Copyright (c) 2008 CraftStylish.com en-us CraftStylish - Susanstars' posts http://www.craftstylish.com/profile/susanstars Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:08:54 -0400 CraftStylish - Susanstars' posts http://www.craftstylish.com/assets/images/cs_logo_sm.jpg http://www.craftstylish.com/profile/susanstars Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:42:53 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/8359/tips-for-applying-to-a-craft-fair http://www.craftstylish.com/item/8359/tips-for-applying-to-a-craft-fair Posted by susanstars
I asked Jenny Ryan of Felt Club and Torie Nguyen of Crafty Wonderland for their advice on applying for a craft fair—especially a big event like a holiday show! Here are their tips for helping your work shine through an endless sea of applications. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/8359/tips-for-applying-to-a-craft-fair Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:47:57 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/8264/beautiful-handmade-findings-for-sale-on-etsy http://www.craftstylish.com/item/8264/beautiful-handmade-findings-for-sale-on-etsy Posted by susanstars
Finishing your jewelry with a unique, gorgeous clasp or set of earring wires is such a nice touch. I spotted these beautifully detailed handmade findings on Etsy—so inspiring! ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/8264/beautiful-handmade-findings-for-sale-on-etsy Sun, 24 Aug 2008 00:15:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/7967/how-to-embellish-kneesocks http://www.craftstylish.com/item/7967/how-to-embellish-kneesocks Posted by susanstars
I love wearing kneesocks, so I thought I'd embellish a couple of my favorite pairs for fall. Here are a few ideas for fancying them up with button rosettes. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/7967/how-to-embellish-kneesocks Sun, 24 Aug 2008 00:05:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/5824/how-to-organize-your-necklaces-earrings-and-hair-clips http://www.craftstylish.com/item/5824/how-to-organize-your-necklaces-earrings-and-hair-clips Posted by susanstars
Keeping your beads and crafty supplies organized and accessible is challenging enough, but once you've made yourself a handful of necklaces, earrings, and hair clips, how do you keep those neat and tangle-free? I've finally found the perfect jewelry organizer to display my collection, and here's a great idea on how to make your own, too. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/5824/how-to-organize-your-necklaces-earrings-and-hair-clips Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:25:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/5831/beadalicious-review-and-interview http://www.craftstylish.com/item/5831/beadalicious-review-and-interview Posted by susanstars
I had a chance to catch up with Sonya Nimri, the author of Beadalicious, and ask about her favorite tips for beading and how she got started. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/5831/beadalicious-review-and-interview Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:50:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/5820/beaducation-online-classes http://www.craftstylish.com/item/5820/beaducation-online-classes Posted by susanstars
Beaducation has a whole array of cool online classes for making all kinds of jewelry projects... from (free!) basic tutorials to intricate, gorgeous chainmail, crochet, and wirework pieces, there's something for every skill level. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/5820/beaducation-online-classes Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:15:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/5808/how-to-organize-your-brooches-and-pins http://www.craftstylish.com/item/5808/how-to-organize-your-brooches-and-pins Posted by susanstars
Once you've collected or made yourself a handful of brooches and buttons, how do you keep them organized and off your dresser or nightstand? I've come up with a simple solution to display my favorites. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/5808/how-to-organize-your-brooches-and-pins Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:40:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/5815/jeaneology-accessories-and-jewelry http://www.craftstylish.com/item/5815/jeaneology-accessories-and-jewelry Posted by susanstars
Crafter extraordinaire Nancy Flynn has put together some really fun ideas for making jewelry and accessories in her book, Jeaneology... but the twist is that they're created with recycled denim! Here are a couple of my favorite projects from her collection. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/5815/jeaneology-accessories-and-jewelry Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:45:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/5795/craft-in-america-jewelry-extraordinaire http://www.craftstylish.com/item/5795/craft-in-america-jewelry-extraordinaire Posted by susanstars
Craft In America is a documentary, traveling museum exhibition, and gorgeous, vividly photographed book all in one. The collection features craft designers and artists in every medium, but of course some of my favorites are the jewelers and beaders... ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/5795/craft-in-america-jewelry-extraordinaire Fri, 08 Aug 2008 12:20:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/5793/craft-blog-week-bloglines-and-beyond http://www.craftstylish.com/item/5793/craft-blog-week-bloglines-and-beyond Posted by susanstars
