Sunday May 27, 2012
I want to wish everyone in the US a happy Memorial Day weekend. This might be a good time to think about making a
US Flag Peyote Stitch Pin. They make great little gifts for people and are a good way to get some peyote stitch practice in. Also enjoy this week's weblog jewelry links from around the Internet.
Beads & Books
Michelle makes over an old pair of earrings. Come see the dramatic before and after photos!
Resin Crafts!
The 2012 Diamond Jubilee inspires these new resin filled bezels.
Snap out of it, Jean! There is beading to be done!
Jean reviews Sharilyn Miller's extraordinary, not to be missed book, Arty Jewelry IV. You will agree that you must own this book when you read the review!
The Writing and Art of Andrew Thornton
Andrew kicks off his annual Spring Cleaning Destash Sale! He's got lots of amazing beads, jewelry, and more!
A Bead A Day
Lisa's sharing a quick and easy project using a craft store Swarovski crystal strand...it's a tiara for the wrist!
Art Bead Scene
Heather shares a post about colors using bead supplies, showing monochromatic, complimentary, and analogous color selections
Beading Arts
A tutorial for simple but elegant earrings is featured this week!
Wednesday May 23, 2012
They just about fit everyone, and they are not that difficult to make. I am talking about elastic bracelets. This list of
Elastic Bead Bracelet tutorials have loads of design options to offer you as well as all the basics you need to successfully make this bracelet style. Start now, get the hang of making them, and then you can start on those Christmas gifts super early. Or just make some for yourself to enjoy.
Monday May 21, 2012
In many areas of the world, it is hot and summer is on the way, so it is time to break out the shells and other summer related jewelry components and get busy making jewelry you can enjoy for the next few months. I have a place for you to start, my list of Summer Jewelry Project. Pearls, shells, and turtle charms are just a few elements you will find over there to get you in the mood to start designing summer time jewelry.
Sunday May 20, 2012
A Bead A Day
Get your crystals ready, the Swarovski Elements design contest sponsored by FireMountainGems opens June 1st!!
Art Bead Scene
Art Bead Scene highlights some of the handmade beads that are entered in the Bead Star competition. Come and see some of the entries and place your votes for your favorites!
Beading Arts
We're celebrating everything to do with wire this month! Come and visit with some fabulous wire artists and try your hand at working with wire yourself!
Carmi's Art/Life World
A fabric bead is always fun to create and uses up leftover beads too!
Resin Crafts!
Working in a shell pendant with resin...difficult but possible!
Snap out of it, Jean! There's beading to be done!
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