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Try a Vintage Beading Project: Tri-Bead Fun

Susan Beal, contributor | June 7th, 20081 comment

I 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!

Susan Beal, contributor | June 6th, 20082 comments

The 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

Michaela Murphy, contributor | June 4th, 20085 comments

Craft 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

Jennifer Worick, contributor | June 3rd, 20089 comments

Maybe 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

Laurel_Tuohy, member | June 1st, 2008

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

Susan Beal, contributor | May 31st, 2008

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

Susan Beal, contributor | May 31st, 20085 comments

Here'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

Laurel_Tuohy, member | May 30th, 2008

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!

Laurel_Tuohy, member | May 30th, 2008

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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Blogger Susan Beal Provides More Than a Trio of Projects for You at CraftStylish!

Laurel_Tuohy, member | May 30th, 2008

Did you just have to make bead expert and jewelry-maker Susan Beals's Trio Earrings featured in "Quick Stuff to Make?" Then check out this post!

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Organize Your Beads and Charms

Susan Beal, contributor | May 28th, 20082 comments

Once you've been collecting jewelry-making treasures for a while, storing and organizing them can become an overwhelming endeavor! I have a pretty huge collection at this point, so I've done my share of endlessly arranging and rearranging ... but here are a few things have worked well for me.

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Beaders Adore Toho Shoji

Susan Beal, contributor | May 24th, 20081 comment

Toho Shoji is one of my favorite bead stores, and every time I’m in New York, I go there to browse everything and pick up new bits and pieces to work with. If you should ever find yourself in the Big Apple, be sure to stop in. Give yourself plenty of time because there is a lot to see.

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You Won't Believe How Bead Simple It Is

Laurel_Tuohy, member | May 23rd, 2008

Learn how to make simple, elegant jewelry for everyday or special occasions in Susan Beal's gorgeous and informative BeadSimple.

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Untangle that Mess and Organize Your Handmade Jewelry

Susan Beal, contributor | May 21st, 20084 comments

If you're a jewelry maker, sooner or later, you're likely to end up with a dilemma: how to keep your work organized, i.e., untangled and nicely arranged, and how to store all of your finished pieces. Once I realized that I had a problem on my hands, I came up with some solutions that have worked out well.

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Beadage.net is a Fantastic Resource for Jewelry Making

Susan Beal, contributor | May 17th, 2008

Yes, my great passion is beading, and every time I visit Emma McCreary’s incredible Beadage.net, my passion is fueled, inspired, and ready to take on new things. The site also has a very fun blog.

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Meet the Makers at Maker Faire

Laurel_Tuohy, member | May 15th, 2008

CraftStylish had a grand time among our crafty brethren under the sunny skies of San Mateo, California.

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Take a Peek at Portland's Vibrant Crafty Scene

AmberE, member | May 14th, 20083 comments

Portland is one charmer of a hip city, and its crafty venues are downright cool. Come along for a native-led tour.

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DIY Bride Interview and Giveaway!

Susan Beal, contributor | May 14th, 20085 comments

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.

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Etsy Selling: How to Raise Your Profile Profitably

Susan Beal, contributor | May 7th, 200810 comments

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.

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Vintage Bead Book Spotlight: The Family Creative Workshop Series

Susan Beal, contributor | May 6th, 2008

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.

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