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...
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...
Hoops tute
Randi shares a simple, free tutorial for making these basic wire hoop earrings at her blog StudioDax. Take a look at how easy it is to create these simple and fashionable earrings with just a few tools and materials. … Read More...
How to make cuff bracelets from old records
Jocelynn Brown of The Detroit News reported on Painted Lady Trashions and her fabulous cuff bracelets made from recycled vinyl records and comic book images. Check out the tutorial in Jocelynn’s article and then head over to Painted Lady Trashions… Read More...
Verveine necklace
HoneyScrap shares her tute for this “verveine necklace” she created for only $5! Learn how to make one like it and be smart and well dressed, too. HoneyScrap aka Melissa was one of the contestants in the Crafting with the … Read More...
Nesting
The Beading Gem aka Pearl has links to 3 wonderful tutorials for making bird’s nest jewelry including the one shown here from Cathe Holden. Head over to The Beading Gem’s Journal and take a look at all three tutes.
Flint corn necklaces
Just in time for the fall harvest! Look at the lovely necklaces made by Garden Mama’s kids. Wouldn’t this be a fun project to make with your kids?
Cello string choker
Check out this unusual choker design from YarnPlayer aka Marilee. Made from a piece she tatted “free style” and a cello string, this piece incorporates two of Marilee’s loves – yarn and music. If you know your way around a … Read More...
Upcycled bottle cap earrings
Take a look at this Italian tutorial for turning bottle caps into these quirky, fun earrings! This tutorial from Pane, Amore e Creativitá has lots of pictures so you can follow along even if you can’t read the post.
Ribbon rose ring
Take a look at this pretty ribbon rose ring from Rubies and Pearls at Craftster.org. You can learn more about Rubies and Pearls aka Hannah at her blog: http://www.rubies-pearls.blogspot.com/. In addition to her sewing tutorials, Hannah shares … Read More...
Going batty over this bracelet
Collette Hunt shares her tutorial for making this frightfully fun netted bracelet at Bead and Button. Please note that you must register to reach the tutorial. Registration at Bead and Button is free.
How to make caged earrings
DIYLessons.org is giving away a tutorial for making caged earrings when you register as a member. Take a look at all their very reasonably priced tutorials or get more freebies at Handmade Jewelry Club.
Always Time for Cats bracelet tute
Cyndi Lavin is sharing her free tutorial for this bracelet she calls Always Time for Cats. Cyndi won a “Polly’s Pick” award for this bracelet design over at Rings and Things. Cyndi says, “During my busy days, I sometimes … 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.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
Beaded ring tutorial
Learn to make this elegant rose bead ring with a step-by-step video from Jane at Handmade Jewelry Club.