Weekly Video Recap: Macramé Bracelets And Mystery Jewelry Making Kit Reveals

Weekly Video Recap: Macramé Bracelets And Mystery Jewelry Making Kit Reveals

Brrrr! A cold snap left our teeth chattering this week. We stayed warm by making jewelry and sharing our crafts with family. How did you beat the chill? This week, we learned how to make  macrame bracelets and we had some fun watching some unboxing videos. Check out what was in our FREE Tucson gift (we hope you got one). If you like jewelry making kits, you will love what was i…
Free Beading Project Idea: 6 Jewelry Designs Using Craft Wire And The Multi-Size Looping Tool

Free Beading Project Idea: 6 Jewelry Designs Using Craft Wire And The Multi-Size Looping Tool

6 Jewelry Designs Using Craft Wire And The Multi-Size Looping Tool Multi-Size Mandrel Wire Wrapping And Looping Jewelry Tool This amazing tool is a must have for anybody that works with Craft Wire. The multi-level loops on the head allow for a variety of projects. Whether you are making jump rings, connectors, s hooks, interlocking chain, ear wire, and more - this single tool has you cov…
The Great Bead Extravaganza Returns - The World's Biggest Online Bead Show Is Back

The Great Bead Extravaganza Returns - The World's Biggest Online Bead Show Is Back

The  Great Bead Extravaganza has returned. The world's biggest online bead show was back for a second showing. This exciting live bead show was full of unique vendors and talented jewelry makers. If you are a little blue that COVID has delayed trade shows, like the Tucson Gem Show, the Great Bead Extravaganza is a great way to celebrate beading and jewelry making from the comfort of…
How to Make a Square Knot Macramé Bracelet with Soft Flex Wire, Beads and a Button Clasp

How to Make a Square Knot Macramé Bracelet with Soft Flex Wire, Beads and a Button Clasp

How to Make a Square Knot Macramé Bracelet with Soft Flex Wire, Beads and a Button ClaspThis week on Free Spirit Beading with Kristen Fagan, we explore how to macramé using Soft Flex beading wire. We make a beaded square knot macramé bracelet design with Soft Flex beading wire and a button clasp closure.Supplies:Soft Flex .019 Medium Beading Wire - Red Coral2021 Pantone Color of the Year…
Weekly Video Recap: Pantone Colors, DIY Valentine's Day Gifts, The Great Bead Extravaganza, And More

Weekly Video Recap: Pantone Colors, DIY Valentine's Day Gifts, The Great Bead Extravaganza, And More

What an amazing week! The world's largest online bead show - The Great Bead Extravaganza - was last weekend. We filmed a jewelry making video for the event that was full of helpful tips for beginner beaders. Even if you have been making jewelry for years, you will still find some inspiration from our presentation. This week, we learned how to make earrings using beading wire. And…
Spotlight On Our VIB Jewelry Making Community: Designer Deb Houck

Spotlight On Our VIB Jewelry Making Community: Designer Deb Houck

Today we are shining the spotlight on a member of our VIB jewelry making community. There is an amazing assortment of talented jewelry designers that have joined our Facebook group. We wanted to start taking a look at the individuals that comprise this wonderful collective. The first designer we are featuring is Deb Houck. Deb Houck runs two exciting YouTube channels. You can lea…