Collette Hunt shares her tutorial for making this frightfully fun netted bracelet at Bead and Button. Please note that you must register to reach the tutorial. Registration at Bead and Button is free.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Duct Tape Rose and Washer Necklace
Ela at Life in my pj’s has a great tutorial to show you how to make simple and fabulous 3-D fabric roses. Ela shows you how to make roses from fabric and then steps up the creativity by making the … Read More ...
FaveCrafts Free Jewelry Making Ideas e-book
The FaveCrafts team has created a guide to make your own homemade jewelry in a free e-book. “25 Easy to Make Homemade Jewelry Ideas” is available as a PDF download at the FaveCrafts website. Their e-book gives you step-by-step instruction … Read More ...
FaveCrafts free earring tute
FaveCrafts is offering a free tutorial for these cheery earrings. They remind me of bittersweet berries. See the free tute at FaveCrafts.… Read More ...
How to make caged earrings
DIYLessons.org is giving away a tutorial for making caged earrings when you register as a member. Take a look at all their very reasonably priced tutorials or get more freebies at Handmade Jewelry Club.… Read More ...
Who are you?
Beads of Clay is having a giveaway. Head over and leave a comment telling about yourself for your chance to win these two lovely beads made by Beads of Clay members.… Read More ...
Cleaning up scraps
If you are a jewelry designer and you work with metal, then you probably have some metal scraps cluttering your studio. Janice at the Jewelry Artists Network offers some tips for how you can deal with pieces that went awry, … Read More ...
Charming giveaway
Andrew Thornton is giving away a collection of silver charms from Melissa J. Lee. The giveaway ends at midnight EST Monday, October 11. Head over to Andrew’s blog and leave a comment before then for your chance to win. … Read More ...
Always Time for Cats bracelet tute
Cyndi Lavin is sharing her free tutorial for this bracelet she calls Always Time for Cats. Cyndi won a “Polly’s Pick” award for this bracelet design over at Rings and Things. Cyndi says, “During my busy days, I sometimes … Read More ...
Etsy find – Flying into the sun
Chartreuse Butterfly calls this piece Flying into the Sun. With the approach of cooler weather and winter on the way in the Northern hemisphere, we could use some sunshine on the gray days ahead. This piece certainly delivers!
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Flatware critters
Aren’t these flatware critters created by Kathryn Riechert the cutest things? Created exclusively for the Etsy Metal Charm Swap 6, she crafted these adorable animals from vintage silver flatware. Nice way to upcycle! They’re all so quirky and full … Read More ...
Lorelei’s flower
Here’s a recent creation Lorelei Eurto listed on Big Cartel. Isn’t it a beauty? If you haven’t seen her recent work, head over to her blog and see what she’s been doing in the studio. Or take a look at … Read More ...
Renewal and the creative process
Mary Hardin describes the process she uses to renew her creative energy and her inspiration for these exquisite new pieces at her blog MaryHardingJewelry Bead Blog. Mary has been an artist most of her adult life. She’s been making … Read More ...
Line art in precious metal
Katie Hillier started a new jewelry line last year – adorable, yet simple “line drawings” of animals in precious metal wire with jeweled eyes. Named Accessory Designer of the Year during the British Fashion Awards last October, the New York … Read More ...
Nikki Felice of Bohemia Jewellery
You may know jewelry designer Nikki Felice as a member of the Etsy Beadweavers Team. Malta Inside Out recently posted a business profile interview with Nikki. If you don’t know Nikki yet, check out what she had to say … Read More ...