I recently got the Designer Pendant Kit from HHH Enterprises. This is a GREAT kit if you are new to resin and want to try it out without buying a large amount that may go to waste. This is … Read More ...
Wishbone Necklace Tutorial
Happy Thanksgiving!
On this day we give thanks for all we have in our life, and show it by the bounty of food we make just for the day. Even if you are a vegetarian, don’t let that wishbone go … Read More ...
Turkey Earrings!
In honor of our CraftGossip Turkey Theme day and Thanksgiving celebration this week, I bring you some realistic roast turkey earrings! By polymer clay artist Krisi, these are available on etsy and are so real I want … Read More ...
Book Review-Making Designer Mixed Media and Memory Jewelry by Tammy Powley
- Paperback: 128 pages
- Publisher: Quarry Books (March 1, 2007)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1592533140
- ISBN-13: 978-1592533145
This book makes it easy to see the … Read More ...
Beautiful Beaded Wire Pinecones
I’ve seen a lot of beaded flower and leaf patterns, but never anything like this!!!!! I just love it!
Available at the Beading Daily online store, the beaded Pinecone pattern is only $4.00. And you download the pdf instantly, so … Read More ...
Stitch Diva’s Gorgeous Wire Knit and Crochet Earrings Patterns
If yesterdays book review piqued your interest in knit and crochet wire jewelry, here is another resource for you. Stitch Diva Studios has this collection of 9 different styles of earrings for you to whip up. Three are knit, 3 … Read More ...
Elements of Style Knit + Crochet Jewelry Book Review
Elements of Style: Knit + Crochet Jewelry with Wire, Felt & Beads by Rosemary Hill
- Paperback: 128 pages
- 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 … Read More ...
Embroidered Felt Muertos Pins
So sweet you want to eat them!!! 
Australian artist Beth Wachla crafts her own version of a Mexican Sugar Skull in colorful felt. Each of their own little personality and each are adorable! Available on her etsy store,… Read More ...
Dia de los Muertos Bracelet Tutorial
Crafty Chica Kathy Cano Murillo has a pretty Dia de Los Muertos Charm Bracelet tutorial in her blog… Read More ...
Funky Fiber Necklace Tutorial
From the blog of Miekenoor, is an easy tutorial for a funky fiber necklace.
It appears to be mostly in Dutch, with english translation. It looks like she is using a novelty carryalong type yarn, that you can thread … Read More ...
Buckle Up for a Fun Halloween Tutorial
From the HHH Enterprises blog designer, Rebecca Hull transforms ordinary belt buckles and into stunning Halloween accessories! Don’t let them sit in a drawer for the rest of they, I think you could wear them year round!!!! I love … Read More ...
Make yourself a Fabric Skeleton Pin!
Crafty Carmi Cimicata posted a fabric skeleton pin tutorial on her blog Carmi’s Art/Life World. Its SOOO CUTE!!!! I must make one too! I know I have scraps of this muertos fabric upstairs in the closet so I’ll be … Read More ...
Beadwork VI: The Beaded Book Competition
Beadwork VI: The Beaded Book Competition
If you haven’t done so yet, you still have time to enter this international beadwork competition!
Preliminary entries will be accepted through December 18, 2008. The theme is wide open-think favorite characters in literature, … Read More ...
Morticia Invites Mrs. Havisham to Tea Choker Tutorial
Crafty Wizard Margot Potter has dazzled us again with yet another amazing Halloween jewelry piece. This time it’s a gorgeous gothic inspired choker titled: “Morticia Invites Mrs. Havisham to Tea Choker”
I absolutely love everything she makes, and this … Read More ...
Eye of Newt Necklace
Another great Halloween inspiration necklace, this time from Melissa J. Lee. She created a creepy cool Eye of Newt necklace, using her own handcrafted pendant and a lampwork bead she had. Its a really cool piece and perfect for … Read More ...