Art Handbags
Coach, Prada or Michael Kors or all other designer tote or handbags: the whole fashion world produces ruffles. Like it or not. Ruffles are HERE!
Time for a change?? Yes it is. Personally, I’ve seen enough ruffles for a week or two, and I want to show you today on our Tote Bag Monday are [...]
Hair Sticks HowTo
Hair Accessories
Always wondered how to….
Get an elegant 1930’s hair do up?
Look like a gorgeous Chinese princess?
Take your hot hair out of your neck to cool down in summer?
Our Australian-based guest writer & handmade jewelry designer from Chinese origin, Deborah Davy (Two Cheeky Monkeys) offers us at Fine Craft Guild a free [...]
Best DIY & Craft Tutorials
I thought to feature my top 10 entries so far in the Fine Craft Guild DIY Craft Tutorial Linky Parties (Craft Party #1, Craft Party #2 and Craft Party #3*
10 Top DIY Craft Tutorials
I thought to showcase for you my top 10 favorite DIY & craft tutorials that have been entered into the Fine Craft [...]
Hello Kitty Handbag: Too Cute!!
Today, I want to show you the new Hello Kitty handbag my little niece just receive, which is truly an inspiration for us all.
Sure, there are many Hello Kitty Bags around, and some Hello Kitty Handbags are cuter than others, but this one is TRULY SPECIAL.
It is PINK, but not only that: it is pink [...]
Free & Easy Recycled Baby Sock Craft Idea
Just in time for Mother’s Day: recycle your old (baby/toddler) sock into a beauty of a cell phone accessory.
Think you can’t do anything with those tiny, holy animals other than making sock monkeys?
Well, think again! Besides holding your (mom’s) cell phone, there is a side pocket for a key. Since you have [...]
Cool Girl Craft: How to Make Elastic Hair Ties
What to do on a rainy weekend? ???!!! Oh, it’s easy: bejewel a plain, ordinary crunchy* into a work of art.
How to Make a Jewel Crunchy/Hair Tie
Here is how ~ it’s a simple formula:
1. Find some seed beads.
2. Find some matching colored sequins
3. And some thread (and a thin (jewelry) needle)
4. Any plain old [...]
How to Make a Girly Necklace from Magazine Paper Beads
Yep. Remember those rolled paper beads? We used to make those beads in first grade. They were excellent for easy necklace as a Mother’s day gift.
They still are, but some ‘upgrading’ of this craft has been long overdue.
So, here is a BEAUTIFUL necklace made from those magazine paper beads.
What’s the difference? The difference [...]
Handmade Hair band with Glitter Beads
These hair bands make suitable Christmas presents for quite a wide age group, from todds to girls to teens, tweens and moms. As I needed two gifts, I have two different ones to show here. Aren’t they pretty?
They are superfast to make if you have a sewing machine, however, they can easily be [...]
How to Make Jewelry: Dreamcatcher Bracelet with Gemstones
How to Make Jewelry: Dreamcatcher Bracelet with Gemstones
How to Analyze Jewelry
Today, I’m going to give a plug the artist at NatureCharms who has real budding creativity, whose jewelry prices are low to begin with, and who now has a sale on, giving her gorgeous jewelry practically away.
Have a look at this unique Dreamcatcher bracelet. Let [...]
Craft & Art Instruction :: Books I’m Currently Reading
Today I thought to share with you the books that I like reading / am getting inspiration from / am currently plowing through.
Most are related to projects I am either doing right now, articles I am planning to write, projects that are coming down the pipeline, and then of course, good old [...]
How to Etch Lampwork Beads
There are a lot of people who love the matte look of handmade lampwork beads.
Sometimes people don’t ask to have them etched, but realize when the beads arrive, that they’d like the aged, worn out matte look on them. Some vendors give customers the options of sending the beads back and having them etched [...]
Successful Jewel * Gem Art Biz
Some people approach the world of jewelry with an artistic approach, and others with a keen business sense. It does not really matter with which approach you come into the world of jewels and gems, as you will need to adopt both to be successful as an artist and as a art business.
This [...]
Jewelry Making – Help with Great Beading Ideas
Do you love arts and crafts but have expended your talents with sewing and knitting projects?
Why not try something new?
Many people are finding that jewelry making can be very a creative and fulfilling hobby, with opportunities to even make money if so desired. Many people spend tons of money buying beaded bracelets, necklaces, [...]
How to Make Lampwork Beads – video demo
This free craft video shows how to make lampwork beads. In particular, a glass disc bead.
It demonstrates how start with a base, shape the bead, add metal, add raised dots and more.
I consider this to be a really clear demonstration,
ideal to learning making lampworking beads yourself.
Lampwork Supplies
Thanks to the availability of affordable kilns and [...]
Inspiration For Beaded Jewelry
There is a DIY craze going on in town. Beaded Jewelry Making is not restricted to just making necklaces, bracelets, rings, bag charms and hand-phone accessories.
The list goes on and on while new inspiring ideas are born everyday with a little imagination. Girls are using rhinestones and adhesive crystals to personalize [...]
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