If you are reading craft blogs regularly, it's super handy to keep your collection of favorites in one convenient place. I use Bloglines myself, but Google Reader has plenty of fans too. Here's a little how-to along with a list of 25 of my favorites you might like to browse through ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/5793/craft-blog-week-bloglines-and-beyond Tue, 05 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/5791/craft-blog-week-craftzine http://www.craftstylish.com/item/5791/craft-blog-week-craftzine Posted by susanstars
CRAFT: magazine has a simply amazing daily blog, featuring an incredible array of projects to make, cool sites to check out, or handmade pieces to browse and buy. And best of all, they even have an entire category of posts on jewelry! ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/5791/craft-blog-week-craftzine Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:15:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/5764/how-to-start-a-craft-or-beading-group http://www.craftstylish.com/item/5764/how-to-start-a-craft-or-beading-group Posted by susanstars
Starting up your own beading or crafty circle and sharing ideas, techniques, and supplies with friends can be a lot of fun! Craft maven Diane Gilleland was kind enough to share plenty of tips for getting a jewelry-making group off the ground. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/5764/how-to-start-a-craft-or-beading-group Fri, 01 Aug 2008 16:15:26 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/6729/amy-karols-fantastic-5-minute-skirt http://www.craftstylish.com/item/6729/amy-karols-fantastic-5-minute-skirt Posted by susanstars
This simple, gorgeous a-line skirt is a five-minute project... just whip up a pattern from your measurements and go! ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/6729/amy-karols-fantastic-5-minute-skirt Tue, 29 Jul 2008 12:55:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/5567/ponoko-make-your-designs-on-demand http://www.craftstylish.com/item/5567/ponoko-make-your-designs-on-demand Posted by susanstars
New craft-design site Ponoko offers a very innovative service: submit your original ideas and the company will turn them into fabricated pieces for customers to snap up -- perfect for jewelry and beyond. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/5567/ponoko-make-your-designs-on-demand Sun, 27 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/5500/how-to-organize-your-buttons http://www.craftstylish.com/item/5500/how-to-organize-your-buttons Posted by susanstars
I love vintage and new buttons, but as I've accumulated more and more of them, my collection has been getting a bit out of control. So I came up with a few ideas for keeping them streamlined instead of letting them take over my whole craft room. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/5500/how-to-organize-your-buttons Sat, 26 Jul 2008 12:50:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/5844/gorgeous-finds-at-the-vintage-bead-boutique http://www.craftstylish.com/item/5844/gorgeous-finds-at-the-vintage-bead-boutique Posted by susanstars
Annie Chau's Vintage Bead Boutique on Etsy showcases an array of charms, beads, and cabs from her enviable collection. Browse her shop to find just the thing for your next jewelry project! ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/5844/gorgeous-finds-at-the-vintage-bead-boutique Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/5505/notecard-necklaces-by-jill-bliss http://www.craftstylish.com/item/5505/notecard-necklaces-by-jill-bliss Posted by susanstars
I love these hand-illustrated underwater-scene necklace notecard sets from artist Jill Bliss -- the perfect intersection of jewelry and paper crafts! ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/5505/notecard-necklaces-by-jill-bliss Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:42:44 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/5705/fantastic-craft-books-and-a-summer-sale http://www.craftstylish.com/item/5705/fantastic-craft-books-and-a-summer-sale Posted by susanstars
I love craft books by Chronicle, and they're all on sale this week - 30% off plus free shipping! ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/5705/fantastic-craft-books-and-a-summer-sale Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:15:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/5435/how-to-make-an-s-clasp http://www.craftstylish.com/item/5435/how-to-make-an-s-clasp Posted by susanstars
If you're interested in making a simple handmade clasp for your jewelry, the S-clasp is a great one to get started with. Here's how to do it! ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/5435/how-to-make-an-s-clasp Sat, 19 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/5507/enameled-pendants-how-to http://www.craftstylish.com/item/5507/enameled-pendants-how-to Posted by susanstars
Indie Fixx offers a new craft tutorial every Tuesday, and the enameled imagery how-to contributed by Dreams and Jewelry is particularly outstanding. Don't miss it! ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/5507/enameled-pendants-how-to Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:03:41 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/5492/lovely-bits-and-pieces-at-lulus-vintage-bonanza http://www.craftstylish.com/item/5492/lovely-bits-and-pieces-at-lulus-vintage-bonanza Posted by susanstars
If you're looking for glass or Lucite vintage cabochons, or other fun jewelry bits to design with, don't miss Lulu's Etsy shop. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/5492/lovely-bits-and-pieces-at-lulus-vintage-bonanza Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:05:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4448/how-to-organizing-tools http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4448/how-to-organizing-tools Posted by susanstars
