This year will mark the 10th anniversary of Interweave’s Bead Fest Philadelphia. The largest bead and jewelry show on the east coast, Bead Fest will be held at a new site this year – the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center.
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Etsy find: wristbandit
I love this Vanilla Latte leather cuff from wristbandit aka Sharon. Not your run of the mill leather cuffs, Sharon’s work uses layers, hand-painted designs, and is made from up-cycled leather and re-purposed costume jewelry. Head over to Sharon’s Etsy … Read More ...
2-minute necklace mini-tutorial
Jill at Girls Kick Ass shares her 2-minute mini-tute for making a necklace from an unworn and lonely bracelet. The best part is the piece is convertible should you decide you really wanted to wear that previously neglected bracelet. Take … Read More ...
New tutorial from LoLovie
Elvi is back with her newest tutorial – strappy sexy black. I think it lives up to its name! What do you think? Take a look at Elvi’s tutorial at LoLovie.… Read More ...
Giveaway from Kanelstrand
Kanelstrand is having a giveaway sponsored by Jessica C. Take a look at Kanelstrand and enter for your chance to win this beautiful, eerie sterling silver necklace with a freshwater pearl. The giveaway ends June 2, so don’t delay! Once … Read More ...
Etsy find: honneur
Cat of honneur says, “this ring style combines the appeal of wearing an edgy statement ring without feeling too overly feminine.” I agree! It’s very industrial chic.
Take a look at honneur; Cat’s lune ring is so reasonably priced, you … Read More ...
Congratulations to…
Cory of tealwaterdesigns.etsy.com! You are the winner of 5 fabulous books from Lark including Simply Bead & Wire, Simply Charms, Simply Earrings, Simply Necklaces, and Beading: 20 Great Weekend Projects
! I know you’ll enjoy these great books.
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Giveaway ending next week
Don’t forget next Monday (Memorial Day, if you’re in the US) is the last day to enter for a chance to win 5 fabulous books from Lark Jewelry & Beading! With the holiday weekend and outdoor activities upon us, why … Read More ...
Photographing jewelry
Pearl, The Beading Gem, shares tips (and links) to improve your jewelry photography skills. If you have an Etsy shop, want to submit your work for competition, or just need better pictures to show off your newest piece, then you’ll … Read More ...
Etsy find: Your Daily Jewels
Pediatric physical therapist by day and jewelry designer by night, Norah at Your Daily Jewels creates sophisticated, handcrafted gemstone jewelry.
Norah says, “My pieces explode with color and are perfect as spring and summer accessories.” I love these colorless, frosted … Read More ...
Congratulations to Christina!
Christina, aka “Crafty Nanny,” is the winner of 500 Silver Jewelry Designs: The Powerful Allure of a Precious Metal
from Lark Jewelry & Beading! Thank you to everyone for playing! You can still win 5 more great books from Lark … Read More ...
Bead art by Sue
Thanks to Beadwright‘s Nicole Campanella for her recent post about Sue Horiner’s bead store, Murphys Bead Gallery, or I would have missed Sue’s fabulous work! Take a look at Nicole’s post about Sue, her store, and what Sue is … Read More ...
Tutorial – rose garden ring
Linda Peterson’s rose garden ring may be inexpensive but it looks like a priceless heirloom! Learn to make one of your own at favecrafts.com.… Read More ...
Tutorial – pearl cocktail ring
Learn to make this shiny little thing from the folks at Ornamentea! See the tutorial at Shiny Little Things.… Read More ...
Ring a Day exhibit
The Ring a Day (RAD) challenge resulted in over 16,000 fabulous rings from 65 artists. (see the Flickr group) The RAD show opened May 5 at Punch Gallery in Seattle. The show features 365 rings selected by curators Colleen … Read More ...