Christmas In July With Santa's Workshop Wire | Handmade Toggles & More!

Christmas In July With Santa's Workshop Wire | Handmade Toggles & More!

Boy, what a week we had! TGBE was back and we celebrated in STYLE! Normally, we offer a jewelry making kit for the show. But this time, Kristen traveled to the office for two live sales. This special event was comprised of gemstones and beads from Soft Flex Company founder Michael Sherman's estate. Mike had refined taste. He traveled the world and bought only the best. After he…
Donate Jewelry Making Supplies & Jewelry To Kansas City Hospice. Give The Gift Of Compassion!

Donate Jewelry Making Supplies & Jewelry To Kansas City Hospice. Give The Gift Of Compassion!

Do you have old jewelry you never wear? Do you have jewelry tools you never use? Do you have overstocked or unwanted beads? Our friend Kathy Corbin needs your help! Kathy has been a volunteer with Kansas City Hospice for over a decade. She has spent that time making jewelry and raising funds to benefit the hospice. Kathy is looking for your unneeded beading supplies. Give your beads and jewelry a…
Jewelry Making TREASURES | EXPLORE A Lifetime Collection Of Beads

Jewelry Making TREASURES | EXPLORE A Lifetime Collection Of Beads

TGBE is BACK! Join the Great Bead Extravaganza Group on Facebook! we cannot wait to see the surprises in store for this weekend. Check out the live preview tomorrow and then join the live shows on Saturday and Sunday. Normally, we offer a jewelry making kit for the show. But this time, we are doing something incredible. We are staging two live sales with gemstones and beads that have not…
HOT Summer Jewelry 2026 | Must-Have Styles | Exotic & COLORFUL

HOT Summer Jewelry 2026 | Must-Have Styles | Exotic & COLORFUL

It is HOT outside! Stay cool this summer with colorful handmade jewelry! This week, Kristen showed us how to make a statement necklace with our NEW Gold and Silver Extreme Wire. Sara showed us how to make beachy jewelry with our Beach Bonfire jewelry making kit and beads from Humblebeads. Humblebeads owner, Heather Powers, needs your help. Support her small business and check out her beads! TGBE i…
STUNNING Summer Jewelry Inspired By Italy's AMALFI Coast

STUNNING Summer Jewelry Inspired By Italy's AMALFI Coast

The Amalfi Coast is a spectacular region of Italy. The mountains in each coastal town are encrusted with colorful buildings and bright vibes. Amalfi is renown for it's artisan ceramics and the zest of it's flowing limoncello. Spend an exotic summer in Positano, from the comfort of your couch. Our latest jewelry making kit was designed to evoke the wonder of this coast. Learn how to make radiant je…
Amalfi Coast Beading Design Challenge Kit Reveal | La Dolce Vita!

Amalfi Coast Beading Design Challenge Kit Reveal | La Dolce Vita!

Kit Day! We celebrated our favorite company holiday this week. We unboxed our Amalfi Coast jewelry making kit and we released our Under the Stars kit. If you love a mystery box, our kits are a themed colorway that is perfect for beginner beaders and professional designers, alike. Check out this recap for design ideas featuring your new favorite kit! And check out our friends around the web. There…