We celebrated the
Sundance Catalog and threw a beading party with our talented friends. The Sundance Catalog is a compilation of incredible artisan jewelry, clothing, and decorations for the home. If you love the colors of the American Southwest, you are going to fall in love with the collections inside. Some of the price points may be out of reach for us hungry creatives, but…
We had an amazing week at Soft Flex Company. Sara returned and enjoyed a beading party with our friend Beki. Sara is very appreciative of all of your well wishes and thoughts. If you want to say hello, comment on her video. Beki taught us how to make beaded chain, a wire wrapped pendant, and how to paint. We learned how to make a handmade bail with Joyce. Kristen showed us how easy…
Celebrate
Pearls with us! This June birthstone is always on trend. Pearls are a timeless classic will never go out of style! Pearls are often worn by celebrities and political giants, alike. They are simple and elegant. They symbolize a wonderful dual nature: delicate and feminine - but powerful! These stunning gemstones are so easy to include in a jewelry design. They are flexible and can b…
DIY Pearl Jewelry! Create With Nature's Treasures From The Sea
This week on
Free Spirit Beading with Kristen Fagan, I shared the bracelet I made during last weeks Pearl Party with Abbi Berta of The Bead Place, Cynthia Thornton of Green Girl Studios, Heather Powers of Humblebeads, Cassandra Spicer of Beads to Live By, Sarah James of Jesse James Beads and Danielle Wickes of Danielle Wic…
The
Great Bead Extravaganza is the world's most exciting virtual bead show. You can visit this massive celebration of beading and jewelry making from the comfort of your couch. If you have never visited a trade show like this in person, this is the closest you can get to the energy and sales of an actual event. Fall Fest 2022 was a rousing success. The presenters gathered for previ…
It's
Kit Day tomorrow! Kit Day is a Soft Flex Company holiday. On the last Wednesday of each month, we release a new jewelry making kit full of themed beading supplies. We also unbox our previous kit and make jewelry live on our social media sites. If you love creative project ideas and want to learn a new technique or two, you are going to want to join us for our favorite day of the mo…