Puget Sound Bead Festival
Saturday January 29, 2005
Mark your calendar for another bead festival - The 10th annual Puget Sound Bead Festival is scheduled for July 15 - 17th in Tacoma, WA. Along with beads, of course, ... Read More
More Shameless Self-Promotion!
Saturday January 22, 2005
Finally! The cover for my new book, Making Designer Bead and Wire Jewelry is up on Amazon.com! The book description is also posted on Amazon, and it's available for early ... Read More
Pleasantly Surprised
Saturday January 22, 2005
At first glance, I feared Sharon Bateman's new book, Findings and Finishings was going to be very similar to my new book. Luckily, it wasn't! Shew! Even still, I found ... Read More
The Artist Within
Saturday January 22, 2005
Lots of great new pieces are now on exhibit in the gallery - featuring metal, wire, beads, clay, and more!
Tip of the Week
Saturday January 22, 2005
Get your knots in a row...or something like that...with this week's tip.
Bead Shows & Festivals!
Friday January 21, 2005
There are a number of bead shows and related festivals coming up this year. Step-by-Step Beads is hosting a BeadFest in Nashville, TN from March 10th to 12th, 2005. They ... Read More
Locating Art Shows
Thursday January 20, 2005
Use these tactics for locating are shows in your area.
How to Sell Your Arts & Crafts from Home
Thursday January 20, 2005
I've tried just about everything there is when it comes to selling my jewelry. Learn from my mistakes and successes.
Plan Your Jewelry Business Attack
Thursday January 20, 2005
Learn what a business plan is, how it can help you with your jewelry business, and how to locate helpful resources so you can write your own jewelry making business ... Read More
You Can "Make It Profitable"
Thursday January 20, 2005
Barbara Brabec is a pioneer in the crafting business world. Learn from her experiences and other arts and crafts business owners.
Resource Rediscovery
Thursday January 20, 2005
If you are looking for on-going business advice, then consider a subscription to The Crafts Report, a magazine for people in the arts and crafts business.
Stunning Sterling Heart Earrings
Saturday January 15, 2005
Create a new twist on one of the favorite jewelry themes there is – Love! With these sterling heart earring components, some wire, and pearl and crystal beads, you can ... Read More
The Artist Within - Page 3
Saturday January 15, 2005
Another new gallery page - This one includes work in wire, beads, and clay.
The Artist Within
Saturday January 15, 2005
Six new pieces are on exhibit on this page of our gallery including work in leather, stone, and fiber.
Valentine's Bracelet
Thursday January 13, 2005
Red wire, hematite hearts, and crystals! What better combo for the up coming holiday - Valentine's Day!
Chunky, Funky Heart Necklace
Thursday January 13, 2005
Use chunky beads in earth tones to create this non-traditional Valentine's theme heart necklace.
The Artist Within
Thursday January 13, 2005
Jeanne Rhodes Moen is our community filigree expert. Today we celebrate the work of this talented artist with seven pieces on exhibit in our gallery. Thanks, Jeanne!
Wire Herringbone CD
Sunday January 9, 2005
This class on CD from Beadshop.com teaches the herringbone weave technique using sterling silver wire and beautiful gemstone beads
The Artist Within
Sunday January 9, 2005
We have some more fabulous jewelry in our gallery...updated for the second time this week!
Tip of the Week
Sunday January 9, 2005
Are you getting loopy over your wire loops? Then try this tip for keeping your loops consistant.
2005 The Artist Within Gallery
Thursday January 6, 2005
We have a new gallery for a new year with six "wow" pieces on display.
The Habit of Creative Jewelry Making
Saturday January 1, 2005
If you're goal is to be more creative and productive this year, then take a look at my latest book review: The Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It for ... Read More
Jan 05 Jewelry Making Forum Contest Info
Saturday January 1, 2005
We are kicking off the year with another Jewelry Making Forum contest. Find out the rules here, and also learn about our great prizes donated by B'sue Boutiques, The Charm ... Read More
Tip of the Week
Saturday January 1, 2005
Try this tip to keep your soldering from running around.