Around the House Charms
1 commentWhy spend all that money on charms when you have everything you need for a personalized charm bracelet right at home?
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Shrink Plastic Magic
3 commentsNot just for the kids anymore: shrinkable plastic has enormous potential!
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How To: Organizing Tools
1 commentHere are a few ideas for keeping your beading and other crafty tools organized and easy to access while you're working.
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Tips for Selling at a Craft Fair
4 commentsIf you're interested in selling your handmade work at craft fairs and events, check out these helpful resources from Sarah Neuberger of The Small Object.
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It's Business Time
7 commentsGrow your clientele by looking beyond traditional outlets for your craft business.
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How to Make Cold Porcelain
12 commentsCold porcelain is a wonderful air-drying clay for jewelry-making and modeling, and it's easy to make in your kitchen.
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Hip to Bead Interview and Giveaway!
9 commentsBeading designer and writer Katie Hacker is offering a copy of her book, Hip to Bead, to one lucky CraftStylish reader! I interviewed her about jewelry-making, her tips for beginners, and lots more.
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How to Make a Chain-Stitch Necklace
1 commentEven if you've only mastered the chain stitch, you can still make funky summer jewelry. All you need are a few inexpensive supplies and about 30 minutes.
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How To: Organizing Findings and Supplies
1 commentIf you do much jewelry-making and beading, you probably have a million things to keep track of—jump rings, wire, clasps... Here's how I keep mine organized and easy to grab when I'm working on a project.
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Live Crafty How-Tos at Etsy All Month!
1 commentCheck out these great how-tos at Etsy: screenprinting, glass etching, sewing, and of course some amazing jewelry-making and beading projects.
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The Amazing Rose Bowl Flea Market
Flea markets are fantastic sources for crafty and jewelry-making supplies, and my favorite one of all is the magnificent Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California—don't miss it!
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Awesome Indie Fashion Site Gets a Makeover
1 commentToday is your day fashionistas, for today is the relaunch of Smashingdarling V2. Dash on over and see why they are the toast of the web.
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Jewelry and Decor Projects with Cathie and Steve
I love Cathie Filian and Steve Piacenza's craft show, Creative Juice. They have a ton of great jewelry, beading, and embellishment projects online to check out, too!
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How To: Simple Drop Earrings!
Choose two of your favorite beads and turn them into a quick, simple pair of earrings or embellishments...all you'll need are pliers, wire or eyepins, and a few minutes!
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Video: Make a Basic Bead Dangle
1 commentI made this video to show my favorite technique for creating embellishments, earrings, or pendants using wire and beads.
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Naughty Secretary Club's Jennifer Perkins Rocks the Craft Scene
1 commentIn case you didn't know about Jennifer Perkins, let me tell you that she basically has a hand in every aspect of the craft community.
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Confessions of a Polygamist Crafter
5 commentsSomehow, I can never manage to remain faithful to my constant, beloved crafts. Can you?
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How to Set Up a Fused Glass Studio
2 commentsHere are some tips from below 14th studio on getting started with fused glass, buying the right tools, and working up the courage to try something new.
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National Rose Month Has Us Seeing Red--and Pink
Did you know that June is National Rose Month? Have you crafted any Rose items yet?
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