Here’s a different take on friendship bracelets – sparkling ones! You can buy one for your friends and yourself at HandeMadeIt’s Etsy shop.… Read More ...
Screenprint Bangles with Your iPhone
Remember my post about Inkodye photosensitive ink? There’s soon going to be an app for that! Using the ‘Lumityper’ app, take a picture using an iPhone, convert it into a negative, and then print the negative on … Read More ...
Beach Stone Jewelry
If you are a big fan of the artistry of mother nature, this is the perfect accessory for you. Altered only by small drilled holes and occasional engravings, Kathleen’s designs are polished by the sea and sand. Kathleen says, “My … Read More ...
Book Giveaways End this Week!
Don’t miss your chance to enter for a copy of Simply Stylish Crystal Jewelry
! The giveaway ends tomorrow July 3 – hurry to the original post and comment for your chance to win!
If metal is more your … Read More ...
Olympic Rings Necklace
Take a look at this stylish and timely necklace from Remarkably Domestic. Easy to make and just in time for the summer games, Beth shares how you can make your own set of Olympic rings to wear.… Read More ...
Colour de Verre
If you work with glass to make more than jewelry, you may have already heard of Colour de Verre. Based in Portland, Oregon, the founders have built their company on innovation, superior design and craftsmanship. Ceramist Craig Smith, Marketing Guru … Read More ...
More Jewelry bugs you can DIY
If you loved the recent giveaway of Beaded Bugs: Make 30 Moths, Butterflies, Beetles, and Other Cute Critters
by Nicola Tedman and Jean Power, then take a look at Torque Story to see Geneva’s post about more gorgeous beaded bugs. … Read More ...
Lark Book Advance Giveaway
Lark is giving you a chance to win an advance copy of Showcase 500 Beaded Jewelry
! Everyone else will have to wait until this fall to get their hands on a copy of this gallery book that includes bead … Read More ...
Tagua Nuts
A recent post from the Beading Gem made me think to share this tagua nut carving created by John Hooder. If you aren’t familiar with tagua nuts, also known as ivory nuts, you might be missing out on a popular … Read More ...
Design Theory
This piece called Creamsicle Necklace from Design Theory is lovely for its darkening muted pink and coral hues. The repetition of simple forms makes color the focus of the design. In addition to polymer clay jewelry, Design Theory also … Read More ...
Annie’s Jewelry
These pieces from Annie’s Jewelry are but a few of her polymer clay jewelry creations. Ann says making jewelry is her one “girly thing to do in a house of boys and motorcycles.” The pieces above show Ann’s use of … Read More ...
Polymer Clay Jewelry of Susan Samitz
The polymer clay jewelry of Susan Samitz is fun, vibrant and bold as seen in these examples of her work. Susan’s designs are often said to look painted. Instead she builds intricate designs inside canes and then carefully slices them … Read More ...
Inspiration from Alma Stoller
In a recent post, Alma spotlights her work table. Take a look at these lovelies for fabric bead inspiration! I love Alma’s use of color and the surface texture she creates with beads. Gorgeous!… Read More ...
Quilled Pendants
Take a look at this beautiful quilled paper pendant from Ann Martin. See more of Ann’s work and a link to her tutorial for making a quilled paper flower at The Beading Gem’s Journal.… Read More ...
Win 10 Instant Scrapbook Necklaces!
Have you entered all our Craft Gossip giveaways? Don’t miss your chance at this great giveaway from PhotoJewelryMaking.com and Craft Gossip! The winner will get a complete kit to make 10 scrapbook necklaces including 10 silver square shallow pendants … Read More ...