Interweave has unveiled their top finalists for the 2011 Bead Star Competition. Now you can help select the winner!
“We’re thrilled by the response to our call for entries,” said Danielle Fox, editor of Bead Star. “With nearly a … Read More ...
Precious paper
Paper is truly a versatile medium. Paper can be anything from a common office supply to the source for great inspiration through literary works. Lark Jewelry & Beading recently featured an unusual use for paper – a gallery of paper … Read More ...
ArtBLISS 2011
Registration for ArtBLISS 2011 opens today! This second-annual event promises to be a fun learning experience with an added day of classes and the talented line up of instructors. ArtBLISS is the first-of-its-kind jewelry and mixed media workshops presented in … Read More ...
Beading Daily has a new editor
Jennifer VanBenschoten is the new editor for Beading Daily! You may know Jennifer from her former role at About.com and links to her work here on CraftGossip (Hanukkah jewelry patterns, Free alphabet for peyote stitch, It’s … Read More ...
Convertible brooch pendant necklaces
Pearl has another fun tutorial to share – this one shows you how to turn brooches into pendants! See all three lovely necklaces Pearl created with vintage heirloom brooches at the Beading Gem’s Journal and then raid your stash of … Read More ...
Tile pendant video tutorial
Adriana shares her video tutorial for making these tile pendants. Check out the video and take a look around her blog Adri’s Art. Adriana is a self-taught folk artist; she works mainly on wood and canvas. In the video, … Read More ...
Easy and Elegant Beaded Copper goes to…
Jessica P, Pam, and Kimberly R.! Thanks to everyone for playing and many thanks to Fox Chapel Publishing for sharing this wonderful title from Lora S. Irish.
I have more spectacular jewelry books for giveaway; look for your chance to … Read More ...
Drawing ends Tuesday
The giveaway for Easy and Elegant Beaded Copper Jewelry ends Tuesday! If you haven’t left a comment at the original post yet, hurry over to read my review and tell me why you love wire jewelry. I have three copies … Read More ...
Lariats from Jessica’s Jewelier
Jessica might not have been able to pronounce jewelry as a wee one, hence the name “Jewelier.” Now that’s she’s grown up and making her own wearable-art lariats, she’s sure to please young and old. I love this one in … Read More ...
Bibelot is charming
These necklaces from Bibelot are charming! Though Barbara blogs in Polish, you can enjoy the many pictures of her work even if you can’t read Polish. Take a look at Barbara’s dainty trinkets at Bibelot today.… Read More ...
Design a lanyard contest
ID Wholesaler is on a mission to dress up ID badges with their lanyard design contest. There is no cost to enter the contest and the grand prize is a $300 VISA gift card. Head over to ID Wholesaler’s website… Read More ...
Beading Daily has a new app!
Exciting news from Interweave – the new Beading Daily app for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad lets you access valuable digital content on the go. Now from your mobile device, you can browse tools, instruction, advice, video, and projects that … Read More ...
Congratulations to Kim Hil
Kim is the winner of Interweave’s fabulous book by Karen Dougherty, Metal Style 20 jewelry designs with cold join techniques
. Thanks to everyone for playing.
Be on the lookout for my next big giveaway later this week!… Read More ...
Book review – Vintage Jewelry Design
I am really excited to share this book with you! I have been anxiously awaiting this one since the mention back in October by Marthe Le Van at Lark Jewelry and Beading. Vintage Jewelry Design Classics to Collect and Wear… Read More ...
Design jewelry without any jewelry making skills
Do you love to design jewelry but have no idea how to open a jump ring? Maybe you like to sketch designs but can’t get your wire bends even and symmetrical? Sheyna designs (SHAE-nah – which means beautiful) might be … Read More ...