This beaded piece from Minerva’s Wears is a trifecta: superb workmanship, sentimental tribute, and a symbol for a worthy cause. Featured in the Bead and Button Subscriber Gallery, Minerva’s Wears calls this piece “Mom’s Red Dresses.” Each purse and … Read More ...
Etsy find – Beth Pohlman
I love this piece Beth calls “Granulated Cup Circle Necklace.” It makes me think of chemistry lab with various compounds ready for weighing on the triple beam balance. Take a look at Beth’s other work in her Etsy shop beth … Read More ...
How to make cuff bracelets from old records
Jocelynn Brown of The Detroit News reported on Painted Lady Trashions and her fabulous cuff bracelets made from recycled vinyl records and comic book images. Check out the tutorial in Jocelynn’s article and then head over to Painted Lady Trashions… Read More ...
Happy Halloween!
- Ornamentea shares a tutorial for this batty bracelet. Wear it year round or just in time for Halloween!
- Check out this fabulous beaded piece from Stephanie Haussler at Pixybug Designs that has a special Halloween flavor.
- Polymer Clay Daily featured
The Spill Smiths
Though it sounds like the name of a great band, the Spill Smiths are doing much more serious work. Marthe Le Van of Lark Crafts Jewelry and Beading reports on The Spill Smiths, a two-part awareness project created in … Read More ...
Etsy find – Adorn Jewelry
This pendant makes me think of a tiny Zen garden you can wear with you anywhere! I love the smooth poly clay surface of the “stone” in contrast with the tactile “moss” made from latex. Exquisite! Take a look at … Read More ...
Made by Olga
I love this piece from Olga that is the winner of the October Etsy Beadweavers Challenge! It certainly embodies the theme of Autumn falling of leaves. There were 59 entries and 900 votes cast; see all the remarkable entries … Read More ...
Flint corn necklaces
Just in time for the fall harvest! Look at the lovely necklaces made by Garden Mama’s kids. Wouldn’t this be a fun project to make with your kids?… Read More ...
Call for entries
Erin Siegel and Lorelei Eurto are writing their first jewelry making instruction book together and are seeking entries now! The new book from Interweave Press, A Jewelry Accord: 50+ Innovative Styles Using Leather, Lace, Ribbon & Cords, will focus on … Read More ...
Dead of the Dead necklace
Carmi Cimicata’s necklace for Day of Dead is a show stopper. I’d wear it a lot more days of the year, too! Take a look at Carmi’s blog to see her inspiration and more about how she made it.
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Potato rings
Check out these inventive dried potato rings from Julie Usel. I don’t really know how long something like this would last but given it’s almost Halloween, I can’t help but think this would be a great project to make … Read More ...
Do good
My new-found friend Andrew Thornton was recently diagnosed with cancer and as a self-employed artist finds himself in the unfortunate situation of many Americans – facing this serious threat to his health without the benefit of medical insurance. Thankfully, there … Read More ...
Giveaways from Lark Books are coming…
Lark Books has given me a treasure trove of books to share exclusively with you, dear CraftGossip readers! Check back soon for details on how you can enter to win a signed copy of one of these Lark Books that … Read More ...
Passionate red earrings
I love these funky and “passionate red” earrings from Bananista! They have a simple and yet very interesting design. Mercedes says, “my … handmade limited edition jewelry (is) inspired by all the simple things that surround our everyday life… … Read More ...
Cello string choker
Check out this unusual choker design from YarnPlayer aka Marilee. Made from a piece she tatted “free style” and a cello string, this piece incorporates two of Marilee’s loves – yarn and music. If you know your way around a … Read More ...
