Did you catch our
Great Bead Extravaganza last weekend? It was an amazing virtual bead show, full of inventive jewelry designers and exciting bead stores. The idea blossomed when we caught ourselves discussing how much we missed the fun and community that working a bead show brought us. We miss the days of seeing our friends, seeing our smiling customers, and watching jewelry making dem…
Kit Day has arrived! This is going to be a fun one! Sara is going to unbox our Fall Masterpiece Design Kit (Sold Out) and make some amazing jewelry, live on Facebook. We just released our latest kit - the White Christmas Design Kit. If you love the blustery chill of a white and silver Christmas, you will adore this gorgeous collection of beading supplies. And since it is almost…
How to Make a Wire Wrapped Beaded Bangle Bracelet with Craft WireThis week on Free Spirit Beading with Kristen Fagan, I'm sharing how to make a wire wrapped bangle bracelet with Soft Flex Craft Wire and beads. I used Soft Flex Craft Wire in 18 gauge for the bangle base and 22 gauge for the wrapped beads. I mixed it up sharing two ideas with beads from our Pantone bead mix and then using the yellow…
We hope you joined us this week for some insightful jewelry making videos. This recap is a splash of fall and a dash of winter magic . We designed jewelry using our 2020 Fall/Winter Pantone collections. These colors are brilliant for seasonal jewelry, holiday crafting, Boho necklaces and so much more. Stay fashionable this winter with Pantone! We also looked at some playful …
Did you join our
beading party this week? We had a lot of fun catching up with Kay from Star's Beads and Star's Clasps. If you love exciting beads and exotic findings, you need to check out her website! The clasps she sells are truly next level. Perfect if you want a gallery quality finish to your next necklace. We also got into the Halloween spirit this week. If you love…
The holidays are here! This is a joyous time of year. The holiday season is full of creative energy. We infuse our homes with all things art and craft. Today, we are looking at some easy craft ideas. These DIY decorations are great for beginners or pros. You can even make these project ideas with your children. Give them the gift of self expression and imagination. We have ornamental
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