Stephanie at Silver Lining Kreation has a motto – “don’t worry, bead happy!” Instead of being blue about recent ankle and knee problems slowing her down, she turned the downtime into creative time. Take a look at Stephanie’s Etsy shop … Read More ...
I’m back!
Hello dear readers! Thank you for your patience last month while I was away getting married. I’m back and looking forward to bringing you lots of cool jewelry making craft gossip–and new giveaways to celebrate!… Read More ...
Sharpie giveaway winner
Congratulations to Helen Lamb! Thanks to everyone for playing and special thanks to Sharpie for sharing their great products with us here at Craft Gossip.
I’ve got more goodies for giveaway soon!… Read More ...
Easy Halloween necklace
Take a look at this tutorial from Cation Designs for a cute cat necklace made of scrap leather and eyelets. Crafted for less than a dollar in parts and scraps on hand, this necklace is adorable!
Looking for more Halloween … Read More ...
Winners!
Congratulations to Carol for her win of Rachel Nelson-Smith’s Bead Riffs
and Teri for 21st Century Jewelry! More chances to win coming very soon…… Read More ...
Bursting with color
These earrings from Artbeads live up to the name “Streaming Glory.” They remind me of falling embers from fireworks. Head over to Artbeads and learn how to make a pair of your own.… Read More ...
Colorful rings
Take a look at this quick and simple tutorial for rainbow earrings shared by Lena at the Russian Team on Etsy’s blog. These earrings would make a fabulous gift that’s very easy to make.… Read More ...
Pewter Craft goes to…
Emily C.! Thank you all for playing. I have three new books from Lark Jewelry & Beading to share with you soon. Look for my reviews of Ring a Day, Dimensional Bead Embroidery
, and Color, Texture & Casting … Read More ...
Last day to enter!
Hurry to enter for your chance to win a copy of Rachel Nelson-Smith’s Bead Riffs
or 21st Century Jewelry
! Leave a comment at the original posts to enter for a chance at one of these two splendid books!… Read More ...
Make a beaded wrap bracelet
Jane Cruz shares a tutorial for making a trendy beaded wrap bracelet. Check out her tutorial at the Bead Buzz from Bead and Button.… Read More ...
It’s beginning to look a lot like Halloween
Melanie Brook’s has restocked her Etsy shop with these cute spooky kitty pendants. It’s nearly time for Halloween and these kitties would make a sweet treat!
Autumn colors
Aren’t these preserved leaves in silver frames lovely? Take a look at the blue brick and see more gorgeous Autumn color from Shireen and then have a look at the tiger lily petals she preserved as well.… Read More ...
Jewelry for a cause
Sharyl’s Jewelry and Reflections posted a great conversation with Lori Anderson about making jewelry for a cause. Lori advises, “If you’d like to make a bigger impact with awareness jewelry, I’d contact your state chapter for that particular awareness organization. … Read More ...
Morse code in beads
What a great idea for jewelry with a message! Tell someone exactly how you feel with this gift of jewelry from Rebecca Coagan Scharlatt. Thanks to Bloesem for their spotlight on Coatt.… Read More ...
How to make a wire wrapped button ring
Jessica is sharing her wire wrapped button ring tutorial at Curry Designs Handmade. If you have access to a bunch of antique or unusual buttons, this might be a great way to display and share them. Take a look how … Read More ...