Jewelry Making – General

Pretty Dancing Spiral Earrings Tutorial

February 21, 2009 by Barbe Saint John

On Beading Daily, a sweet wirewrap tutorial named “Dancing Spiral“. Three sterling silver spirals done in plain, twisted and textured wires. I think these would look great done in mixed metals or in colored craft wire too. Free tutorial … Read More ...

Egyptian Lotus Pattern

February 20, 2009 by Barbe Saint John

I’m a huge Egyptophile, so when I saw this pattern/kit for a beadwork Egyptian Lotus Lariat my heart skipped a few beats!

Available from The School of Beadwork, the gorgeous beadwork design is by Melanie Potter. It is available … Read More ...

Enter the Semiprecious Beads Contest on Beading Daily

February 20, 2009 by Barbe Saint John

Beading Daily has this great contest that is open to everyone, just design a bracelet or necklace using three or more different types of gemstones and your design could be featured on Beading Daily and considered for publication in Step … Read More ...

Softflex Tutorial: Serenity Earrings

February 18, 2009 by Barbe Saint John

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

February 18, 2009 by Barbe Saint John

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 ...

$10 Saving Certificate at GoodyBeads.com

February 17, 2009 by Barbe Saint John

Here’s a great way to save a little cash. To save $10 on your next purchase at Goodybeads.com, log in and enter coupon code CRAFTS3 in the coupon code box. This is good thru 4/30/09, limit one per customer, no … Read More ...

Button Bracelet Tutorial

February 17, 2009 by Barbe Saint John

Here’s another fantastic bracelet tutorial. On the Creative Kisment blog, this one is done up in pretty buttons and embroidery floss this will work up quickly. Think of all the pretty bracelets you could do with vintage buttons or … Read More ...

Get a $10 Gift Card at Delphi Glass

February 16, 2009 by Barbe Saint John

As a thank you for shopping at Delphi Glass, you will receive a $10 Gift Card on all retail orders over $75 now until February 28, 2009. The Gift card good towards your next purchase of $50 or more, … Read More ...

“Create Jewelry Glass: Brilliant Designs to Make and Wear” Book Review

February 16, 2009 by Barbe Saint John

Create Jewelry: Glass: Brilliant Designs to Make and Wear (Create Jewelry series) by Marlene Blessing and Jamie Hogsett.

Paperback: 120 pages
Publisher: Interweave Press (April 1, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1596680679
ISBN-13: 978-1596680678

Another addition to the “Create Jewelry” book … Read More ...

Make It Craft Event in Southern England

February 15, 2009 by Barbe Saint John

Building on the success of last years event, Make It craft show (the largest craft event in South England) will be returning to Farnborough February 20-22.

Taking place at Farnborough FIVE. there will be over 120 participating companies at … Read More ...

Margot has … Read More ...

Glasgow Craft Mafia Social

February 12, 2009 by Barbe Saint John

If you are in the Glasgow are, the Glasgow Craft Mafia is hosting their first Mafia Social of 2009. Everyone is welcome! Ready Steady CRAFT! Come for dinner, drinks and crafty fun…

Join the fun and come with a bag