Terisa at Running with Scissors created this wire piece with crochet! Isn’t it clever and sparkly? It reminds me of frost on a moonlit night. Take a look at her tutorial to make one of your own.
Amulet bag
Isn’t this naturally dyed amulet bag lovely? The pale colors of the silk are exquisite. Read what Eva has to say about her work at her blog Tinctory. The poetic description of this piece is as eloquent as her … Read More...
Free netting stitch necklace tutorial
Take a look at this free tutorial for making an easy yet elegant netted necklace. Azareal aka Anne knows chemistry but she also gets a reaction with her talent for jewelry. Take a look at her tutorial for beaded earrings … Read More...
Etsy find – White Owl
White Owl is “two sisters who love vintage and appreciate handmade things.” The Detroit based pair confess to rescuing object from estate sales, flea markets, and even their own Grandmother! The women behind White Owl are certainly doing a good … Read More...
Rain
It’s a cold and rainy night in my corner of the world. I can hear it tapping my window even as I type. That’s why this pin is so perfect for the moment. Take a minute to look at the … Read More...
Artistry from Pakistan
Zeshuregi’s jewelry inspires me! The bright color combinations have such an exotic flair. A student in Pakistan, Zeshuregi shares many crafts ideas on her blog; here are links to two of her jewelry related posts. The first post shares a … Read More...
Lark Books giveaway ends December 2
If you haven’t left your comment yet, don’t hesitate! Enter for Lark Books Beadweaving Master Class Giveaway today! Packed with inspiration and knowledge from beading experts, don’t miss your chance to win these three books. Good luck!
Say thanks!
Andrew Thornton is saying thanks and giving you a reason to say thank you as well! In gratitude to his loyal customers, he’s giving everyone 20% off at his store with the coupon code, “THANKS.” The code is good until … Read More...
Holiday sale at Earthenwood Studio
Melanie is having a big sale for the holidays through December 1. Check out details at Earthenwood Studio Chronicles and find a little something for yourself or someone special on your list this holiday season! Melanie is offering 25% off … Read More...
Plushy rings
These adorable rings from Anna Hrachovec are her literal interpretation of the “Wearable” theme for this year’s “Luv-able + Hug-able” show at gallery hanahou in NYC. Aren’t they adorable? Take a look at Anna’s blog Mochimochi Land to see the … Read More...
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...
Michelle’s crooked house
Don’t you love this necklace from Michelle? At first glance, I guessed she constructed her crooked house pendant from metal clay – nope! Michelle’s pendant requires no kiln and very inexpensive materials. Her little house even has a secret compartment … Read More...
Vintage ’20s necklace tutorial
Take a look at this free tutorial from Amara at Bramcost Publications. I love the simple, elegant design. Mar says it’s, “easy to make and can be created with the maker’s choice of colors.” A handmade piece of jewelry could … Read More...
Raku jewelry
Raku loosely translates as enjoyment, contentment, pleasure and happiness. Raku pottery is best characterized by its crazed glaze and blackened clay, which creates very interesting visual texture and contrast. Kathy at Lark Crafts Jewelry and Beading has assembled some wonderful … Read More...
Are you a beader?
Lark Crafts’ Ray Hemachandra recently posed the questions, what do beaders share in common and what sets them apart? Ray polled an impressive set of beaders for their responses — superstar authors in Lark Jewelry & Beading’s Beadweaving Master Class … Read More...
Giveaway – Felted Bangles
Take a look at these colorful, fun bangles from Adelle. I imagine them as little hugs for your wrists with their warm and fuzzy texture. Adelle is having a giveaway at her blog for a custom felted bangle! To enter, … Read More...
Tea time
I love both these concepts for jewelry based on tea time. Express night out shares these tea-cup bangles from Anthropologie — upcycling steeped with imagination! And oh meaghan shares these laser cut rings from Australian Sniffle Company.
Put your stamp on it
The Cafemom Street Team (CST) has a nifty, free tutorial you can bang out — hand-stamped silver pendants. This tute from Kiwi of Kiwi and Kiki’s Etsy store tells you the tools and materials needed for pendants like the one … Read More...
Liva Gem Loft
Liva is hard at work in Canada building her jewelry business from the ground up. From design sketches, setting up online stores, writing press releases to keeping up with mundane tasks like laundry, this “one woman show” is making progress … Read More...
Fabric brooch tutorial
Don’t you think Violetta’s slug brooch features the cutest slug ever? This fabric brooch with its tiny slug (complete with trail) makes me smile. Violetta of the Violet Elephant shares her free tutorial for making this versatile fabric brooch with … Read More...