Isn’t this geometric shrink plastic necklace great? Take a look at livlig to see the tutorial for making one of your own!… Read More ...

These beads have a story to tell. Made from discarded books, each bead is cut by hand then rolled and finished using a special compression process. After glazing and curing these beads are ready to begin their new life as … Read More ...

Stephanie at Silver Lining Kreation has a motto – “don’t worry, bead happy!” Instead of being blue about recent ankle and knee problems slowing her down, she turned the downtime into creative time. Take a look at Stephanie’s Etsy shop … Read More ...

Hello dear readers! Thank you for your patience last month while I was away getting married. I’m back and looking forward to bringing you lots of cool jewelry making craft gossip–and new giveaways to celebrate!… Read More ...

Congratulations to Helen Lamb! Thanks to everyone for playing and special thanks to Sharpie for sharing their great products with us here at Craft Gossip.

I’ve got more goodies for giveaway soon!… Read More ...

Congratulations to Carol for her win of Rachel Nelson-Smith’s Bead Riffs and Teri for 21st Century Jewelry! More chances to win coming very soon…… Read More ...

Emily C.! Thank you all for playing. I have three new books from Lark Jewelry & Beading to share with you soon. Look for my reviews of Ring a Day, Dimensional Bead Embroidery, and Color, Texture & Casting … Read More ...

Hurry to enter for your chance to win a copy of Rachel Nelson-Smith’s Bead Riffs or 21st Century Jewelry! Leave a comment at the original posts to enter for a chance at one of these two splendid books!… Read More ...

Aren’t these preserved leaves in silver frames lovely? Take a look at the blue brick and see more gorgeous Autumn color from Shireen and then have a look at the tiger lily petals she preserved as well.… Read More ...

Sharyl’s Jewelry and Reflections posted a great conversation with Lori Anderson about making jewelry for a cause. Lori advises, “If you’d like to make a bigger impact with awareness jewelry, I’d contact your state chapter for that particular awareness organization. … Read More ...

What a great idea for jewelry with a message! Tell someone exactly how you feel with this gift of jewelry from Rebecca Coagan Scharlatt. Thanks to Bloesem for their spotlight on Coatt.… Read More ...

Six of the Beadweaving Master Class series from Lark, that is! Check out the details at Lark Jewelry & Beading for your chance to win one of two sets being offered for giveaway. After you enter for your chance to … Read More ...