One of Nichole’s lucky e-mail readers will get their choice of one of these strands of beads above. Her drawing will be held on Wednesday, September 15. Hurry over to Nichole’s blog and get the details for how to enter. … Read More ...
Free jewelry making project from Margot Potter
With Margot’s new book Bead Chic, you can master making your own findings for your jewelry designs. Margot has shared her instructions for making this earring design she calls “Effortless Elegance.” Head over to Margot’s blog and see how … Read More ...
Spotlight on Gayle Thorsen
James Michael Lawrence has written about one of my favorite jewelry designers – Gayle Thorsen. See Gayle in the spotlight at mnartists.org.
You may know Gayle as The Violet Hoarder or from her Etsy shop gemnorde. The delectable … Read More ...
Free projects from Lark Crafts
Kathy at Lark Crafts has posted a wonderful interview with Nathalie Mornu. Lark Crafts’ bonus content page features two free projects from Nathalie’s recently published book Leather Jewelry: 30 Contemporary Projects. Head over to Lark Crafts and hear … Read More ...
Happy HalloweenMas!
Love this cute ring from Cindy Gimbrone aka Lampwork Diva. Too cute! You can sign up for her newsletter and get all the latest on HalloweenMas – and free weekly projects that combine Halloween, Day of the Dead, and Christmas … Read More ...
Free book by Nancy Howland available at her website
Doming Silver Beads by Nancy Howland is available at her website as a free PDF download. In Nancy’s memory, her family is making the complete book available online. If you would like to make a donation through PayPal to … Read More ...
International Talk Like Pirate Day is coming…
September 19 will be here before you know it. Aye! Get your pirate talk ready and look for Melissa Lee’s precious (metal clay) pirate charms in her online store.… Read More ...
It’s a UFO!
Jennifer VanBenschoten at About.com: Beadwork posted one of her now complete UFOs (unfinished objects). Isn’t it a great feeling to get an old project done? Jennifer declared August as UFO month in her blog post Do you believe in UFOs?… Read More ...
Southern California Bead Shop Hop
If you live in southern California or will be visiting September 9-12, 2010, don’t miss the Bead Shop Hop. $7,000 in prizes will be given away throughout the long weekend and there will also be new classes at many of … Read More ...
Make a beaded photo pendant
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 ...