Meet the Makers at Maker Faire
CraftStylish had a grand time among our crafty brethren under the sunny skies of San Mateo, California.
Take a Peek at Portland's Vibrant Crafty Scene
Portland is one charmer of a hip city, and its crafty venues are downright cool. Come along for a native-led tour.
DIY Bride Interview and Giveaway!
I recently had a chance to catch up with DIY Bride author Khris Cochran to ask about the inspiration for her book and her current crafty idea favorites.
Etsy Selling: How to Raise Your Profile Profitably
Selling your jewelry on Etsy is easy. What requires a bit of skill is learning how to draw attention to your shop on a site that has more than 400,000 listings. Here are some great tips on how to get your work the attention it deserves.
Vintage Bead Book Spotlight: The Family Creative Workshop Series
I love all things vintage, and some of my favorite sources for vintage jewelry-making inspiration come from the craft books and magazines of the past. You can find these treasures online and in thrift stores. Here are some great places to hunt for true vintage crafting magic.
California Designer Creates a Paradise of Jewelry
Meet the inspired jewelry-making world of Laura Stokes. From her own line of unique jewelry creations to her amazing hand-crafted supplies available via her Web site, this California-based designer does it all. Here is a jewelry resource that you won’t want to miss.
Shopping for Jewelry Supplies on Etsy
If you’ve never been to Etsy, I highly recommend that you go to their site. It is an incredible resource for all things crafty: great supplies, handmade items, and of course brilliant inspiration. The site is super-easy to navigate and is one of my favorite places to go looking for awesome jewelry-making finds. Here are some tips to help you find what you’re looking for.
Tips for Buying Beads and Jewelry Supplies Secondhand
Finding a vintage trinket, charm, or bauble at a yard sale or a favorite thrift store can feel like you've struck jewelry-making gold! Here are some of my best tips for spotting treasures among castaways.
Craftypod Jewelry Projects
Craftypod is the blogging home of Portland crafter, Diane Gilleland, aka, Sister Diane, leader of the Portland Church of Craft. This extremely talented lady has a new project that I'd like to share with you.
Bead Bloggers
Meet this talented group of jewelry designers. These ladies have banded together to share their favorite resources and links, and promote all kinds of exciting work, too! Super inspiring.
Hot Deals on Beautiful Baubles!
Here is one of my all-time favorite sources for beading basics and beyond, especially since they're so affordable.
Katie Hacker and Beads, Baubles and Jewels
If you've got just three minutes then Katie Hacker can change your whole approach to jewelry-making. Her beading tutorials are great!
Wire 101
Whether you’re a beginning beader or you’ve been making jewelry for quite awhile, you probably have plenty of favorites in terms of wire—both materials and gauges. But if you’re wondering what the best choice for a project might be, or whether craft wire or sterling is the better bet, here are my recommendations for what to use in your jewelry-making projects.
The Art of Jewelry
If you're in the Pacific Northwest, you have to check out this spectacular exhibition at Portland's Museum of Contemporary Craft, Framing: The Art of Jewelry.
My Favorite Los Angeles Bead Store
If you're ever in L.A. and on the lookout for jewelry-making supplies, you must plan a trip to Berger Beads. And now that they have a Web site and expanded mail-order services, you can check them out no matter where you are!
Susan Beal, Author of Bead Simple
I'm so excited to see the CraftStylish site come together and to share my favorite crafty resources and projects with everyone. Thanks so much for checking out my jewelry-making and beading posts, and I'd love to hear what you think of it all!
How to make wire-crochet jewelry
I adore delicate crochet details and also love jewelry, so naturally I started to experiment with crocheting wire to make unique jewelry pieces.
How to Make Fabric-bound Beads
When trying to find the perfect accessory, I like to give my favorite beads an upgrade with sheer fabric.
How to Make Painted Bangles
One look at these darling bangle bracelets and I knew I'd hit crafting paydirt: they are sooo simple and quick, and you can design your very own or recreate a favorite look.
Spice Up Your Notions
A spicy-smart way to store buttons, baubles and more in your sewing or crafting area.
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