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Paw print and leopard print bead patterns from the book The Beader's Bible Over 300 Great Charts for Beadweavers

If you like beads and animal print, then today's project has you in mind! Check out this paw print and leopard pattern from the book The Beader's Bible: Over 300 Great Charts for Beadweavers.

Click on this page from The Beader's Bible: Over 300 Great Charts for Beadweavers to enlarge to follow these paw and leopard beadpatterns. I bet these would be cool to embroidered as well!

More about the Chartwell book:

The Beader's Bible:

Over 300 Great Charts for Beadweavers

by

Claire Crouchley

This hardcover book with internal wire-o binding is 6.5in x 8in, a perfect size for readers to keep handy and reference often. The stylish design of The Beader's Bible, along with the interior photographs, illustrations and diagrams, make the learning process simple and fun for beginners and provides useful tips for more advanced readers.

Beadweaving has a long history and in recent years, many new artisans have discovered the craft. With just a needle, thread, scissors, and some tiny beads, new weavers are on their way to producing beautiful pieces. With robust sections on Tools and Materials and Techniques, readers will find everything you need to get started.

The main focus of this book is the pattern directory where readers will find more than 300 patterns on a wide range of subjects. These are all in a standard range of sizes for easy mixing and matching. With this book as their guide, beaders will be able to let the creativity flow and have fun! 

   

How to make a Ruby Violet necklace and cuff inspired by Lilla Rogers' book I Just Like to MakeThings

Now I haven't done a giveaway in a while, so today I am going to rectify that. This super special giveaway includes a copy of the super creatively inspiring and educational I Just Like to Make Things:
Learn the Secrets to Making Money while Staying Passionate about your Art and Craft and a bunch of Lilla Rogers' line of bling bits, Ruby Violet.

 Answer the "Bloomin' question":

Do you garden and what do grow? Would you like to read about gardening here at Craftside along with all the crafty goodness I bring you and the Tasty Friday recipes?

Leave your comment here by Midnight Wednesday April 24th, 2013 and we will randomly pick a winner.

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Oh and for a second chance at this great combo pack pop on over to Craft Gossip Recycling.

Now, as previously stated above I Just Like to Make Things is a super inspiring book and I wanted to share with you a bit of what I made inspired by the book with some of Ruby Violet findings.

One of the super cool things about these findings is they come with little tiny paper brads that make assembling the pieces beyond easy! I did, however, mix it up and use a bit of recycled chain to complete the necklace.

For the cuff I wire wrapped the embellishment to the strap. Can I tell you how quick and easy and fun these were to make? I think you can see for yourself.

If you like to be inspired to make stuff you will love this book or if you like on-line classes pop on over to Lilla's site to find out more (she has an on-line class)!

I Just Like to Make Things:
Learn the Secrets to Making Money while Staying Passionate about your Art and Craft

By

Lilla Rogers

Gain a wealth of information, inspiration, and know-how on moving your artistic career forward from one of the most successful illustration agents in the industry!

I Just Like to Make Things is a dazzling, colorful volume of career and personal advice for artists, filled with ideas, playsheets (as opposed to worksheets), case studies, and tools for staying inspired and creative. These pages are grounded in the wisdom and experience gleaned from a long and buzzing career as creative juggernaut Lilla Rogers shares her analysis of leveraging various working styles and ways to keep your art fresh. Artist interviews provide inside details about the best jobs, as well as tips on how to work smart and stay creative. You’ll also find annotated case studies of several successful art jobs, in addition to coloring book pages, hand-drawn charts, and lots of crazy fun.

Acquire real-life, professional advice from an artist known for setting the trend with I Just Like to Make Things!

Lilla Rogers was a full-time, highly successful illustrator beginning in 1984 with clients ranging from theNew York Times, Takishamaya, Barneys New York, and Levi’s. She had agents in Tokyo, Paris, and New York. In 1994 her top students asked her to represent them. Since that time, Lilla Rogers Studio has become one of the most respected illustration agencies in the US, with clients in Europe and Asia and known for setting trend. Being an illustrator and teacher allows Lilla the unique position of helping her artists grow as she fully understands the creative process and how to nurture the best in each artist. She has lectured internationally at conferences and trade shows, such as the Illustration Conference (ICON) and PrintsourceNewYork, colleges and corporations, and is interviewed for her expertise as an agent, trendsetter, and artist. She lives in Arlington, MA. Visit her online at http://www.lillarogers.com.

