TGBE French Garden Inspiration & Colorful Spring Jewelry Projects

TGBE French Garden Inspiration & Colorful Spring Jewelry Projects

We had a ton of fun this week! The Great Bead Extravaganza returned for Spring Fling 2025. We opened the kit we created for this event, our TGBE French Garden Design Kit (Sold Out). The TGBE community and our friends in our VIB group always elevate us and inspire us to master new techniques and try new crafts. Kristen created beaded flowers for this event, she was motivated to make this project af…
TGBE Spring Fling 2025 Previews & Jewelry Inspiration From An ICON

TGBE Spring Fling 2025 Previews & Jewelry Inspiration From An ICON

The Great Bead Extravaganza is here and we have a sneak peek! Check out our Beading Party with TGBE presenter Jill MacKay and hear what she loves about this exciting gathering of exhibitors. Meet special guest, Francesca Watson and see what you can expect from this AMAZING bead show! We also have wonderful jewelry making inspiration from our friends, designing with our Marilyn Monroe themed beadi…
Marilyn Monroe STYLE Made Easy (Wonderful DIY Jewelry Making Ideas)

Marilyn Monroe STYLE Made Easy (Wonderful DIY Jewelry Making Ideas)

“I just want to be wonderful." ~ Marilyn Monroe. We think Marilyn elevated our world in her short stay here. She blazed a trail for equal rights and empowerment. She stood her ground and smashed barriers. And she looked absolutely amazing doing it. Her iconic performance in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes is unrivaled. We created a set of beading supplies that was an homage to her style and grace.…
Finished Jewelry Designs From Our Double Rainbow Beading Design Kit

Finished Jewelry Designs From Our Double Rainbow Beading Design Kit

Our Double Rainbow jewelry making kit is a colorful blast of fun. Double rainbows are a rare gift of the heavens. Seeing two spectrums of color in a storm painted sky is humbling and life affirming. We wanted to create a collection of beading supplies that echoed this fabulous and fleeting monument of beauty. Our vibrant kits are perfect for beginner beaders and designers, alike. Each ki…
4 QUICK Videos That Will Make You MASTER Magical Crimping Pliers!

4 QUICK Videos That Will Make You MASTER Magical Crimping Pliers!

Learn how to master Magical Crimping Pliers in less than an hour! We have four short videos that will show you how to make the most of this amazing tool. Finish your jewelry with a secure crimp. Enhance your jewelry with a finished crimp that looks like a bead. You won't need crimp covers to hide an ugly crimp when you have the hang of this tool! Check out our Live Sales! Click the image above to…
15 COLORFUL Jewelry & Craft Tutorials To Revitalize Your Creative Energy

15 COLORFUL Jewelry & Craft Tutorials To Revitalize Your Creative Energy

TGIF! Thank goodness it's Friday! We had a great week watching our friends create stunning jewelry pieces. This recap will show you how to hone your skills, if you are a beginner beader, and inspire you, if you are a designer. We have a Sundance Catalog inspired Beading Party that will show you how to make Southwestern themed jewelry that is easy and affordable. Learn how to embroider a canvas wit…