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Great Bead Extravaganza returned like a mighty winter storm. The presenters brought high energy, a blast of creativity, and an avalanche of fun! TGBE is the world's first and largest online bead show. The exhibitors show off the products you will find at their stores. They give a free jewelry making class and often give out spontaneous or pre-planned giveaways. If you are live, you are sur…
The Great Bead Extravaganza Midwinter Market 2025 was last weekend. TGBE is an online bead show. There are tons of sales. There are demonstrations and new product launches. There are exciting giveaways and so much more! We had an amazing time opening the Arctic Circle jewelry making kit that we created for the event. Kristen showed us how to make an embroidered snowflake that can be turned into…
Beading Party With Danielle Wickes: "Word Of The Year" Peyote Bracelet
Sara Oehler had a beading party with Danielle Wickes of
Danielle Wickes Jewelry. Danielle showed how to create a Peyote stitch pattern "Word of the Year" Bracelet using seed beads, thread and a needle. Danielle chose the word "Flourishing" for her word of the year. She created her own clasp by using 18ga Soft Flex Cra…
Did you make a New Year's Resolution? Some of us live by the tradition of self improvement each year. But It is not always easy to change your life with the turn of the calendar. Another great way to achieve personal satisfaction is to focus your energy on a word of the year. This is a word that will be your written mantra, of sorts. This word can be a way to remember what is important. If you a…