I enjoy making decoupage laser cut wood jewelry using origami paper so much so I shared the tutorials on how to make them. One tutorial is for using laser cut wood blanks. The other makes use of a laser cutter to speed up this process. I had put some of those designs for sale […]
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The Art of Personalized Jewellery – How Custom Pieces Reflect Your Story Jewellery has always been more than just a fashion accessory. It represents memories, emotions, and individuality. In […]
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Book Giveaways : Two New 3D Beaded Flower Books by RoseBluBeads
It’s been 3 years since bead artist Patricia Parker of RoseBluBeads published her wonderful book for beading 3D flowers. I certainly raved about it in my review on her From the Flower Fields! Her book is such a rarity as craft books are no longer published to the extent they once were. Fortunately for beaders, […]
Favorite Buttons!
I love buttons! My grandmother had a wonderful collection of buttons that she stored in large jars beneath her display hutch in the kitchen. She had them sorted by color and they were a sight to behold! Thousands and thousands of buttons that I imagined all told a story of their past life fastening jackets, […]
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Lovely Beaded Fringe Earrings Patterns by LilibeadPatterns
Beaded fringe earrings are consistently popular. Designers such as Ukrainian bead artist, Olga of LilibeadPatterns, also consistently come up with lovely designs. She covers many themes – floral, landscape, seasonal ones such as Halloween and even patriotic designs. I do love her maple leaf one, shown below. Her patterns include clear diagrams,word charts, and bead […]
The Adorable World of Handmade Mini Food Jewellery: A Polymer Clay Delight
What is Mini Food Jewellery? Mini food jewellery is a delightful trend that combines craftsmanship with creativity. These tiny, realistic food replicas are handcrafted from polymer clay and turned […]
What You Need to Know about Tariffs and the De Minimis for Selling, Buying and Shipping on Etsy
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I know many of you read my blog because you enjoy reading and learning about jewelry making and other crafts. But sometimes some of you find it a refuge from what’s going on in the world right now. But this post is necessary as some of us are producers, or work for one, and all […]
Stylish MDF Jewellery Box Ideas for Gifts
When it comes to giving a gift, you want something that’s not only practical but also stylish and memorable. One great option is an MDF jewellery box. These […]
3 Easy Crochet Earrings Tutorials by HiruHandmade Crochet
I am pretty sure I am not the only one looking for ways to use up crochet thread! Here are three splendid earrings tutorials by Sri Lankan Hiruni on the HiruHandmade Crochet Youtube channel. They are all uniquely different. She lists the supplies used in the video descriptions. Note that you will be using hook […]
Upcoming Live Class on Thursday 3/13: How to Make a Wrapit Loom Bracelet!
I am very excited to share the details of an upcoming Beadaholique Live class on Thursday, March 13th, at 9am PT/12pm ET. This class will show how to make a leather cord and button bracelet using the Wrapit Loom by Rainbow Loom. Over the years, these have been some of our most popular bracelet designs. […]