7 Jewelry Making Videos To Kick Off A Creative New Year

7 Jewelry Making Videos To Kick Off A Creative New Year

The new year is here and we have so many  jewelry making thoughts and inspirational projects to share! We had a great week of beading parties and fun. That was just the beginning - The Great Bead Extravaganza is previewing tonight and runs throughout the weekend. Check out our blog and get linked in before the big bead show kicks off. You do not want to miss the fun! Let's…
Top 10 Most Watched Jewelry Making Videos From 2022

Top 10 Most Watched Jewelry Making Videos From 2022

Welcome to another exciting year on our big beautiful planet! Did you make a resolution to learn a new  jewelry making technique? Do you want to pick up a craft that you may have put down? Would you like to learn how to make a gallery quality necklace from the comfort of your home? Stoke your creative fire and join us for the most watched videos of 2022 on our YouTube channel.…
25 Days Of DIY Christmas Decorations And Holiday Crafts (Merry-Thon Designs)

25 Days Of DIY Christmas Decorations And Holiday Crafts (Merry-Thon Designs)

Is there a better time of year than the  holidays for being expressive and creative? We get the chance to adorn ourselves with playful jewelry. We are encouraged to decorate our houses with beaded garlands and handmade ornaments. During December, we rolled out a calendar of creative prompts, we challenged our friends on our VIB Facebook group to create festive jewelry and décor. At…
How To Make A Lariat Necklace With Pantone Colors And A Heart Pendant

How To Make A Lariat Necklace With Pantone Colors And A Heart Pendant

How To Make A Lariat Necklace With Pantone Colors And A Heart Pendant Sara explored the 2022 Pantone Fall/Winter Assorted Colors Bead Mixes. They are the perfect complement to our 2022 Fall/Winter Pantone Quad of Beading Wire. She made this beautiful lariat necklace using beads from those mixes along with our new Antique Brass Plated Heart Connectors. Materials: 2022 Fall/Winter…
Wire Wrapped Ceramic Donut Beaded Necklace Tutorial

Wire Wrapped Ceramic Donut Beaded Necklace Tutorial

Wire Wrapped Ceramic Donut Beaded Necklace Tutorial This week on Free Spirit Beading with Kristen Fagan, I showed how to make a wire wrapped ceramic donut beaded necklace. I wire wrapped the ceramic donut pendant with Soft Flex Craft Wire last Thursday during the Coffee & Craft Wire video for Soft Flex Company's The Great Bead Extravaganza Spotlight Day!Materials:22ga Silver Plated S…
New Year New Jewelry Making Ideas! Learn A New Technique Today!

New Year New Jewelry Making Ideas! Learn A New Technique Today!

How was your holiday season? Was it full of magic and shared moments with kindred spirits? Did you take quality time to be creative and enjoy the simple things? We are energized and ready to learn new crafts. We are looking ahead to a year full of  jewelry making and mastering new tools and techniques. Want to walk the journey with us and find inspiration each week? Join us and…