Here’s another fantastic bracelet tutorial. On the Creative Kisment blog, this one is done up in pretty buttons and embroidery floss this will work up quickly. Think of all the pretty bracelets you could do with vintage buttons or … Read More ...
Pretty and Zingy Crochet Bracelet Tutorial
Lina from Stockholm, Sweden has this easy to make crochet bracelet tutorial on her blog “Kardemumma“. The instructions are in english and very easy to follow.… Read More ...
Beyond The Bead Mixed Media Jewelry Project & Book Giveaway
Margot Potter’s new book all about mixed media jewelry making “Beyond the Bead
” has hit the bookstands!!! Expect a book review here soon, but for now you can do one of the projects in the book.
Margot has … Read More ...
Jewelry Artist Mini Interview with Jill Lawrence of Twisted Sisters Art
This weeks Jewelry Artist Mini Interview is with Jill Lawrence of Twisted Sisters Art. She creates some of the most amazing, jaw dropping, intricate and drop dead gorgeous wire work I have ever seen.
How did you start doing … Read More ...
Are you getting your daily dose of beading???
If not, you should be! Beading Daily is chockful of jewelry making goodness, guaranteedto make you sparkle. And if that wasn’t enough-you can get a free e-Book!
The ebook features 5 Free Peyote Stitch Patterns, a collection of the … Read More ...
Book Review: The Jeweler’s Studio Handbook
The Jeweler’s Studio Handbook: Traditional and Contemporary Techniques for Working with Metal
and Mixed Media Materials (Paperback) by Brandon Holschuh
- Paperback: 176 pages
- Publisher: Quarry Books (February 1, 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1592534856
- ISBN-13: 978-1592534852
- Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.9
Colorful Grocery Bag Earrings
Check out these really cool earrings. They are made from recycled grocery bags! Eco chic! The jewelry designer is Arny and she sells her green creations thru her etsy shop.… Read More ...
Brass Framed Polymer Clay Pendant Tutorial
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 ...