June is the month of weddings and this pretty necklace from Style Me Pretty at FaveCrafts is sure to make any bride smile. Get the instructions for making a special, personalized necklace like this one at FaveCrafts.… Read More ...
Inspiration from Alma Stoller
In a recent post, Alma spotlights her work table. Take a look at these lovelies for fabric bead inspiration! I love Alma’s use of color and the surface texture she creates with beads. Gorgeous!… Read More ...
Quilled Pendants
Take a look at this beautiful quilled paper pendant from Ann Martin. See more of Ann’s work and a link to her tutorial for making a quilled paper flower at The Beading Gem’s Journal.… Read More ...
Win 10 Instant Scrapbook Necklaces!
Have you entered all our Craft Gossip giveaways? Don’t miss your chance at this great giveaway from PhotoJewelryMaking.com and Craft Gossip! The winner will get a complete kit to make 10 scrapbook necklaces including 10 silver square shallow pendants … Read More ...
Interweave Hurt Book Sale
It is day two of Interweave’s annual 5-day Hurt Book Sale! You can save 30-70% off your favorite titles now.
“Our Hurt Book Sale is one of our most highly anticipated sales events of the year,” says Interweave Books Marketing … Read More ...
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Medieval
Until July 28th, you can download a free tutorial from Beading Arts for this wire and bead necklace designed by Paul Bishop. Called Midnight in the Garden of Good and Medieval, this tutorial will be available for sale … Read More ...
Pipe Dreams
Stephanie Lee’s online workshop will begin on July 16th! Pipe Dreams will teach you to whip up barrel-shaped vessels with daily technique videos, photos, and written instruction over the course of a week. As with the delicately lovely example above, … Read More ...
Yu-Ping Lin’s Kaleido Jewelry
Take a look at this beautiful creation from Yu-Ping Lin. Featured at Daily Art Muse, Susan Lomoto writes about Yu-Ping’s textile art jewelry inspired by origami and Chinese paper craft.
Lin says, “Through this collection, I try to create a … Read More ...
Create Your Style giveaway ends Thursday
If you haven’t entered the drawing for a free copy of Create Your Style with Swarovski Elements, time is running out. Leave a comment at the original post to enter!… Read More ...
Memorial Day
It is important to remember the military families who sacrifice so much to protect us but especially on the day set aside for remembering all who have served. JCK Online Web Editor Daniel Ford shares a post about those in … Read More ...
Nesting
There are many tutorials for making bird’s nests from wire but these by Heather Powers at Humblebeads are among some of the prettiest I’ve seen. You can buy Heather’s tutorial for these pretty nests in her Etsy shop.… Read More ...
Square Knot Bracelet Tutorial
Take a look at this beautiful bracelet from designer Erin Siegel. This is just one of the examples Art Bead Scene shares in their tutorial for making square knot bracelets. Learn to make your own square knot bracelets and … Read More ...
Arm Yourself with Style
Check out these fabulous bracelets. You’ll have lots of new arm candy quickly and inexpensively with the impressive tutorials from Alessia at A Matter of Style. You can create all five of these appealing styles with simple and easy … Read More ...
DIY Wire Wrapped Cuff
This elegant wire wrapped cuff can quickly become a favorite since it can be dressed up or down. It is a great addition to any wardrobe. Since making one requires minimal materials it is especially perfect for DIY jewelry makers! … Read More ...
Family Tree
Like a tree of life pendant that has burst to life, this beaded beauty from Happy Hour Projects is sure to please the couple intended to receive it as a wedding gift. See how Adrianne made this thoughtful gift at … Read More ...