I recently came across this great wire work website – Wrapture. Lots of interesting tutorials to download, from the studio of Canadian metalsmith and wire art jewellery instructor, Dianne Karg Baron. I’m really loving the ancient horn earrings!… Read More ...
Scrabble Tile Pendant Tutorial
Make and Takes’s blog has a great scrabble tile pendant tutorial by Mark and Stefani from HomeStudio. It has great photos and is so easy, you’ll spend a day whipping up a ton of them! You can also … Read More ...
20% off at HHH Enterprises
From now until May 1st, HHH Enterprises is offering a 20% discount for new customers who place their first order. HHH Enterprises has ALL KINDS of wonderful things to make jewelry from beads, to pendant making kits, chain, gemstones, crystals, … Read More ...
Shamrock Boutonnieres
Both men and women can show their Irish pride with this easy corsage/boutonniere tutorial, from Living Magazine.
According to legend, as a missionary St Patrick used a three-leaf clover to explain the Trinity to the “heathen” Irish. The shamrock … Read More ...
Flower Loom and Flower Making Tutorials
Do you have some vintage flower looms you picked up at a thrift or yard sale but no instructions?? I found a GREAT tutorial on how to make them on Sunshine’s Creations. Her instructions are very clear and the … Read More ...
Zipper Flower Brooch Tutorial
Funky, fun and eco chic! This unusual flower brooch tutorial is made from a zipper and comes to you from Martha Stewart Crafts.
You could use a new zipper or recycle a broken zipper from clothing. I love it!!!… Read More ...
Etched-Glass Storage Jars Tutorial
On Martha Stewart Living, a great tutorial for etched glass storage jars.
She has them for food products, but I think they would be great for bead storage! Lordy knows I have a TON of jars with buttons, beads, jewelry … Read More ...
Soft Flex’s Eco-Friendly Beading Wire
Did you know that Soft Flex® Wire is the first wire manufacturer to go “green”? I didn’t until recently! HOW cool is that! All stainless steel used in the construction of Soft Flex products is 100% recyclable. The nylon … Read More ...
Wool Wrapped Bangles
Courtesy of Martha, make a collection of bangles to warm your wrists! A great tutorial to use up left over bits of yarn!… Read More ...
Sparkly Shamrock Brooch Tutorial
I love this simple but sweet shamrock brooch tutorial from A Fanciful Twist blog. Easy to make and fun to wear! Create a bunch and hand them out too all your friends for St. Patricks day.… Read More ...
Softflex Tutorial: Serenity Earrings
Softflex.com has a lovely tutorial up for Serenity Earrings, Designed by: Jamie Hogsett.
These easy and unique earrings will work up quickly, and a great way to use some beads in your “Bead Soup” bowl.… Read More ...
Unique Casablanca Beads Tutorial
These are some GORGEOUS beads!!! Desiree of Desiree’s Desired Creations calls these her “Casablanca Beads”. She has a wonderful and easy to follow tutorial up on on how to make them. I want to break out my clay and make … Read More ...
Pretty and Zingy Crochet Bracelet Tutorial
Lina from Stockholm, Sweden has this easy to make crochet bracelet tutorial on her blog “Kardemumma“. The instructions are in english and very easy to follow.… Read More ...
Beyond The Bead Mixed Media Jewelry Project & Book Giveaway
Margot Potter’s new book all about mixed media jewelry making “Beyond the Bead
” has hit the bookstands!!! Expect a book review here soon, but for now you can do one of the projects in the book.
Margot has … Read More ...
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If not, you should be! Beading Daily is chockful of jewelry making goodness, guaranteedto make you sparkle. And if that wasn’t enough-you can get a free e-Book!
The ebook features 5 Free Peyote Stitch Patterns, a collection of the … Read More ...