TGBE Midwinter Market 2025: Arctic Circle Embroidery & New Year's Necklace

TGBE Midwinter Market 2025: Arctic Circle Embroidery & New Year's Necklace

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 int…
Beading Party With Danielle Wickes: "Word Of The Year" Peyote Bracelet

Beading Party With Danielle Wickes: "Word Of The Year" Peyote Bracelet

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…
Write Your Resolution On A Word Of The Year Beaded Bracelet

Write Your Resolution On A Word Of The Year Beaded Bracelet

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…
Making A Glitz & Glam Pendant Necklace With Our All That Glitters Kit

Making A Glitz & Glam Pendant Necklace With Our All That Glitters Kit

Making A Glitz & Glam Pendant Necklace With Our All That Glitters Kit Part One On Free Spirit Beading with Kristen Fagan, I showed how to create a Glitz & Glam Pendant (Part One) using beads and findings from our All That Glitters Beading Design Kit and .019 Soft Flex Beading Wire in White Quartz color. Part Two Then I showed how to use that pendant to create a Glitz & Glam Nec…
A New Year In Style With Our All That Glitters Design Kit

A New Year In Style With Our All That Glitters Design Kit

What are your resolutions? We resolve to look fabulous in 2025! Our All That Glitters Design Kit is an elegant collection of beading supplies that makes it easy to make gallery quality jewelry. Make the most of the new year with jewelry that is glamorous and radiant. Grab a kit while you can! Our kits contain everything you need to create a bunch of beautiful jewelry. All you need are…
How To Decorate A Wine Bottle Or Sparkling Cider With A Beaded Ornament

How To Decorate A Wine Bottle Or Sparkling Cider With A Beaded Ornament

How To Decorate A Wine Bottle Or Sparkling Cider With A Beaded Ornament On Free Spirit Beading with Kristen Fagan, I showed how to decorate a wine bottle or sparkling cider bottle with a beaded dangle. This would be great as a holiday host/hostess gift! I had previously made some loops with Soft Flex Beading Wire and seed beads. I took those beaded loops and added beads, charms and tassels…