Our friends at Interweave Press have launched a new eMag about mixed media jewelry! Handcrafted Jewelry Studio launched Monday, December 6. I got a chance to review their first issue for you. Their new eMag has many of the same … Read More...
Congratulations to Gina!
Gina (merehawk) is the winner of the three signed Lark Books – Metalworking 101 for Beaders
by Candie Cooper, Metal Clay Origami Jewelry
by Sara Jayne Cole, and Jewelry Design Challenge
by Linda Kopp.
Don’t despair dear readers if you … Read More...
Pompom Delica earring tutorial
Beading Arts is offering a free tutorial for these lovely Pompom Delica earrings by Wendy Van Camp. Learn how to make them and then learn more about Wendy at Beading Arts!
Fancy filigree earrings project and giveaway
Auntie’s Beads is having a giveaway of these fancy filigree earrings for those who comment before 4PM CST today (12/20/2010). Head over and enter; you can also learn to make a pair as a last-minute gift or for your very … Read More...
You could win an Apple iPad!
Artbeads Blog for Beaders is giving away a new Apple iPad! Check out their post to find out how you can enter.
Tutorial and giveaway
Head over to Lark Crafts Jewelry and Beading for my guest post. I’ve shared a salt dough jewelry tutorial and you can enter to win these earrings, too. The giveaway ends 9 p.m. EST on Monday, December 20, so don’t … Read More...
Giveaway for 500 Judaica ends this Friday
If you haven’t entered for your chance to win, what are you waiting for? Head over to the post about the giveaway and leave a comment for your chance to win!
Snow in the forest earring tutorial
Lori Anderson offers a free tutorial at Art Bead Scene to make these lovely Christmas tree inspired earrings. These earrings would make a wonderful handmade gift for someone special on your list!
Waterfall giveaway
Tess at Nova is giving away this beautiful pendant she created especially for her readers. Tess calls this piece “little waterfall” and I see why she loves this color! Take a look at Tess’s blog to see all three ways … Read More...
Etsy find – L Carlson Jewelry
I love this bracelet for its modern lines, variety of textures, and chunky proportions. Liesl’s work is also kid friendly – her two-year old sometimes helps stress test her designs for quality control! You may recognize Liesl from her most … Read More...
Lark Books Beadweaving Master Class giveaway redraw
Congratulations to Rebecca of cre8tiva.blogspot.com! She is the winner in the redrawing for the Lark Books Beadweaving Master Class giveaway.
Just a reminder how important it is that I can contact you after a drawing. I regret I was not … Read More...
Free upcycled necklace tutorial
Hand stamped for a good cause
The Vintage Pearl is donating $5 from each “Hearts for Africa” necklace sale to African mission work. Take a minute to look around the shop and see all the other personalized, hand-stamped pieces they offer. These are one of kind … Read More...
Free beading kits
If you’re in the San Francisco Bay area (or if you will be next March), Marcia DeCoster tells you how to win 3 free beading kits at her blog MadDesigns. She also gives you more information about the second … Read More...
Meet Lynn Davis
If you aren’t familiar with Lynn Davis and her “invented vintage and faux-tique” work, you are missing out! Lynn shares more about herself in Series #1 of Ask Me, Who Knows. Read more about Lynn and her work, then … Read More...
More than adornment
I was looking at Rio Grande’s cool new blog and came across a post from Molly Therese Bell about functional jewelry. These rings from Luke Jerram are fine examples. What thoughtful, inventive, and precious gifts! Read about Luke’s portrait projecting … Read More...
Free tute and a giveaway – feathered hair piece
Marla Plain and Small shares with you how to make her feathered hair piece that is anything but plain or small! It is quite pretty and looks easy to make with her step-by-step instructions. Marla is also having a giveaway, … Read More...
Holiday brooch
Terisa at Running with Scissors created this wire piece with crochet! Isn’t it clever and sparkly? It reminds me of frost on a moonlit night. Take a look at her tutorial to make one of your own.
Amulet bag
Isn’t this naturally dyed amulet bag lovely? The pale colors of the silk are exquisite. Read what Eva has to say about her work at her blog Tinctory. The poetic description of this piece is as eloquent as her … Read More...
Beading Arts Murano Glass Giveaway
Beading Arts is having another giveaway of a Murano glass bead. This time you can enter to win the black cross with silver and gold foil. The drawing will end December 9, so don’t delay. Good luck!