Rachel is on a mission to help wipe out diabetes. Since her diagnosis of type 1 diabetes at 12, Rachel has been helping support the work of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) to find a cure through research. Rachel … Read More...
Free projects from Lark Jewelry & Beading
If you missed any of these recent free projects from Lark Jewelry & Beading, here’s a round-up of links. While you are at Lark Jewelry & Beading, be sure to read about the fabulous books these projects came from and … Read More...
Paper beads with a Wire Wrap
Aren’t these paper beads with a copper wire twist pretty? Imagine the possibilities with all kinds of paper and the variation in wire wrapped. Linda gives a step by step for making these beads at Mixed Kreations Jewelry/Craft Blog… Read More...
Don’t Worry
Dana says her tutorial for making worry rings is perfect for the novice jewelry maker. Take a look at a Place in the Cloud for Dana’s tutorial for these simple and fun rings.
A Thimbleful of “Flowers”
Take a look at this great tutorial from Laura at The Wind and the Sail. What a sweet idea for Valentine’s Day — “flowers” that will last and jewelry, too!
Stitched Pendants
Take a look at these stitched pendants from Corinne at September House. The flowers are lovely but I especially love the charming ball of yarn and knitting needles.
Learn to solder – FREE e-book from Interweave
Jewelry Making Daily is offering a free e-book – Jewelry Soldering Basics How to Solder Jewelry: Solders, Flux, Tools & Setup. To download your free copy of this e-book, just sign up for Jewelry Making Daily — or log in … Read More...
Paper Jewelry to share for Valentine’s Day
Take a look at this sweet little necklace complete with a Valentine’s day card at Zakka Life. The hearts are origami; Glenda shares a link to Jewellia7777’s video for how to fold them and a template for the cards.
Faux Diamond pendant
Clémence shares her tutorial for turning a scrap piece of leather into a fabulous faux diamond. Check out the tutorial at Oh the Lovely Things.
Enlightened Polymer Clay
Just as its name implies Enlightened Polymer Clay: Artisan Jewelry Designs Inspired 
by Nature from Interweave books delivers polymer clay that looks like anything but plastic! The pieces included in this book by Rie Nagumo are delicate and organic. Many … Read More...
Mermaid Pendant
Debi is sharing a video tutorial for making this charming mermaid pendant! Check it out Debi’s tutorial on YouTube. Love it? You can get a kit for making one at Debi’s Etsy shop – Debi’s Design Diary.
Marketing for Makers e-course
Megan Auman asks are you running a business or pursuing a hobby with your jewelry? Megan is a designer, maker, educator, and entrepreneur who created Designing an MBA to “help designers and makers polish their basic business skills, while also … Read More...
Congratulations to the Laliberi winners!
Congratulations to Maria on her win of the Chiffon Chic kit and stretch headbands. The coiled roses and zipper flowers kits go to Stephanie J! And finally the swirl leaves pendant, dark ruffle bow cuff and ring kits go to … Read More...
Still time to enter for Jewelry in a Jiffy
Leave a comment at the original post for your chance to win Fransie Snyman’s Jewelry in a Jiffy! The giveaway ends January 22.
Leather Corsage Necklace Tutorial
Donatella at inspiration & realisation shares a fabulous tutorial for this leather and ribbon corsage necklace. See how she made an amazing knock-off for less than $20!
Sweet Corn
Many agree their most loved jewelry, though inexpensive, is dear because of its sentimental attachment. Yes, corn can be a sentimental object. Take a look at this sweet, corn necklace Cameron crafted to keep her in-laws close to her heart … Read More...
Birds of a Feather
Jane Cruz at Bead and Button shares a tutorial from Beautiful Jewelry – Make It, Wear It. Learn how you can make this beautiful bird pendant called “birds of a feather” at Bead and Button.
Laliberi giveaways ending soon!
Don’t miss your chance to enter all three Laliberi jewelry kit giveaways! Simply leave a comment at each post to enter.
Chiffon chic flowers kit (ends Monday)
Zipper flowers and coiled roses kit (ends Tuesday)
Crochet and Chain
Pearl at the Beading Gem’s Journal shares her tutorial for making these lovely mixed media crochet bracelets. Take a look at Pearl’s tutorial and see more great examples of this technique from one of her readers!
Tree of Life pendants
Lisa shares a great tutorial for making a tree of life ornament, which you can easily turn into a pendant! Take a look at Lisa’s Craft Blog to see how. And if you love bird’s nests, take a look … Read More...