British artist Jeremy May transforms books into wearable works of art through a unique laminating process. Each piece is unique down to the literary secrets concealed within it. The piece is carefully cut from the book and the finished jewelry … Read More...
From bags to riches
This necklace from Derya Aksoy has humble beginnings – fused leaf shapes cut from plastic grocery bags form this delicate, feathered focal. This project is one of many you can get free when you become a member at Beading Daily… Read More...
Make your own jewelry bags
Our Craft Gossip sewing editor posted a link to a tutorial for sewing your own drawstring jewelery bags. If you haven’t seen Anne’s post, check it out!
Sequined valentine earrings
Karisa at Fave Crafts shares her tutorial for making festive sequined heart earrings. I heart these! Check out Karisa’s tutorial.
Metal Clay Origami Jewelry goes to…
…Kathy of York Avenue Studio! Thanks to everyone who participated by leaving a comment. Don’t forget to enter the other giveaways at Craft Gossip and look for more exclusive jewelry making giveaways on Craft Gossip soon!
Vintaj sale
Hobby Lobby has Vintaj products on sale through February 12 at midnight CST. You can save 40% and get shipping for $5.95 on all orders. Now is the time to stock up on your Vintaj favorites at Hobby Lobby!
Giveaway ends Sunday, February 6
If you haven’t left a comment for your chance to win a free copy of Metal Clay Origami Jewelry
, head over to the original post and do it now!
Crocheted doily necklace
Stylish Maegan shares her tutorial for making this charming necklace. Take a look at how quick and simple it is to make this fabulous accessory. Get some great fashion tips and ideas while you are visiting …love Maegan’ s fashion/design/style … Read More...
Wearable planters
Take a look at Poppytalk’s blog to see these cool mini-planters from Made by Colleen. Or jump over to Made by Colleen’s Etsy store and buy one to take a bit of green with you no matter where you travel.
Press release from Jewelry Making Daily
Jewelry Making Daily issued a press release about their newest educational resource for jewelry metalsmithing techniques. The free video tutorial with expert metalsmith Helen Driggs will show you a few basic metalworking techniques and metal jewelry fabrication supplies. Helen shares … Read More...
Zipper rose tutorial
Malory of Snips and Spice shares her tutorial to make these clever roses from zippers. The teeth of the zipper look like delicate beading along the fabric’s edge. Malory’s tutorial suggests how you can use your newly crafted rose to … Read More...
Photopolymer plates and PMC
Virginia Huffman at Vine Design and PMC Design Studio shares simple steps and photos for making photopolymer plates allowing you to transform almost any line drawing into silver jewelry.
If you’ve never heard of photopolymer plates, the plate material is … Read More...
Jewels for Jen
Jewelry designer Heidi Stabler has set up a fundraising site on Etsy called Jewels for Jen. Jennifer Salandy, a 37-year-old mom of three young children, died on Christmas day following an accident. You can help her children by purchasing … Read More...
Interweave is having big sale
The Interweave store is offering their Winter Wipeout Sale where you can receive 40-75% off select merchandise. Take a look at their sale priced jewelry offerings. The sale ends a midnight Mountain Time, so hurry and save some money!
Wire and clay
If you didn’t see Elaine’s post yesterday on Craft Gossip Polymer Clay, you are missing out. Elaine shared the work of Italian artist Daniela D’Uva. Daniela’s use of polymer clay and wire work make for truly extraordinary pieces.
Would you like earrings with that?
Trish at Crafty Moods is sharing her tutorial to make earrings that match your statement necklace with this handy trick. Take a look at how she fashions the perfect complement for just about any necklace.
Dangling decoupage earring tutorial
Favecrafts is offering a free e-book filled with fun decoupage projects including this one for fabulous dangling decoupage earrings. Take a look at 12 Fun & Fabulous Mod Podge Projects eBook from favecrafts to see their other decoupage jewelry … Read More...
Raku glass beads
Did you see the post on Craft Gossip Glass Crafts about raku beads? Take a look at what Cathi says about the process if you missed it. Aren’t these beads exquisite?
Free necklace project
Take a look at Lark Crafts Jewelry and Beading blog for free project instructions for this fabulous necklace from Joanna Gollberg. This is one of the 60 fabulous necklaces included in 30-minute necklaces
by Marthe Le Van. Joanna is the … Read More...
Bunnies!
Take a look at this adorable pendant tutorial from Mich L. in L.A. The materials for her project are inexpensive but what a precious pendant they make! I hope I remember this project for Easter.