Take all those old eyeglasses and make some kitschy cool pins! “Manic Thing Maker” KB Vanhorne shows you how on her colorful and creative blog A Patchwork World

The Naughty Secretary Club: The Working Girls Guide to Handmade Jewelry by Jennifer Perkins

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: North Light Books (August 11, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1600611168
• ISBN-13: 978-1600611162

I will preface this by being completely honest –  its … Read More...

Book Review: Wrap, Stitch, Fold & Rivet: Making Designer Metal Jewelry by Mary Hettmansperger

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: Lark Books (June 3, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1600591256
• ISBN-13: 978-1600591259
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8.6 x 0.7 inches

Ms. Hettmansperger is … Read More...

Tammy Powley has a pretty metal clay ID bracelet tutorial up on her blog Crafty Princess Diairies. This lovely project is from her book “Picture Yourself Creating Metal Clay Jewelry”  and is made with lowfire clay and a … Read More...

Thunderbird Supply Company is one of my favorite supply sites. They are having a couple of sales right now –  one is on everything on the site, the other is a sale on holiday themed charms-take a look and … Read More...

Artist Deborah Dee decided to push herself ‘out of the box’ creatively  one day and see what she could do with things she had. And what a wonderful project she came up with!  In this tutorial she recycles a bamboo … Read More...

Our crafty friends Cathie & Steve, show you how to make some great Rocker style Denim cuffs for the guy in your life.  These are great gifts and easy to customize to the recipient- the ones shown are great … Read More...

I’m not saying that any of you AREN’T hip, obviously you are because you are reading this blog (LOL!). But for anyone who may be having a ‘not so hip’ feeling kinda day, this book will bring you back up … Read More...

I got an Oriental Trading Company catalog a few days ago. If you have never heard of them, they are the party supply people-with all the crazy cheap favors, decorations and whatnots to make any occasion festive. Everyone loves them, … Read More...

Check out this FREE crochet jewelry pattern from Roxycraft. This is for the Cherry Pickers crochet earrings pattern. Super sweet and very vintage. You could resize it and make a necklace like this, I have one my grandmother made … Read More...

From Craftzine Blog-check out what clever and craft Nathan Luoto of Lynnwood, WA made from a bunch of clothespins.  These chunky, industrial bracelets from clothespin springs are really clever and a good way to recycle broken clothespins.

Vickie Howell (CraftGossip’s Knitting Editor) posted a wonderful tutorial on making crocheted bangles with recycled sari silk yarn on her Craft.Rock.Love blog.  I’ve seen many a really sweet knit bangle tutorial but none for us crocheters-until now that is!!! … Read More...