   

 

How to make washer drop earrings from the book The Jewelry Making Handbook

If you like to make jewelry with metal findings (from the hardware store or out in the garage), then this tutorial on how to make drop earrings with washers from The Jewelry Making Handbook is defintely meant for you!

Click on these pages from The Jewelry Making Handbook to enlarge and read the full tutorial on how to make washer drop earrings.

More about the Chartwell book:

The Jewelry Making Handbook

by

Sharon McSweney

 This hardcover book with internal wire-o binding is 6.5in x 8in, a perfect size for readers to keep handy and reference often. The stylish design of this book, along with the interior photographs, illustrations and diagrams, make the learning process simple and fun for beginners and provides useful tips for more advanced readers.

With The Jewelry Making Handbook , stylish and elegant jewelry does not have to be expensive. All of the projects in the book are laid out in easy-to-follow steps, illustrated with helpful demonstration photographs. A wide spectrum of processes use materials ranging from precious metals to everyday "found" objects and recycled paper.

Techniques such as beadwork, wirework, and metal-forming are used to create exciting and innovative designs. The projects also vary in complexity, so that the maker can develop confidence while mastering a variety of skills from the straightforward to the complex. 

   

How to make a wire fastener for the end of a cord necklace from The Jewelry Making Handbook

If you like to make jewelry with cording or other types of string, thong, or even ribbon or yarn, this tutorial on how to make a wire fastener from The Jewelry Making Handbook could really be a handy technique to know.

Click on this page from The Jewelry Making Handbook to enlarge and read the full tutorial on how to make a wire end fastener for cording.

More about the Chartwell book:

The Jewelry Making Handbook

by

Sharon McSweney

 This hardcover book with internal wire-o binding is 6.5in x 8in, a perfect size for readers to keep handy and reference often. The stylish design of this book, along with the interior photographs, illustrations and diagrams, make the learning process simple and fun for beginners and provides useful tips for more advanced readers.

With The Jewelry Making Handbook , stylish and elegant jewelry does not have to be expensive. All of the projects in the book are laid out in easy-to-follow steps, illustrated with helpful demonstration photographs. A wide spectrum of processes use materials ranging from precious metals to everyday "found" objects and recycled paper.

Techniques such as beadwork, wirework, and metal-forming are used to create exciting and innovative designs. The projects also vary in complexity, so that the maker can develop confidence while mastering a variety of skills from the straightforward to the complex. 

Beaded fan earrings from the book The Complete Photo Guide to Beading by Robin Atkins

I love techniques and designs that are flexible and can be altered based on size. When I spotted these pretty beaded fan earrings featured in the book The Complete Photo Guide to Beading I thought they would be cool made on large rings (like split key chain rings or even super-sized on binder rings)!

Click on this page from The Complete Photo Guide to Beading to enlarge and read how to begin beading on a ring.

Like this idea and want the full tutorial on how to make beaded earrings using a ring as a base? Grab yourself a copy of the new CPi book:

The Complete Photo Guide to Beading

by

Robin Atkins

 This comprehensive reference fully explores the various types of beadwork, including beading on fabric, fringing, bead weavings, bead embroidery, and beaded jewelry. With easy-to-follow organization, this guide provides step-by-step directions and 500 full color photos for clear understanding. Basic projects provide opportunities for crafters to try the techniques, and galleries of unique beaded designs and creations by various bead artists offer beautiful examples and inspiration. It’s the only book you need to get started on beadwork. Begin your beading adventure today with The Complete Photo Guide to Beading!

Traveling widely to teach, lecture and research beadwork for nearly 20 years, Robin Atkins is a nationally known bead artist. She has authored several beading books as well as numerous magazine articles. Robin enjoys all types of beading. However, she especially loves to sew beads on cloth. Currently her two passions are fabricating sculptural pieces and combining bead embroidery with bookmaking to create bead-embellished journals. She is excited to see the development of beadwork in the past two decades, as it has shifted from the world of craft toward the world of art. She resides in Friday Harbor, WA. Visit her online at http://www.robinatkins.com.