Salt dough has been used for jewelry making for a long time. We have blogged about salt dough and it’s versatility many times on Craftgossip but this tutorial stood out to me. The use of color and wire wrapping adds … Read More ...
Crochet Ball Necklace
This free pattern comes from Cucicucicoo. Try writing that fast or even slow for that matter. This chunky necklace is a great necklace for Mom’s as it is very tactile for little ones to hold on to. Check out … Read More ...
How To Set Snaps In Leather
A few beginners have written in and asked me for a good tutorial on setting snaps. Here is a great tutorial bu JewelryTutorialHQ.com which shows you step by step how to set the snaps. How to set snaps in Leather.… Read More ...
DIY Boho Gypsy Leather Feather Earrings
I am still in a Gypsy/Bohemian trend, which I believe is going to see us through to the end of the year. These leather feather earrings, (try saying that fast) are simple to make but will make any outfit POP. … Read More ...
Recycled Sushi Tray Earrings
If you are like me you see lot’s of beauty in trash. I find it very hard to throw out food containers and take away boxes. The potential to use these items in creative ways is endless. I love the … Read More ...
Last Minute Easter Decorations
We hold an annual Easter picnic in a local park for all our friends and family. We play lot’s of games and have an Easter egg hunt. Because we have been doing this for around 4-5 years … Read More ...
DIY Paskris Easter Tree
This DIY Paskris Easter Tree is stunningly beautiful and amazingly colourful. Those two reasons alone are enough reason to make this decoration for Easter but would you like to know a little more about this Swedish tradition? Here is a … Read More ...
DIY Charm Lockets
I am sure you have seen the commercial version of these in the stores and whilst they are mass produced, I do like the concept of placing your own unique trinkets inside.
This tutorial by Happy Hour Projects shows you … Read More ...
Doll Head Ring Tutorial
Want to get “ahead” of the fashion scene(pun totally lame but required)?
This doll head ring is what we like to call a “conversation starter”.
Imagine wearing this out to dinner and the conversations you would have!
You could use … Read More ...
Metal Punched Necklace
This necklace is created by punching metal daisies with a craft punch and layering them on to the wire wrapped necklace.
You can check out the full tutorial here on Cuddlybuddly.com.… Read More ...
Living Botanical Jewelry. Would you wear it?
Jewelry goes through so many different trends. From beadwork to wire wrapping to macrame and even micro macrame.
So what makes this trend a little different? Well it’s living!
The pieces featured in the roundup over at Smykker.me is going … Read More ...
50 Reasons You Are Not Getting Enough Etsy Sales
Check out these top 50 reasons why you may not be getting enough Etsy sales. (This article is no longer available) Meantime check out our Indiecrafts.Craftgossip.com for help with your online selling.
I am sure you probably already know around … Read More ...
DIY Beaded Heart Earrings
We don’t tend to cover too many bead stringing tutorials but these ones were adorable so I had to share. I love the color combinations which make them young and fresh. These Earrings are easy to make and come with … Read More ...
Top 10 Etsy Jewelry Stores – Are You Listed?
This roundup of the top 10 Etsy stores (2014) has started a few conversations, Firstly you are probably wondering why can’t you be on that list right? We are going to spend some time and some blog posts sharing marketing … Read More ...
DIY Earring Cards That Won’t Break Your Budget
If you’re in the business of Jewelry making then you will love this blog post roundup on Ideas for making your own jewelry display cards or earring cards. The roundup includes using recycled playing cards, paint samples and more. I … Read More ...