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Crafting in the Current Economy

Jen_W, contributor | October 8th, 200816 comments

How do you see crafting as a necessary activity in this economy?

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Make a Graduated Bead Strand for Design Inspiration

susanstars, contributor | October 7th, 20082 comments

A simple smallest-to-biggest collection of beads on a strand of flexible wire is an indispensable tool for planning your next jewelry project!

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Make It Pink: Charm Bracelet!

susanstars, contributor | October 5th, 2008

I love mixing up different sizes and colors of vintage and new beads in the same design. This pink beaded charm bracelet was a lot of fun to make!

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Macrame with Soft Flex Wire

Softflexgirl, member | October 4th, 20082 comments

Loosely knot or macrame Soft Flex Wire. Soft Flex comes in 12 colors, as well as copper, antique brass & silver! There are so many great color combinations and options! These...

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Shopping for Beads and Jewelry Supplies at Metalliferous

susanstars, contributor | October 3rd, 20081 comment

I love visiting Metalliferous to find beads and jewelry findings and supplies when I'm in New York, but they have an online shop and catalogs if you're not in the city.

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Button Jewelry at the Expo!

JenniferStern, contributor | October 2nd, 20089 comments

The J. Stern Design Booth at the Original Sewing & Quilt Expo in Chantilly, VA, was the perfect vantage point to see all sorts of cool crafts. Here are some of my button favorites!

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How to Make Felted Fall Leaves and Dress Up Your Autumn Wardrobe

Tina_Hilton, contributor | October 2nd, 2008

Adornments made from knitted leaves in bright fall colors will get you in the mood for the season.

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The Perfect 89-cent Beading Design Tool

susanstars, contributor | October 1st, 20082 comments

When you're planning which beads to use for a new piece, how about using an inexpensive paint palette to help isolate colors, compare shapes and sizes, and choose your elements?

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Make a One-Inch Button Pendant

susanstars, contributor | September 28th, 20081 comment

If you have some extra-special favorites in your one-inch button collection, how about turning them into pendants to wear on a ribbon?

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How to Make a Watch-Piece Ring

Deana, editor | September 27th, 20087 comments

Learn how to make a totally cool and utterly unique ring using found objects, such as this antique watch piece.

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Simple Embellished Tea-Towel Curtains

susanstars, contributor | September 26th, 20082 comments

I made this set of kitchen curtains with some cheerful tea towels and a few fun embellishments. Update your windows in less than an hour with this easy project!

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Barbe St. John and Craft Gossip

susanstars, contributor | September 25th, 20082 comments

Barbe St. John writes up all kinds of jewelry coolness at the Craft Gossip site. Check out her regular column and her other crafty endeavors, too!

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Make a Pair of Leaf-Motif Earrings

Jen_W, contributor | September 22nd, 2008

Make a lovely, eye-catching pair of leafy earrings with just a few materials.

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Make a Beaded Daisy Chain

susanstars, contributor | September 21st, 20084 comments

This simple little beading project is very customizable—make your flowers in any colors you like!

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Hand-Drawn & Painted Necklaces

ArtByMAR, member | September 20th, 20084 comments

I made these necklaces out of shrink plastic. I hand-drew them, then "painted" with colored pencils and ink. They were really fun to make and gave me another way to use my colored pencils. The...

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Super-Handy Seed Bead Size Chart

susanstars, contributor | September 19th, 20081 comment

If you're wondering which size of seed beads to use for a project, check out this helpful online conversion table.

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Ornamentea!

susanstars, contributor | September 17th, 20083 comments

This outstanding Raleigh, North Carolina, bead shop has an amazing website to browse and order from—and here are some of my favorite picks from my visit last week!

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Make a Shrink-Plastic Ring

Jen_W, contributor | September 15th, 200819 comments

Yep, shrink plastic can be used to make a cool graphic ring.

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How to Turn Fabric into a Sparkly Embellishment

susanstars, contributor | September 14th, 20085 comments

You can easily turn ordinary cotton fabric into a durable piece of jewelry or an appliqué for your crafting. Just finish the surface with decoupage medium and add some rhinestones for sparkle!

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