DIY Beaded Heart Earrings
We don’t tend to cover too many bead stringing tutorials but these ones were adorable so I had to share. I love the color combinations which make them young and fresh. These Earrings are easy to make...
View Article50 Reasons You’re Not Getting Enough Etsy Sales
Sometimes we think or at least imagine we know everything about what we are doing but sometimes it might just be one small thing you have overlooked. Check out these top 50 reasons why you may not be...
View ArticleLiving Botanical Jewelry Would you wear it?
Jewelry goes through so many different trends from bead work, wire wrapping to even macrame and Micro macrame. So what makes this trend a little different? Well it’s living ! The pieces featured in...
View ArticleMetal Punched Necklace
This necklace is created by punching metal daisies with a craft punch and layering them onto the wrapped wire necklace. You can check out the full tutorial here on Cuddlybuddly.com.… Read More ...
View ArticleDoll Head Ring Tutorial
Want to get “ahead” of the fashion scene(pun totally lame but required)? This doll head ring is what we like to call a “conversation starter”. Imagine wearing this out to dinner and the conversations...
View ArticleDIY Charm Lockets
I am sure you have seen the commercial version of these in the stores and whilst they are mass produced, I do like the concept of placing your own unique trinkets inside. This tutorial by Happy Hour...
View ArticleDIY Paskris Easter Tree
This DIY Paskris Easter Tree is stunningly beautiful and amazingly colourful. Those two reasons alone are enough reason to make this decoration for Easter but would you like to know a little more...
View ArticleLast Minute Easter Decorations
Mason Jar Craft We hold an annual Easter picnic in a local park for all our friends and family. We play lot’s of games and have an Easter egg hunt. Because we have been doing this for around 4-5 years...
View ArticleRecycled Sushi Tray Earrings
If you are like me you see lot’s of beauty in trash. I find it very hard to throw out food containers and take away boxes. The potential to use these items in creative ways is endless. I love the use...
View ArticleDIY Boho Gypsy Leather Feather Earrings
I am still in a Gypsy/Bohemian trend, which I believe is going to see us through to the end of the year. These leather feather earrings, (try saying that fast) are simple to make but will make any...
View ArticleHow To Set Snaps In Leather
A few beginners have written in and asked me for a good tutorial on setting snaps. Here is a great tutorial bu JewelryTutorialHQ.com which shows you step by step how to set the snaps. How to set snaps...
View ArticleCrochet Ball Necklace
This free pattern comes from Cucicucicoo. Try writing that fast or even slow for that matter. This chunky necklace is a great necklace for Mom’s as it is very tactile for little ones to hold on to....
View ArticleSalt Dough Necklace
Salt dough has been used for jewelry making for a long time. We have blogged about salt dough and it’s versatility many times on Craftgossip but this tutorial stood out to me. The use of color and...
View ArticleFaux Engagment Ring Tutorial
Renee from the blog Cute Simple Stuff wanted to share this pretty easy and fun DIY for all the brides-to-be. Her friend is getting married and instead of the “Soon-to-be Mrs. (name)” t-shirts, she...
View ArticleCustom Mother’s Day Jewelry
This Mother’s Day Project uses sterling silver stamping blanks. She then stamped three children’s birthdays, then paired them with the coordinating Swarovski birthstone accents. Learn how to make...
View ArticleCrystals Make Everything Better
Take a pair of plain brown and let’s admit it, boring sandals and turn them into a work of art. These chunky crystals are the perfect embellishment for these thick strapped and bulky shoes. Add a...
View ArticleLeather Belt To Glamourous Necklace
Combine a Leather Belt and chains to create this mixed medium necklace. The leather makes it chunky whilst the beads make it dainty. If you’re undecided about your look then this necklace is for you....
View ArticleVideo Tutorial – Faux Crystal Quartz
In this Jewelry Making tutorial Mark Montano shows you how to create faux crystal jewelry. In this tutorial you learn to create a mold and then use it for mass production. Faux Crystal Jewelry Video.
View ArticleLeather Rocks! No, I mean Literally
I love leather and you can show off your leather love with these leather wrapped rocks. Leather Rocks! This necklace creates a statement piece and also provides an alternative to wire wrapping your...
View ArticleVideo Tutorial – Faux Turquoise Stone
I know everyone enjoyed Mark’s video we featured last week, so I thought I would share another. This time it is for making Turquoise stone using paper and paints. I think smaller versions of these...
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