I got an Oriental Trading Company catalog a few days ago. If you have never heard of them, they are the party supply people-with all the crazy cheap favors, decorations and whatnots to make any occasion festive. Everyone loves them, … Read More ...
Cute Crochet Cherry Earrings Pattern
Check out this FREE crochet jewelry pattern from Roxycraft. This is for the Cherry Pickers crochet earrings pattern. Super sweet and very vintage. You could resize it and make a necklace like this, I have one my grandmother made … Read More ...
Kickin’ it Ye Olde Style!
Some people like to kick it old skool style, but Margot Potter likes to kick it ye olde school style!
This time, Margot wows us with a custom Ye Olde School necklace in a 7 minute thrill packed The Impatient … Read More ...
Bead Style Magazine Online Open House this weekend
This news comes to us via the viviacious Jean Yates at “Snap out of it Jean, theres beading to be done!” whose bejeweled finger is on the pulse of all the up to date beading news out there. … Read More ...
Industrial Bracelets from Clothespin Springs!
From Craftzine Blog-check out what clever and craft Nathan Luoto of Lynnwood, WA made from a bunch of clothespins. These chunky, industrial bracelets from clothespin springs are really clever and a good way to recycle broken clothespins.… Read More ...
Free Project pdf from Picture Yourself Making Metal Clay Jewelry
Super talented Tammy Powley, has posted a free project from her latest book “Picture yourself Making Metal Clay Jewelry
” over on Beadstylemag.com. I won’t tell you WHAT the project is, but I will say it is easy … Read More ...
Wire wrapping a Cab Pendant Tutorial
Tumbleweed Glass Studio has a online tutorial for a wire wrapped cab pendant. One you learn this you could wrap just about anything-a flattish stone, coin, or found object once you get the technique down.
The site also has tools … Read More ...
Margot Potter’s Grungeboard Pin Video Tutorial
Join Über glamourous Margot Potter The Impatient Crafter™ in this informative and hilarious video lesson on making a Grungeboard pin with a variety of mixed media techniques. She is so funny and fun to watch. I love she has a … Read More ...
Make a Leather Watchband for Fathers Day
Watches do fall under the catagory of jewelry for both men and women- so suprise your dad or the Dad in your life with some custom, one of a kind, hand crafted leather watchbands. Its easy, as our friends over … Read More ...
DIY Button Ring Kit at Sew Bettie
The DIY Button Ring Kit at Sew Bettie is the perfect ‘thinking of you’ gift for girls ages 8 and up. I think these are precious and easy peasy to make! This Sew Bettie kit comes with step-by-step directions, 25 … Read More ...
Kawaii Charm Cuteness! Kid Friendly Project
Creative Diva Candie Cooper has a quick & easy project up on her blog 1-2-3 CRAFT! with the CUTEST altered bead dangles. She used some shell charms, tiny Kawaii (Japanese word for Cute) stickers and resin to create adorable … Read More ...
Toronto Jewelry Supply – Stones and Findings
We are blessed in the US to have an ABUNDANCE of amazing suppliers to buy from and sometimes we forget that. While most companies do ship worldwide, sometimes international shipping is prohibitive-especially with postal rates going up every year.Â
2 Pretty Wire Wrapped Rings Tutorials
Since I reviewed a wire wrapped book yesterday, I thought some of you would be curious to try some wrapping on your own. I found a couple of ring tutorials to get you started.
There is a simple but stylish … Read More ...
You can be a STAR, baby!!!!!
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Interweave has put out the Casting Call of their inaugural Bead Star competition and the debut of a new magazine, Bead Star.  This is such an exciting event for the beading community—like American Idol, but for beaders! … Read More ...
Revamp an Old Bangle Tutorial
The Spring 2008 issue of Make It Mine is officially on sale today and its chock full of fun projects and inspiration like these bracelets.Â
If you haven’t seen the magazine yet, Make it Mine’s mission is ” inspire our … Read More ...