If you live in Australia, you should DEFINATELY check this out!!! From Stitch n Bead– the Australian Jewelry Designer of the Year contest.
From the website:The competition is off and running again.This year things are … Read More ...
The Sampler-a great way to promote your jewelry business
I just got the newsletter from The Sampler
about the new samplers they are offering focusing on city specific artists. The first is the San Francisco City Sampler.  It has some great contributing businesses, including me!
Contributing … Read More ...
Take the Handmade Pledge!
I took the Handmade Pledge this holiday season, and so should you. Nearly 5000 people as of today and pledged to buy handmade gifts this holiday season and request the same for themselves. Help support small business, artists and crafters. … Read More ...
Jewels in Fiber
The first time I saw Marion’s work in person at an art show, I was completely blown away. The micromacrame work is so incredible and so SMALL!! I couldn’t image making it-but she teaches classes in it. If you can … Read More ...
Jewelry Artist Interview-Meet Tara Finlay!
Our Jewelry Artist interviews are kicked off by Mixed Media Artist Tara Finlay. Tara and I met online thru various art groups a few years ago. We finally got to meet in person at Artfest in Pt. Townsend, WAÂ 2 … Read More ...
Torch Talk
I miss having a real soldering station. You know, one with fire bricks in a place with an exhaust fan to suck away the fumes and where I can have an oxy/Acetylene setup and not get evicted…………..
 for … Read More ...
Coffee=The Monthly Challenge at Art Bead Scene
I love looking at all the amazing entries to the monthly challenges on Art Bead Scene Blog. This months challenge is Coffee, something near and dear to my heart LOL.
I encourage everyone to submit something to this … Read More ...
Funky Fabric Beads!
I absolutely LOVE this scrap fabric bead tutorial by Cat Morley over on “Cut out and Keep” You could make matching jewelry for outfits you sew. I also think its a GREAT way to use those precious tiny vintage fabric … Read More ...
Its November, and there’s a crispness in the air
and with a new month comes a new feature on Jewelrymaking.craftgossip.com. November is the month I’ll be doing interviews with jewelry makers to inspire you to create more. Â
November is also the month of Thanksgiving for us Americans, so … Read More ...
Halloween Accessories for the Pooch!
In response to my call for showing us your Halloween flair-the winner is Annie’s Sweatshop – Doggie Candy Corn Collar!!
After 20 yrs of cats only, I got a rescue chihuahua 2 yrs ago. So now I’m always on the … Read More ...
Sparkly Halloween Necklace
Brought to us from Jewelrysupply.com, heres a pretty Halloween Crystal necklace. This tutorial gives you a list of products that you can buy at the site. SUPER easy!
Looking for more Halloween Jewelry? Check out these designs on Etsy.… Read More ...
Need a gift box for your Halloween Jewelry??
Need an appropriate gift box for all this luscious Halloween jewelry you’ve been making?? Well no worries - Try some of DIY boxes from Haunted Paper Toys!!! Here you’ll find COFFIN BOXES that would be GREAT for your housing … Read More ...
Show us your Halloween Flava and get profiled!!
I’m hoping all these Halloween posts have been inspiring to you and your jewelry crafting.
Not only would I love to see what kinds of tricks & treats you’ve been making, but I’d love to profile one lucky jewelry … Read More ...
Cute Halloween Lampwork Beads
Daphne Hess has some really cute and inexpensive Halloween lampwork beads up on her website. I love the little Bat beads and at $5 they are a steal!
My only complaint about the website is using the scanner … Read More ...
Mafia Made 2007 Winter Trunk
The San Francisco Craft Mafia will be hosting their 2nd Annual DIY Trunk show this Sunday Oct 21. Held in the gorgeous Hall of Flowers in Golden Gate Park, the show runs 12-5pm, features 40+ local artists and designers, 3 … Read More ...