DIY Jewelry, Beads And Patterns
I just got the newsletter from The Sampler
about the new samplers they are offering focusing on city specific artists. The first is the San Francisco City Sampler.  It has some great contributing businesses, including me!
Contributing … Read More ...
I took the Handmade Pledge this holiday season, and so should you. Nearly 5000 people as of today and pledged to buy handmade gifts this holiday season and request the same for themselves. Help support small business, artists and crafters. … Read More ...
Our Jewelry Artist interviews are kicked off by Mixed Media Artist Tara Finlay. Tara and I met online thru various art groups a few years ago. We finally got to meet in person at Artfest in Pt. Townsend, WAÂ 2 … Read More ...
I miss having a real soldering station. You know, one with fire bricks in a place with an exhaust fan to suck away the fumes and where I can have an oxy/Acetylene setup and not get evicted…………..
 for … Read More ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
The San Francisco Craft Mafia will be hosting their 2nd Annual DIY Trunk show this Sunday Oct 21. Held in the gorgeous Hall of Flowers in Golden Gate Park, the show runs 12-5pm, features 40+ local artists and designers, 3 … Read More ...
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 ...
An oldie but a goodie from About.com Beadwork, this little witch charm is cute and simple to make. You can whip this up in about 30 mins, and make a whole bunch for a charm bracelet or gifts to … Read More ...
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 ...
