Feb 17th 2021

The Great Bead Extravaganza Returns - The World's Biggest Online Bead Show Is Back

The  Great Bead Extravaganza has returned. The world's biggest online bead show was back for a second showing. This exciting live bead show was full of unique vendors and talented jewelry makers. If you are a little blue that COVID has delayed trade shows, like the Tucson Gem Show, the Great Bead Extravaganza is a great way to celebrate beading and jewelry making from the comfort of…

Feb 10th 2021

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…

Nov 18th 2020

The Great Bead Extravaganza - The World's Biggest Virtual Bead Show Experience

We love bead shows. Have you ever visited one? Bead shows are an amazing collection of jewelry designers and vendors. These trade shows are a place where you can find rare goodies, instructive beading demos, and deep discounts. For over twenty years, we crisscrossed the country visiting these exciting events. We loved seeing new products and learning new techniques. This year, everything just c…

Jul 22nd 2020

The Definitive Guide To Jewelry Making From Our Beading Experts

Elevate your jewelry making. We have a guide on how to start simple, learn how to make jewelry, and then break the rules. Your hand crafted jewelry is going to be amazing with these tips. We want you to be a forward thinker. Every piece of jewelry is a learning experience. Don't rush your crafts. Explore colors and shapes. Explore your findings and components. Don't fear failure, it c…