September 19, 2015
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I have a guest in this crafting podcast episode, and we are talking about beading, jewelry making, and crochet. That includes some pretty beaded earrings, an adorable amigurumi flamingo, and some cute little doll dresses for Blythe dolls.
September 16, 2015
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I have a new video book review up! This one combines my love of crochet and jewelry making: Bead Crochet Jewelry: Tools, Tips and and 15 Beautiful Projects
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September 13, 2015
by Tammy
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The Writing and Art of Andrew Thornton
This just in! Pantone has announced the Fashion Color Report for Spring 2016! What’s your favorite choice for Color of the Year?
Chalk Paint Plaque — Something Wonderful
Recipes for chalk paint and how to use it to create an inspirational wall plaque.
Check out Claire’s inspiring take on this month’s challenge painting – and her art bead selections to whet your appetite!
Coloring intricate designs is a new trend for adults and a great way to relieve stress. The Crafty Princess has a free downloadable image from a new coloring book available on her weblog.
Connie’s added a new chart to her Etsy shop that will be easily adapted to any holiday or season. Find links to all her pattern sources in the blog as well.
Cyndi shares some strategies for combining bead embroidery with free form beadweaving.
Snap out of it, Jean! There’s beading to be done!
Jean reviews a fab book by Keiko Sakamoto on wrap bracelets: DIY Wrap Bracelets, 25 Designs using beads,thread, ribbon,cord and more. So fun!
September 12, 2015
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After “adopting” two factory Blythe dolls, I finally have the real deal. Share the fun as I un-box a new Blythe doll.
September 12, 2015
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Some thoughts on why you might want to use glass pearls in your jewelry designs….
September 7, 2015
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Woot! Time to get colorful with this super cool image compliments of the publisher of Coloring Dream Mandalas: 30 Hand-drawn Designs for Mindful Relaxation
September 7, 2015
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The Writing and Art of Andrew Thornton
Soldering is fun and Andrew has been obsessed with making rings. But… he took a short break to whip up a pair of earrings!
Connie’s posted the latest Diamond section for the free SAL (stitch-along) and she shows two different examples of how it could be stitched.
Crystals, Pearl beads, and chain make up with colorful necklace that has an antique feel to it.
Check out September’s gorgeous new challenge piece from artist Vanessa Bell!
Products and techniques to decoupage outdoor furniture including step-by-step picnic table directions.
One of Cyndi’s favorite pieces won a Silver medal in Fire Mountain Gems’s seed bead contest!
Snap out of it, Jean! There’s beading to be done!
Jean discusses the beauty of wrap bracelets and shows her most recent creation!
September 6, 2015
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September 3, 2015
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September 3, 2015
by Tammy
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Bead embroidery is a wonderful way for two forms of crafting to collide – beads and needlework! Cyndi Lavin is one of the pioneers of bead embroidery techniques, and in her collection of well-priced and even free e-books available on her Beading Arts blog, she breaks down the various methods for this art form. In fact, one of her latest books, Arm Candy, takes it a step further and shows how to incorporate old jewelry, often broken pieces no longer wearable, into stunning jewelry designs. I really like this idea of using old jewelry pieces because I know many of us have a few odds and ends like this that may have sentimental value, but we are not really able to enjoy them. So pull out those broken jewelry pieces from the past and reinvent them with help from Cyndi!
