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…
4 DIY Beaded Earring Design Ideas for Valentine’s Day

4 DIY Beaded Earring Design Ideas for Valentine’s Day

4 DIY Beaded Earring Design Ideas for Valentine’s DayLast week on Free Spirit Beading with Kristen Fagan, we got passionate about making beaded earrings. We explore combining different shapes and colors of beads and beading wire to create quick earrings. These DIY earring designs are perfect for celebrating your gal pals for Galentine's Day (February 13th) and sweethearts for Valentine's Day (febr…
Weekly Video Recap: DIY Valentine's Day Jewelry, Pantone Colors, Mala Necklace, And SilverSilk Mesh

Weekly Video Recap: DIY Valentine's Day Jewelry, Pantone Colors, Mala Necklace, And SilverSilk Mesh

Love is in the air! Valentine's Day is almost here. The perfect time to create a handmade Valentine's gift for your loved ones and gal pals. We have the cutest earring ideas for you this week. If Cupid's arrow missed it's mark this year, make jewelry and spoil yourself! We have some fantastic free jewelry ideas for you. Stay in fashion with our look at Pantone's Color of the Year. Mak…