The Beading Gem

Adorable Felt Brooches by Little Wool Wave

2026-06-22T08:00:00.000-04:00

I know I am not safe with the multi needle tools for needle felting! It was all too easy to puncture myself. That's why I am in awe of felt wool artisans who can create all manner of 3D sculptures. Shown here are the adorable felt brooches by LittleWoolWave. Many are of animals.

She uses both the needle felted technique as well as cutting up and sewing stuffed felt brooches. Her designs are fun and definitely a conversation starter if you have one of her designs pinned on your jacket!

Beautiful Japanese Beaded Jewelry and Other Making PDF Guides

2026-06-16T08:00:00.000-04:00

Many of us love the Japanese esthetic - beautiful and often simple stunning designs. Be sure to check out the numerous PDF book guides from SunsetCuriosity. Currently on sale! Books are really cost-effective as you get many patterns for one low price.

Several craft types are covered including beadwork, tatting, embroidery, felting, sashiko and more. The largest section is crochet.

5 Elegant Beaded Tennis Bracelet Tutorials for Special Occasions

2026-06-15T08:00:00.000-04:00

Lots of people love narrower beaded bracelets which I like to call tennis bracelets. They're usually not too showy and quick to make. But there are always the special occasions when you want to wear something more elegant. So here are 5 lovely examples to inspire you!

First up is the gorgeous cRAW bracelet pattern shown above, created with 24K gold plated beads and complimented with a stunning crystal clasp. The designer is Cynthia Newcomer Daniel of JewelryTales.

Pretty Beaded Triangle Jewelry Patterns by MadebyShila

2026-06-08T08:00:00.051-04:00

I have featured many of Hungarian beadwork designer of MadebyShila before. But this time I want to highlight just her triangle inspired work. She is versatile as she can go from designs which lean on clean lines like the contemporary pendant tutorial above to more statement looks.

Gorgeous Polymer Clay Jewelry by GreenasBeans

2026-06-02T08:00:00.000-04:00

Christina of GreenasBeans is a dedicated landscape artist but her creativity knows no bounds. She said :

I found painting when I was about 19; from there I have been creating with everything I can get my hands on! I love challenging myself and working with different materials and art mediums.

And so she has. Featured here are her gorgeous polymer clay jewelry. Her attention to detail as well as the effort she puts into her designs is evident.

Fun Beadwork Jewelry Designs by RenovatiobyLuciela

2026-06-01T08:00:00.065-04:00

I have featured Maria and Mihaela of RenovatiobyLuciela's fabulous beadwork before. If you haven't come across this mother and daughter team's work, you must see their stunning beadwork combination bracelet and clasp tutorials!

They also offer a great many other marvelous peyote beadwork bracelet designs. But the focus of this feature are some of their fun designs! Shown above and below is their beaded balloon dog charm! I love how the colourful dots and outline of gold beads elevates the design! Looks really good on a plain leather bag.

More Gorgeous Bead and Leather Bracelet Jewelry Tutorials and Kits by BarbSmithDesignsDIY

2026-05-26T08:00:00.000-04:00

I've raved about BarbSmithDesigns before including her fabulous supply store, BarbSmithDesignsDIY, for tutorials and kits. This Arizona artisan creates stunning bead and leather bracelets.

This time, I am paying homage to her narrower designs. They are just as lovely as her wider ones. I love how she uses a lot of turquoise and silver combinations which is not surprising, considering where she lives.