Lovely single strand necklace of pearl and crystal....

 This necklace reminds me of the series The Tudors; I think I was influenced by those gorgeous costumes and jewelry on the show!  I've just added it to the online shelves in the Gypsy Spoonful online marketplace...

A lovely beaded choker with pearl pendant....

Choker-length necklaces can be so flattering, and when they consist of a lovely spiral of seed beads with a freeform pearl pendant, you can really stand out!  FInd this one on the online shelves of Busy Crow Studio in the Gypsy Spoonful marketplace!

Beadwork earrings in the colors of lemon and green tea...

Beadwork earrings just have that boho vibe you look for with your lightweight summer wardrobe.  These hand-woven seed bead earrings feature a soothing color scheme of 'green tea with lemon' (yellow and green!); you can find them here:

Bee-utiful Beadwork Bracelet

Knowing that bees are endangered in their numbers is a scary thing, so bees have been on my mind a lot lately.  Even in stitching up this beadwork bracelet.  Bead. By. Tiny. Bead.
Find this bracelet at Craftique Redux

 

How about a double dose of luck this year?

If both red and dragonflies are considered to be lucky, here's a double dose in a cute, slinky bead bracelet:

Available at Craftique Redux

Back Issues of Art Jewelry Magazine

There's a few great back issues of Art Jewelry magazine in the Pokey Pokey Needlecraft Shop, located in the Bonanza online marketplace:

A pretty necklace to make: Marbled Magic

Swirl pretty colors into marbled handmade beads and accent them with sparkling crystals.

Find the stringing instructions for the Marbled Magic necklace here:

http://www.lulu.com/product/media-download/make-a-marbled-magic-necklace/11389909

Make a Wire Wrapped Heart Pendant...

The heart in this pendant swings freely within the beaded circle, for extra sparkle....

http://www.lulu.com/content/multimedia/wire-wrapped-heart-pendant/8150692

Make a great faux turquoise necklace...

Make your own faux turquoise rondelles, and add silver beads and a southwest-themed silver charm for a great necklace:

http://www.lulu.com/content/multimedia/make-a-faux-turquoise-rondelle-necklace/8149249

Oh, you've got to shop at this Etsy Store!

I just received my six pendants from Kelly at http://shesthatgirl.etsy.com, and I can't say enough good things about them; they are cute, whimsical, beautiful, and adorable, and the quality is outstanding....

TIme to make a wire wrapped ring!

If you are the crafty type, names like Tiffany and Zales don't impress you; you'd rather make it yourself anyway. Have fun making a Cool Coils Ring, it's easy and comfortable to wear!

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Make a pair of round sparkle earrings....

Make a pair of pretty round sparkle earrings....the free tutorial is available at:
www.bead-patterns.com (look for designer Busy Crow Studio)

Make a Chain Flower Bracelet

Make a chain flower bracelet, with bright bubbly bead flowers for your wrist...the tutorial includes instructions and photographs and supply information, and you can find it at www.bead-patterns.com (look for designer Busy Crow Studio).

New Wire Bracelet tutorial added

I've just added the tutorial for the Whimsical Wire Flower Bracelet tutorial; you can create a pretty bracelet using easy wire wrapping techniques, wire, and beads. The tutorial is available at:

http://stores.lulu.com/busycrowstudio

New Bugle Bead Bracelet tutorial added - The Tudor Bugle Bracelet

I love the clothing in the era of King Henry the 8th; and imagined that this bugle bead bracelet would be worn by any one of the ladies in his court. The bracelet tutorial is available at http://stores.lulu.com/busycrowstudio

Free Necklace Tutorial ePattern

I have a free tutorial for a necklace called "Wheels of Fortune"; you can find it at www. bead-patterns.com (search for designer Busy Crow Studio)....

Beaded Banner Earrings Tutorial

These beaded earrings have just enough detail to make them stand out....the tutorial includes instructions and photographs. $3.00

Dainty Bugle Bead Rosette Choker

This lightweight choker features a dainty rosette of bugle beads, and a slinky herringbone chain. The tutorial includes complete instructions and photos, and can be purchased for instant download at: http://www.bead-patterns.com/

Make a Bead Pizza Bracelet Tutorial

Create a tasty 'bead pizza' as the focal point of this great bracelet. It's a great way to use up odds and ends from your bead stash! The tutorial includes complete instructions and photos, and design suggestions.

Find this pattern at: www.bead-patterns.com, and search for 'Bead Pizza', and you can get an instant download of the PDF file after purchase.

Bugle Bead Entrelac Bracelet Tutorial

Create a slinky, shimmering bracelet in 'entrelac' fashion with bugle beads. The tutorial includes step by step directions, photos and design suggestions. The tutorial is available as an instant download for $5.00.