Katie Hillier started a new jewelry line last year – adorable, yet simple “line drawings” of animals in precious metal wire with jeweled eyes. Named Accessory Designer of the Year during the British Fashion Awards last October, the New York … Read More...
Nikki Felice of Bohemia Jewellery
You may know jewelry designer Nikki Felice as a member of the Etsy Beadweavers Team. Malta Inside Out recently posted a business profile interview with Nikki. If you don’t know Nikki yet, check out what she had to say … Read More...
Free black heart necklace tute
Beryl Morago shares how to make this simple yet stylish wire necklace she calls Black Heart. Check out her other work on Flickr.
Beads of Courage
Nascar Race Mom sent me an e-mail requesting help getting the word out about Beads of Courage. If you aren’t familiar with this worthy cause, Beads of Courage is an outreach for children with serious illness. Each of the … Read More...
Upcycled jean bracelet
Take a look at Mich L. in L.A. to learn a new way to repurpose your old jeans into this stylish, casual bracelet. Made from the inseam of jeans, Michelle says its “sooo simple. And I am pretty sure your … Read More...
Destash for a good cause
Do you have any beads lingering in your studio that you know you’ll never use? Donate your unused stash to a good cause! Robin Atkins at Beadlust shares that her friend Corinne is seeking bead donations to help women in … Read More...
Vintage velvet ribbon slide bracelet tute
Kimberly Jones at Serendipity Vintage Studio shares her tutorial for making a velvet ribbon slide bracelet from antique store and flea market finds.
She says, “When I go junking I simply can’t resist the allure of shiny bits and pieces … Read More...
Etsy find – birdzNbeez
This interesting locket makes me think of the book Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Jane Austin and Seth Grahame-Smith. Take a look at birdzNbeez’s Etsy shop to see the other quirky and fabulous trinkets there.
Glowing beads
Janel Dudley is working on a brilliant new project – glow in the dark beads! She recently shared a lampwork tutorial for how to make tri-iris eyeball beads but the glowing version is so much cooler! See more of … Read More...
Make music, not war
I love this idea and can imagine how beautiful the “bells” must sound! You can see this piece in the book Making Mixed Media Art Charms and Jewelry
from Peggy Krzyzewski and Christine Hansen. The book has step-by-step techniques and … Read More...
Eco-friendly quilled necklaces
Mary Louise makes these adorable quilled paper flower garland necklaces in five color combinations. Affordable and fun, Mary Louise sells these ready-to-wear in her Etsy shop mlmxoxo. She’s also working on developing quilling kits in the future. Wouldn’t that … Read More...
Good genes
Mermaide at Craftster.org has created a tutorial for this very smart earring design. Help natural selection and create some good genes today.
Five questions with Lauren Embree
Christopher Spencer recently talked with jewelry designer Lauren Embree. Read what Lauren has to say about getting started, her work, and her greatest skills. Lauren sells her work at Ultra Studios in Fayetteville, Arkansas and online at Lauren Embree jewelry… Read More...
Another birthday giveaway from Andrew Thornton
Instead of receiving gifts to celebrate his birthday, Andrew is giving them away! Leave a comment at Andrew’s blog for your chance to win these gorgeous sea glass beads for day three of the week-long series.
Learning to create in metal clay
Jewelry Making Daily is giving away a free e-Book–3 Free Metal Clay Jewelry Making Projects: Make Jewelry with Precious Metal Clay, Art Clay and Other Metal Clays. You will learn about combining metal clays, wire wrapping, and how … Read More...
Mirador rings
Ana María Ramírez and Adriana Díaz have been designing their young, trendy brand of jewelry since 2008. Based in Barcelona, bandada has taken inspiration from architecture around the city and designed a new line of rings called “Mirador.” Pictured above … Read More...
Beaded ring tutorial
Learn to make this elegant rose bead ring with a step-by-step video from Jane at Handmade Jewelry Club.
Make your own earrings and pendants
Pamela Maxfield has made a great video tutorial showing how to make pendants from Vintaj Natural Brass blanks, your embossing machine, Ranger alcohol inks and paint dabbers, and a wooden dapper set. Not only does her tutorial make these pendants … Read More...
Book giveaway
Craft Connection is giving you a chance (or 3) to win a signed copy of Lark Craft’s Jewelry Design Challenge. You have until Thursday, September 23 at midnight (Eastern) to enter. Hurry over to get the details for your … Read More...
MapleXO – Recycled Skateboard Jewelry
Lindsay Holmes says, “Wearing MapleXO means more than just having good style. It means that you believe in your creativity, believe in your individuality, and believe in your power to impact the planet.”
Her work saves landfill space and turns … Read More...