Bead embroidery is one of the most exciting mediums available to bead lovers, simply because it has no limits. Nearly anything that can be s...

I’ve grown incredibly fond of making herringbone rings, and I find that other styles just don’t appeal to me as much. Not only are they real...

Beaders, I have a secret to confess. When I decided to leave Etsy and try out a more mature venue, I had lots of reasons and justificatio...

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Battle of the Beads Joining in beading contests can be a great way to ignite your imagination. When you’ve been stuck for new ideas, being ...

Have you ever found something so fun to do that you get totally hung up on it? Like when you learn a new stitch or beading technique, and s...

Canada is an interesting place. It’s an enormous country, in terms of land mass, but the habitable terrain is limited. Compared to countri...

Being a crafter in the internet age is a truly remarkable thing. We have access to an endless supply of materials from all over the world. ...

Ask any beader what he or she loves about the craft, and they will most likely tell you that it is a relaxing - even Zen-like - experience. ...

As we grow older, it becomes important to appreciate the little things in life. It keeps us young, and keeps us sane. To celebrate my birt...

Happy New Year! Isn’t it interesting how the hope of a bright future seems just a little more possible at the dawn of a new year? And with...

Every week, I search through the zillions of Etsy listings, hunting for 16 amazing pieces of jewelry or beaded art. Using Etsy’s Poster Ske...