Do you love stretchy beaded rings? Right up until the moment the elastic breaks sending beads scattering everywhere, right? Check out this tutorial from Andrea at Sew Divertimento for a different approach to stretchy beaded rings!… Read More ...
Free project from Lark Jewelry & Beading
Take a look at these gorgeous earrings from Maggie Meister’s Classical Elegance, the latest in Larks’ Beadweaving Master Class series. Lark Jewelry & Beading is offering the Artemisia earrings project as a PDF you can download now to preview … Read More ...
Fourth of July tutorials
If you need a couple of last-minute patriotic jewelry projects to complete your attire for tomorrow’s festivities, take a look at these tutorials from Carol and Elvi.… Read More ...
Red, white, and blue
Pearl at the Beading Gem is sharing a round-up of patriotic inspired tutorials to help you celebrate national days for the US and Canada in July. Take a look at Pearl’s post to get inspired! I think these recycled plastic … Read More ...
Great Tutorial on Casting with resin
Check out this great tutorial for casting with resin from Objects and Elements. Once you’ve mastered the technique, see what fun things you can do with your new resin object like “Dolly Secrets.”
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Sparkle ring tutorial
Mortira at Inspirational Beading shares a tutorial for this lovely, sparkly ring from the designers at Beads Direct. Check out her post. Mortira says this is a great way to use left-over beads and it can be completed … Read More ...
Alma’s new Etsy shop
If you love the tutorials Alma has shared with us in the past here at Craft Gossip (paper bracelets and fabric beads from cotton balls), then her newest Etsy shop is for you! Take a look at the … Read More ...
Safety pin dangle earring tutorial
Aren’t these dangle earrings (left) from Divya at Jewels of Sayuri cute? Take a look at her five-minute tutorial to craft a pair for yourself pronto from safety pins! And while you are at her blog, check out Divya’s fabulous … Read More ...
2-minute necklace mini-tutorial
Jill at Girls Kick Ass shares her 2-minute mini-tute for making a necklace from an unworn and lonely bracelet. The best part is the piece is convertible should you decide you really wanted to wear that previously neglected bracelet. Take … Read More ...
New tutorial from LoLovie
Elvi is back with her newest tutorial – strappy sexy black. I think it lives up to its name! What do you think? Take a look at Elvi’s tutorial at LoLovie.… Read More ...
Tutorial – rose garden ring
Linda Peterson’s rose garden ring may be inexpensive but it looks like a priceless heirloom! Learn to make one of your own at favecrafts.com.… Read More ...
Tutorial – pearl cocktail ring
Learn to make this shiny little thing from the folks at Ornamentea! See the tutorial at Shiny Little Things.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Nepal Chain Stitch
Mortira shares a tutorial for Nepal chain stitch at Inspirational Beading. Even though the finished chain is ornate and looks rather complex, Mortira says it is, “incredibly easy,” and “an excellent bead weaving technique for beginners.” Give Mortira’s tutorial a … Read More ...
Tutorial: Beaded Floral Circlet
Take a look at this free tutorial from Ornamentea for this vintage-styled beaded circlet. This would be perfect for a bride. Get the tute at Ornamentea. You can also sign up for their Dot Com Dispatch and get the … Read More ...
Tips on toggles
Heather Powers of Humblebeads shares her tips for designing necklaces using toggle clasps as the pendant! Take a look at these lovelys from Heather and then raid your stash of toggles for inspiration.… Read More ...