Lampworking is something I’ve always wanted to do, and its been on ‘the list’ since 1992. For some reason I get the feeling I may never get around to it LOL.
No reason to feel sad about it though, when … Read More ...
EUREKA!!! You’ve Struck Beading Gold!
EUREKA!!! You can still enjoy the Bead version of a Gold Rush at Eureka! Beads. Here is another gorgeous Australian Jewelry supply store and online shop we will visit on the imaginery Australian holiday.
EUREKA! BEADS HAS been in … Read More ...
Adelaide Beads – Beads Indeed!
Since I’m doing a little day dreaming about a month long trip to Australia, heres another place I’ll visit on my imaginary voyage- Beads Indeed
Beads Indeed is Adelaides leading supplier of glass beads and they carry a variety of … Read More ...
Australia Bead Forum
I recently came across the Australia Bead Forum. Their description says it better than I could:
With our distinct Australian character we are sure you will enjoy our beading forum no matter what side of the globe you are … Read More ...
Bead & Crystal Heaven
I must be yearning for a trip to visit my BFF Kami who lives in Australia, because I keep coming across Australian bead sites.
 Bead and Crystal Heaven truly is a bead heaven on earth. They claim to be”one … Read More ...
Valentine Crochet Heart Earrings
From our friends over at Craft Bits, comes these ADORABLE tiny crocheted heart earrings tutorial!!! Aren’t they just the sweetest! You could do a few of them and connect them for a necklace or bracelet too. I think they’d … Read More ...
Green Girls Studios Jewelry Artist Interview
This week, we are blessed to have Cynthia Thornton and Greg Ogden owners of Green Girl Studios grant us the jewelry artist interview.
Green Girl Studios has beautiful silver and lead free pewter beads, pendants, clasps and more on their … Read More ...
Bead for Life – Eradicating Poverty One Bead at a Time
Imagine if the jewelry you wore on Valentine’s day could actually help African women working their way out of extreme poverty? Well you don’t have to imagine it – Nonprofit BeadforLife offers it. They have Valentines Day-colored bracelets, necklaces, … Read More ...
Crystal Beaded Heart Pendant
How beautiful are these crystal hearts?? Anyone you make these for will be so impressed and thrilled!
From our friends at Beadjewelrymaking.com, this beadwork tutorial is very easy to follow. They have clear instructions with visual guides to … Read More ...
Paper Clay Heart Pendants
Paperclay mimics ceramics-but is alot cheaper and easier to do at home! From Paperclay.com, this project is for larger 4 inch hearts, but you could easily make them as small as you want and use a small heart cutter. … Read More ...
Valentine Fortune Cookie Pin Tutorial
This super simple, but super cute fortune cookie pin tutorial comes to us from Making Friends.com. They use craft foam, but I think you could also use felt as well. You could play cupid and make a ton of … Read More ...
Beadeducation lifts time limit on classes!!!!
Beadeducation has added 3 more classes to tempt you and there are NO MORE TIME LIMITS on classes. Take all the time you want!! How great is that! Now you can replay it over and over an over!!!!
 Check … Read More ...
Artist Interview-Jean Yates of Pretty Kitty Dog Moon Jewelry!
I am so excited to share this WONDERFUL interview with all of you. The super stylish Jean Yates of PrettyKittyDogMoon LTD Jewelry was very generous with information about herself, her business and how she works.   She’s a super … Read More ...
Learn the ancient art of Yemenite Filigree at Beadissmo
 At Beadissimo in San Francisco this weekend!!!
Finding a place to take filigree classes, is hard so if you are in SF this weekend you should take it!
Yemenite Filigree techniques is a great class that will introduce you … Read More ...
Beads on the Vine 2008
Brought to you by the School of Beadwork, a wonderful beading retreat!
Beads on the Vine – Enjoy a unique beading getaway in California’s wine country. You’ll have the opportunity to learn a variety of new techniques from some … Read More ...