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.
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...
Don’t miss your chance to win!
Six of the Beadweaving Master Class
series from Lark, that is! Check out the details at Lark Jewelry & Beading for your chance to win one of two sets being offered for giveaway. After you enter for your chance to … Read More...
Get the snitch
If you’ve been unable to catch your very own golden snitch, JessyRatFink at Instructables shows you how to make her interpretation of the elusive snitch into a whimsical necklace. See her tutorial.
EK Success sponsored Fork and Talk in Little Rock, Arkansas
EK Success Brands and Craft Gossip gathered 20 creative women bloggers for Fork and Talk on September 10 in Little Rock. This event was sponsored by EK Success and they pulled out all the stops to make it fabulous! The … Read More...
Hex nut bracelet with ribbon
Sarah at Simply Dove shares her spin on the popular hex nut bracelet using a pretty ribbon. She creates a nice contrast between the softness of the ribbon and its pale color with the hard, industrial quality of the hex … Read More...
Pearl update
Caiti at Walker Whimsy has a great way to update your favorite strand of pearls. Take a look at Caiti’s super easy tutorial!
Chains, Chains, Chains goes to…
Lisa H.! Congratulations to Lisa and good luck to you, dear readers. I have several new giveaways coming soon!
Silhouette necklace
Holly at Life as a Thrifter shares her tutorial for making this charming silhouette necklace. Take a look at how she made it to complete the silhouette party theme.
Lace cuff bracelet
Take a look at the lacy cuffs from Itunube. The website says each one is like an “elegant drawing on the skin” due to their lacy nature. I agree with that analogy and find them very delicate and pretty. … Read More...
Beaducation DVD class goes to…
Amy R.! Thanks to everyone for playing. Be sure to take a look at all the tools, supplies, kits, and classes (like the new one shown above for making stamped charms) at Beaducation!
3 books from the Beadweaving Master series goes to…
Three of Lark’s Beadweaving Master series
including Laura McCabe’s Embellished Beadweaving
, Sherry Serafini’s Sensational Bead Embroidery
, and Maggie Meister’s Classical Elegance go to NANCY! Thanks to everyone for playing and don’t miss your chance to win a copy … Read More...
Giveaway for Chains, Chains, Chains ends Sunday
Check out the review and hurry to enter the giveaway for this fabulous new book from Lark!
Vintage postcards bracelet
Melony made a bracelet from scanned, vintage postcard images. How cute is that? Head over to Mel Designs and let Melony show you how she did it.
Paper pendants
Take a look at this fun, paper pendant from Alma Stoller! She’s sharing her tutorial for making them at Squidoo. I love her idea for a paper bezel. What will you put in yours?
Beaducation DVD giveaway ends Tuesday!
The giveaway for your choice of DVD from Beaducation will end Tuesday. Hurry over to the original post and leave a comment for your chance to win!
Helen of Troy
This lovely piece called Helen of Troy, by French beader Anneta Valious, is made with a technique called soutache. Nathalie Mornu interviewed Anneta about this technique and shares more of her lovely work at Lark Jewelry & Beading. Take … Read More...
Beadweaving Master series giveaway ends on Sunday
Only 3 days left to enter for your chance to win these fabulous books from Lark! Leave a comment at the original post for your chance to win them.
Attempt for longest beaded necklace this weekend
August 19-21 at Bead Fest Philadelphia, The Portable Playhouse will attempt a Guinness World Record for “Longest Beaded Necklace.” If you aren’t familiar with The Portable Playhouse, they are a nonprofit organization dedicated to DIY jewelry making in … Read More...