Here are a few ideas for keeping your beading and other crafty tools organized and easy to access while you're working. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4448/how-to-organizing-tools Sat, 12 Jul 2008 20:46:46 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/5286/tips-for-selling-at-a-craft-fair http://www.craftstylish.com/item/5286/tips-for-selling-at-a-craft-fair Posted by susanstars
If you're interested in selling your handmade work at craft fairs and events, check out these helpful resources from Sarah Neuberger of The Small Object. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/5286/tips-for-selling-at-a-craft-fair Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:14:55 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/5143/hip-to-bead-interview-and-giveaway http://www.craftstylish.com/item/5143/hip-to-bead-interview-and-giveaway Posted by susanstars
Beading designer and writer Katie Hacker is offering a copy of her book, Hip to Bead, to one lucky CraftStylish reader! I interviewed her about jewelry-making, her tips for beginners, and lots more. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/5143/hip-to-bead-interview-and-giveaway Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:05:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4443/how-to-organizing-findings-and-supplies http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4443/how-to-organizing-findings-and-supplies Posted by susanstars
If you do much jewelry-making and beading, you probably have a million things to keep track of—jump rings, wire, clasps... Here's how I keep mine organized and easy to grab when I'm working on a project. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4443/how-to-organizing-findings-and-supplies Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4660/live-crafty-how-tos-at-etsy-all-month http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4660/live-crafty-how-tos-at-etsy-all-month Posted by susanstars
Check out these great how-tos at Etsy: screenprinting, glass etching, sewing, and of course some amazing jewelry-making and beading projects. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4660/live-crafty-how-tos-at-etsy-all-month Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:05:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4386/the-amazing-rose-bowl-flea-market http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4386/the-amazing-rose-bowl-flea-market Posted by susanstars
Flea markets are fantastic sources for crafty and jewelry-making supplies, and my favorite one of all is the magnificent Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California—don't miss it! ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4386/the-amazing-rose-bowl-flea-market Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:05:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4381/jewelry-and-decor-projects-with-cathie-and-steve http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4381/jewelry-and-decor-projects-with-cathie-and-steve Posted by susanstars
I love Cathie Filian and Steve Piacenza's craft show, Creative Juice. They have a ton of great jewelry, beading, and embellishment projects online to check out, too! ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4381/jewelry-and-decor-projects-with-cathie-and-steve Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:05:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3669/how-to-simple-drop-earrings http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3669/how-to-simple-drop-earrings Posted by susanstars
Choose two of your favorite beads and turn them into a quick, simple pair of earrings or embellishments...all you'll need are pliers, wire or eyepins, and a few minutes! ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3669/how-to-simple-drop-earrings Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:05:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4235/video-make-a-basic-bead-dangle http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4235/video-make-a-basic-bead-dangle Posted by susanstars
I made this video to show my favorite technique for creating embellishments, earrings, or pendants using wire and beads. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4235/video-make-a-basic-bead-dangle Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:50:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2174/bead-expo-recap http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2174/bead-expo-recap Posted by susanstars
I had the chance to check out the Bead Expo when it came to Portland—I highly recommend going when it visits your city! Here are a few of my favorite vendors and teachers from the event. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2174/bead-expo-recap Fri, 20 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2173/spotlight-on-softflex http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2173/spotlight-on-softflex Posted by susanstars
I have been using SoftFlex beading wire for years, but I spotted a few other cool products—not to mention some great free resources for beaders—while I was at the Bead Expo. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2173/spotlight-on-softflex Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:05:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1736/interweave-craft-books-to-check-out http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1736/interweave-craft-books-to-check-out Posted by susanstars
