Take a look at these clay buttons from Creative Impressions in Clay! These make me think of Christmas cookies. Tari is giving away some of her pretty Celtic buttons to a lucky reader that answers a question on Art Bead … Read More...
Giveaway at Becca Marie Designs
Becca is having a giveaway of these charming antique brass and bead earrings! Head over to Becca Marie Designs to see how you can enter for a chance to win! The giveaway ends Nov. 8 at midnight — hurry!!
Upcycled paper bezels
Take a look at these upcycled paper bezels Mega Crafty Meg made from paper tubes! Meg shares her tute and shows another fun way to make paper pendants, too.
It’s a wrap
A wrapped watch that is! Take a look at the fabulous tutorial from inspiration & realisation for how to make one of your own.
Beading contest
Strung Out is having a Beadaholique Beading Contest! Get all the details at their blog for how to enter. The winner receives not only a $100 Beadaholique gift certificate but exposure on the Strung Out blog and Facebook page. The … Read More...
Geometric fun with shink plastic
Isn’t this geometric shrink plastic necklace great? Take a look at livlig to see the tutorial for making one of your own!
Sea glass giveaway
Head over to GateArte for a chance to win 20 gorgeous pieces of sea glass that you can craft into a beautiful piece of jewelry! The winner will be announced in December. After you enter the giveaway, take a look … Read More...
Well Read Beads
These beads have a story to tell. Made from discarded books, each bead is cut by hand then rolled and finished using a special compression process. After glazing and curing these beads are ready to begin their new life as … Read More...
Etsy find – Silver Lining Kreation
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!
Sharpie giveaway winner
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…
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.