I love this piece from Olga that is the winner of the October Etsy Beadweavers Challenge! It certainly embodies the theme of Autumn falling of leaves. There were 59 entries and 900 votes cast; see all the remarkable entries … Read More...
Verveine necklace
HoneyScrap shares her tute for this “verveine necklace” she created for only $5! Learn how to make one like it and be smart and well dressed, too. HoneyScrap aka Melissa was one of the contestants in the Crafting with the … Read More...
Nesting
The Beading Gem aka Pearl has links to 3 wonderful tutorials for making bird’s nest jewelry including the one shown here from Cathe Holden. Head over to The Beading Gem’s Journal and take a look at all three tutes.
Flint corn necklaces
Just in time for the fall harvest! Look at the lovely necklaces made by Garden Mama’s kids. Wouldn’t this be a fun project to make with your kids?
FaveCrafts tutorial – pressed flower necklace and bracelet
Amy Scalise of Rings and Things shows you how to make this lovely bracelet and a matching necklace in her free tutorial at FaveCrafts.
FaveCrafts tutorial – filigree bracelet
This bracelet uses Friendly Plastic to simulate abalone shell. Amaco’s Linda Peterson shares her tutorial at FaveCrafts for how to make this whimsical piece.
FaveCrafts tutorial – confetti bracelet
Red is my favorite color so of course this bracelet appeals to me! Katie Hacker of Beadalon shares her tutorial for this piece at FaveCrafts.
Call for entries
Erin Siegel and Lorelei Eurto are writing their first jewelry making instruction book together and are seeking entries now! The new book from Interweave Press, A Jewelry Accord: 50+ Innovative Styles Using Leather, Lace, Ribbon & Cords, will focus on … Read More...
Dead of the Dead necklace
Carmi Cimicata’s necklace for Day of Dead is a show stopper. I’d wear it a lot more days of the year, too! Take a look at Carmi’s blog to see her inspiration and more about how she made it.
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Potato rings
Check out these inventive dried potato rings from Julie Usel. I don’t really know how long something like this would last but given it’s almost Halloween, I can’t help but think this would be a great project to make … Read More...
Do good
My new-found friend Andrew Thornton was recently diagnosed with cancer and as a self-employed artist finds himself in the unfortunate situation of many Americans – facing this serious threat to his health without the benefit of medical insurance. Thankfully, there … Read More...
FaveCrafts tutorial – Crystal Mandala Earrings
These pretty blue crystal mandala earrings remind me of snowflakes. Beadalon’s Bonnie Clewans shares her tutorial for making them at FaveCrafts.
FaveCrafts tutorial – the Eye of the Tiger
Beadalon’s Katie Hacker shares her tutorial for this delicate piece at the FaveCrafts site. The dangles at the end look like they would sway like tall grasses in a gentle breeze.
Giveaways from Lark Books are coming…
Lark Books has given me a treasure trove of books to share exclusively with you, dear CraftGossip readers! Check back soon for details on how you can enter to win a signed copy of one of these Lark Books that … Read More...
Passionate red earrings
I love these funky and “passionate red” earrings from Bananista! They have a simple and yet very interesting design. Mercedes says, “my … handmade limited edition jewelry (is) inspired by all the simple things that surround our everyday life… … Read More...
Cello string choker
Check out this unusual choker design from YarnPlayer aka Marilee. Made from a piece she tatted “free style” and a cello string, this piece incorporates two of Marilee’s loves – yarn and music. If you know your way around a … Read More...
Solar Color Dust
If you use resin in your jewelry work, I wonder if you’ve seen Solar Color Dust yet? Mix this UV sensitive pigment powder into your clear resin (clear epoxy, gloss paint, lacquer, other solvent borne or plastic mediums will work as well) … Read More...
Necklace giveaway
Kathleen Ashton is having a giveaway at her blog Charm Bracelet Diva. Kathleen says, “The necklace is a mash-up of different “charms” ~ a vintage rosary connector, vintage cross charm with green inlaid stones, vintage antique brass bead connectors, … Read More...
The kits are ready!
Back in September I showed you quilled necklaces from Mary Louise and mentioned she was working on developing quilling kits in the future. Well, the future is here! Check out Mary Louise’s kits in her Etsy shop mlmxoxo.
FaveCrafts Tutorial – Faux Forged Foil Bracelet
I really like the look of this bracelet created by Heidi Borchers of Inspired at Home. Her tutorial is easy to follow and needs only simple materials you may already have at home.