Did you catch our presentation for the Great Bead Extravaganza? During our jewelry making demonstration, we unboxed our desert themed Tucson Great Bead Extravaganza Design Kit (Sold Out). The worlds biggest online bead show, TGBE, was celebrating the bead and gem shows that turn Tucson into a massive beading event every February. If you love desert themed jewelry or the stirring colors of the American Southwest, you are going to love the finished jewelry we made with this gorgeous kit!
We love the mystical colors and iconic imagery of the American Southwest. There is a romance to the ghostly deserts. Included in this kit were buttons and charms that were perfect for Tucson themed jewelry designs. We added a palette of warm earthy tones, turquoise, and metal components. The finished designs we saw were playful and contemporary representations of the Copper State. Kristen and Sara, showed us how to braid and macrame Soft Flex Beading Wire for their designs. We checked out Deb Houck's stunning collection of finished pieces she made with this kit. Marcie Creates unboxed our Tucson Great Bead Extravaganza Kit (Sold Out) and gave us her thoughts about the themed contents inside. Finally, we looked at designs from the phenomenal jewelry makers that are a part of our Facebook VIB community. These talented designers are elevating us and inspiring us to create. Join the fun!
“Paris is always a good idea.” ~Audrey Hepburn
High fashion is always à la mode - on trend, in Paris. Grace your evening wear, your vêtements de soirée, with a dazzling necklace or elegant bracelet. Add a little Eiffel to your beading supplies. This lush kit is a celebration of the architecture and style of the Paris elite. Be the belle of the Moulin Rouge with a handcrafted jewelry design that only looks coûter cher - expensive.
Sara will be doing a live broadcast on the Soft Flex Facebook page and YouTube Page, with the Parisian Couture Design Kit, on Wednesday, April 27th at 3pm (PT).
If you'd like to join us in the design challenge next month, buy this kit 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!
A spring themed segment of the Great Bead Extravaganza is almost here!
Spring Fling Show Dates: April 8, 9, 10, 2022—Save the Dates! We are enjoying a Spring Fling at The Great Bead Extravaganza, a virtual beading event.
Here are the links you need to get connected to our event. Please be sure to like the Facebook page and join the Facebook group to see all of the content.
Official Facebook Page
Official Facebook Group
Sara Oehler and Kristen Fagan will present on behalf of Soft Flex Company on Saturday, April 9th from 1:30-2:30pm PT / 4:30-5:30pm ET.
Finished Jewelry Designs From Our Tucson Great Bead Extravaganza Design Kit
Sara Oehler Designs
Tucson Great Bead Extravaganza Design Kit (Sold Out) Contents:
Soft Flex Beading Wire, .019 Diameter in Green Turquoise
2x2mm Crimp Tubes
Ear Wires
12mm Brass, Copper, Gold Plated, Gun Metal Plated and Silver Plated Lobster Claw Clasp
TierraCast Button and Charms
Tucson Bead Strand (Sold Out)
13x8mm Assorted Color Czech Glass Melon Drops
13x8mm Assorted Color Czech Glass Discs
Jesse James Beads Exclusive Bead Mix (Sold Out)
18x13mm Travertine Red Czech Glass Ammonite Beads, 8” Strand
Table Cut Czech Glass Beads
Kristen Fagan Designs
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 some of the fun unboxing videos our community filmed with the Tucson Great Bead Extravaganza Design Kit (Sold Out).
Dahlia Designs
Visit Deb Houck's (Dahlia Designs - Jewelry and More) links:
YouTube
Etsy Shop
Facebook Business Page
Marcie Creates Unboxing
Visit Marcie's links:
Marcie Creates YouTube Channel
Instagram
Facebook
Facebook Marcie Hall Designs
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 Tucson Great Bead Extravaganza Design Kit jewelry designs, go to our VIB group. In the 'Search this group' field (or magnifying glass icon on the upper right), type or paste this: #TGBE. This will search the Tucson inspired designs we hash tagged.
Designed by Soft Flex VIB Studio Member: Teresa Brown Thomas
See more of her designs on her Facebook page and on her Etsy page.
Designed by Soft Flex VIB Studio Member: Carey Marshall Leimbach
Designed by Soft Flex VIB Studio Member: Paula Ruth Gospel
Designed by Soft Flex VIB Studio Member: Robin Oldham
Designed by Soft Flex VIB Studio Member: Robin Wilke
See more of her designs on her Ebay page.
Designed by Soft Flex VIB Studio Member: Sue Waldheim
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