Art Deco originated in Paris in the early 1900s. Arts Décoratifs was a movement that was embraced by architects, popular culture, and fashion influencers. The style is associated with elegance and a timeless color palette. We can see this sophisticated aesthetic in the skylines of major American cities and it is deeply embedded in the culture of Miami. Art Deco is a classic that has evolved. Today, we are celebrating this bold style with jewelry. Our Deco The Halls Jewelry Making Kit (Sold Out) was an ode to this amazing art philosophy. We are looking at finished jewelry designs from our friends and community. Check out the elegant jewelry that this kit inspired!
Don't miss Kit Day tomorrow! We are releasing our newest kit and unboxing our previous kit. You can find our kit reveal shows on our Facebook and YouTube pages.
Check out our Design Kits! Each kit is a themed collection of beading supplies. You never know where one of our kits will transport you! All of our kits are thoughtfully designed and curated. You are going to love the supplies inside! Our kits are limited in quantity and usually sell out before the end of the month. At the end of each month, we reveal our recent kit on the Soft Flex Facebook page and YouTube Page. Open your kit when you get it or wait for Sara to reveal the contents and open yours along with us live!
Our kits are great for skill building. We want our kits to feel challenging. We want them to be accessible for beginners and advanced designers alike, but we love to throw in elements that may seem difficult to test our beaders skills and make them think out of the box. Our kits may be inspired by a colorway or theme, but they are meant to be creative interpretations. Imagination and innovation do not follow the rules. Expect the unexpected.
Finished Jewelry Designs From Our Deco The Halls Design Kit
Deco The Halls Jewelry Making Kit Reveal
Embrace your cosmopolitan spirit this season. Pop the champagne! Deco the Halls is a black tie affair. You are going to have a roaring good time exploring this sophisticated crafting collection. Make Gatsby jealous with your refined manner and adornment. This mix of beading supplies is a fusion of modernity, futurism, and the lavish tradition of the holidays. Add a little extravagance to your Christmas and New Year's decorations. Elegance is the order of the day. Make merry memories with this callback to the days of flappers and artistic design. Celebrate 2024 with gallery quality glitz and glamour at an affordable price.
If you'd like to join us in design challenges, buy our kits and challenge yourself to try something new and unexpected. If you are new to beading, this kit comes with findings, beads, wire, and surprises.
Our kits are great for skill building. We want our kits to feel challenging. We want them to be accessible for beginners and advanced designers alike, but we love to throw in elements that may seem difficult to test our beaders skills and make them think out of the box. We think jewelry is great when it is easy. But when you really have to engage your mind and process your materials and tools, we think that your jewelry has the potential to be life changing.
Our kits may be inspired by a colorway or theme, but they are meant to be creative interpretations. Imagination and innovation do not follow the rules. Expect the unexpected.
Supplies are very limited. Don’t miss out!
Sara Oehler, Kate Richbourg & Abbi Berta
Kristen Fagan
Joyce Trowbridge
VIB Group Member Videos
We are seeing more and more jewelry making videos from our community. We love it! If you are a creator that works in front of a camera, let us know what you are filming. If you are working with Soft Flex Beading Wire or products, we would love to share the spotlight and put you on centerstage for a bit. Check out these fun beading and unboxing videos our friends filmed with the Deco The Halls Design Kit (Sold Out).
Rosanna Brafford
Thunderhorse Descendant
Beadifulnights
Misty Moon Designs
Melissa_Jewelry_Art
VIB Group Member Designs
We gathered a small assortment of fun designs from our VIB Facebook group. There were so many wonderful ideas and jewelry pieces. You really need to join our group to see them all. A lot of our members also have stores online. If you see a design you love, make sure you let the designer know. They may sell you that design or at least let you know how they made it. We would love to see your work too, join us today!
VIB is a great place to visit. It is an online bead gathering. It is a place to chat and meet new friends. It is a great way to stay social. You can learn a new tip or technique daily. You can get inspired by the gorgeous jewelry designs other people in the community post. You can also get your own jewelry gently critiqued if you want pointers on how to make your designs really stand out. We love wallflowers and chatty designers alike. Lurk or showcase your talent. You are going to love our fun club.
If you would like to see more elegant Art Deco jewelry, go to our VIB group. In the 'Search this group' field (or magnifying glass icon on the upper right), type or paste this: #deco. This will search the themed designs we hash tagged.
Designed by Soft Flex VIB Studio Member: Anne Hilliard
Designed by Soft Flex VIB Studio Member: Brenda Gilliland
Designed by Soft Flex VIB Studio Member: Carey Marshall Leimbach
Designed by Soft Flex VIB Studio Member: Dana Javorsky
Designed by Soft Flex VIB Studio Member: Kathy Mott
Designed by Soft Flex VIB Studio Member: Kim Vagnone
Designed by Soft Flex VIB Studio Member: Lois A. Becker
Designed by Soft Flex VIB Studio Member: Luisa Schanuel
Designed by Soft Flex VIB Studio Member: Melissa Martinez
Designed by Soft Flex VIB Studio Member: Millie Torres Gonzalez
Designed by Soft Flex VIB Studio Member: Nancy Thompson
Designed by Soft Flex VIB Studio Member: Paula Ruth Gospel
Designed by Soft Flex VIB Studio Member: Rebecca Foster
Designed by Soft Flex VIB Studio Member: Rosanna Brafford
Designed by Soft Flex VIB Studio Member: Sharon Wellford
Designed by Soft Flex VIB Studio Member: Stacy Leigh Meissner
Designed by Soft Flex VIB Studio Member: Terry Murphy Matuszyk
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