Don’t miss your chance to win a copy of this fabulous book. Leave a comment at the original post to enter now!… 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 ...
Interweave Hurt Book Sale
It is day two of Interweave’s annual 5-day Hurt Book Sale! You can save 30-70% off your favorite titles now.
“Our Hurt Book Sale is one of our most highly anticipated sales events of the year,” says Interweave Books Marketing … Read More ...
Yu-Ping Lin’s Kaleido Jewelry
Take a look at this beautiful creation from Yu-Ping Lin. Featured at Daily Art Muse, Susan Lomoto writes about Yu-Ping’s textile art jewelry inspired by origami and Chinese paper craft.
Lin says, “Through this collection, I try to create a … Read More ...
Create Your Style giveaway ends Thursday
If you haven’t entered the drawing for a free copy of Create Your Style with Swarovski Elements, time is running out. Leave a comment at the original post to enter!… Read More ...
Memorial Day
It is important to remember the military families who sacrifice so much to protect us but especially on the day set aside for remembering all who have served. JCK Online Web Editor Daniel Ford shares a post about those in … Read More ...
Nesting
There are many tutorials for making bird’s nests from wire but these by Heather Powers at Humblebeads are among some of the prettiest I’ve seen. You can buy Heather’s tutorial for these pretty nests in her Etsy shop.… Read More ...
Square Knot Bracelet Tutorial
Take a look at this beautiful bracelet from designer Erin Siegel. This is just one of the examples Art Bead Scene shares in their tutorial for making square knot bracelets. Learn to make your own square knot bracelets and … Read More ...
Bead Style is digital!
Now you can get the latest Bead Style magazine
on your favorite digital device! All the fabulous projects with detailed instructions in the print version are now available on your PC, Mac, laptop, iPad, and Android tablets. The new, exclusive … Read More ...