From the Bead and Button Blog: It’s time to enter the annual Bead Dreams competition! Everything you need to know is at BeadAndButtonShow.com. If you are looking for competions to enter, this is a fabulous. I wish you … Read More ...
Blossoming Brooch Tutorial
Another pretty pin to brighten up your winter coat. From Martha Stewart Living, a quick tutorial for sweet brooch made from lace trim. Easy to make and pretty!… Read More ...
30 Minute Ribbon Corsage Tutorial
Carmi Cimicata from Carmi’s Art/Life World has a wonderful and QUICK brooch tutorial up. I love her version with denim version! You could quickly make a bunch of these to match outfits, or give to everyone you know!… Read More ...
Book Review – Elements of Style: Knit and Crochet Jewelry
Elements of Style: Knt & Crochet Jewelry with Wire
, Fiber, Felt and Beads by Rosemary Hill
- Publisher: Interweave Press (November 28, 2008)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1596680792
- ISBN-13: 978-1596680791
I was intrigued by the title of this book and couldn’t … Read More ...
Getting Knotty
Looking for some new inspiration or something different in your jewelrymaking?? How about trying knotmaking??? Its been around for centuries, but so few people do it.
A good place to get started is the Knot Heads World Wide website. … Read More ...
Jewelry Artist Mini Interview: Heather Powers of Humble Beads
Todays Mini Jewelry Artist Interview is with Heather Powers of Humble Beads. Don’t you just love this hedgehog bracelet?? Heather creates amazing polymer clay beads inspired by nature and art history. She has a very unique style, look at these … Read More ...
Book Review: Fabulous Fabric Beads by Krista Wick
Fabulous Fabric Beads: Create Custom Beads and Art Jewelry
by Kristal Wick
Paperback: 112 pages
Publisher: Interweave Press
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1596680776
ISBN-13: 978-1596680777
I have to admit, I was intrigued when I saw this book, could you really make … Read More ...
Fabulously Fun Springtime Brooch
It’s not to early to be wishing for spring, with most of the country in a deep freeze. Surrounding yourself with color and wearing colorful jewelry will help cheer you up until Spring does come.
One of our readers, Rachel … Read More ...
Recycled Tights Necklace Tutorial
It’s true what they say- One girl’s trash TRULY is another girl’s treasure! Got a pair of favorite or perhaps expensive tights or stockings you just can’t bear to throw away?? Fear not, Lady Smaggle will show you how to … Read More ...
Bench Magazine going Green by going Digital
Bench Magazine is a wonderful magazine written by bench jewelers for bench jewelers. It has always been printed on Recycled Paper. However, they know that even recycled paper consumes enormous amounts of electricity and water in its production.
So, in … Read More ...
Mini Jewelry Artist Interviews – Katie Hacker
In 2009, I thought it would be fun to do “mini interviews” so we can learn a little about alot of different people!
Our first artist to grant a mini interview is Katie Hacker. Katie presents Beading Lessons
Beyonce’s Golden Globes Inspired Necklace Tutorial
I’m a sucker for watching the awards shows, ONLY for the clothes and jewelry. I love seeing the pretty gowns and millions of dollars worth of diamonds. I don’t think I’m alone in this either, many people I know just … Read More ...
Bead & Button Class Registration Open!
If you are going to Bead & Button show this year, or want too-The online registration opens today, Tuesday, January 13 at noon, CST.
The class offerings are incredible, there is SO many great classes!!! I am hoping to … Read More ...
Recycled Spoon Rings
Seems like everywhere I turn, I am seeing spoon rings. These were quite popular in the 70’s and I think I had spoon rings, bracelet and earrings when I was young.. They are very popular again today.
Recycled Magazine Paper Pendant
From the creative mind of super crafty Diane Gilleland at Craft Stylish, comes this fun jewelry project. Using recycled magazine paper and a lowtemp glue gun, you can make a multitude of these cute pinwheels in no time … Read More ...