Tag Archives: diy

Clasp Wars: The Lobster Claw

Posted on April 29, 2018 by samwescott

I wanna start a new series on this blog where I compare different types of clasps and talk a bit about what I’ve learned over the years in terms of what they are and aren’t good for. I’m calling it … Continue reading →

Posted in Clasp Wars Info Series, Tips and Tricks | Tagged arts and crafts, beadweaving, beadwork, clasps, diy, diy jewelry, etsy, jewelry, jewelry clasps, jewelry design, jewelry making, jewelry selling | 9 Comments

New Design – Joystone Bezel (8 Projects in 1 Pattern!)

Posted on April 23, 2018 by samwescott

My friends, hello! You may have noticed that I have been pretty quiet here and on Facebook lately. Part of it is that I am going on my first vacation as an adult here soon (to celebrate my 5 year … Continue reading →

Posted in New Pattern Annoucements | Tagged arts and crafts, beaded bezel, beading, beading blog, beading classes, beading patterns, beading tutorials, beadweaving, beadweaving patterns, beadweaving tutorials, beadwork, bezel, crystal rivoli, diy, diy jewelry, rivoli bezel | 6 Comments

Playing with Carrier Beads – Rainbow Ombre Necklace

Posted on February 28, 2018 by samwescott

Hello! So, we got carrier beads in at work a few months ago and they have been FLYING off the shelves. I quickly grabbed myself a few packs and have been steadily working on designing and stitching up a necklace … Continue reading →

Posted in Beading Techniques and Experiments | Tagged beaded beads, beading, beadweaving, beadweaving patterns, beadweaving tutorials, beadwork, carrier bead designs, carrier bead necklace, carrier beads, diy, diy necklace, peyote, peyote pattern, peyote stitch, rainbow necklace, rainbow ombre, sari silk | 4 Comments

New Design! – Artful Arcos Bracelet and Earrings

Posted on February 8, 2018 by samwescott

Hello, everyone! I finally have another new design to share with you. This one uses three-hole Arcos beads and seed beads to make a square-tiled design. What do you think? So, I’ve been intrigued by Arcos for awhile now. I … Continue reading →

Posted in New Pattern Annoucements | Tagged arcos beads, beading, beading patterns, beading tutorials, beadweaving, beadweaving patterns, beadweaving tutorials, beadwork, diy | 2 Comments

Use Your Stash Challenge – Jan 2018 – Art Elements Blog Hop Reveal

Posted on January 30, 2018 by samwescott

Hello, my dear beady friends! Do I have a delightful pile of jewelry to share with you! So, Art Elements is hosting another Use Your Stash Challenge to start off the new year. You may remember a similar challenge that … Continue reading →

Posted in Challenges and Blog Hops | Tagged art beads, art elements, art jewelry elements, beading, beading blog hop, beadweaving, beadweaving patterns, beadweaving tutorials, beadwork, blog challenge, blog hop, diy, jewelry | 16 Comments

2018 New Years Resolutions

Posted on January 1, 2018 by samwescott

Happy New Years, everybody! So, I LOVE New Years Day. I love fresh starts and making goals and buying calendars and all the fun motivation and emotional cleanliness that wells up in me every time we start a new year. … Continue reading →

Posted in Yearly Resolutions | Tagged 2018, art blogging, bead blogging, beading, beading patterns, beadwork, blogging, diy, new years, new years resolutions, reading | 2 Comments

Faux Loom Leather Wrap Bracelets

Posted on December 10, 2017 by samwescott

Guys, I learned a new technique and I think I am in love! So, last month I noticed a class at Beaded Bliss that I desperately wanted to take. I rearranged my work schedule specifically so I could be there … Continue reading →

Posted in Beading Techniques and Experiments | Tagged beaded bliss, beading, beading classes, beadweaving, beadwork, classes, diy, diy bracelets, diy jewelry, faux loomwork, jewelry making, leather work, loomwork | 18 Comments

Playing with my Picasso 15/0’s!

Posted on November 10, 2017 by samwescott

Hey, everyone! I’ve been playing with those gorgeous Picasso 15/0’s I was telling you about in my last post and wanted to share what I’ve been working on. First, I worked up a pair of my Dainty Duo Drop earrings … Continue reading →

Posted in Bead and Product Chatter, Beading Techniques and Experiments | Tagged beading, beading patterns, beadweaving, beadweaving patterns, beadweaving tutorials, beadwork, diy, picasso beads, picasso finish, seed beads | Leave a comment

SuperDuo Star Earrings 2.0 (with Kite Beads) – Rescuing an Old Pattern from Retirement

Posted on October 23, 2017 by samwescott

Hello, my dear friends! Are you having a nice fall? Things are finally cooling down around here and I am LOVING it. So, quick story time. Back when I was a wee babe working at Beads Direct USA when it … Continue reading →

Posted in New Pattern Annoucements | Tagged arts and crafts, beading, beads, beadweaving, beadweaving patterns, beadweaving tutorials, beadwork, designer, diy, diy earrings, diy jewelry, earrings, kite beads, pattern writing, superduo beads, superduo earrings, superduos | 1 Comment

Tips on Nail Care for Beaders!

Posted on September 30, 2017 by samwescott

Hello, everyone! So, I was scrambling for a topic for a new blog post this month (since part of my resolution for this [and every] year is to post twice a month and September is over today – OOPS) and … Continue reading →

Posted in Tips and Tricks | Tagged beading, beads, beadweaving, beadwork, diy, nail care, painted nails | 5 Comments