One of the best things about crafts is how the creative process brings people together–to learn, to share, and sometimes to help those in need. In this case, students at Nashua High School in New Hampshire are helping BeadforLife eradicate … Read More ...
Let’s Celebrate National Craft Month
A little birdie told me that March is National Craft Month! All of the Craft Gossip editors are busy planning a month-long celebration and will be offering lots of tutorials and giveaways to get you inspired to craft. I’ll be … Read More ...
Scrap to Fab
Elvi at LoLovie shares her tutorial for how to turn ordinary fabric scraps into this fabulous necklace. Take a look at LoLovie and learn how you can craft a fab fiber necklace of your own!… Read More ...
Fire and Glass Spring Giveaway!
Deborah is giving away another beautiful lampwork and seed bead bracelet! Head over to Fire and Glass for your chance to win this delicate, spring beauty. Deborah’s choice of beads for this piece reminds me of the first flowers of … Read More ...
Ribbon barrettes
Sara at Craft Snob shares a tutorial for making retro-80’s ribbon barrettes with a modern twist. Head over to Craft Snob to learn how Sara made these pretty and inexpensive hair accessories. You might also like her ruffle bracelet.… Read More ...
Tutorial from Tiny Apartment Crafts
Gabrielle shared this free tutorial for a last-minute craft idea before New Year’s Eve. I bet she looked stunning out on the town wearing her hammered chain statement necklace! Now you can craft your own just in time for St. … Read More ...
Jewelry Arts Institute
If you live in New York City, then you may already know about the Jewelry Arts Institute. I was lucky enough to hear about JAI through Jeanette Caines who says, “we at Jewelry Arts Institute have been teaching students to … Read More ...
Bead Soup Blog Party reveal is this Saturday
I’m a big fan of Lori Anderson’s blog Pretty Things. If you follow her blog, then you know this Saturday, February 26, is the big reveal for the Bead Soup Blog Party. Lori says, “This party has 210 beaders; … Read More ...
Sherry Serafini earrings
Lark Jewelry and Beading recently featured a free earring project from the newest book in their Beadweaving Master Class series: Sherry Serafini’s Sensational Bead Embroidery
. Get Sherry’s free project called Arizona Sunset Earrings from Lark Jewelry & Beading. … Read More ...
The Ultimate Jeweler’s Guide goes to…
…Jeanne (four jacksons)! Thanks to everyone who entered and especially to Lark Books for giving me the opportunity to share this fabulous book with you. I’m posting new reviews and a new giveaway from Lark later tonight! Check back soon … Read More ...
Prismera
Laura Su created her own design company, Prismera Design, to dream and create beautiful objects inspired “by the natural world, the Craft Revolution, ancient ornamental and decorative arts and Art Nouveau.” The pieces in Laura’s Prismera Design Couture collection have … Read More ...
Congratulations to Emma Rose!
You are the winner of Metal Clay Arist Magazine vol. 2, issue #1! I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I did.
Don’t forget tomorrow is the last day to enter the drawing for The Ultimate Jeweler’s Guide. … Read More ...
Rhinestone chains
Kristina (aka Maneki) shares a tutorial for these lovely rhinestone chains on her blog Wild Roses and Blackberries. After you’ve looked at her tute, spend a few minutes browsing some of her other tutorials. I particularly liked the one … Read More ...
Beaded bracelet from Clare’s Place
Clare is offering a free tutorial to make this simple, fun bracelet from colored, wooden beads and ribbon. Visit Clare’s Place and see how easy it is to make one (or many) for yourself.… Read More ...
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Jennifer Perkins shares her latest fun, funky, and totally cute Bedazzled Braille Bangle Bracelet. Take a look at her tutorial at Naughty Secretary Club to see how you can make one, too. The photo shows how Jen spelled “I love … Read More ...