Tiny miniature beaded tea pots and cups are adorable and here are more tutorials to help you make them! You can use them as little pendants or display them in the home or perhaps a dollhouse! Some of the featured designs here are small enough for earrings. Also see ChikaBeads f First up is the beautiful Miyuki beaded teapot and cup (not shown) tutorial  by Diane of DianeFitzgeraldBeads. A headpin inserted from the centre of the bottom and exiting at the top can be wrapped into a bail for a necklace charm. Read more         Share Your Comment! Sha ..read more

Cats, like dogs, are popular house pets who give us affection, attention and comfort us with their presence and purrs. I, for one, am very fond of cats and have had several over the years. So to celebrate these remarkable creatures, here are some awesome wire work cat jewelry tutorials. First up is the advanced wire woven cat pendant tutorial shown above by Erika Pal of WireArtTutorials. She is a terrific wire artist who is also prolific in what she creates. Well worth a look if you have never come across her before.  Read more         Share Your Comme ..read more

It's easy to figure why baguette gemstone and crystal cuts are called that. We know the tasty French bread, baguette which comes from the French for the bar, la bague and baguette, the stick.  As a diamond cut, the baguette is not as brilliant as the brilliant cut where the light really bounces around the gemstone. But it doesn't mean it is any less attractive. The baguette shape reminds us of Art Deco! Read more         Share Your Comment! Share Your Comment! Related Posts 8 Awesome DIY Craft Kits for the Winter Months! More Gorgeous Gemstones f ..read more

I have featured many wire work earrings tutorials before - see links below. Earrings are my favorite jewelry designs to make and wear. So if you like earrings as much as I do, then enjoy this collection of five wire work earrings from designers whose work I have featured before. Note, some of these designs can also be made as pendants.  First up is the lovely copper and crystal pair shown above by Gopi Dave of ArtsvilleHandcrafted. I featured her work before here.  Read more         Share Your Comment! I love the look of wire wrapping but ..read more

One of the most famous buildings in the world, the white marbled Taj Mahal in Agra, India changes color depending on the time of day, from soft yellows to a stark white. One of the Wonders of the Modern world, this UNESCO heritage site is renowned as an enduring monument to deep love and sorrow. It was built by the 5th Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century as a fitting mausoleum for his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Millions of visitors see it every year (except for the pandemic ones). Its beautiful architecture and carefully laid out grounds is simply stunning. The story of its conce ..read more

  A double strand of pearls or diamonds with a front focal is a classic and elegant design. The beaded versions are just as lovely and a lot more affordable! Shown here are 3 different designs. First up is the tutorial by Huong Handmade. The necklace shown above, looks especially elegant and luxurious due to her color choices. Doesn't it look a little like a diamond necklace? Read more         Share Your Comment! Share Your Comment! Related Posts Two Different Ways to Make Color Banded Beaded Rope Necklaces Amazing Geometric Jewelry Tutorials by Vio ..read more

Many of you might remember the above lovely geometric floral pin tutorial above? It is by a talented bead artist, Violetta of ViolettaPretorius. Her amazing geometric statement bangle below is "mobile" - that is, you can move each beaded component much like you would you got the fidgets!  It would work as a fidget bracelet!. Read more         Share Your Comment! Share Your Comment! Related Posts Innovative Wire Wrapped Jewelry Tutorials by WireArtTutorials Two Different Ways to Make Color Banded Beaded Rope Necklaces Lovely Beadwork Necklace Tuto ..read more

I first came across Canadian designer, Sophie's work when she kindly uploaded a photograph her hand embroidered pendants to the review section of my Etsy supply store. I was so taken by what she had done with my laser cut wood bezels.  This eventually led me to her wonderful shop, maidenwood.  Sophie uses both metal and wood bezels to great effect for her nature inspired designs. I particularly love her mushrooms! Read more         Share Your Comment! Share Your Comment! Related Posts Book Jewelry for Reading EnthusiastsWatch How This Conserva ..read more

I've featured both book jewelry and miniatures before. These kinds of designs still amaze me!  I admire those who can condense a larger object into something which can be made into jewelry. Here are some awesome examples which are perfect for book lovers and reading enthusiasts! They all were made using different materials and techniques.  Perfect gifts for the librarian you might know! First up is the amazing book hair barrette shown above. The hair clip designer is Brittany of BrittsHighlights who makes all kinds of hair jewelry. Read more       &nbs ..read more

Erika Pal of WireArtTutorials has got to be one of the most innovative and prolific wire jewelry designer and instructor out there. Wire work jewelry requires much practice in order to get good. Erika has clearly put in the time and more! Her creative mind means her designs are always original and have loads of character. Take for example the amazing flower design shown above, which manages to capture the cabochon in a way I have never seen before. Read more         Share Your Comment! Share Your Comment! Related Posts Sailboat Jewelry and ..read more