How to Make Beaded Bracelets

Making jewelry can be very easy. Sometimes we forget just how easy making them is! Here’s our newest video on how to make memory wire bracelets. It shows you step by step what is involved to making a great gift.

We intentionally kept in some of the gotchas that may happen so [...]

Beading and Jewelry Supply Sale

My favorite bead store is having a jewelry supply sale. They have everything for making jewelry at reasonable prices .. and now at even better prices!
Through September 8th, everything is 15% off (if you subscribe to their newsletter, it is 20% off). They even have free shipping. So if you [...]

Gem & Jewelry Show Review

Yesterday I went to a gem and jewelry show, so here is a review of what a gem show is like for those who haven’t gone to one.
What to Expect
1) Lots of Vendors
The show I went to yesterday had over a thousand vendors. If you go the gem and jewelry shows in [...]

Where to Get Beading Supplies

For those who want to start beading, ArtBeads, has great beading supplies.
I have found them to be the cheapest priced vendor for Griffon silk thread on the net when I have searched. Even cheaper than EBay. If you appreciate the convenience of having the needle already attached to the [...]

Beading Supply Sale!

If you like beading, ArtBeads is having their dollar days sale!
Their dollar days sale has over 2000 items at $1.00. This includes a wide selection of beads, stringing material, findings and more. Save up to 60%!
I love the Griffin Silk cards for $1 — they usually are [...]

Beaded Bracelets

If you liked the beaded bracelets posted earlier in Jewelry Making Ideas, but didn’t have time to make your own, consider just buying a beaded bracelet. It is amazing how many different styles there are to choose! You can even get a bracelet with one bead and add more over time if [...]

Jewelry Making Ideas

Sometimes when making jewelry, one needs some inspiration. Here are a few of my newest designs (and some old standbys) that may inspire you to make your own. All were very fast to make as we know that the holidays are coming soon.

Bracelets

Here I fell in love with making memory wire bracelets. [...]