7 Stamped Metal Ideas

Stamping metal blanks is so very trendy right now - in fact, you can get almost everything you need at your favorite art or crafts supply store.

If you like to try your hand at metal stamping or if you're an experienced metal worker, here are seven metal stamping projects by Craft Gossip for you to check out.

Photo by Craft Gossip

From key fobs to garden markers, I'm sure you'll find something you'll want to try.

Click HERE to see all the projects.

Now go bead something.

Lovely Lacey Bracelet

Lovely Lacey Bracelet
Photo and Project by Linda's Crafty Inspirations

There is so much to love about this bracelet - the colors (swoon), the magnetic clasp (goes so well and it's so much easier to wear) and the design (so medieval and yet so modern).

Since it uses 3 or 4mm druks for the flower centers and upper lacey part, it's sure to go very fast. Click HERE to go to Linda's Crafty Inspirations and download the PDF pattern for this simply lovely bracelet.

Now go bead something.

Star Pendant

Star Pendant
Project and Photo by
handmade-jewelry-club.com

I've said it before - I love projects that sometimes just take a few beads because who doesn't have a few beads left over from other projects?

So check out this lovely Star Pendant made with Swarovski crystals created by the Handmade-Jewelry-Club.

Super instructions accompanied by photos make it an easy to follow project.

Check it out HERE.

Now go bead something.

Peyote Channel Bracelet

Last week, I wrote about the classic and versatile Peyote stitch. How no matter what - it never really goes out of touch. Sure, right now Right Angle Weave seems to be the favorite kid on the block, but sometimes a project comes up that you simply must make; and, when I saw this bracelet, I knew I had to share it with you.

Peyote Channel Bracelet
Project and Photo by Whimbeads.com

This bracelet involves making an even count flat peyote strip that gets "buckled"  when you add the 4mm faceted round beads - really, such a clever way to add texture and shape to what would otherwise be a rather plain bracelet. And, it's easy too.

Click HERE to get all the how tos.

Now go bead something.

MAY MEETING

SATURDAY - MAY 16, 2015

10:00 am to 12:00 pm

NEW MEETING LOCATION:

St. Martin's Episcopal Church
Blast Kitchen and Community Room
717 Sage Road
Houston, TX 77056

DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
Driving South on 610 (towards the Galleria), take the Woodway/Memorial exit and make a right on Woodway (away from Memorial Park). Go straight on Woodway for about 1/2 mile and make a left on Sage. St. Martin's Episcopal Church is located on the corner of Woodway and Sage. Turn left into the church's 3rd driveway (just past the Riverway street sign on your left).

The Blast Kitchen and Community Room is located in the last entrance to the building (past the portico) before you exit the parking area. Look for a small sign that reads "Community Center Room."

PARKING:
Park anywhere; but, the most convenient place to park is near the middle to the end of the building.

PROGRAM:

Mosaic Eggshell Pendants with Katy Edwards: Kits - $8.00

Include all the supplies needed to make two pendant necklaces.

• Two prepainted and drilled craft wooden pieces
• Cleaned egg shells
• Large jump rings
• Two necklace cords
• Super glue

May 2015 Program
Mosaic Eggshell Pendants
Project and Photo by Katy Edwards

TOOLS NEEDED:

• Tweezers

Swirly Bracelet

This bracelet looks like it would be difficult to bead; but - guess what?? It isn't.

Photo and Project by
Cabbycraft.BlogSpot.com

It's really a simple project that makes for a lovely, dainty bracelet. So, grab your crimpers or flat nose pliers, wire cutters, beads, crystals and get to beading.

Click HERE to get all the how tos.

Now go bead something.

Chain Maille and Pearl Bracelet

Here's a super duper easy pictorial tutorial if you like chain maille and pearls!

And, it's a very clever way to capture a pearl or your favorite gemstone in between the chain maille links.

Click HERE for a super sized picture of the tutorial.

Now go bead something.

Peyote Hoops Tutorial

Peyote is one of the most basic bead stitches that everyone learns - usually at the beginning. And, although it's popularity (remember the amulet bag craze?) wanes and ebbs, it's never really totally out.

Despite the fact that it can be finicky and always looks like a train wreck for the first couple of rows, it does somehow magically comes together and when it does - magic happens. It is one of my all time favorite stitches.

So, check out this Peyote Hoops Tutorial by the blogger at Love My Art Jewelry.

Peyote Hoops
Tutorial and Photo by
Love My Art Jewelry

These hoops are so versatile that they can be anything from components to the main focal in any piece you may want to create.

So, isn't it time you revisit the Peyote Stitch?

Click HERE to see how.

Now go bead something.