Can you believe it’s December already? It seems like I say that every December, but it’s no less true. I feel like I’m constantly baffled that time has gone by! This month, our ABS Challenge piece is this gorgeous…
This month, ABS contributors are sharing tutorials for fun beaded projects. The first thing that jumped to mind was my tutorial on how to make jewelry clusters! They are one of my very favorite things to do, and something…
Spice of Life Bracelet Color is the spice of life! Use a rainbow of colorful Keith O’Connor ceramic beads to create an exciting bracelet full of fun. Spice of Life Bracelet Erin Siegel Materials: 9 ceramic 12mm rounds…
Jennifer Heynen of Jangles makes the brightest and most adorable ceramic buttons and beads. I find her energy and enthusiasm contagious. Every year I can’t help but buy something from her cheery booth at the Bead & Button show.…
Snow on Branches Enamel Pendant by BeadSwedeSupplies Show Me Winter Holiday Beads! Tis the season for winter holiday beads! Let’s see some of those great beads, charms, and components that celebrate the winter season! Holiday specific beads, pine…
Welcome to Studio Saturday! Each week one of our contributors gives you a sneak peek into their studio, creative process or inspirations. We ask a related question of our readers and hope you’ll leave comments! As an incentive we…
Did you know that the 2nd day of Christmas is actually either the 26th or 27th December, depending on whether you come from the East or the West? Either way, what more perfect way to spend the one of…
Snowflake Necklace The snowflake is my favorite wintertime motif. There’s something so magical about snow. The intricate, lacy details of an individual snowflake are beautiful and captivating! Snowflake Necklace Erin Siegel Materials: 48 white 6mm potato freshwater pearls…
Sleeping Beauty by Erté, 1983 26 1/2″ x 33″ Serigraph About the Art Erté’s characteristic style found a new and enthusiastic market in the 1960s, and the artist responded to renewed demand by creating a series of colorful lithographic prints…
Welcome to the 3rd annual Art Bead Scene Ornament Blog Hop! Now is the time to warm up a cup of cocoa, throw in a few marshmallows and turn on some holiday tunes while you enjoy over 20 artists…