Disney at Ruffles and Stuff is having a giveaway. He lucky winner will get to choose their prize from the pieces listed on her Etsy shop Antiquated Pearl.
There are so many lovely pieces to choose from that it … Read More ...
Tutorial: “Girly Hardware Brooch”
You know I love a good project made from unexpected materials, and that is why I have chosen to post on this project by Bigmouth over on Crafter.com. In her words, she found some girly things at Lowes and decided … Read More ...
Cool Site for Jewelry Projects
If you are looking for some good simple projects and excellent tutorials, check out P.S. – I Made This who was the creator of the tutorial for the mailing tube bangles.
I love these art deco inspired pendant earrings … Read More ...
Tutorial: Mailing tube bangles
If you are like me you might be staring at a pile of packaging etc, that arrived with presents before the holidays, and wondering what to do with it.
Well here is a great idea for bangles made from mailing … Read More ...
New Chain
Ornamentea has some exciting new chain. I love the designs and finish and think the names alone warrant a look: Rolo, Plain Peanut and Krinkle – Fun… Read More ...
Holiday Camps
The Craft Alliance is holding art camp at its Delmar Loop location in St Louis from the 28-31st.
Seems like a great way for your young crafter to learn metal work during the school break.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Ribbon Bracelet
I have noticed that stores like Anthropologie, J. Crew and others have really hit their stride this season in regards to jewelry.
Many stores are carrying exciting, slightly vintage, sparkly and textile including pieces. As such, there are many of … Read More ...
Tutorial: Flower Necklace
If you liked the Anthropologie inspired Bonheur necklace by Infarrantly Creative, you might also like her latest creation.
This silvery necklace reminds me of poinsettias is light and airy with a nice sparkley touch of beads. Again, maybe another … Read More ...
Party Jewelry II
Here is another project to make and wear to a holiday party.
I love this funky bow tie look by Jenna C. at Cut out and Keep. This necklace might look great with a crisp white shirt and tuxedo … Read More ...
Winter/Spring Session Open: 92St Y
Registration for the Winter/Spring session at the jewelry center at the 92nd Street Y in NYC is now open.
They have tons of great classes which can be found here.
If you aren’t sure which classes are for you, the … Read More ...
Dress Up for the Weekend
I am a self confessed tiara addict, so I nearly fell off my chair when I saw these lovely headpieces from the Black Label Collection by Ban.do. They make really lovely one of a kind pieces like these. The … Read More ...
Friday Fun from Free People
I love these, for lack of a better term, “cluster”rings from Free People. I like that they seem to be made of lots of different elements and have a funky eclectic style.
It could be a fun challange to … Read More ...
Inspiration: Kirt Holmes
I love these and other designs by British Designer Kirt Holmes. Kirt just won “Best Catwalk Jewels of the Year Award” at the UK Jewellery Awards.
What I think is best about her work is the mixing and matching … Read More ...
Inspiration: Steampunk Retro Future Seeing Device
After having posted last week about the Steampunk jewelry book
, I found myself interested in this movement.
Here is an very interesting example from Professor Quentin Ziplash, found … Read More ...
Give Away: Bead Star
Interweave Publications has made the following announcement today about their exciting publication, Bead Star magazine:
Bead Star magazine announced today the 45 prize-winning jewelry designers in the second annual Bead Star challenge—an exciting competition that garnered more than 2000 entries … Read More ...