Jewelry Gifts

Here are the books that I would most recommend for gift giving this year, whether they’re  for you or for a beading friend! For Beginners: Do you know someone who wants to get started with beading and jewelry making?  These are all good books which teach the basics of their various media.

Jewelry & Beading Designs for Dummies by Heather H Dismore & Tammy Powley

Designing Jewelry with Semiprecious Beads by Kim Gover

Create Jewelry – Glass by Marlene Blessing and Jamie Hogsett

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Here is our third installment. All year long, Jewelry & Beading brings you the best, most innovative, creative, and NICEST bead and jewelry makers for you to drool over! I put out a call to those who have shared their passion and creativity with you in the past, and here are the results: special offers and unique gifts for all!

Fabulous shell jewelry Get 20 percent off through the holidays on great tropical jewelry, including our popular chunky… More »

Just because these ideas are a couple years old doesn’t mean they aren’t still good!  If you’re looking for quick and easy, I just might have a link to one of Tammy’s or my projects for you here :-)  These are not necessarily holiday-themed pieces, just pieces that I think you’ll like to share.
Sparkling holiday pin

Make Mom an elastic bracelet

Photo keychain for Dad

Net-beaded ornament cover

Wire tie chain

Ruby’s beaded wreath

Holiday kits

Briolette necklace

Heart earrings

Champagne bubbles necklace

Leaf earrings

Bubble earrings

Beaded pendant necklace

Pearl-dangle pendant

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Question of the month: Are you making Christmas or holiday gifts this year?

I’m making some more of my fabric stuffed hearts, but this year, I’m going to add beads!  Here are the instructions for them, on my mixed media art blog.

So what are you making?

You can either post your answer here in the comments, or even better, send me an email with your a list of what you’re making, a link to your site or blog, and a picture of… More »

Here is our second installment.  All year long, Jewelry & Beading brings you the best, most innovative, creative, and NICEST bead and jewelry makers for you to drool over!  I put out a call to those who have shared their passion and creativity with you in the past, and here are the results: special offers and unique gifts for all!

There will be more on Monday!

Katherine Green Unique but wearable quality gemstone and pearl designs for all ages and budgets.

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All year long, Jewelry&Beading brings you the best, most innovative, creative, and NICEST bead and jewelry makers for you to drool over!  I put out a call to those who have shared their passion and creativity with you in the past, and here are the results: special offers and unique gifts for all!

Oh, and there will be more on Friday :-)

Eureka Eureka Vintage bead supplies for jewelry and crafts needs. Luxury semiprecious stone beads, vintage glass, Japanese tensha,… More »

Jennifer at Tree Hugging Family wanted to get everyone into the winter holiday spirit before kicking off December. However, she didn’t just want to post classic Tree Hugging posts. That said, with a little help from the rest of the channel, she rounded up a huge list of killer holiday (and eco-friendly) posts. Thanks so much, Jennifer!

Sit back, browse, read, and linger in the holiday bliss!

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Don’t know what to buy for that special someone?
Be it a holiday, a birthday, or a housewarming gift, look no further. We have Gift Guides for every type of jewelry-making lover on your list!… More »