Lanin Thomasma over at Polymer Clay Central shows us how to make a Star of David cane. Just slice and you have lots of beautiful beads. Make pendants, earrings or glue to a ring base and give as Hanukkah gifts.… Read More ...
Floating Bead Necklace Tutorial
Jessica from Future Momo has put up another easy to do tutorial, this time for a floating bead necklace. While this is a great project for adults, I think it would also be a fun project for kids to … Read More ...
Christmas Jewelry supplies at Rings & Things
Rings & Things is one of my fave and most used jewelry supplier. Their prices are near wholesale and they ship quickly and always have stuff in stock.
For your holiday crafting needs, they have a section setup of Winter … Read More ...
Month long Sale at Soft Flex
Twas the month before Christmas, when all through the Soft Flex house, not a creature was stirring except our computer mouse…adding sale after sale – a new one each day – to fill stockings hung by the chimney with … Read More ...
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!… Read More ...
Jewels in Fiber
The first time I saw Marion’s work in person at an art show, I was completely blown away. The micromacrame work is so incredible and so SMALL!! I couldn’t image making it-but she teaches classes in it. If you can … Read More ...
Funky Fabric Beads!
I absolutely LOVE this scrap fabric bead tutorial by Cat Morley over on “Cut out and Keep” You could make matching jewelry for outfits you sew. I also think its a GREAT way to use those precious tiny vintage fabric … Read More ...
Its November, and there’s a crispness in the air
and with a new month comes a new feature on Jewelrymaking.craftgossip.com. November is the month I’ll be doing interviews with jewelry makers to inspire you to create more. Â
November is also the month of Thanksgiving for us Americans, so … Read More ...
Halloween Accessories for the Pooch!
In response to my call for showing us your Halloween flair-the winner is Annie’s Sweatshop – Doggie Candy Corn Collar!!
After 20 yrs of cats only, I got a rescue chihuahua 2 yrs ago. So now I’m always on the … Read More ...
Sparkly Halloween Necklace
Brought to us from Jewelrysupply.com, heres a pretty Halloween Crystal necklace. This tutorial gives you a list of products that you can buy at the site. SUPER easy!
Looking for more Halloween Jewelry? Check out these designs on Etsy.… Read More ...
Need a gift box for your Halloween Jewelry??
Need an appropriate gift box for all this luscious Halloween jewelry you’ve been making?? Well no worries - Try some of DIY boxes from Haunted Paper Toys!!! Here you’ll find COFFIN BOXES that would be GREAT for your housing … Read More ...
Show us your Halloween Flava and get profiled!!
I’m hoping all these Halloween posts have been inspiring to you and your jewelry crafting.
Not only would I love to see what kinds of tricks & treats you’ve been making, but I’d love to profile one lucky jewelry … Read More ...
Cute Halloween Lampwork Beads
Daphne Hess has some really cute and inexpensive Halloween lampwork beads up on her website. I love the little Bat beads and at $5 they are a steal!
My only complaint about the website is using the scanner … Read More ...
Skullie Pins!
My very good friend (and amazing artist) – Theresa Hall has some ADORABLE Calaveras Skull pins on her Live Journal blog. Hand sewn and each with its own personality!
She’s so busy making & selling them that she hasn’t … Read More ...
Robin Atkins Beadlust
Beadlust – Follow this beaded pathway as it meanders through the process of creating beadwork, books, paintings and who knows what else. Bead artist, Robin Atkins, invites you to join in her journey.
 Even though I don’t do … Read More ...