Our Festive Jewelry Projects & Christmas Ornaments Are Sweeter Than A Sugarplum!

Our Festive Jewelry Projects & Christmas Ornaments Are Sweeter Than A Sugarplum!

We are at the tail end of a fabulous year of jewelry making projects. We are exploring new colors and concepts. We love the Pantone Color Of The Year 2025 - Mocha Mousse. This indulgent color is rich and lovely. We think this color broadcasts elegance and good vibes. It is a wonderful accent for chilly winter themed projects. See how we add elements of this fashion forward tone to…
Finished Jewelry Designs From Our Exotic Blooms Design Kit

Finished Jewelry Designs From Our Exotic Blooms Design Kit

Our recent mystery themed jewelry making kit was an exploration of vibrant and colorful flowers. Our Exotic Blooms Design Kit (Sold Out) was our way of ushering spring into our beading supplies. It was a departure from our previous kit, which explored rainy days. We were all looking forward to the brilliant sunshine seasons and wanted to make sure our jewelry was as colorful as our outf…
Beading Party With Christi Friesen: Exotic Blooms Kit & Polymer Clay

Beading Party With Christi Friesen: Exotic Blooms Kit & Polymer Clay

Beading Party With Christi Friesen: Exotic Blooms Kit & Polymer Clay Sara Oehler had a beading party with Christi Friesen. Christi is an award-winning artist, who works in mixed media. Her work has been showcased in numerous books, magazines, and exhibits. She is the author of over a dozen how-to books on creating with polymer clay. She teaches throughout the world, using humor and po…
Soft Flex Jewelry Designs From The Great Bead Extravaganza Midwinter Market 2024

Soft Flex Jewelry Designs From The Great Bead Extravaganza Midwinter Market 2024

The  Great Bead Extravaganza returned over the weekend. There was a blizzard of exciting bead shows and chilly savings on jewelry making supplies. We wanted to share the designs we loved that used Soft Flex Craft Wire or beading wire. If you have never attended TGBE, now is your chance to see what you missed! We have included the preview and a trend video. Get an insight into t…
How To Embellish A Pendant With Paint, Apoxie Sculpt & Beads

How To Embellish A Pendant With Paint, Apoxie Sculpt & Beads

How To Embellish A Pendant With Paint, Apoxie Sculpt & Beads This week on Free Spirit Beading with Kristen Fagan, I shared how to embellish a pendant with paint, Apoxie Sculpt & beads. I used a pewter magical butterfly pendant from Green Girl Studios and a wooden octopus pendant from Allegory Gallery for my demonstration. We are sold out of Apoxie Sculpt, but you can find more…
Finished Jewelry Designs From Our Galentine's Day Bead Around The World Jewelry Making Event

Finished Jewelry Designs From Our Galentine's Day Bead Around The World Jewelry Making Event

We love Galentine's Day! The idea of an inclusive holiday that allows you to embrace friendships and celebrate best friends is so appealing. A holiday should not only be celebrated by those who have partners! As kids, we all had that little bit of stress when we wanted to share a Valentine's gift with a sweetheart. That was too much hassle. Let's enjoy the wonderful gals in our circle and le…