Amy Law is sharing a tutorial at favecrafts for these vintage-styled pendants. Now your favorite photo can be wearable art with Amy’s tute and some Kreinik threads.… Read More ...
Andrew Thornton is having a sale
If you haven’t been over to Andrew’s sale site to see all the goodies, what are you waiting for? Andrew’s quest to organize his studio and make sure his treasures find new homes has me in deep admiration. Hang in … Read More ...
Charm and bead giveaway!
Janet McDonald of Singingwoods wants to show you a collection of faerie doors and she’s also having her very first giveaway! She’s got a pretty selection of eight Green Girl Studios charms, a string of Gaeas beads, and a lampwork … Read More ...
String art necklace
Did you have a Spirograph when you were a kid? I always wanted one. If you loved your Spirograph, then this tutorial from supersoftdrink at Instructables will inspire you!… Read More ...
Good things come together
Jewelry designer Lynn Davis creates “invented vintage and faux-tique” pieces that I find exquisite.
What can be better?
Lynn posted about the lovely earrings made by Lorelei Eurto called “Fleur” featuring Lynn’s very own fleur de lis components. These lovely … Read More ...
LED fun
Check out these brilliant pieces created by Melanie Brooks at Earthenwood Studio Chronicles. She’s used Ice Resin and LEDs to cast some really fun pieces. I can’t wait to see these worked into a finished piece!… Read More ...
Jewelry = symbolic thought
David Vance Horste posted a link to a really interesting story on the NPR website that suggests beads are one of the earliest examples of symbolic thought. Take a look at David’s blog – DVHdesigns, Custom Cut Gemstone Beads — … Read More ...
DIY Button Necklace Round Up
1: Nikki in Stitches shares this Video tutorial for making a button necklace.
2: Craftbits.com Vintage button necklace tutorial.
3: Handmade Portland has a tutorial for Susan Beal Buttons.
4: YellowBlackBird has this beautiful piece.
5: CraftWerk has a rustic … Read More ...
Support MzuriBeads
Handmade, ethically sourced, recycled beads, You can’t get better than that!
Mzuribeads paper beaders live in the village of Ndejje, Uganda, where they roll paper beads from strips of recycled magazines and posters.
The director began this business with the … Read More ...
Clippididoodah Giveaway
Clippididoodah just sent me some wonderful hair clips to review and my two year old thought they were great. But you don’t have to be a child to fall in love with these handmade clips just a child at heart.… Read More ...
Turtle Love Co
Earrings $50.00 handcrafted by Maggie Bokor Turtle Love Co. is a small website that curates cool jewelry handmade by independent artisans. Their main focus is Jewelry that is made with recycled materials and with eco friendly product practices.
You … Read More ...
Sugar Mouse Giveaway
Sugar Mouse was founded two years ago by Faridah whilst she was studying for her undergraduate degree at the University of Oxford.
After investing in miniature drills, saws, files, and countless sheets of brass, Sugar Mouse has soared in popularity. … Read More ...
Madeby Sam Giveaway
MadeBy Sam jewelry is well known for their bridal selection which features
beautiful jewelery for the bride and bridesmaids. One of the favorite things
about their shop is that they do custom orders and special designs for
customers.
All of … Read More ...
Book Review – The Earring Style Book
The Earring Style Book by Stephanie A. Wells
ISBN-10: 0307463931
Stephanie Wells’s unique, trendsetting Double Happiness earrings have been regularly spotted on Oprah, Alicia Keys, Rachael Ray, and Beyoncé. Here, the award-winning designer shows you how to make 40 of … Read More ...
Black Leaf Filigree Earrings by LaFemmeJewels
Earrings? Sterling Silver Earwires? Large Modern Black Leaf Filigree Earrings by LaFemmeJewels on Etsy. Gorgeous big 53mm (2.25″) long black filigree leaves on Sterling Silver earwires that pack a punch.
These statement earrings are made with black coated brass … Read More ...