Getting dressed for work can feel repetitive. Even if you love your wardrobe, office looks often follow the same pattern, which is neat, practical, and safe. But what […]

Jewellery has always played a key role in self-expression and personal style. Among the many types available today, handmade beaded jewellery stands out for its unique charm, intricate […]

Canadian designer, April of AprilHyltonDesigns is truly a creative soul through and through. She is an accomplished and dedicated designer who clearly loves what she does. Her hand stamped jewelry is lovely as is her resin and sea glass collection.  But what truly caught my eye was her gorgeous stained glass inspired jewelry.  The lovely […]

German artisan Jasmin of DearPrudenceBerlin aces it with her whimsical laser cut wood jewelry. Her unique designs combines both a vintage look as well as a delightful touch of humor.  I chose the animal themed ones from her large collection of beautifully illustrated designs because I smiled the most at her witty titles.  The adorable […]

There are many reasons to make jewelry – the pure love of the creative process, the desire to make and wear beautiful things, the want to create gifts for loved ones, and the passion to start your own handcraft business. It is this last reason that this blog is all about. More and more we […]

It will soon be Mother’s Day. Here are 5 fabulously lovely beaded flower earrings to make for that special mother in your life! Beaded flower jewelry will outlast floral bouquets.  First up is the best wisteria inspired beaded earrings tutorial (shown above) I have ever come across. It is by Ukrainian bead artist, Liudmyla of […]

Insect larvae and jewelry? Insects and bits of gold, pearls, and precious stones? It’s all possible and very real! ABOVE: French Artist Hubert Duprat’s unique partnership with caddisfly larvae resulted in amazing gold-adorned cocoon-like cases. Credit: Hubert Duprat. This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license. Master Masons: A Resourceful […]

Maker Festivals and Bead Fest are returning August 1-3, 2025 at the Lancaster County Convention Center. The event features the educational workshops and unique bead show shopping you’ve come to expect. It is a great place for the beading and jewelry community to connect, learn, and shop with an inspiring variety of vendors. This is… […]

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