Tater Tots and Jello has a fun post on how to repurpose your old jewelry. In this tutorial you will use burlap bangles as the base for old brooches or elements from old jewels.
The end result is a funky … Read More ...
Tucson Treasures
It will be interesting to see what other treasures come out of Tucson, so here is hopefully just a start:
This lovely pendant by KatrinasJewel is made with an amazing druzy agate. She has other very cool stones on … Read More ...
Upcoming Tutorial for This Cool Project
If you are as intrigued by this photo, as I am, check out Ornamentea’s site tomorrow for full details and tutorial on how to make this piece for yourself.
Of check out the blog Shiny Little Things for instructions on … Read More ...
Scrap Refund
Ever wonder what to do with your old scrap metal, or old broken chains? Well, Rio Grande has the answer for you.
You can send them your scrap metals for a credit to your Rio Grande account or a refund … Read More ...
March Sales
The new March sales flyer for Rio Grande is now available here. There are some interesting things in it. Most interesting are the link bracelets, such as this black and white ceramic 9mm link bracelet.
If you like the … Read More ...
Inspiration: La Vieja Tun Tun
La Vieja Tun Tun makes lovely fabric flower necklaces. The one shown here is a striking large floral bib necklace which is very somber in … Read More ...
Tutorial: Glazed Fabric Button Rings
Maggie over at Smashed Peas and Carrots sent us this tutorial on how to make rings out of glazed fabric buttons.
It is a great tutorial with excellent instructions and photos, and a fun project. The possibilities are endless … Read More ...
Technique Thursdays
These flowers caught my attention, and you can buy the parts at Ornamentea. But if you want to how to make them and live in the Raleigh area, you can attend Technique Thursdays. What a great idea for … Read More ...
Customer Showcase
You can now email photos of your work to Ornamentea for a chance to get gift certificates and links to your website or blog if there are used in their customer showcase.
Why not give it a go and send … Read More ...
Inspiration: Think Pink
Here is another great piece from inpamo. This lovely brooch is made with Italian eco suede, sateen ribbon and metallized yarn and glass pearls.
This cluster would be great to wear with an … Read More ...
Inspiration from Rosebud Lips and a giveaway there too
Rosebud Lips makes jewelry to die for! The soft floral pieces are stunning on their own, but what makes them really special is that each has a rhinestone cluster or other accent which isn’t overpowering, but just enough to … Read More ...
Inspiration: Chance Meeting
Happy Friday!
Here is some weekend inspiration for you. This lovely necklace was added to the Crafty Review Pool by Second Sister. Check out their flickr stream to be treated to some happy eye … Read More ...
Tutorial: Resin Pendant
Here is a good post on making a resin pendant, or resin jewelry in general from Jean Campbell at Beading Daily. The opportunities are endless of what you could create with this technique.
For complete instructions on casting with … Read More ...
Tutorial: Banana Republic Inspired Necklace
Here is another great tutorial from Disney over at Ruffle sand Stuff. I love that she has taken an idea and translated the materials into something that you might have laying around the house.
All this project requires is … Read More ...
Tutorial: J Crew Inspired Necklace
You can find a tutorial for this J Crew inspired necklace over at Ruffles and Stuff – it is a nice simple project with lots of instructional photos.
If you are interested in this project but don’t want to have … Read More ...