Christmas In July: DIY Christmas Decorations And Homemade Ornaments

Christmas In July: DIY Christmas Decorations And Homemade Ornaments

The holiday season is still months away. But Christmas is only distant when you look at a calendar. If you like to make your own personalized christmas ornaments and crafts, now is a great time to start thinking about your handmade decorations. Don't get caught unprepared when December rolls around! Last month, we celebrated Christmas In July. This was our chance to gather with friends and g…
Christmas In July & Beading The Heat With Jewelry Making Projects

Christmas In July & Beading The Heat With Jewelry Making Projects

We had a blast this week! Those of us living in the U.S. celebrated our independence with fireworks and barbecues. We showered the sky with radiant bursts of color and cacophony. The 4th is a great holiday to spend with friends. Or you can make it a day for family. Now we are looking forward to Christmas. If you love to make DIY Christmas decorations and handmade ornaments,…
25 Days Of DIY Christmas Decorations And Holiday Crafts (Merry-Thon Designs)

25 Days Of DIY Christmas Decorations And Holiday Crafts (Merry-Thon Designs)

Is there a better time of year than the  holidays for being expressive and creative? We get the chance to adorn ourselves with playful jewelry. We are encouraged to decorate our houses with beaded garlands and handmade ornaments. During December, we rolled out a calendar of creative prompts, we challenged our friends on our VIB Facebook group to create festive jewelry and décor. At…
Live Seed Bead Ornament Making Beading Party With Danielle Wickes

Live Seed Bead Ornament Making Beading Party With Danielle Wickes

Live Seed Bead Ornament Making Beading Party With Danielle Wickes Danielle Wickes of Danielle Wickes Jewelry and John Bead, joined Sara Oehler for a live ornament making beading party. Danielle showed a seed bead ornament making tutorial using seed beads, Soft Flex Fine Beading Wire, charms, and 26ga Soft Flex Craft Wire. Plus, this technique can easily be made into a pendant for a ne…
Finished Jewelry Designs From Our Nutcracker Design Kit

Finished Jewelry Designs From Our Nutcracker Design Kit

Are you ready to make a wish? Tomorrow is our favorite day of the month -  Kit Day - and we will be unboxing our Make-A-Wish Beading Design Challenge Kit. Proceeds from this colorful kit are going to a great cause, the Make-A-Wish Foundation of America. Join us for a great jewelry making tutorial. Sara will be opening the kit live on Facebook, revealing the contents, and then m…
Learn How To Make A Bracelet With 2-Hole Beads And Soft Flex Beading Wire

Learn How To Make A Bracelet With 2-Hole Beads And Soft Flex Beading Wire

Learn How To Make A Bracelet With 2-Hole Beads And Soft Flex Beading Wire Sara Oehler showed how to use our new Czech Glass 2-Hole Beads with Soft Flex Beading Wire and our Nutcracker Bead Mix. 2-Hole Beads are great for multi-strand designs and showing off colorful beading wire. Materials: Soft Flex Beading Wire, .019 Medium Diameter Czech Glass 2-Hole Beads Bead Mix Connec…