Weekly Video Recap: Pantone Colors, DIY Valentine's Day Gifts, The Great Bead Extravaganza, And More

Weekly Video Recap: Pantone Colors, DIY Valentine's Day Gifts, The Great Bead Extravaganza, And More

What an amazing week! The world's largest online bead show - The Great Bead Extravaganza - was last weekend. We filmed a jewelry making video for the event that was full of helpful tips for beginner beaders. Even if you have been making jewelry for years, you will still find some inspiration from our presentation. This week, we learned how to make earrings using beading wire. And…
Spotlight On Our VIB Jewelry Making Community: Designer Deb Houck

Spotlight On Our VIB Jewelry Making Community: Designer Deb Houck

Today we are shining the spotlight on a member of our VIB jewelry making community. There is an amazing assortment of talented jewelry designers that have joined our Facebook group. We wanted to start taking a look at the individuals that comprise this wonderful collective. The first designer we are featuring is Deb Houck. Deb Houck runs two exciting YouTube channels. You can lea…
4 DIY Beaded Earring Design Ideas for Valentine’s Day

4 DIY Beaded Earring Design Ideas for Valentine’s Day

4 DIY Beaded Earring Design Ideas for Valentine’s DayLast week on Free Spirit Beading with Kristen Fagan, we got passionate about making beaded earrings. We explore combining different shapes and colors of beads and beading wire to create quick earrings. These DIY earring designs are perfect for celebrating your gal pals for Galentine's Day (February 13th) and sweethearts for Valentine's Day (febr…
Weekly Video Recap: DIY Valentine's Day Jewelry, Pantone Colors, Mala Necklace, And SilverSilk Mesh

Weekly Video Recap: DIY Valentine's Day Jewelry, Pantone Colors, Mala Necklace, And SilverSilk Mesh

Love is in the air! Valentine's Day is almost here. The perfect time to create a handmade Valentine's gift for your loved ones and gal pals. We have the cutest earring ideas for you this week. If Cupid's arrow missed it's mark this year, make jewelry and spoil yourself! We have some fantastic free jewelry ideas for you. Stay in fashion with our look at Pantone's Color of the Year. Mak…
Surprise Your Galentine's Gal Pal Or Sweetheart With Handmade Jewelry On Valentine's Day

Surprise Your Galentine's Gal Pal Or Sweetheart With Handmade Jewelry On Valentine's Day

There is nothing better than giving a  handmade gift. Hand crafted gifts speak volumes about the giver and how fondly they feel about the recipient. Store bought is fine, but a craft that was created with love is going to be cherished. Today, we are looking at some gift giving ideas. Create a gallery quality jewelry design with very few tools and just the right beads. You will not n…
Finished Jewelry Designs From Our Metallic Sparkles Design Kit

Finished Jewelry Designs From Our Metallic Sparkles Design Kit

The first Kit Day of 2021 is here! We love  Kit Day. This exciting Soft Flex Company 'holiday' is a day full of joyful creation. Today, we are unboxing our latest jewelry making kit - Valentine Passion. We are announcing our newest kit - Pretty As A Peacock. And we are checking out the finished jewelry designs from our last kit - Metallic Sparkles. Our finished jewelry showcase feat…