Jessica might not have been able to pronounce jewelry as a wee one, hence the name “Jewelier.” Now that’s she’s grown up and making her own wearable-art lariats, she’s sure to please young and old. I love this one in … Read More...
Bibelot is charming
These necklaces from Bibelot are charming! Though Barbara blogs in Polish, you can enjoy the many pictures of her work even if you can’t read Polish. Take a look at Barbara’s dainty trinkets at Bibelot today.
Design a lanyard contest
ID Wholesaler is on a mission to dress up ID badges with their lanyard design contest. There is no cost to enter the contest and the grand prize is a $300 VISA gift card. Head over to ID Wholesaler’s website… Read More...
Beading Daily has a new app!
Exciting news from Interweave – the new Beading Daily app for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad lets you access valuable digital content on the go. Now from your mobile device, you can browse tools, instruction, advice, video, and projects that … Read More...
Design jewelry without any jewelry making skills
Do you love to design jewelry but have no idea how to open a jump ring? Maybe you like to sketch designs but can’t get your wire bends even and symmetrical? Sheyna designs (SHAE-nah – which means beautiful) might be … Read More...
Auction winners
A sincere thank you to all who helped with the auctions Craft Gossip posted to help the people of Japan. I especially want to thank Ray Hemachandra at Lark Books for donating all the fabulous titles to our auction and … Read More...
Tree stump necklaces from Aja Engel
Take a look at these “tree stump necklaces” from Aja Engel. Aren’t they as beautiful as they are clever? Looking at Aja’s work on her blog, Aja Engel Designs, I feel her background in printmaking shining through.
Aja describes … Read More...
Etsy find – Two Butterflies
Jennifer Brasher’s Etsy shop Two Butterflies sells handmade jewelry from recycled and vintage materials she has restyled into unique jewelry you can feel good about wearing. Check out Jennifer’s giveaway at her blog. You’ll have to hurry – it … Read More...
Congratulations to Pam!
Pam is the winner of Wire Art Jewelry Workshop by Sharilyn Miller. Thanks to everyone for playing. Head over to Beading Daily now and read Sharilyn’s wire jewelry tips for beginners and more about Sharilyn from her visit with Beading … Read More...
Don’t forget to enter…
…the giveaway for Sharilyn Miller’s Wire Art Jewelry ends Sunday, March 27. Head over to the original post and leave a comment for your chance to win!
Recipe for success
Exciting news from Mid Cornwall School of Jewellery (MCSJ) — Director Lisa Cain and her staff have developed two recipes and firing schedules for mixing commercial precious metal clays (silver and copper) to form hallmark-quality sterling silver! Read the press … Read More...
Jean bangles
Remember the jean bracelet from Mich L. in L.A.? Just in time for National Craft Month, Agy at Green Issues has some new ideas for more jean bangles! Check out her ideas for more ways to wear your old … Read More...
and the salt dough winner is…
…Ruth Hill! Thanks to everyone for playing. Check back soon for more tutorials and chances to win for National Craft Month.
And the wire winner is…
Call for entries
Lark Books is looking for artists to include in their newest book in the 30-Minute series – 30-Minute Bracelets! If you’ve created a bracelet from start to finish in just 30 minutes, now is your chance to shine. Take a … Read More...
Salt dough jewelry tutorial and giveaway
Head over to our giveaways for your chance to win these salt dough pieces and see the tutorial.
BeadforLife in New Hampshire
One of the best things about crafts is how the creative process brings people together–to learn, to share, and sometimes to help those in need. In this case, students at Nashua High School in New Hampshire are helping BeadforLife eradicate … Read More...
Let’s Celebrate National Craft Month
A little birdie told me that March is National Craft Month! All of the Craft Gossip editors are busy planning a month-long celebration and will be offering lots of tutorials and giveaways to get you inspired to craft. I’ll be … Read More...
Prismera
Laura Su created her own design company, Prismera Design, to dream and create beautiful objects inspired “by the natural world, the Craft Revolution, ancient ornamental and decorative arts and Art Nouveau.” The pieces in Laura’s Prismera Design Couture collection have … Read More...
Congratulations to Emma Rose!
You are the winner of Metal Clay Arist Magazine vol. 2, issue #1! I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I did.
Don’t forget tomorrow is the last day to enter the drawing for The Ultimate Jeweler’s Guide. … Read More...