TRIP Around The BEAD WORLD | TGBE Midsummer Market 2025 Preview

TRIP Around The BEAD WORLD | TGBE Midsummer Market 2025 Preview

We have a little bit of everything in this week's recap. Kristen showed us how to make an enchanting necklace with one of our latest bead mixes. We joined our friends (and fellow presenters) from The Great Bead Extravaganza and discussed the fun we will be having this weekend. Sara had a beading party with Kay Goss. We explored videos from our community. We found a fun Millennial jewelry idea. It…
Surf's Up Summer STYLE & BEAD Shopping Network Information

Surf's Up Summer STYLE & BEAD Shopping Network Information

Summer is just around the corner. We are already making beachy bracelets and surf inspired necklaces with our latest jewelry making kit - Surf's Up! This STUNNING collection of beading supplies is an homage to the warm sands and cool waves. We have avoided making this your average collection of shell, bone, and shark teeth in favor of gallery quality beads and findings that will upgrade your sunba…
BEACH Jewelry, BEADING Parties, BANGLE Bracelets & More!

BEACH Jewelry, BEADING Parties, BANGLE Bracelets & More!

Summer is almost here and we are gearing up for beach weather. Do you want to DAZZLE the surf with a stunning necklace? We have a gallery quality design that you are going to love! We had a blast with Nishka from Eureka Crystal Beads. We opened a Collection of Eureka beading supplies and made a stunning jewelry set! During this beading party, we got a ton of requests on how to make Sara's bracelet…
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…
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.…
ELEGANT Kumihimo & Double Rainbow Jewelry Projects That Are Perfect Spring Accessories

ELEGANT Kumihimo & Double Rainbow Jewelry Projects That Are Perfect Spring Accessories

Learn how to use a kumihimo disc with Kristen! You will not believe how easy it is to master this ancient form of braiding. You can make beaded cord with this technique that will enhance your handmade jewelry. Your designs will look extraordinary! Pair the braided cord and make a mixed media design or make an incredible bracelet with that will look stunning with your spring wardrobe. Join our Bead…