Using Polymer Clay Faux Wood To Fix a Broken Kids Pocket Knife

When the Decorative Skin On Your Old Pocket Knife Cracks And Falls Off…Like a lot of boys, my son Fisher was given a Swiss Army Knife for carving

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Convertible Necklace – Making Beaded Jewelry That is So Versatile

Handmade Projects That Get You Thinking Outside of the Typical Jewelry Box:The other day, I wrote about a unique convertible necklace idea that ended up becoming a Christmas

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Handmade Beaded Jewelry – A Polymer Clay Convertible Necklace

Making Jewelry Pieces That Can Be Worn In Several Different Ways:It’s a good thing my mom doesn’t go online too much… or she would see what I’m giving

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Handmade Gift Ideas for Christmas Using Your Polymer Clay Beads

Quick And Easy Beaded Craft Projects For Last Minute Holiday Gift Giving:Only eleven days left until Christmas! If you need some creative ideas for making secret Santa gifts,

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How To Save Money Making Christmas Gifts With Polymer Clay Beads

Gift Giving This Holiday Season Can Be More Meaningful AND Less Expensive:Our ailing economy has many people worried about spending too much money this year on store bought

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Mother Daughter Story – Prospering in a Bad Economy

Carrots, Eggs or Coffee Beans – Which One Are You?Have you ever come across a positive, feel-good story that really strikes a chord? You know, the kind of

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Pretty Polymer Clay Projects – Flower Cane Fridge Magnets

Photo Submitted By Betsy Butler, A Regular Contributor Here At the Beads And Beading Blog:betsy butlerThanks again for your web site and tips. I thought I’d share a

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Why Make Polymer Clay Beads? And Jewelry and Other Arts and Crafts

Looking Back to The Great Depression of the 1930’s for Some Insights and Answers:Today’s post is about the WHY’s (instead of the How’s) of making polymer clay beads.

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My American Thanksgiving Wishes | Special Mention To Craft Cabana

Reflecting On Past Accomplishments As Well As On Things Still To Do:Thanksgiving has already come and gone for us Canadians up here in the Great White North. But

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Craft Fairs – Selling Jewelry, Painted Wine Glasses and Dog Treats!

Even When There Aren’t Too Many Buyers, You Can Still Have a Successful Day:This past weekend, my daughter (Willow) and I set up a booth at a local

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