I really like bead embroidery because the possibilities are endless.  I especially like the tutorials by Canadian Dene artist , Breanna Dei, s not just because she teaches well but her designs have a contemporary style. They are captivating. Shown here is one of my favorites – a cheerful sunflower earrings tutorial. It’s easy enough for […]

Each month we have enjoyed exploring the birthstone for that given month. We are now to September (already!) and its birthstone is the gorgeous sapphire. When our mind conjures images of sapphire, we almost always picture a deep rich blue hue. In fact, there are sapphires of all colors except for red which is technically […]

Now that last season’s peak selling season is over, it’s time to prepare for the year ahead. An attractive setup is key to drawing visitors to your craft show table. Your jewelry should also be visible so taking advantage of the vertical space is necessary. The displays should be light and ideally flat packed to […]

Sometimes I wish long hair suited me because hair jewelry can be so pretty for formal occasions as well as practical for when hair needs to be up and out of the way.  Shown here are  8 hair stick, pin and fork styles which would suit every taste. First up is the gorgeous statement wire […]

I first featured Maryland based Valeriya of SplendidBeadsBklyn several years ago. She is a gifted bead artist who creates really pretty beadwork designs. Now it’s time to focus on her awesome range of beaded Christmas ornament patterns. Her very creative mind has come up with several Santa Clauses alone. Shown here is just a few […]

It’s September – hooray!!! I don’t know about everyone else, but I am sure ready for some cooler weather, pumpkin flavored goodies, harvest color palettes, and that cozy feeling that comes with being tucked in snug on a crisp night. Designing jewelry for this season is a joy – we get to use a warm color […]

Gemstones are one of the most popular jewelry making materials to use. They come in all kinds of colors and shapes.While round gemstone beads are staples, some of the hand carved ones are simply spectacular. Texas based, StonesDirect is a gemstone supplier whose listings are sure to cause a lot of drooling. I was certainly […]

Ella is the Californian creative mind behind GothicOrbJewelry. Her gothic jewelry designs are outstanding. I especially love her unique ear pieces which range from ear cuffs and ear jackets to hoops and threaders. The classic goth themes are there such as the Death Head moth, pendant (above), dragons, snakes, Gothic cathedral windows, elves, tentacles. Ella […]

I am not at all certain why North Carolina based bead artist, Kassie Shaw, of BeadingButterflyShop named her shop that way. I’d like to think that she is so creative and accomplished, she is able to flit like a butterfly from different styles, beadweaving stitches and from beginner to really advanced designs.  I featured her […]

Sleep is sometimes elusive for some. Indeed many sleep disorders increase the older we get. So it is always admirable to see an adorable sleeping animal and wonder how they manage such peaceful slumber!  Shown here are some lovely sleeping animal jewelry and a couple of felted tutorials. First up is the forest fox pendant […]