Lampworking is something I’ve always wanted to do, and its been on ‘the list’ since 1992. For some reason I get the feeling I may never get around to it LOL.
No reason to feel sad about it though, when … Read More ...
Bead & Crystal Heaven
I must be yearning for a trip to visit my BFF Kami who lives in Australia, because I keep coming across Australian bead sites.
 Bead and Crystal Heaven truly is a bead heaven on earth. They claim to be”one … Read More ...
Valentine Crochet Heart Earrings
From our friends over at Craft Bits, comes these ADORABLE tiny crocheted heart earrings tutorial!!! Aren’t they just the sweetest! You could do a few of them and connect them for a necklace or bracelet too. I think they’d … Read More ...
Crystal Beaded Heart Pendant
How beautiful are these crystal hearts?? Anyone you make these for will be so impressed and thrilled!
From our friends at Beadjewelrymaking.com, this beadwork tutorial is very easy to follow. They have clear instructions with visual guides to … Read More ...
Paper Clay Heart Pendants
Paperclay mimics ceramics-but is alot cheaper and easier to do at home! From Paperclay.com, this project is for larger 4 inch hearts, but you could easily make them as small as you want and use a small heart cutter. … Read More ...
Valentine Fortune Cookie Pin Tutorial
This super simple, but super cute fortune cookie pin tutorial comes to us from Making Friends.com. They use craft foam, but I think you could also use felt as well. You could play cupid and make a ton of … Read More ...
Beadeducation lifts time limit on classes!!!!
Beadeducation has added 3 more classes to tempt you and there are NO MORE TIME LIMITS on classes. Take all the time you want!! How great is that! Now you can replay it over and over an over!!!!
 Check … Read More ...
More Jewelry talk at About.com
If you are a jewelry news junkie like I am, you will also enjoy reading all the jewelry making articles by Tammy Powley over at Jewelrymaking.about.com.
Tammy Powley is a writer, designer, and teacher who has been creating and selling … Read More ...
Beads on the Vine 2008
Brought to you by the School of Beadwork, a wonderful beading retreat!
Beads on the Vine – Enjoy a unique beading getaway in California’s wine country. You’ll have the opportunity to learn a variety of new techniques from some … Read More ...
Choosing the right combustible core for PMC
All Things Metal Clay is the blog of Creative Texture Tools. This post is about choosing the right type of core for your metal clay project. They have a comprehensive list of the differences of types of cores that … Read More ...
Bling Bling Plastic Bangle!
Our friends over at Craft Bits have an adorable tutorial for a Bling Bling Plastic Bangle that would be a GREAT party project for a young girls birthday or slumber party!
With store-bought bangles (or from thrift store scores) some … Read More ...
Top 10 Beading Projects at Beading Daily
BEADING DAILY ANNOUNCES TOP 10 MOST POPULAR PROJECTS OF 2007
Launched in August of last year, Beading Daily (BeadingDaily.com) is a new online community for beading and jewelry-making enthusiasts.. They have a library of free projects, an online … Read More ...
Nothing minor about the deals on Minor Details!
So, in my hunt to find better prices and more unusual pieces for you and me-I came across Minor Detail.
Don’t you just LOVE this jumping kitty clasp!! OH MY GOD!!!! SQUEE! They also have Alligator, Parrot, Elephant … Read More ...
Ice Storm Challenge over at Art Beads Blog
 You could win $100 in art beads this month by entering the  Art Bead Scene Monthly Challenge .
WOW!!! I am SOOOOO in love with these wintry tree beads from sponsor Gabriel Studio’s. Another sponsor is … Read More ...
Layered Ink Background for Polymer clay
Looking for a way to add some interest to your polymer clay creations? This Layered Inks tutorial by Tonja Lenderman on Polka Dot Creations will do the trick! It creates some really beautiful backgrounds and I think I’m gonna pull … Read More ...