Suzhou silk thread embroidery from the ancient city of Suzhou in China is a traditional art form which dates back thousands of years, as old as sericulture (silk farming). It’s renowned because some of the art embroidery is double sided – the stitching is on both sides of a very thin translucent silk fabric. All […]

“Spring cleaning” your jewelry making supplies can happen any time of year. Something about our inner psyche, though, has this phenomenon kicking into high gear right as the days get longer and the sun feels warmer. We find ourselves opening windows to let stale air out and fresh air in, washing those windows cleaning away… […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]