Wow! These pieces of jewelry fashioned from colored pencils are so uplifting.
They are made by Maria Cristina Belluci who was featured on Haute*Nature.
I would love to make something like this. I am hazarding a guess that they … Read More ...
Tutorial: Clip-on Earring Necklace
I love this tutorial on how to repurpose old clip on earrings into a clean and modern necklace. Now if only I had a pair of earrings this cool to work with.
This tutorial comes from Doe C Doe
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Tutorial: Chunky Valentine’s Earrings
Here are some funky chunky earrings to get you in the mood for Valentine’s Day.
This tutorial is from The Crafty Chica and guest blogger Alexa Westerfield from Swell Designer.
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Tutorial: Fabric Wrapped Necklace
Here is an excellent tutorial by Pretty Ditty on how to make a fabric wrapped beaded necklace with a detattachable flower pin.
I really like this blue necklace, but there is also a striking black on and links to tutorials … Read More ...
20% off Sale
photojewelrymaking.com is having at site wide 20% off sale this week, through the end of the day Jan 17th. Just enter code jan20 at checkout.
They are also offering 75% off of select items.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Copper and Blue Hair Pins
Additionstyle submitted this photo to the CraftGossip Crafty Review Flickr Pool.
Check out Additionstyle’s other pieces which are heavy on the use of materials from the hardware store. Nice use of … Read More ...
Tutorial: Faux Engraved Jewelry
Here is a tutorial on how to make faux engraved jewelry from acrylic stamps from Just Something I Made… Read More ...
Golden Rose Brooch
GingiBeads submitted this piece to the CraftGossip Crafty Review Pool on Flickr.
I love the whimsical look of this big brooch made of vintage fabric and beads.
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Tutorial: Craft of the Day @ MS
I was excited to see the the Craft of the Day for yesterday from Martha Stewart was a tutorial on making a gemstone bib necklace.
This fits in perfectly with the running topic here on Craft Gossip of making necklaces … Read More ...
Tutorial: Wooden Pendants
You’ve gotta love this tutorial from Little Blue Boo on making small wooden pendants. I love the instructions on image transfers, as they could be used for many projects.
I also really like the pendant with the latitude and longitude … Read More ...
Tutorial: Black Roller Necklace
Here is another stylish project from P.S. I Made It.. This one is a bold black necklace made from rollers.
Gotta love the unexpected materials again, and they even include a quick tip for what to do if you can’t … Read More ...
Anthropologie Inspired Tutorials
As I mentioned in past posts, there have been some great jewelry designs by fashion companies, and as crafty people are so great at coming up with fun, creative and way less expensive ways to enjoy these looks, and they … Read More ...
Inspiration: Babettesworld
Oh, I just love the jewelry made by Babette, which I found via Oh Joy!
Pictured here, from her Etsy shop Babettesworld, are her Kasbah earrings made of gold filled wire, vermeil and gold plated pearls (cool!). But she … Read More ...
Inspiration for Paper Jewelry from Beading Gem
Beading Gem’s Journal recently wrote an excellent post on paper jewelry. This post shows the work of multiple artists working in paper jewelry including the stunning pieces shown here by Sandra di Giacinto an Italian artist working with pleated … Read More ...
Solar Queen Bracelet
Here is a great example of an upcycling project. 2 Roses often make striking jewelry out of unexpected materials.
This bangle is made of wood, cord and recycled buttons. It has a … Read More ...