Take a look at Poppytalk’s blog to see these cool mini-planters from Made by Colleen. Or jump over to Made by Colleen’s Etsy store and buy one to take a bit of green with you no matter where you travel.… Read More ...
Press release from Jewelry Making Daily
Jewelry Making Daily issued a press release about their newest educational resource for jewelry metalsmithing techniques. The free video tutorial with expert metalsmith Helen Driggs will show you a few basic metalworking techniques and metal jewelry fabrication supplies. Helen shares … Read More ...
Zipper rose tutorial
Malory of Snips and Spice shares her tutorial to make these clever roses from zippers. The teeth of the zipper look like delicate beading along the fabric’s edge. Malory’s tutorial suggests how you can use your newly crafted rose to … Read More ...
Photopolymer plates and PMC
Virginia Huffman at Vine Design and PMC Design Studio shares simple steps and photos for making photopolymer plates allowing you to transform almost any line drawing into silver jewelry.
If you’ve never heard of photopolymer plates, the plate material is … Read More ...
Jewels for Jen
Jewelry designer Heidi Stabler has set up a fundraising site on Etsy called Jewels for Jen. Jennifer Salandy, a 37-year-old mom of three young children, died on Christmas day following an accident. You can help her children by purchasing … Read More ...
Interweave is having big sale
The Interweave store is offering their Winter Wipeout Sale where you can receive 40-75% off select merchandise. Take a look at their sale priced jewelry offerings. The sale ends a midnight Mountain Time, so hurry and save some money!… Read More ...
Wire and clay
If you didn’t see Elaine’s post yesterday on Craft Gossip Polymer Clay, you are missing out. Elaine shared the work of Italian artist Daniela D’Uva. Daniela’s use of polymer clay and wire work make for truly extraordinary pieces.… Read More ...
Would you like earrings with that?
Trish at Crafty Moods is sharing her tutorial to make earrings that match your statement necklace with this handy trick. Take a look at how she fashions the perfect complement for just about any necklace.… Read More ...
Dangling decoupage earring tutorial
Favecrafts is offering a free e-book filled with fun decoupage projects including this one for fabulous dangling decoupage earrings. Take a look at 12 Fun & Fabulous Mod Podge Projects eBook from favecrafts to see their other decoupage jewelry … Read More ...
Raku glass beads
Did you see the post on Craft Gossip Glass Crafts about raku beads? Take a look at what Cathi says about the process if you missed it. Aren’t these beads exquisite?… Read More ...
Free necklace project
Take a look at Lark Crafts Jewelry and Beading blog for free project instructions for this fabulous necklace from Joanna Gollberg. This is one of the 60 fabulous necklaces included in 30-minute necklaces
by Marthe Le Van. Joanna is the … Read More ...
Bunnies!
Take a look at this adorable pendant tutorial from Mich L. in L.A. The materials for her project are inexpensive but what a precious pendant they make! I hope I remember this project for Easter.… Read More ...
Last day to enter for your chance to win!
If you haven’t yet entered for your chance to win Nathalie Mornu’s book Leather Jewelry: 30 Contemporary Projects
, don’t delay! Go to the original post by midnight and leave a comment to enter.
As Nathalie discusses in her book, … Read More ...
Etsy find – Chocolate Vanity
I love the colors of these delightful eco-friendly “carton pierre” bangles from Chocolate Vanity. Ruth says she makes custom pieces on request and gives discounts and freebies when you follow her on Twitter at http://twitter.com/chocolatevanity. This year, Ruth is … Read More ...
Etsy find – María Goti Joyas silver jewelry
María Goti Joyas designs and handcrafts delicate silver pieces like her three rings shown above. A member of Team EtsyMetal, María is a young jeweler and gemologist but her work reflects fine craftsmanship of experienced hands. Take a closer look … Read More ...
