DIY Eclectic & Kitschy Painted Jewelry Inspired by Jennifer Perkins

DIY Eclectic & Kitschy Painted Jewelry Inspired by Jennifer Perkins

DIY Kitschy Painted Pendant Necklace Inspired by Jennifer PerkinsThis week on Free Spirit Beading with Kristen Fagan, I crafted a fun, eclectic necklace! I painted an awesome wooden pendant and beads with Jennifer Perkins at Craftcation. Jennifer inspires you to have fun, be colorful and embrace a kitschy style! I gathered an eclectic mix of beads from SoftFlexCompany.com to design…
Unique Jewelry Ideas - Beaded Bezels, Weaving Looms, And Exploring The Whatnot App

Unique Jewelry Ideas - Beaded Bezels, Weaving Looms, And Exploring The Whatnot App

We are always looking for exciting new ways to expand our jewelry making ideas and creative output. This week, we looked at a project that used Diamond Glaze adhesive to make beaded bezels. We looked at the newest Mirrix Loom and got a lesson on how to weave on a loom. We explored Whatnot, a shopping app that looks very interesting. And we checked out the videos our friends and handmade jewe…
3rd Annual Customer Appreciation Week Preview And Jewelry Making Videos

3rd Annual Customer Appreciation Week Preview And Jewelry Making Videos

Our 3rd annual Customer Appreciation Week is just around the corner. Now is the perfect time to grab the kits and beading supplies from the presenters and bead stores you love. CAW is free to watch and enjoy, but if you want a deeper experience, getting your supplies will allow you to make what your favorite designers make. Come join the fun! Each video is a free beading class. Learn new tec…
Live From Lancaster PA With Sara & Kristen For The Bead Fest Maker Festival

Live From Lancaster PA With Sara & Kristen For The Bead Fest Maker Festival

Live From Lancaster PA With Sara & Kristen For The Bead Fest Maker Festival Exciting news for the Soft Flex team! Sara received an award at  Bead Fest in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. She was recognized as a Top 5 Community Leader in 2023 by the Interweave Bead & Jewelry Team. This award was given to shining stars in the creative community as an acknowledgment of their hard work a…
Cool Off With Jewelry Making Videos And Join Us At Bead Fest In Lancaster, PA

Cool Off With Jewelry Making Videos And Join Us At Bead Fest In Lancaster, PA

Exciting news for the Soft Flex team! Sara received an award at Bead Fest in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. She was recognized as a Top 5 Community Leader in 2023 by the Interweave Bead & Jewelry Team. This award was given to shining stars in the creative community as an acknowledgment of their hard work and innovation. While at the show, Sara and Kristen explored the Maker Festivals and even too…
Christmas In July: DIY Christmas Decorations And Homemade Ornaments

Christmas In July: DIY Christmas Decorations And Homemade Ornaments

The holiday season is still months away. But Christmas is only distant when you look at a calendar. If you like to make your own personalized christmas ornaments and crafts, now is a great time to start thinking about your handmade decorations. Don't get caught unprepared when December rolls around! Last month, we celebrated Christmas In July. This was our chance to gather with friends and g…