Take a look at this novel idea from guest blogger Cat at Henry Happened. Cat made this sweet necklace with a bezel and chalkboard paint. Check out Cat’s tutorial for all the details. It needs a matching bracelet, don’t … Read More...
The rings giveaway ends on Sunday
Don’t forget to enter for your chance to win a copy of 30-Minute Rings and Beadmaille. Head over to the original post, read the reviews, enter for your chance to win, and then try the free projects from … Read More...
You ought to be in pictures
A picture may be worth a thousand words but Julia Barello takes old film and makes it speak volumes. Upcycling old film into jewelry and installations, Julia’s work turns old images into vibrant, new objects.
Julia says, “It’s important to … Read More...
Bling, bling ring tutorial
Do you love stretchy beaded rings? Right up until the moment the elastic breaks sending beads scattering everywhere, right? Check out this tutorial from Andrea at Sew Divertimento for a different approach to stretchy beaded rings!
Free project from Lark Jewelry & Beading
Take a look at these gorgeous earrings from Maggie Meister’s Classical Elegance, the latest in Larks’ Beadweaving Master Class series. Lark Jewelry & Beading is offering the Artemisia earrings project as a PDF you can download now to preview … Read More...
Congratulations to Dennis!
Dennis is the winner of The Penland Book of Glass
and The Penland Book of Jewelry
! Thanks to everyone for playing and special thanks to Lark Jewelry and Beading for sharing these great books with Craft Gossip readers!
Have … Read More...
Center for Metal Arts
The Center for Metal Arts is having a four-day conference on fold forming July 21-24 in downstate New York. Charles Lewton-Brain will lead two days of demonstration and two days of hands on learning.
If you aren’t familiar with Charles, … Read More...
Fourth of July tutorials
Stacey Lane, Studio Jeweler
Since there’s one more day to enter for your chance to win the Penland books, here is also an opportunity to see work from one of Penland’s instructors. I came across these charming rings by Stacey on Amy Tavern’s … Read More...
Congratulations to Candy!
She’s the winner of Tapestry Bead Crochet! Thanks to everyone for playing. I’m going to start some new giveaways this weekend, so keep looking for your chance to win!
Penland giveaway ends Sunday
If you haven’t entered for a chance to win these two inspiring books from Lark, do it now! Leave a comment at the original post to enter. The giveaway ends Sunday, July 3.
Red, white, and blue
Pearl at the Beading Gem is sharing a round-up of patriotic inspired tutorials to help you celebrate national days for the US and Canada in July. Take a look at Pearl’s post to get inspired! I think these recycled plastic … Read More...
Bird watching with Lark
I love this bangle from Buy My Crap. Thom O’Hearn at Lark has been birdwatching on Etsy and found this and other interesting birds. The bird hat for baby is pretty sweet, too.
Great Tutorial on Casting with resin
Check out this great tutorial for casting with resin from Objects and Elements. Once you’ve mastered the technique, see what fun things you can do with your new resin object like “Dolly Secrets.”
For complete instructions on casting … Read More...
Sparkle ring tutorial
Mortira at Inspirational Beading shares a tutorial for this lovely, sparkly ring from the designers at Beads Direct. Check out her post. Mortira says this is a great way to use left-over beads and it can be completed … Read More...
Alma’s new Etsy shop
If you love the tutorials Alma has shared with us in the past here at Craft Gossip (paper bracelets and fabric beads from cotton balls), then her newest Etsy shop is for you! Take a look at the … Read More...
Safety pin dangle earring tutorial
Aren’t these dangle earrings (left) from Divya at Jewels of Sayuri cute? Take a look at her five-minute tutorial to craft a pair for yourself pronto from safety pins! And while you are at her blog, check out Divya’s fabulous … Read More...
Handcrafted Wire Findings goes to…
…Mimi! Thanks to everyone for sharing your favorite Interweave publication. And thank you to the generous folks at Interweave for sharing handcrafted wired findings by Denise Peck and Jane Dickerson with us at Craft Gossip!
Giveaway ends on Sunday
Don’t miss your chance to win a copy of handcrafted wired findings from Interweave. If you haven’t already left a comment about your favorite Interweave publication, go to the original post to enter!
Felting + beading = groovy rings
Aren’t these felted, beaded rings from Jeannette Cook fabulous? Colors and textures abound! Check out Jeannette’s post to see details of her rings and her inspiration for making them.