It's Friday, beautiful beaders! Let's celebrate another glorious weekend with a bunch of jewelry making videos. This week, we saw fashion and politics collide - Inauguration Day was packed with pretty pearl jewelry. Regardless of your political leanings, we can all celebrate the beauty and powerful statement a pearl necklace makes! We are also gearing up for Valentine's Day. Make…
Pantone's Color of the Year is here! This time, we get two colors that pair well together - Ultimate Gray and Illuminating (yellow). This is not the first time Pantone has chosen two colors to represent the mood. 2016 was Serenity and Rose Quartz. But this pairing certainly is curious. The stark conformity of solemn gray is accented by the lively and jubilant yellow. It is truly a window into o…
Valentine's Day is just around the corner. Stay safe at home and give your sweetheart a hand crafted gift they will love. Tell your true love that we are in this together! We have some flirty jewelry making ideas for you. These darling beading projects are super simple to make and your beloved will adore them. Let's sling Cupid's arrows and celebrate a day of secret admirers and choco…
Two DIY Necklaces Using Silver & Gold Beads, Onyx & Murano GlassIn this episode of Free Spirit Beading with Kristen Fagan, I share two silver & gold necklace ideas to start the New Year in sparkles! Learn to string a beaded necklace with Soft Flex beading wire and securely crimp it closed with high quality Soft Flex crimp tubes and crimping pliers. Then, I followe…
We wish you a Merry Christmas! The Holidays are here. Time for warm figgy pudding and delicious peppermint bark. Or maybe a hot bowl of Pozole. ¡Que sabrosa! Pair up your yummy treats with some delectable beading videos. We have some great jewelry ideas today. Make some handmade ornaments for your home. A pair of Christmas earrings would look lovely for a quiet gathering with close fa…