Just in time for summer camp! This video tutorial will teach you to make colorful friendship bracelets using forward spiral knots.… Read More ...
Book Giveaways End this Week!
Don’t miss your chance to enter for a copy of Simply Stylish Crystal Jewelry
! The giveaway ends tomorrow July 3 – hurry to the original post and comment for your chance to win!
If metal is more your … Read More ...
Independence Day Necklace
Here’s a fun crafty project that is perfect for creating with your kids! Jenni shows how to make this cute necklace from wooden beads. See how easy it is at Vintage Umbrella.… Read More ...
Olympic Rings Necklace
Take a look at this stylish and timely necklace from Remarkably Domestic. Easy to make and just in time for the summer games, Beth shares how you can make your own set of Olympic rings to wear.… Read More ...
Colour de Verre
If you work with glass to make more than jewelry, you may have already heard of Colour de Verre. Based in Portland, Oregon, the founders have built their company on innovation, superior design and craftsmanship. Ceramist Craig Smith, Marketing Guru … Read More ...
More Jewelry bugs you can DIY
If you loved the recent giveaway of Beaded Bugs: Make 30 Moths, Butterflies, Beetles, and Other Cute Critters
by Nicola Tedman and Jean Power, then take a look at Torque Story to see Geneva’s post about more gorgeous beaded bugs. … Read More ...
Lark Book Advance Giveaway
Lark is giving you a chance to win an advance copy of Showcase 500 Beaded Jewelry
! Everyone else will have to wait until this fall to get their hands on a copy of this gallery book that includes bead … Read More ...
Beaded Bugs giveaway ends Saturday!
Don’t miss your chance to win a copy of this fabulous book. Leave a comment at the original post to enter now!… Read More ...
Maid Marion
Cynthia at Shiny Little Things is sharing her tutorial for this cuff she calls “Maid Marion.” The components for this embellished Cotswold Cuff are available from Ornamentea.… Read More ...
Burnt Offerings Necklace from Margot Potter
Take a look at Margot Potter’s “retro-fabulous” tutorial for her Burnt Offerings necklace. Made from wooden craft stars and book pages, the possibilities for this type of decoupage “bead” are nearly endless with some imagination! And if you need more … Read More ...
Tagua Nuts
A recent post from the Beading Gem made me think to share this tagua nut carving created by John Hooder. If you aren’t familiar with tagua nuts, also known as ivory nuts, you might be missing out on a popular … Read More ...
Design Theory
This piece called Creamsicle Necklace from Design Theory is lovely for its darkening muted pink and coral hues. The repetition of simple forms makes color the focus of the design. In addition to polymer clay jewelry, Design Theory also … Read More ...
Etsy Find: Whysper Fairy molds
Take a look at these detailed and lovely push molds from Whysper Fairy. Suitable for polymer clay, metal clay creations or even fondant!… Read More ...
Annie’s Jewelry
These pieces from Annie’s Jewelry are but a few of her polymer clay jewelry creations. Ann says making jewelry is her one “girly thing to do in a house of boys and motorcycles.” The pieces above show Ann’s use of … Read More ...
Polymer Clay Jewelry of Susan Samitz
The polymer clay jewelry of Susan Samitz is fun, vibrant and bold as seen in these examples of her work. Susan’s designs are often said to look painted. Instead she builds intricate designs inside canes and then carefully slices them … Read More ...
