Dec 14th 2018

Candy Cane Charm Necklace

Way up high in the Christmas tree, I saw one candy cane looking at me. Boy do we have a delicious necklace for you. Kristen cooked up a simple and stunning design. This yummy beauty is perfect for an elegant dinner or an ugly sweater party at the office. Play with the colors to fit your style. You can even change up the color scheme and make this a year ‘round necklace. Make sure you c…

Dec 6th 2018

3 Jewelry Project Ideas Featuring Components

Don’t over look your  components. Crimps and clasps are needed to finish your designs. But they do not have to be simple and easy to miss. A beautiful clasp will make a design stunning. Your wonderfully finished crimps can be shown and not concealed away. Your  ear wires and head pins can add to the design aesthetic and not detract from it. Get creative. Check o…

Oct 29th 2018

4 Beaded Napkin Ring Ideas For Your Next Holiday Dinner

The Holidays are almost here. Add a little extra love to the dinner table. These napkin ring ideas are a great way to give your next big meal some personality. They are the perfect accent to that fantastic dish set that comes out on special occasions. Vary the colors or beads on these project ideas and you can have a napkin ring set for every holiday. Craft Wire and beading wi…

Oct 17th 2018

Free Spirit Beading: How to Make Ear Wires and Artisan Glass Bead Earrings

Kristen returns with another episode of Free Spirit Beading. She teaches you how to make  ear wires and some lovely beaded earrings. If you have not used  Craft Wire to create ear wire, this is a great opportunity to learn. Making your own ear wire is an easy way to personalize your jewelry and save some money. Kristen is a talented and patient teacher. Check out her latest e…

Oct 3rd 2018

Free Spirit Beading: Jump Rings As A Design Component

Grab a cuppa and settle in. Kristen broadcast her latest episode of  Free Spirit Beading on a rainy Monday morning. Nothing better than making jewelry in a cozy place while rain tick tacks on the window panes. Kristen realized she had an abundance of  jump rings and wanted to incorporate them into her next jewelry design. During this episode, she makes a couple of necklaces w…

Jun 12th 2018

Free Beading Project Idea: Agate And Crystal Set

Agate And Crystal Set Agate And Crystal Set Designer Kristen Fagan Materials Soft Flex Extreme 24K Gold Plated Wire, .019 Diameter - 32" 14mm Fire Agate Polished Round Bead - 18 pcs 6mm Gold Plated Light Sapphire Crystal Squaredelle - 20 pcs 8mm Light Colorado Topaz Swarovski Crystal Round Bead - 4 pcs 2x2mm Gold Filled Crimp Tube - 4 pcs 18K G…