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 ...
Free Project – Diamond Chain Bracelet
Take a look at this beauty from Diane Fitzgerald. Want this project for free? Get it and two others from Diane Fitzgerald’s Favorite Beading Projects at Lark Jewelry & Beading!… Read More ...
Handmade Jewelry to Sale?
There’s a new website for American crafters to sale their wares. Free for the first 30 days and only $5 each month after, you can imagine how quickly this site is growing. Whether you have handmade jewelry to sale or … Read More ...
Beads by Mail
Beads by Mail is re-opening! Jane says that special orders are no problem and looks forward to helping you soon.
“I am really serious about this, even though I am having lots of fun. Sharing my bead obsession with everyone … Read More ...
DIY Necklace
Take a look at this pretty necklace from Linda at Pane, Amore e creatività. I love the contrasting softness of the satin ribbon with the utilitarian hardware. Very clever and stylish! See Linda’s post at Pane, Amore e creatività. … Read More ...
Make a Wish
Take a look at this cute idea from Connie at Missing Willow Farm for a wish charm necklace – complete with dandelion fluff!… Read More ...