Maureen Oliveto’s invention will make tying knots in your bead work more precise and faster, too. Take a look at her video tutorial and see just how simple it is to use the Easy Knotter! Creating jewelry with evenly … Read More...
MaeMaeMills giveaway!
Today is the last day to enter the giveaway at Bead Ruckus for a $25 gift certificate to MaeMaeMills.com! Megan’s new online store is stocked with cute, girlie jewelry all handmade by Megan. She says, if you love “girlie, … Read More...
Beautiful Fall Colors
These luscious beads from Heather Powers at Humble Beads show four of Pantone’s color trends for this fall: Rhapsody, Honey Gold, Bright Chartreuse and Tangerine Tango. Read Heather’s post on fall color inspiration and then take a … Read More...
Win a Sabine Lippert Original!
Lark Jewelry & Beading is giving away a Queenie Bracelet made by Sabine Lippert! How can you enter for a chance to win? Vote for your favorite technique – bead embroidery or beadweaving – on Facebook by August 10!
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Midnight in the Garden of Good and Medieval
Until July 28th, you can download a free tutorial from Beading Arts for this wire and bead necklace designed by Paul Bishop. Called Midnight in the Garden of Good and Medieval, this tutorial will be available for sale … Read More...
Family Tree
Like a tree of life pendant that has burst to life, this beaded beauty from Happy Hour Projects is sure to please the couple intended to receive it as a wedding gift. See how Adrianne made this thoughtful gift at … Read More...
Tutorial Giveaway
You could win the tutorial for this fabulous pendant from Handmade Jewelry Club. Get details for how you can win.
Beat Your Allergies
If you are allergic to metal, then this tutorial from Strawberry Box is for you! These beaded plastic rings from Serenie are perfect for adding beautiful adornment with no metal needed. Serenie’s polymer clay chocolate jewelry ensemble is the perfect … Read More...
Etsy Find: Irregular Expressions
With Mother’s Day quickly approaching, be inspired by Sebahat Çetinkaya from Bolu, Turkey. Sebahat is the artist behind the unique and delicate pieces featured at Irregular Expressions but daughter Aysegül helped begin the Etsy shop in 2007 and continues to … Read More...
Birds of a Feather
Jane Cruz at Bead and Button shares a tutorial from Beautiful Jewelry – Make It, Wear It. Learn how you can make this beautiful bird pendant called “birds of a feather” at Bead and Button.
Helen of Troy
This lovely piece called Helen of Troy, by French beader Anneta Valious, is made with a technique called soutache. Nathalie Mornu interviewed Anneta about this technique and shares more of her lovely work at Lark Jewelry & Beading. Take … 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!
Knit and crochet jewelry
Cyndi at Beading Arts shares the crochet wire work of Meghan and knitted wire from Nomi Joyrich. Bringing two crafts together, Meg crochets wire and beads into jewelry while Nomi’s cuff is knitted wire. You can see more of … Read More...
Tutorial: Beaded Floral Circlet
Take a look at this free tutorial from Ornamentea for this vintage-styled beaded circlet. This would be perfect for a bride. Get the tute at Ornamentea. You can also sign up for their Dot Com Dispatch and get the … Read More...
Jewelry tutorial from Alma Stoller
You may recall the jewelry tutorial from Alma for fun paper bangles I posted back in January. Alma’s shared another great tutorial and I think you’ll agree these beads are lovely! See how Alma created fabric beads from cotton balls
Beaded epaulet tutorial
Check out this fun tutorial from Sew Petite Gal! Amber shares this easy, free tutorial on her blog Ruffles and Roses as a guest post from Sew Petite Gal.
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!
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...
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!
Sweetwater Designs giveaway
Enter for your chance to win a gorgeous seed bead and lampwork bead bracelet like this one from Sweetwater Designs! Head over to Deborah’s blog for details on how to enter. Deborah will even send the bracelet in a gift … Read More...