Only 3 days left to enter for your chance to win these fabulous books from Lark! Leave a comment at the original post for your chance to win them.
Attempt for longest beaded necklace this weekend
August 19-21 at Bead Fest Philadelphia, The Portable Playhouse will attempt a Guinness World Record for “Longest Beaded Necklace.” If you aren’t familiar with The Portable Playhouse, they are a nonprofit organization dedicated to DIY jewelry making in … Read More...
Recycled plastic = shrink-plastic jewelry
Check out the tutorial from C is for Craft and learn how to use recycled plastic to make shrink-plastic jewelry!
Pretty as a picture
Isn’t this lace jewelry frame fabulous? If you can knit or crochet, then you can have one, too. Take a look at the tutorial at Stitch Diva Studios.
We have winners!
Alitas jewelry
David Conroy of Alitas Jewelry takes the everyday and elevates it to art with his welded jewelry made of mundane hardware. David’s finished pieces are anything but boring! His Etsy shop was empty when I checked. Let’s friend him on … Read More...
How to close a crimp bead
Check out the great video tutorial from Stari Girl Jewelry to learn how to close a crimp bead. This tutorial is detailed and perfect for beginners to stringing.
Make an inexpensive jewelry display
Patty at My Life Under the Bus shares how she made this cool jewelry display for under $20. Take a look to see how she did it!
Your opinion please!
Weddings and rings are bound together in our culture. With my own wedding coming up quickly, I’ve given a lot of thought to jewelry and its value lately. Some jewelry is precious simply because of the sentimental attachment we have … Read More...
Urchin Choker from the Beaded Carpet
Mikki writes about her elusive muse and shares images of some unfinished projects she’s working on at the Beaded Carpet. Mikki’s muse was working double duty for her piece called Urchin Choker (above). The organic feel and muted colors … Read More...
The rings giveaway ends on Sunday
Don’t forget to enter for your chance to win a copy of 30-Minute Rings and Beadmaille. Head over to the original post, read the reviews, enter for your chance to win, and then try the free projects from … Read More...
You ought to be in pictures
A picture may be worth a thousand words but Julia Barello takes old film and makes it speak volumes. Upcycling old film into jewelry and installations, Julia’s work turns old images into vibrant, new objects.
Julia says, “It’s important to … Read More...
Center for Metal Arts
The Center for Metal Arts is having a four-day conference on fold forming July 21-24 in downstate New York. Charles Lewton-Brain will lead two days of demonstration and two days of hands on learning.
If you aren’t familiar with Charles, … Read More...
Stacey Lane, Studio Jeweler
Since there’s one more day to enter for your chance to win the Penland books, here is also an opportunity to see work from one of Penland’s instructors. I came across these charming rings by Stacey on Amy Tavern’s … Read More...
Congratulations to Candy!
She’s the winner of Tapestry Bead Crochet! Thanks to everyone for playing. I’m going to start some new giveaways this weekend, so keep looking for your chance to win!
Bird watching with Lark
I love this bangle from Buy My Crap. Thom O’Hearn at Lark has been birdwatching on Etsy and found this and other interesting birds. The bird hat for baby is pretty sweet, too.
Handcrafted Wire Findings goes to…
…Mimi! Thanks to everyone for sharing your favorite Interweave publication. And thank you to the generous folks at Interweave for sharing handcrafted wired findings by Denise Peck and Jane Dickerson with us at Craft Gossip!
Felting + beading = groovy rings
Aren’t these felted, beaded rings from Jeannette Cook fabulous? Colors and textures abound! Check out Jeannette’s post to see details of her rings and her inspiration for making them.
Etsy find: wristbandit
I love this Vanilla Latte leather cuff from wristbandit aka Sharon. Not your run of the mill leather cuffs, Sharon’s work uses layers, hand-painted designs, and is made from up-cycled leather and re-purposed costume jewelry. Head over to Sharon’s Etsy … Read More...
Etsy find: honneur
Cat of honneur says, “this ring style combines the appeal of wearing an edgy statement ring without feeling too overly feminine.” I agree! It’s very industrial chic.
Take a look at honneur; Cat’s lune ring is so reasonably priced, you … Read More...