Want to learn a new jewelry making technique? We have had an amazing week of brilliant crafting ideas. First, Kristen showed us how she plans and designs a handmade rosary. Joee Balestrieri (Joee's Jewelry on YouTube) joined us for a beading party and showed us how to make a beaded bracelet. We joined our friends at TGBE and had an ornament making party. Finally, we found wonderful designs from our friends on YouTube. Don't miss this recap!

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Holiday Ornament Party Make-A-Thon!

The Ornament Party of the Season!
Friday, November 6

Your favorite TGBE designers are kicking off the holiday season with an EPIC, day-long Ornament Party, and you’re invited!

Join your hosts Candie Cooper and Kate Richbourg for SIX festive hours of creativity, inspiration, and holiday cheer! Every hour on the hour, a talented maker from The Great Bead Extravaganza will pop in on the LIVE broadcast to share a special ornament design to help you deck the halls with handmade holiday magic.

Here’s Our Festive Lineup!
9:45 AM PT | 11:45 AM CT | 12:45 PM ET
Welcome to the Party with Candie Cooper & Kate Richbourg!

10 AM PT | 12 PM CT | 1 PM ET
Jill MacKay

11 AM PT | 1 PM CT | 2 PM ET
Sara Oehler

12 PM PT | 2 PM CT | 3 PM ET
Heather Powers

1 PM PT | 3 PM CT | 4 PM ET
Christi Friesen

2 PM PT | 4 PM CT | 5 PM ET
Cynthia Thornton

3 PM PT | 5 PM CT | 6 PM ET
Kate Richbourg & Candie Cooper

Join Us Live or Catch the Replay!
The entire party will be streamed LIVE on The Great Bead Extravaganza YouTube channel, so pop in whenever your schedule allows! Can’t spend the whole day with us? No worries! The complete broadcast will be available afterward, ready for you to enjoy whenever you have time to settle in, grab your supplies, and create.

Six hours. Six fabulous ornament projects. A whole lot of holiday cheer!

Click the image above to grab your Be An Angel Ornament Kit! Decorate with your handmade ornament!

Make a handmade angel ornament this season! This kit is perfect for crafting a DIY ornament. Gift your creation as a keepsake, tree decoration or home decor. Share your creativity and make with a friend or child! This kit contains 20 gauge craft wire and an assortment of beads and findings to craft an angel themed ornament and more! All you need are cutters and basic wire, working tools (round nose and chain nose pliers). This kit is perfect for a beginner or while you’re working pro supplies are extremely limited. Make sure to grab yours today!

Ornament Party Make-A-thon! With Candie Cooper & The Great Bead Extravaganza Friends!

DIY Rosary With The Vamp Romantic Jewelry Making Kit

Follow along as Kristen shows how to create your own handmade rosary. Kristen created a rosary structure as a roadmap for her design.

Free Spirit Beading, Kristen's weekly show, was too short a segment to finish her design, but you can be sure we will follow up with images from her finished rosary!

Beading Party With Joee Balestrieri Of Joee's Jewelry: DIY Lucerna Beaded Bracelets

GGC’s Beginning Beaders: How To Make A Multi-Strand Bracelet | Soft Flex Wire

Beki & Jenny: 2 Layered Necklace Sets | Soft Flex Wire & Bargain Bead Box

Campbell Creations: Beaded Bracelet With Soft Flex Wire & Dollar Bead Box

Klwgjewellery: Joyful Beading Gothic Necklace, Bracelet & Earrings

Jenifer Miller & Friends: StashCamp 2026 Beading Party

In Rose's Garden: Beaded Hair Sticks With Soft Flex Wire

Desert Cat Creations: Beaded Bracelet With Soft Flex Wire

Join our Facebook group – VIB. Stay in the know. Stay up to date. From our bead shows to our video shows and sales, you can stay in touch with us. The community is full of artistic and helpful beaders and crafty people. Inspire and be inspired. Share your pictures and get the beading bug from others!

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Blog contributor Thomas Soles loves Jazz Age writers and crunchy french fries. His favorite gemstones are Lapis and Pietersite. His favorite hobby is day dreaming. And his favorite mustache is Freddie Mercury's. As you can see, he has a healthy (or possibly unhealthy) sense of humor. You can write to him at Thomas@SoftFlexCompany.com