Though it sounds like the name of a great band, the Spill Smiths are doing much more serious work. Marthe Le Van of Lark Crafts Jewelry and Beading reports on The Spill Smiths, a two-part awareness project created in … Read More ...
Etsy find – Adorn Jewelry
This pendant makes me think of a tiny Zen garden you can wear with you anywhere! I love the smooth poly clay surface of the “stone” in contrast with the tactile “moss” made from latex. Exquisite! Take a look at … Read More ...
Made by Olga
I love this piece from Olga that is the winner of the October Etsy Beadweavers Challenge! It certainly embodies the theme of Autumn falling of leaves. There were 59 entries and 900 votes cast; see all the remarkable entries … Read More ...
Verveine necklace
HoneyScrap shares her tute for this “verveine necklace” she created for only $5! Learn how to make one like it and be smart and well dressed, too. HoneyScrap aka Melissa was one of the contestants in the Crafting with the … Read More ...
Nesting
The Beading Gem aka Pearl has links to 3 wonderful tutorials for making bird’s nest jewelry including the one shown here from Cathe Holden. Head over to The Beading Gem’s Journal and take a look at all three tutes.… Read More ...
Flint corn necklaces
Just in time for the fall harvest! Look at the lovely necklaces made by Garden Mama’s kids. Wouldn’t this be a fun project to make with your kids?… Read More ...
FaveCrafts tutorial – pressed flower necklace and bracelet
Amy Scalise of Rings and Things shows you how to make this lovely bracelet and a matching necklace in her free tutorial at FaveCrafts.… Read More ...
FaveCrafts tutorial – filigree bracelet
This bracelet uses Friendly Plastic to simulate abalone shell. Amaco’s Linda Peterson shares her tutorial at FaveCrafts for how to make this whimsical piece.… Read More ...
FaveCrafts tutorial – confetti bracelet
Red is my favorite color so of course this bracelet appeals to me! Katie Hacker of Beadalon shares her tutorial for this piece at FaveCrafts.… Read More ...
Call for entries
Erin Siegel and Lorelei Eurto are writing their first jewelry making instruction book together and are seeking entries now! The new book from Interweave Press, A Jewelry Accord: 50+ Innovative Styles Using Leather, Lace, Ribbon & Cords, will focus on … Read More ...
Dead of the Dead necklace
Carmi Cimicata’s necklace for Day of Dead is a show stopper. I’d wear it a lot more days of the year, too! Take a look at Carmi’s blog to see her inspiration and more about how she made it.
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Potato rings
Check out these inventive dried potato rings from Julie Usel. I don’t really know how long something like this would last but given it’s almost Halloween, I can’t help but think this would be a great project to make … Read More ...
Do good
My new-found friend Andrew Thornton was recently diagnosed with cancer and as a self-employed artist finds himself in the unfortunate situation of many Americans – facing this serious threat to his health without the benefit of medical insurance. Thankfully, there … Read More ...
FaveCrafts tutorial – Crystal Mandala Earrings
These pretty blue crystal mandala earrings remind me of snowflakes. Beadalon’s Bonnie Clewans shares her tutorial for making them at FaveCrafts.… Read More ...
FaveCrafts tutorial – the Eye of the Tiger
Beadalon’s Katie Hacker shares her tutorial for this delicate piece at the FaveCrafts site. The dangles at the end look like they would sway like tall grasses in a gentle breeze.… Read More ...
