Here is an interesting post from If It’s Hip, It’s Here on how Chanel make the Venetian bib necklace from their new collection.
For you crafters out there, I can imagine a similar look being created with pre-made bezels … Read More ...
Letter Stamp Idea
Here is an example from Shiny Little Things, of what you could do with the letter stamps mentioned here.
Or you could try spoons, forks, metal cut outs from old plate (keeping a tad of the old detailing … Read More ...
Letter Stamps
If you have been wondering how to go about making stamped pendants, like those that have been showing up in the blogosphere lately, here is your resource. Ornamentea is now selling 1/16 inch letter stamps as well as disks in … Read More ...
Friday Inspiration: Felted and Beaded Bangles
Trende Femme recently added this image of felted, embroidered, beaded and floral embellished bangles. They are excellent stacked. What a lovely bit of Friday inspiration.
Originally uploaded by TrendeFemme
A bit of tutorial fun
It isn’t often that I get to post on edible jewely, but Gourmet Mom on-the-Go recently shared a fun how to, complete with cute printable graphic for packaging, on how to make a retro jelly bean bracelet.
This fun and … Read More ...
Tutorial: Anthropologie like loop earrings
Rebecca from Hello Marzipan recently shared this tutorial for these Anthropologie inspired loop earrings.
I like that she has come up with her own technique to recreate a look, but also taken the project a step further and added an … Read More ...
eBook: Crunchy Granola Charm
If you like the 60’s fashion, music and crafting than Crunchy Granola Charm by Yvette Doss is the eBook for you.
She includes detailed instructions for 7 60’s inspired projects. Each piece is loaded with 60’s charm and looks fun … Read More ...
Tutorial: Lace and Button Earrings
The latest tutorial is up on the Ornamentea site. This time it is for these “Lace and Button” earrings. The mother of pearl vintage buttons and gunmetal finish findings are an excellent combination.
You can try this with your own … Read More ...
Tutorial: Silk Flower Bib Necklace
This floral bib necklace tutorial from Terisa at Running With Scissors is excellent for a number of reasons. It has a ton of how-to tips, such as using matte medium and 3D crystal lacquer to enhance the flowers, and creating … Read More ...
Interesting Findings
Splendor in the Glass recently sent us a link to their site. They have a wide selection of beads etc. including these vintage Lalique inspired carved beads.
If you are looking for something unusual have a wander through their site.… Read More ...
South Sun Products Sale
South Sun Products is having another excellent sale, including this offer for buy one strand get five free on these faceted crystal beads in a selection of excellent colors. You could make lots of colorful spring projects with these.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Fabric Wrapped Pendant
Here is another idea for using scrap fabric to make jewelry.
This one is from doe-c-doe and is for a wrapped fabric pendant. It is done on a nice clean and modern shape. You could try this project with all … Read More ...
Tutorial: Rhinestone Bracelet
Obsessively Stitching has shared a fun tutorial on how to make rhinestone studded bracelets out of skull and crossbones shoelaces.
Looks like a fun project yo try with kids.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Spring Ruffle Necklace
Jen over at Tatertots and Jello has just shared another great tutorial. This one is a spring ruffle necklace, and she has provided lots of different looks for the project.
It is a great way to use up some … Read More ...
Tutorial: Silken Stands Bracelet
The latest tutorial from Ornamentea is now available here.
This tutorial is for a bracelet made with silk cords, charms, and crimp beads. I love the color combination on the one shown here with the shades of green and … Read More ...