Inspired By Sundance - A Crafting Party With Amazing Jewelry Designers

Inspired By Sundance - A Crafting Party With Amazing Jewelry Designers

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 the c…
Sundance Inspiration, Customer Appreciation & Sunset Celebration

Sundance Inspiration, Customer Appreciation & Sunset Celebration

Want to broaden your knowledge and learn a new  jewelry making technique? We have a bunch of wonderful videos for you. Learn how to paint your jewelry components and wooden blanks. Learn how to make a Memory Wire bracelet. Learn how a themed kit full of jewelry making supplies can challenge you and make you a better designer. Check out our Sundance inspired beadi…
Inspired By Pearls! Celebrate A Timeless Classic

Inspired By Pearls! Celebrate A Timeless Classic

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

DIY Pearl Jewelry! Create With Nature's Treasures From The Sea

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…
Beading Party With Danielle Wickes Of John Bead: Delica Seed Bead Earrings

Beading Party With Danielle Wickes Of John Bead: Delica Seed Bead Earrings

Beading Party With Danielle Wickes Of John Bead: Delica Seed Bead Earrings Last Wednesday, we had a beading party with Danielle Wickes of John Bead. Danielle showed how to create some bright and colorful beaded earrings using beads from our Exotic Blooms Design Kit (sold out), Beadwork Findings, Miyuki Beading Thread and Delica Seed Beads. Danielle used a brick stitc…
10 Jewelry Making Tutorial Videos To Make Your Summer Fashion Sizzle!

10 Jewelry Making Tutorial Videos To Make Your Summer Fashion Sizzle!

Summer is rushing right at us. We are making colorful jewelry that celebrates this warm and sunny season. We have a wonderful mix of beading videos that will show you a spectrum of techniques and crafts. Follow along and you are sure to have the hottest accessories for your summer outfits! Learn how to wire wrap. Learn how to make earrings with Delica beads. Learn how to mak…