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!
Take a … Read More ...
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 ...
Free black heart necklace tute
Beryl Morago shares how to make this simple yet stylish wire necklace she calls Black Heart. Check out her other work on Flickr.… Read More ...
Beads of Courage
Nascar Race Mom sent me an e-mail requesting help getting the word out about Beads of Courage. If you aren’t familiar with this worthy cause, Beads of Courage is an outreach for children with serious illness. Each of the … Read More ...
Upcycled jean bracelet
Take a look at Mich L. in L.A. to learn a new way to repurpose your old jeans into this stylish, casual bracelet. Made from the inseam of jeans, Michelle says its “sooo simple. And I am pretty sure your … Read More ...
Destash for a good cause
Do you have any beads lingering in your studio that you know you’ll never use? Donate your unused stash to a good cause! Robin Atkins at Beadlust shares that her friend Corinne is seeking bead donations to help women in … Read More ...
Vintage velvet ribbon slide bracelet tute
Kimberly Jones at Serendipity Vintage Studio shares her tutorial for making a velvet ribbon slide bracelet from antique store and flea market finds.
She says, “When I go junking I simply can’t resist the allure of shiny bits and pieces … Read More ...
Etsy find – birdzNbeez
This interesting locket makes me think of the book Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Jane Austin and Seth Grahame-Smith. Take a look at birdzNbeez’s Etsy shop to see the other quirky and fabulous trinkets there.… Read More ...
