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Etsy Shop Feature: Craftpon

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Craftpon

 

Craftpon is a new wholesale supply shop that opened on Etsy March 13th, 2013.  Their office is based out of Hong Kong.   In their shop you will find a variety of craft supplies at low, low prices.  Nothing is over $20.oo

Their promotional items are $0.20! Yes you read that right!  That is a good price!

Craftpon sells buttons, ribbons, embellishments, cameo flatbacks, beads, trim, findings, and more.

As I looked through the pages of listings in their etsy shop my imagination began creating jewelry with their supplies.  Earrings out of colorful buttons, charm bracelets using button shanks, hair clips, flower rings, and so much more.  Use your imagination, the possibilities are many!

Craftpon has a customer satisfaction rating of 100%.    This month Craftpon was selected Craft Supplies Supplier at Etsy Craft Party 2013

Take a look at their shop, I believe you will find something you like that sparks your imagination and beckons you to purchase for use in one of your next craft projects!

 

Comments

  1. Watch out for the shipping charges! My five 20¢ items were $8.50 to ship, with the shipping cost increasing 70¢ to $1 every time I added a 20¢ item. Not much of a deal.

  3. As a jewelry designer myself I am always looking for a good deal aka ‘cheap’, however etsy is known for handcrafted items not mass produced. As many jewelry people are also making beads and assorted supplies it would be nice to support the small business person. That being said I have on occasion bought from sources in China. But I am trying to wean myself from the habit by remembering that cheap does not always equate with quality.

Have you read?

Beaded Halloween Skeleton Craft – A Spooky-Cute Bead Project For Halloween Decorating

If you like your Halloween crafts with a little bit of spooky charm and a whole lot of handmade personality, this Beaded Halloween Skeleton from CraftBits is a fun little project to add to your October crafting list.

This project uses simple supplies — white seed beads, black seed beads, 24-gauge wire or beading thread, scissors, and wire cutters — to create a small beaded skeleton that can be used for Halloween decorations, charms, party favors, or even spooky handmade jewelry. The original tutorial walks you through building the skeleton row by row, starting with a black bead at the top and working through the skull, body, arms, hands, legs, and feet.

What I like about this project is that it has that lovely “old-school craft book” feel. It is not overly complicated, but it does ask you to slow down and follow the bead pattern carefully. This is the sort of Halloween bead craft that is perfect for a quiet afternoon when you want something seasonal but not messy. No glue gun strings across the table, no glitter stuck to the dog, just beads, wire, and a little bit of patience.

The finished skeleton would be cute added to a Halloween keyring, made into a zipper pull, tied onto a treat bag, or hung from a mini Halloween tree. You could also make a batch of them for party decorations or classroom craft swaps. If you enjoy tiny seasonal makes, you might also like browsing the Halloween Crafts section on CraftBits for more spooky little projects to pair with it.

This is a good project for confident beginners who have used seed beads before. Younger crafters may need help with the wire ends and keeping the rows tight, but older kids, teens, and adults who enjoy bead crafts should find it very satisfying. I would suggest using a bead mat or a shallow tray, because seed beads have a special talent for rolling into the one place you cannot reach. Ask me how I know.

For supplies, small packs of black and white seed beads are easy to find, and Amazon is handy for basic beading wire, bead mats, and small jewelry pliers if you are building up a Halloween craft kit. If you prefer more unusual beads or want tiny skull charms to add alongside your skeleton, Etsy can also be a fun place to look for Halloween beading supplies.

This little skeleton is proof that Halloween crafting does not need to be huge or expensive to be fun. Sometimes the best seasonal projects are the small ones you can make in multiples, tuck into gift bags, or hang around the house for a bit of handmade Halloween mischief.

Best for: Halloween bead crafts, spooky handmade charms, beginner-friendly wire bead projects, Halloween party favors, and small seasonal decorations.