Remember the jean bracelet from Mich L. in L.A.? Just in time for National Craft Month, Agy at Green Issues has some new ideas for more jean bangles! Check out her ideas for more ways to wear your old … Read More ...
Last call for 2011 Bead Star Entries
Have you read Bead Star? Published annually by Interweave, Bead Star is the first of its kind showcasing only prize-winning designs. The grand prize winner gets an all-expense paid trip for two to Santa Fe for Bead Fest Santa Fe … Read More ...
Jewelry tutorial from Alma Stoller
You may recall the jewelry tutorial from Alma for fun paper bangles I posted back in January. Alma’s shared another great tutorial and I think you’ll agree these beads are lovely! See how Alma created fabric beads from cotton balls… Read More ...
Pretty necklace for St. Patrick’s Day
Carol Heppner shares a fun tutorial for this sweet necklace to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and National Craft Month.
Carol says, “It is so fast and easy to create that you can make it other colors too. They would also … Read More ...
Wiggle earring tutorial
Cozy Sister’s Jewelry Making Blog is offering a free tutorial for these really fun wiggle earrings. This is a perfect wire project to get started crafting and celebrate National Craft Month!
Take a look at the other fabulous projects from … Read More ...
Scrap to Fab
Elvi at LoLovie shares her tutorial for how to turn ordinary fabric scraps into this fabulous necklace. Take a look at LoLovie and learn how you can craft a fab fiber necklace of your own!… Read More ...
Ribbon barrettes
Sara at Craft Snob shares a tutorial for making retro-80’s ribbon barrettes with a modern twist. Head over to Craft Snob to learn how Sara made these pretty and inexpensive hair accessories. You might also like her ruffle bracelet.… Read More ...
Tutorial from Tiny Apartment Crafts
Gabrielle shared this free tutorial for a last-minute craft idea before New Year’s Eve. I bet she looked stunning out on the town wearing her hammered chain statement necklace! Now you can craft your own just in time for St. … Read More ...
Sherry Serafini earrings
Lark Jewelry and Beading recently featured a free earring project from the newest book in their Beadweaving Master Class series: Sherry Serafini’s Sensational Bead Embroidery
. Get Sherry’s free project called Arizona Sunset Earrings from Lark Jewelry & Beading. … Read More ...
Rhinestone chains
Kristina (aka Maneki) shares a tutorial for these lovely rhinestone chains on her blog Wild Roses and Blackberries. After you’ve looked at her tute, spend a few minutes browsing some of her other tutorials. I particularly liked the one … Read More ...
Beaded bracelet from Clare’s Place
Clare is offering a free tutorial to make this simple, fun bracelet from colored, wooden beads and ribbon. Visit Clare’s Place and see how easy it is to make one (or many) for yourself.… Read More ...
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Jennifer Perkins shares her latest fun, funky, and totally cute Bedazzled Braille Bangle Bracelet. Take a look at her tutorial at Naughty Secretary Club to see how you can make one, too. The photo shows how Jen spelled “I love … Read More ...
From bags to riches
This necklace from Derya Aksoy has humble beginnings – fused leaf shapes cut from plastic grocery bags form this delicate, feathered focal. This project is one of many you can get free when you become a member at Beading Daily… Read More ...
Make your own jewelry bags
Our Craft Gossip sewing editor posted a link to a tutorial for sewing your own drawstring jewelery bags. If you haven’t seen Anne’s post, check it out!… Read More ...
Sequined valentine earrings
Karisa at Fave Crafts shares her tutorial for making festive sequined heart earrings. I heart these! Check out Karisa’s tutorial.… Read More ...