal’s Fortune Cookie Rings
On CraftStylish, editor Susan Beal made these ADORABLE felt fortune cookie rings as Valentines gifts sto her lucky friends! She has the tutorial up so you can make some too. I love these, and you could make them larger … Read More ...
Maypole Bracelet Tutorial from Rings & Things
From the Rings & Things Design Gallery is this pretty and sweet Maypole Bracelet tutorial. Perfect for little girls or big girls, this is cute and spring like. Check out all the other awesome tutorials they have up too!… Read More ...
Only one more day to enter the Book Giveaway!!!
Don’t forget to leave a comment to win a copy of “The Need to Bead” & “Born to Bead” books by Katie Hacker!!!!! Tomorrow is the deadline, I’ll be picking a winner at random on Feb 1.… Read More ...
Book Review – Strands: Creating Unexpected Fabrics and Fashionable Projects
Strands: Creating Unexpected Fabrics and Fashionable Projects by Jacqueline Myers-Cho
- Paperback: 128 pages
- Publisher: North Light Books (January 2, 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1600611370
- ISBN-13: 978-1600611377
Jacqueline Myers-Cho is an award-winning mixed-media artist who’s been showing and selling her work … Read More ...
Blossoming Brooch Tutorial
Another pretty pin to brighten up your winter coat. From Martha Stewart Living, a quick tutorial for sweet brooch made from lace trim. Easy to make and pretty!… Read More ...
30 Minute Ribbon Corsage Tutorial
Carmi Cimicata from Carmi’s Art/Life World has a wonderful and QUICK brooch tutorial up. I love her version with denim version! You could quickly make a bunch of these to match outfits, or give to everyone you know!… Read More ...
Book Review – Elements of Style: Knit and Crochet Jewelry
Elements of Style: Knt & Crochet Jewelry with Wire
, Fiber, Felt and Beads by Rosemary Hill
- Publisher: Interweave Press (November 28, 2008)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1596680792
- ISBN-13: 978-1596680791
I was intrigued by the title of this book and couldn’t … Read More ...
Getting Knotty
Looking for some new inspiration or something different in your jewelrymaking?? How about trying knotmaking??? Its been around for centuries, but so few people do it.
A good place to get started is the Knot Heads World Wide website. … Read More ...
Jewelry Artist Mini Interview: Heather Powers of Humble Beads
Todays Mini Jewelry Artist Interview is with Heather Powers of Humble Beads. Don’t you just love this hedgehog bracelet?? Heather creates amazing polymer clay beads inspired by nature and art history. She has a very unique style, look at these … Read More ...
Book Review: Fabulous Fabric Beads by Krista Wick
Fabulous Fabric Beads: Create Custom Beads and Art Jewelry
by Kristal Wick
Paperback: 112 pages
Publisher: Interweave Press
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1596680776
ISBN-13: 978-1596680777
I have to admit, I was intrigued when I saw this book, could you really make … Read More ...
Bead Books Giveaway!
Not only was Katie Hacker was kind enough to grant us an interview and she also gave me two books for giveaways to a lucky CraftGossip reader.
If you’d like to win a copy of “The Need to Bead” and … Read More ...
Recycled Tights Necklace Tutorial
It’s true what they say- One girl’s trash TRULY is another girl’s treasure! Got a pair of favorite or perhaps expensive tights or stockings you just can’t bear to throw away?? Fear not, Lady Smaggle will show you how to … Read More ...
Beyonce’s Golden Globes Inspired Necklace Tutorial
I’m a sucker for watching the awards shows, ONLY for the clothes and jewelry. I love seeing the pretty gowns and millions of dollars worth of diamonds. I don’t think I’m alone in this either, many people I know just … Read More ...
Recycled Spoon Rings
Seems like everywhere I turn, I am seeing spoon rings. These were quite popular in the 70’s and I think I had spoon rings, bracelet and earrings when I was young.. They are very popular again today.