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 ...
Unique Casablanca Beads Tutorial
These are some GORGEOUS beads!!! Desiree of Desiree’s Desired Creations calls these her “Casablanca Beads”. She has a wonderful and easy to follow tutorial up on on how to make them. I want to break out my clay and make … Read More ...
$10 Saving Certificate at GoodyBeads.com
Here’s a great way to save a little cash. To save $10 on your next purchase at Goodybeads.com, log in and enter coupon code CRAFTS3 in the coupon code box. This is good thru 4/30/09, limit one per customer, no … Read More ...
Button Bracelet Tutorial
Here’s another fantastic bracelet tutorial. On the Creative Kisment blog, this one is done up in pretty buttons and embroidery floss this will work up quickly. Think of all the pretty bracelets you could do with vintage buttons or … Read More ...
Get a $10 Gift Card at Delphi Glass
As a thank you for shopping at Delphi Glass, you will receive a $10 Gift Card on all retail orders over $75 now until February 28, 2009. The Gift card good towards your next purchase of $50 or more, … Read More ...
“Create Jewelry Glass: Brilliant Designs to Make and Wear” Book Review
Create Jewelry: Glass: Brilliant Designs to Make and Wear
(Create Jewelry series) by Marlene Blessing and Jamie Hogsett.
- Paperback: 120 pages
- Publisher: Interweave Press (April 1, 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1596680679
- ISBN-13: 978-1596680678
Another addition to the “Create Jewelry” book … Read More ...
Make It Craft Event in Southern England
Building on the success of last years event, Make It craft show (the largest craft event in South England) will be returning to Farnborough February 20-22.
Taking place at Farnborough FIVE. there will be over 120 participating companies at … Read More ...