I saw these titles at the Beadwork Bead Expo recently and thought they looked amazing. These new jewelry-making books are fantastic, whether you're into glass beads, metalwork, or bead-stringing. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1736/interweave-craft-books-to-check-out Sat, 14 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2181/make-it-ridiculously-easy-wineglass-charms http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2181/make-it-ridiculously-easy-wineglass-charms Posted by susanstars
Seattle crafter and blogger Megan Reardon shares this gorgeous, simple project to make: a set of wineglass charms to give as a hostess gift or keep for yourself. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2181/make-it-ridiculously-easy-wineglass-charms Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:05:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2175/gorgeous-beads-and-unusual-pieces-to-check-out http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2175/gorgeous-beads-and-unusual-pieces-to-check-out Posted by susanstars
Whether you're looking for vintage Lucite, trade beads, or semiprecious beads, Dava Bead and Trade has a very cool selection of unusual pieces to browse online or in person at their shop in Portland, Oregon. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2175/gorgeous-beads-and-unusual-pieces-to-check-out Sat, 07 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2177/try-a-vintage-beading-project-tri-bead-fun http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2177/try-a-vintage-beading-project-tri-bead-fun Posted by susanstars
I love vintage beading pamphlets and magazines. Here is one of my favorites from 1972. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2177/try-a-vintage-beading-project-tri-bead-fun Fri, 06 Jun 2008 16:48:23 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1981/find-amazing-handmade-jewelry-and-accessories-at-renegade-brooklyn http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1981/find-amazing-handmade-jewelry-and-accessories-at-renegade-brooklyn Posted by susanstars
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! ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1981/find-amazing-handmade-jewelry-and-accessories-at-renegade-brooklyn Sat, 31 May 2008 12:24:52 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2068/how-to-make-a-basic-bead-dangle http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2068/how-to-make-a-basic-bead-dangle Posted by susanstars
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. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2068/how-to-make-a-basic-bead-dangle Sat, 31 May 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2060/make-a-pendant-out-of-your-wedding-ring http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2060/make-a-pendant-out-of-your-wedding-ring Posted by susanstars
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. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2060/make-a-pendant-out-of-your-wedding-ring Wed, 28 May 2008 00:05:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1937/organize-your-beads-and-charms http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1937/organize-your-beads-and-charms Posted by susanstars
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. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1937/organize-your-beads-and-charms Sat, 24 May 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1905/beaders-adore-toho-shoji http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1905/beaders-adore-toho-shoji Posted by susanstars
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. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1905/beaders-adore-toho-shoji Wed, 21 May 2008 00:05:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1885/untangle-that-mess-and-organize-your-handmade-jewelry http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1885/untangle-that-mess-and-organize-your-handmade-jewelry Posted by susanstars
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. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1885/untangle-that-mess-and-organize-your-handmade-jewelry Sat, 17 May 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1786/beadagenet-is-a-fantastic-resource-for-jewelry-making http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1786/beadagenet-is-a-fantastic-resource-for-jewelry-making Posted by susanstars
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. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1786/beadagenet-is-a-fantastic-resource-for-jewelry-making Wed, 14 May 2008 00:05:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1737/diy-bride-interview-and-giveaway http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1737/diy-bride-interview-and-giveaway Posted by susanstars
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. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1737/diy-bride-interview-and-giveaway Wed, 07 May 2008 00:05:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1497/etsy-selling-how-to-raise-your-profile-profitably http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1497/etsy-selling-how-to-raise-your-profile-profitably Posted by susanstars
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. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1497/etsy-selling-how-to-raise-your-profile-profitably Tue, 06 May 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1688/vintage-bead-book-spotlight-the-family-creative-workshop-series http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1688/vintage-bead-book-spotlight-the-family-creative-workshop-series Posted by susanstars
