Are you a blogger, and suffering from blogger’s block? In other words, can’t think of a topic for your next post? This list of possible blog topics might help.
If you are like me, you can use all the organizing help you can get. This article on organizing your supplies for crafting on the go has [...]

For this project, you need:
A large circle paper punch
Hole punch
Cardstock
Stickers
Ribbon or yarn (or ornament hooks)
Pen/pencil/crayon
I used a 3-Inch circle punch by the brand Marvy Uchida, which I bought at my local craft store. Everything else I had on hand – as will most crafty moms – the cardstock was leftover as was the ribbon & [...]

Copper is a beautiful metal for jewelry, but it oxidizes (tarnishes) more quickly than silver, so it requires a bit of extra care if you want it to stay shiny.
I recommend cleaning your copper jewelry after every time you wear it. Use a mild soap and water, rinse completely, and dry with a soft cloth. [...]

Now is the time to start thinking about holiday gifts, especially if you like to give handmade gifts. You need some time to gather your supplies, experiment with the techniques you are using, and of course to make everything and wrap it up beautifully. (And, if you don’t want to make your own gifts, might [...]

I was reading a thread on the etsy forums and saw a link to this great tutorial on oxidizing silver.
Oxidizing is something that occurs naturally over time with silver as the oxygen in the air and chemicals the silver comes into contact with gradually darken it – but if you want a piece of silver [...]

To follow up my 10 second kid craft idea, here’s something you can make yourself in a minute!
What you need:
1 donut-style bead (or donut shaped found object)
3 feet of fancy yarn or cord
And here’s what you do: fold the yarn in half, slip it through the donut, slip the ends through the folded “loop”, and [...]

My 18 month old son LOVES coloring, but if I give him a single piece of paper, it needs to be taped down or it moves too much and frustrates him. I didn’t want to spend a lot of money on a sketchbook for him since he can go through 10 pieces of paper in [...]

For the last day of August, here’s another addictive Youtube channel to browse through: Art Jewelry Magazine. If you make jewelry, you might be familiar with the magazine, which publishes jewelry techniques and projects using a variety of media.
Here’s a sample video to check out, on piercing (in non-metalsmith language, this means essentially drilling a [...]

Here’s a great video from Bench Jeweler, on using a flex shaft to add a textured finish to metal. In the example, it is a ring, but you can use a similar technique to give a textured finish to any jewelry piece. I like to experiment with different sanding and grinding attachments on my dremel [...]

Another great video from Beaducation – how to use a dapping tool. This is a very cool technique, which is used for making small domed shapes.