Interweave Craft Books to Check Out
1 commentI saw these titles at the Beadwork Bead Expo recently and thought they looked amazing. These new jewelry-making books are fantastic, whether you're into glass beads, metalwork, or bead-stringing.
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Summer Fashion Finds On Etsy
2 commentsThere is nothing like a web-cruise through Etsy for cute seasonal inspiration or to find some fantastic handmade must-haves.
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Great Finds at the Renegade Craft Fair, Brooklyn
1 commentHere are some of the cool crafts found at the Renegade Craft Fair in Brooklyn over the weekend.
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Make and Share: Bright Bangles
4 commentsCreate beautifully textured bracelets by wrapping on a mix of trim, thread, or yarn.
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Make It: Ridiculously Easy Wineglass Charms
2 commentsSeattle crafter and blogger Megan Reardon shares this gorgeous, simple project to make: a set of wineglass charms to give as a hostess gift or keep for yourself.
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Jewelry Boutique Opens in Our Own Backyard
Smoky Topaz, a new jewelry boutique in Sandy Hook, CT is opening today just around the corner from our CraftStylish headquarters.
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Transform Your World with Paper
Since my humble beginnings in invitation making, I’ve been exploring every possible paper technique I can get my crafty little fingers on. Paper, for me, is the ultimate craft medium. There are few craft supplies that are so deliciously tactile, colorful and easy to work with as paper.
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Gorgeous Beads and Unusual Pieces to Check Out
1 commentWhether you're looking for vintage Lucite, trade beads, or semiprecious beads, Dava Bead and Trade has a very cool selection of unusual pieces to browse online or in person at their shop in Portland, Oregon.
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Portland, OR: Be Still My Crafting Heart
4 commentsWell today I am basking in what I can only describe as total craft fulfillment. Yesterday, Sunday, I spent an absolutely fabulous day of craft in The City of Roses, home of Crafty Wonderland, and some of the hippest indie-crafters in the country.
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Crafters Catch Bangle Bracelet Fever at the Indie Craft Experience
3 commentsYarn wrapped bangles were all the rage at the 2008 Indie Craft Experience fair in Atlanta. Special discount on bangle bracelets for CraftStylish.com readers!
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Etsy CT Street Team Jewelry Spectacular
4 commentsWhat a wonderful time to be had at this gem of a show--the Jewelry Spectacular in Connecticut.
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Try a Vintage Beading Project: Tri-Bead Fun
2 commentsI love vintage beading pamphlets and magazines. Here is one of my favorites from 1972.
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Find Amazing Handmade Jewelry and Accessories at Renegade Brooklyn!
2 commentsThe Renegade Craft Fair is coming to Brooklyn on June 14th and 15th. If you're in New York, don't miss it -- there are great handmade treasures to shop for!
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Twisted Gives a Shout out to Craft Magazine
5 commentsCraft Stylish hit the road last weekend to party with the Portland, OR, crafting crowd in celebration of Craft Magazine issue 7.
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Myers-Briggs Is to Blame
10 commentsMaybe it's not just a creative block that is affecting your creativity; maybe it's your Myers-Briggs type.
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The Connecticut Etsy Team to Host a Jewelry Event Next Saturday
Connecticut Etsy Team's Jewelry Spectacular is happening next Saturday in North Haven, featuring over 25 jewelry and accessory crafters.
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How to Make a Basic Bead Dangle
Here is an easy to follow video tutorial based on a wrapped loop technique from my book Bead Simple. I used this simple step for the Wedding Ring Pendant.
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Make a Pendant out of Your Wedding Ring
6 commentsHere's how to turn a wedding ring (or any ring) into a pretty pendant. I've made an easy-to-follow video tutorial in the companion post so that you can learn how to make the center-bead dangle, using a wrapped-loop technique.
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Wrap It Up! Embellished Bangle Bracelets Are Fun & Easy Projects
The wrapped bangles in Quick Stuff to Make will be a summer staple, but bangles can be dressed up in many ways.
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CraftStylish Challenge: Make a Necklace from Three's a Charm and Post It Here!
The necklaces in Quick Stuff to Make are both delicate and sweet. Post pictures of your version of this project in our new photo gallery!
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