Make a Pendant out of Your Wedding Ring
4 commentsHere's how to turn a wedding ring (or any ring) into a pretty pendant. I've made an easy-to-follow video tutorial in the companion post so that you can learn how to make the center-bead dangle, using a wrapped-loop technique.
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Wrap It Up! Embellished Bangle Bracelets Are Fun & Easy Projects
The wrapped bangles in Quick Stuff to Make will be a summer staple, but bangles can be dressed up in many ways.
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CraftStylish Challenge: Make a Necklace from Three's a Charm and Post It Here!
The necklaces in Quick Stuff to Make are both delicate and sweet. Post pictures of your version of this project in our new photo gallery!
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Blogger Susan Beal Provides More Than a Trio of Projects for You at CraftStylish!
Did you just have to make bead expert and jewelry-maker Susan Beals's Trio Earrings featured in "Quick Stuff to Make?" Then check out this post!
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Organize Your Beads and Charms
2 commentsOnce you've been collecting jewelry-making treasures for a while, storing and organizing them can become an overwhelming endeavor! I have a pretty huge collection at this point, so I've done my share of endlessly arranging and rearranging ... but here are a few things have worked well for me.
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Beaders Adore Toho Shoji
1 commentToho Shoji is one of my favorite bead stores, and every time I’m in New York, I go there to browse everything and pick up new bits and pieces to work with. If you should ever find yourself in the Big Apple, be sure to stop in. Give yourself plenty of time because there is a lot to see.
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You Won't Believe How Bead Simple It Is
Learn how to make simple, elegant jewelry for everyday or special occasions in Susan Beal's gorgeous and informative BeadSimple.
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Untangle that Mess and Organize Your Handmade Jewelry
4 commentsIf you're a jewelry maker, sooner or later, you're likely to end up with a dilemma: how to keep your work organized, i.e., untangled and nicely arranged, and how to store all of your finished pieces. Once I realized that I had a problem on my hands, I came up with some solutions that have worked out well.
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Beadage.net is a Fantastic Resource for Jewelry Making
Yes, my great passion is beading, and every time I visit Emma McCreary’s incredible Beadage.net, my passion is fueled, inspired, and ready to take on new things. The site also has a very fun blog.
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Meet the Makers at Maker Faire
CraftStylish had a grand time among our crafty brethren under the sunny skies of San Mateo, California.
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Take a Peek at Portland's Vibrant Crafty Scene
3 commentsPortland is one charmer of a hip city, and its crafty venues are downright cool. Come along for a native-led tour.
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DIY Bride Interview and Giveaway!
5 commentsI recently had a chance to catch up with DIY Bride author Khris Cochran to ask about the inspiration for her book and her current crafty idea favorites.
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Etsy Selling: How to Raise Your Profile Profitably
9 commentsSelling your jewelry on Etsy is easy. What requires a bit of skill is learning how to draw attention to your shop on a site that has more than 400,000 listings. Here are some great tips on how to get your work the attention it deserves.
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Vintage Bead Book Spotlight: The Family Creative Workshop Series
I love all things vintage, and some of my favorite sources for vintage jewelry-making inspiration come from the craft books and magazines of the past. You can find these treasures online and in thrift stores. Here are some great places to hunt for true vintage crafting magic.
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California Designer Creates a Paradise of Jewelry
Meet the inspired jewelry-making world of Laura Stokes. From her own line of unique jewelry creations to her amazing hand-crafted supplies available via her Web site, this California-based designer does it all. Here is a jewelry resource that you won’t want to miss.
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Shopping for Jewelry Supplies on Etsy
2 commentsIf you’ve never been to Etsy, I highly recommend that you go to their site. It is an incredible resource for all things crafty: great supplies, handmade items, and of course brilliant inspiration. The site is super-easy to navigate and is one of my favorite places to go looking for awesome jewelry-making finds. Here are some tips to help you find what you’re looking for.
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Tips for Buying Beads and Jewelry Supplies Secondhand
2 commentsFinding a vintage trinket, charm, or bauble at a yard sale or a favorite thrift store can feel like you've struck jewelry-making gold! Here are some of my best tips for spotting treasures among castaways.
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Craftypod Jewelry Projects
3 commentsCraftypod is the blogging home of Portland crafter, Diane Gilleland, aka, Sister Diane, leader of the Portland Church of Craft. This extremely talented lady has a new project that I'd like to share with you.
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Bead Bloggers
5 commentsMeet this talented group of jewelry designers. These ladies have banded together to share their favorite resources and links, and promote all kinds of exciting work, too! Super inspiring.
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Hot Deals on Beautiful Baubles!
Here is one of my all-time favorite sources for beading basics and beyond, especially since they're so affordable.
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