Jewelry Artist Interview – Julee Herrmann
Today’s interview is with mixed media jewelry artist Julee Herrmann, founder of HeArt Collective. Julee lives in the SF Bay Area and can be found teaching classes and spreading her joy of creating...
View ArticleInternational Charm Day!
Today is International Charm Day! Started by charming Amber Dawn, International Charm day is a day to make, wear,enjoy, share, buy and giveaway charms. Check out the International Charm Day blog for a...
View ArticleWin a copy of The Naughty Secretary Club: Working Girls Guide to Handmade...
Every Thursday in April, Jennifer has been revamping a project from her book The Naughty Secretary Club: The Working Girls Guide to Handmade Jewelry. Not only do you get to see her ‘in action’, but...
View ArticleBook Review – Mixed Metals: Creating Contemporary Jewelry with Silver, Gold,...
Mixed Metals: creating contemporary jewelry with silver, gold, copper, brass & more. Melinda Barta & Danielle Fox Paperback: 112 pages Publisher: Interweave Press (May 1, 2009) Language:...
View ArticleBottlecap and Bamboo Tile Necklace Supply Giveaway
Bottle Cap Jewelry Supplies Giveaway from Ten Two Studios Remember that gorgeous Romantic Rose Necklace by Ten Two design team member Peace Schuyler that I blogged about last week? Lisa Vollrath; the...
View ArticleObjects and Elements – New Blog, New Design Team
Art Jewelers Susan Lenart Kazmer and her business partner Linda Larsen ; owners of Objects and Elements webstore, have been busy the last few months. They’ve been updating the store with all kinds...
View ArticleArtist Mini Interview – Deryn Mentock
Today’s Artist Mini-Interview is wth my new friend Deryn Mentock. Deryn is an extremely talented mixed media artist and her work is outstanding, as you can tell by the teaser photo. How did you start...
View ArticleJewelry Artist Interview: Heather Mullins-Teasley
Today’s Jewelry Artist Mini Interview is with Heather Mullins-Teasley also known as Madame Teasley. Heather is a multi talented mixed media artist who excels in painting, making assemblages and art...
View ArticleOnline tutorials by Gelt Designs
If you are looking for some tutorials on different jewelry making techniques, etc…. check out Gelt Designs Tutorial Page. They have an entire page full of great jewelrymaking tips lfrom making...
View ArticleKey Pendant Inspiration
The Mrs blog shares with us this beautiful Key Pendant made from scraps of fabric and ribbons. Finding your keys in the bottom of your bag is a problem no more. Her creation uses small fabric pillows...
View ArticleHand stamped for a good cause
The Vintage Pearl is donating $5 from each “Hearts for Africa” necklace sale to African mission work. Take a minute to look around the shop and see all the other personalized, hand-stamped pieces they...
View ArticleAnchor Charm Necklace Tutorial
I admire nautical themed jewelry. Apparently I am not the only one. Nautical themed jewelry is a popular trend, that I hope stays around for years to come. On her blog “One Artsy Mama,” Amy shares an...
View ArticleSweet Vintage Spool Necklace Tutorial
Ashlee from “My So Called Crafty Life,” shares a tutorial on her blog on how to make these adorable “Sweet Vintage Spool Necklaces.” These necklaces are so romantic and cute. They remind me of...
View ArticlePainted Ombre Necklace Tutorial
Amy from “One Artsy Mama” is making me a fan of coral with her “Painted Ombre Necklace.” Look at those colors! It reminds me of the sunny day we had today in South Mississippi. Check out her...
View ArticlePop Bead Jewelry Tutorials
I was excited when I saw this tutorial Michelle did on her blog “Mich L. in L.A.” These trendy earrings and necklaces were made by using pop-beads! Pop beads became popular in the early 1960′s. A...
View ArticleBoho Beaded Bracelet Tutorial
I admit I am a drawn to jewelry with rainbow colors. Most pieces are fun and go with a variety of outfits. The latter was what Amy from One Artsy Mama had in mind when she created these stackable...
View ArticleDIY Kate Spade Tiny Shape Bracelets
Take a look at these dainty Kate Spade inspired bracelets created by Stephanie from Henry Happened. The fun part about these bracelets is that you can create more than one in a matter of minutes and...
View ArticleDIY Bottlecap Necklace
Mel from Mellywood Mansion has done it again! She created a unique, unusual statement necklace using bottle caps! When describing the necklace Mel says “Bottle caps jewelry gets taken up a notch...
View ArticleDIY Framed Owl earrings
You have probably noticed that owls are a popular trend. I like collecting things with cute owls on it. My latest find was an owl purse. It is adorable! This tutorial combines cabochons, scrapbook...
View Article5 Button Jewelry Tutorials
“Button, Button, whose got the buttons?” Me! I love collecting buttons. I use to spend hours playing with my Mama’s stash of buttons. I like all the shapes, sizes, designs and pretty colors. This...
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