Did you know that Soft Flex® Wire is the first wire manufacturer to go “green”? I didn’t until recently! HOW cool is that! All stainless steel used in the construction of Soft Flex products is 100% recyclable. The nylon … Read More ...
Book Review: Designing Jewelry with Semi Precious Beads
Designing Jewelry with Semiprecious Beads
: Stringing Instructions and Techniques for Necklaces, Bracelets, and Much More by Kim GoverISBN: 978-1-59668-104-0
Whatever your skill or interest level, you’ll find lots to inspire you in Designing Jewelry with Semiprecious Beads. By
Wool Wrapped Bangles
Courtesy of Martha, make a collection of bangles to warm your wrists! A great tutorial to use up left over bits of yarn!… Read More ...
Daily Dose of Inspiration at One Pretty Thing
If you haven’t heard about “One Pretty Thing” blog then you are in for a serious treat!!!
Their motto “Daily Inspirations for a Handmade Life”, and every day she posts up to 20 tutorials for pretty handmade items, and … Read More ...
Help Re-Stash a Crafter affected by the Victorian Bush Fires
Help those affected by the Victorian Brushfires, by making a kit of supplies via Handmade Help website.
There will be a lot of crafters out there who have lost the means to craft, who will be starting from scratch and … Read More ...
Thunderbird Supply Super Sale!!!!
Tomorrow ( Saturday, February 28) Thunderbird Supply is having a Super Sale! Everything will be sold at the best published price that means 500 ozt price for Sterling Silver and 10% off items with one price. Best … Read More ...
Bust Spring Fling Craftacular Applications open!
The BUST Spring Fling Craftacular is back with a vengeance!
The date is May 17th and they are accepting applications now, so don’t delay, apply today. ONLY 50 spots are available so apply NOW and send pics of your … Read More ...
Unique Los Angeles Vendor Applications open
UNIQUE LOS ANGELES is an exciting two-day shopping event that showcases independent design talent at great prices. The event brings together over 230 of the best designers, artists and merchants.
Their winter show was a HUGE success and I’m sure … Read More ...
Sparkly Shamrock Brooch Tutorial
I love this simple but sweet shamrock brooch tutorial from A Fanciful Twist blog. Easy to make and fun to wear! Create a bunch and hand them out too all your friends for St. Patricks day.… Read More ...
Rejuvenated Jewels: New Designs for Vintage Treasures Book Review
Rejuvenated Jewels: New Designs for Vintage Treasures
by Amy Hanna
- Hardcover: 128 pages
- Publisher: Quarry Books (March 1, 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1592535356
- ISBN-13: 978-1592535354
Like one perfect decadent chocolate truffle in a little gold box, this book luscious, rich, … Read More ...
Jewelry Artist Mini Interview: Jana Roberts Benzon of JRB Art & Design
Today we meet Jana Roberts of JRB Art & Design. She is an EXTRAORDINARY polymer clay artist. She creates these AMAZINGLY organic pieces that look like wild sea creatures. (pictured above). So lifelike, you want to gently hold one … Read More ...
Pretty Dancing Spiral Earrings Tutorial
On Beading Daily, a sweet wirewrap tutorial named “Dancing Spiral“. Three sterling silver spirals done in plain, twisted and textured wires. I think these would look great done in mixed metals or in colored craft wire too. Free tutorial … Read More ...
Egyptian Lotus Pattern
I’m a huge Egyptophile, so when I saw this pattern/kit for a beadwork Egyptian Lotus Lariat my heart skipped a few beats!
Available from The School of Beadwork, the gorgeous beadwork design is by Melanie Potter. It is available … Read More ...
Enter the Semiprecious Beads Contest on Beading Daily
Beading Daily has this great contest that is open to everyone, just design a bracelet or necklace using three or more different types of gemstones and your design could be featured on Beading Daily and considered for publication in Step … Read More ...
Softflex Tutorial: Serenity Earrings
Softflex.com has a lovely tutorial up for Serenity Earrings, Designed by: Jamie Hogsett.
These easy and unique earrings will work up quickly, and a great way to use some beads in your “Bead Soup” bowl.… Read More ...