Do you have kids in your home that are always asking to craft or do some type of hands-on project? I sure do! Handmade jewelry is always a great option and there are so many great ideas that are kid-friendly. … Read More...
A 2 Minute Twisted Bracelet – Perfect For Kids or Adults!
Are you trying to find some fun craft projects that you and your kids can enjoy together? This twisted bracelet tutorial is perfect for both adults and kids of all ages. Tweens and teens can handle this one on their … Read More...
Chunky Beaded Solar System Necklace
Channel your inner science nerd for a minute and take a look at this adorable chunky beaded solar system necklace we found over at Whistle and Ivy. Believe it or not, these beads are handmade and thanks to this great … Read More...
Feature Friday: HAWKHOUSE
This shop from Etsy has an amazing selection of electroformed raw crystal jewelry that is very unique and beautiful. With over 150 items currently listed, you can browse through and see the variety of options Jessica offers to her customers. … Read More...
Making A Braided Chain Bracelet
A classic chain bracelet can be beautiful on it’s own, but there are ways you can dress it up and take it to the next level, and I’m not talking about stacking more bracelets. Braided chain bracelets are very easy … Read More...
Feature Friday: Bauble’s Dog
When you think of jewelry making, you may not even think twice about jewelry for your pet, but a simple dog tag can be considered jewelry too. This shop named Bauble’s Dog features unique customized dog tags that are both … Read More...
How To Make Paper Beads For Any Kind Of Jewelry Making
School is almost out of session for most kids, and if you are anything like me, you are looking for ideas to try to keep them busy during the Summer break. If you have a child who enjoys creating and … Read More...
Easy No-Sew Bandana Bracelets
We all love a good craft project and it’s even better when it’s quick and easy. These bandana bracelets are about as easy as it comes, and because they are no sew, they are very kid-friendly (with the exception of … Read More...
Beautiful Display Ideas To Sell Your Jewelry
Do you like to sell your handmade jewelry at craft shows? A boutique or craft show can be a great way to get the word out of your business name and also to get a lot of sales all … Read More...
Preserve Your Favorite Blossoms With This Pressed Flower Botanical Jewelry
This is the time of the year when we notice the beautiful blossoms coming up in our yards and we can enjoy the wonderful colors of Spring and Summer. This post shows a great way you can preserve those blossoms … Read More...
Jewelry Making Tutorial From Broken China
If you have a collection of a relative or love one’s china, you know how special it can be. You also know that gut-wrenching feeling when it breaks. If you have some pieces of broken china that you would … Read More...
Making A Vintage Style Necklace From Your Wedding Dress
Are you looking for a way to preserve the memories of your wedding dress, but just can’t seem to find the right project? This vintage style necklace is perfectly simple and requires only the smallest piece of fabric from your … Read More...
How To Make Your Own Thumbprint Heart Charms
Are you looking for a way to preserve the memories of your child’s younger days? Or maybe something to remember a loved one. This tutorial shows you exactly what you need and how to make a heart-shaped pendant from thumbprints. … Read More...
How To Make Cracked Marbles To Use In Your Jewelry Making
Marbles are pretty easy to come by, and thanks to the vast array of colors that you can now find them in, they are perfect for making many pieces of beautiful jewelry. Give your jewelry a bit of a different … Read More...
Leather Belt To Glamourous Necklace
Combine a Leather Belt and chains to create this mixed medium necklace. The leather makes it chunky whilst the beads make it dainty. If you’re undecided about your look then this necklace is for you. Leather belts can be recycled … Read More...
Salt Dough Necklace
Salt dough has been used for jewelry making for a long time. We have blogged about salt dough and it’s versatility many times on Craftgossip but this tutorial stood out to me. The use of color and wire wrapping adds … Read More...
Crochet Ball Necklace
This free pattern comes from Cucicucicoo. Try writing that fast or even slow for that matter. This chunky necklace is a great necklace for Mom’s as it is very tactile for little ones to hold on to. Check out … Read More...
Tutorial: Canework Bead Bracelet
I admit the bracelet part of the project was not what caught my eye. The bold coloured and neatly put together Fimo canework was. The tutorial is in Hungarian and the translation via Google is a little entertaining but the … Read More...
DIY Geometric Bangle Bracelets from Clay
Bangle bracelets in all sorts of styles come and go in popularity. Here’s a tutorial for a geometric version from polymer clay. This tutorial uses acrylic paint to colour the piece but you could, of course, use cane work, texture, … Read More...
Metal Punched Necklace
This necklace is created by punching metal daisies with a craft punch and layering them on to the wire wrapped necklace.
You can check out the full tutorial here on Cuddlybuddly.com.