Felted jewelry is gaining popularity everyday. Jo noticed recently the number of felted roses in her blogosphere and decided to create a wearable one of her own. Jo says this tutorial is “super easy and would make a sweet gift.” … Read More ...
Once upon a time…
There was a girl with lots of jewelry. She needed a great place to keep it safe and easy to find. With a little magic craftiness Mom created a castle for all the princess’s treasures. Take a look at the … Read More ...
Free Coffee Bean Necklace and Earrings Tute
Linda Peterson of Amaco shares this free tutorial for making “coffee beans” from polymer clay and then making this fun necklace/earring set at FaveCrafts. I’m wondering now if I could make a necklace from real coffee beans since it would … Read More ...
Vintage ’20s necklace tutorial
Take a look at this free tutorial from Amara at Bramcost Publications. I love the simple, elegant design. Mar says it’s, “easy to make and can be created with the maker’s choice of colors.” A handmade piece of jewelry could … Read More ...
Free earring tutorial from Lark Crafts
Learn to make these out-of-the-ordinary earrings designed by Eni Oken with a free tutorial from Lark Crafts! Nathalie Mornu shares this tutorial from her first book co-authored with Suzanne J. Tourtillott called Contemporary Bead and Wire Jewelry
. Head over … Read More ...
Put your stamp on it
The Cafemom Street Team (CST) has a nifty, free tutorial you can bang out — hand-stamped silver pendants. This tute from Kiwi of Kiwi and Kiki’s Etsy store tells you the tools and materials needed for pendants like the one … Read More ...
Fabric brooch tutorial
Don’t you think Violetta’s slug brooch features the cutest slug ever? This fabric brooch with its tiny slug (complete with trail) makes me smile. Violetta of the Violet Elephant shares her free tutorial for making this versatile fabric brooch with … Read More ...
Hoops tute
Randi shares a simple, free tutorial for making these basic wire hoop earrings at her blog StudioDax. Take a look at how easy it is to create these simple and fashionable earrings with just a few tools and materials. … Read More ...
Sweet Santa
If you are a registered member of Bead and Button, you can get the free tutorial to make this “Sweet Santa” bracelet. Bead and Button’s Jenny Van tells you how to use peyote stitch with size 11 cylinder beads to … Read More ...
How to make cuff bracelets from old records
Jocelynn Brown of The Detroit News reported on Painted Lady Trashions and her fabulous cuff bracelets made from recycled vinyl records and comic book images. Check out the tutorial in Jocelynn’s article and then head over to Painted Lady Trashions… Read More ...
Happy Halloween!
- Ornamentea shares a tutorial for this batty bracelet. Wear it year round or just in time for Halloween!
- Check out this fabulous beaded piece from Stephanie Haussler at Pixybug Designs that has a special Halloween flavor.
- Polymer Clay Daily featured
Verveine necklace
HoneyScrap shares her tute for this “verveine necklace” she created for only $5! Learn how to make one like it and be smart and well dressed, too. HoneyScrap aka Melissa was one of the contestants in the Crafting with the … Read More ...
Nesting
The Beading Gem aka Pearl has links to 3 wonderful tutorials for making bird’s nest jewelry including the one shown here from Cathe Holden. Head over to The Beading Gem’s Journal and take a look at all three tutes.… Read More ...
Flint corn necklaces
Just in time for the fall harvest! Look at the lovely necklaces made by Garden Mama’s kids. Wouldn’t this be a fun project to make with your kids?… Read More ...
FaveCrafts tutorial – pressed flower necklace and bracelet
Amy Scalise of Rings and Things shows you how to make this lovely bracelet and a matching necklace in her free tutorial at FaveCrafts.… Read More ...
