Inspired By Sundance! Artisan Jewelry Making Projects & Craft Ideas

Inspired By Sundance! Artisan Jewelry Making Projects & Craft Ideas

We are celebrating the Sundance Catalog this week. If you are not familiar with the catalog, it is part of the Sundance Group. This group is a conglomeration of business entities that seek to inspire and elevate artists. Robert Redford created these businesses to support film, fashion, and artisans in jewelry and more. The group is named after his iconic character from Butch Cassidy and the Sun…
How To Make An Illusion Style Necklace With Soft Flex Beading Wire & Czech Glass

How To Make An Illusion Style Necklace With Soft Flex Beading Wire & Czech Glass

How To Make An Illusion Style Necklace With Soft Flex Beading Wire & Czech Glass Last week on Spill the Beads with Joyce Trowbridge, Joyce showed how to create an Illusion Style Necklace using .019 Soft Flex Beading Wire and Czech Glass beads, which creates a floating bead effect for a stunning visual appeal. This necklace can also be used as a wrap around bracelet. Utilizing Soft F…
Do It Yourself! How To Make Jewelry Connectors With Beading Wire

Do It Yourself! How To Make Jewelry Connectors With Beading Wire

Do It Yourself! How To Make Jewelry Connectors With Beading Wire Ever thought about crafting your own Soft Flex beading wire connectors? Well, you're in luck! I’m going to guide you through the process in this week’s Free Spirit Beading episode. We’ll use a stunning collection of mixed gemstones beads for a necklace design that is inspired by Sundance catalog. I share how to create c…
Galentine's Day Celebration & Heartfelt Jewelry Making Inspiration

Galentine's Day Celebration & Heartfelt Jewelry Making Inspiration

We celebrated  Galentine's Day this week. We gathered friends and threw a beading party with Jesse James Beads. What is Galentine's Day, you ask? February 13th is a day for ladies to celebrate sisterhood. It is a day for giving thanks to those around you for being supportive and a shoulder to lean on. It is a day to toast your circle and share memories. No judgement, no broke…
Multicolor Heishi Beads & Crystal Heart Stretch Bracelet Tutorial

Multicolor Heishi Beads & Crystal Heart Stretch Bracelet Tutorial

Multicolor Heishi Beads & Crystal Heart Stretch Bracelet Tutorial This week on Free Spirit Beading with Kristen Fagan, I used our Love Note Mystery Bead Stash Mix to make these colorful stretch bracelets. They're a symphony of multicolor heishi beads, sparkling crystal hearts, and stretch cord. I tied a knot and used a dab of glue to secure the bracelet. It's recommended that you pr…
How To Make Braided Bracelets With Love Note Bead Stash & Rola Beads

How To Make Braided Bracelets With Love Note Bead Stash & Rola Beads

How To Make Braided Bracelets With Love Note Bead Stash & Rola Beads Last week on Spill the Beads with Joyce Trowbridge, Joyce showed how to make these lovely braided bracelets using our Love Note Bead Stash Mix, Rola Seed Beads, and .019 Soft Flex Beading Wire in Garnet and Pink Tourmaline colors. She also made a beautiful heart clasp out of 18ga Soft Flex Silver Plated Craft Wire in…