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 ...
More free tutorials
You may remember the feathered hair piece tutorial featured in December from Marla Plain and Small. She’s got more free jewelry tutorials to share as well. Take a look at her DIY charm necklaces and her stylish DIY bib necklace… Read More ...
Jewelry and beading contests through March
Michelle Mach shares a list of beading and jewelry contest happening now through March. Michelle says, “contests motivate you to learn new skills and they also give you a deadline, ensuring that you won’t procrastinate forever. Even if you don’t … Read More ...
Paper bracelets
Alma Stoller has been busy making nifty paper bracelets. These wordy repurposed cardstock bracelets even get a seal of approval from Alma’s 13-year old daughter. Take a look at Alma’s blog for her free tutorial and whip up a new … Read More ...
Lily earrings
Lark Crafts Jewelry and Beading blog shares a free project – lily earrings from Sara Jayne Cole. This project gives you a sneak peek at the exciting book Metal Clay Origami Jewelry from Lark. Our friends at Lark sent me … Read More ...
Artbeads heart sale
Artbeads says love is in the air – love for a Valentine’s discount, that is! Check out their heart sale and save 15%. The sale ends on Wednesday, January 12.… Read More ...
Take a look at Dear and Loved
Dear and Loved was co-founded in 2005 by Gus and Denise Oropeza as a creative design projects company in Los Angeles. Their vision was to design “everything from crafts to accessories.” Some of their hand-crafted works have a dark vibe … Read More ...