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. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1688/vintage-bead-book-spotlight-the-family-creative-workshop-series Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1430/california-designer-creates-a-paradise-of-jewelry http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1430/california-designer-creates-a-paradise-of-jewelry Posted by susanstars
Meet the inspired jewelry-making world of Laura Stokes. From her own line of unique jewelry creations to her amazing hand-crafted supplies available via her Web site, this California-based designer does it all. Here is a jewelry resource that you won’t want to miss. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1430/california-designer-creates-a-paradise-of-jewelry Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:30:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1331/shopping-for-jewelry-supplies-on-etsy http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1331/shopping-for-jewelry-supplies-on-etsy Posted by susanstars
If you’ve never been to Etsy, I highly recommend that you go to their site. It is an incredible resource for all things crafty: great supplies, handmade items, and of course brilliant inspiration. The site is super-easy to navigate and is one of my favorite places to go looking for awesome jewelry-making finds. Here are some tips to help you find what you’re looking for. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1331/shopping-for-jewelry-supplies-on-etsy Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1299/tips-for-buying-beads-and-jewelry-supplies-secondhand http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1299/tips-for-buying-beads-and-jewelry-supplies-secondhand Posted by susanstars
Finding a vintage trinket, charm, or bauble at a yard sale or a favorite thrift store can feel like you've struck jewelry-making gold! Here are some of my best tips for spotting treasures among castaways. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1299/tips-for-buying-beads-and-jewelry-supplies-secondhand Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1256/craftypod-jewelry-projects http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1256/craftypod-jewelry-projects Posted by susanstars
Craftypod is the blogging home of Portland crafter, Diane Gilleland, aka, Sister Diane, leader of the Portland Church of Craft. This extremely talented lady has a new project that I'd like to share with you. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1256/craftypod-jewelry-projects Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1053/bead-bloggers http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1053/bead-bloggers Posted by susanstars
Meet this talented group of jewelry designers. These ladies have banded together to share their favorite resources and links, and promote all kinds of exciting work, too! Super inspiring. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1053/bead-bloggers Sun, 06 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1050/hot-deals-on-beautiful-baubles http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1050/hot-deals-on-beautiful-baubles Posted by susanstars
Here is one of my all-time favorite sources for beading basics and beyond, especially since they're so affordable. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1050/hot-deals-on-beautiful-baubles Sat, 05 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1046/katie-hacker-and-beads-baubles-and-jewels http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1046/katie-hacker-and-beads-baubles-and-jewels Posted by susanstars
If you've got just three minutes then Katie Hacker can change your whole approach to jewelry-making. Her beading tutorials are great! ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1046/katie-hacker-and-beads-baubles-and-jewels Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/798/wire-101 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/798/wire-101 Posted by susanstars
Whether you’re a beginning beader or you’ve been making jewelry for quite awhile, you probably have plenty of favorites in terms of wire—both materials and gauges. But if you’re wondering what the best choice for a project might be, or whether craft wire or sterling is the better bet, here are my recommendations for what to use in your jewelry-making projects. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/798/wire-101 Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1196/the-art-of-jewelry http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1196/the-art-of-jewelry Posted by susanstars
If you're in the Pacific Northwest, you have to check out this spectacular exhibition at Portland's Museum of Contemporary Craft, Framing: The Art of Jewelry. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1196/the-art-of-jewelry Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/942/my-favorite-los-angeles-bead-store http://www.craftstylish.com/item/942/my-favorite-los-angeles-bead-store Posted by susanstars
If you're ever in L.A. and on the lookout for jewelry-making supplies, you must plan a trip to Berger Beads. And now that they have a Web site and expanded mail-order services, you can check them out no matter where you are! ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/942/my-favorite-los-angeles-bead-store Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/717/susan-beal-author-of-bead-simple http://www.craftstylish.com/item/717/susan-beal-author-of-bead-simple Posted by susanstars
I'm so excited to see the CraftStylish site come together and to share my favorite crafty resources and projects with everyone. Thanks so much for checking out my jewelry-making and beading posts, and I'd love to hear what you think of it all! ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/717/susan-beal-author-of-bead-simple