Did you catch The Great Bead Trade? Presenters at the
Great Bead Extravaganza donated products to a TGBT kit. This kit was a collection of beads and jewelry making components. The kits were then traded and unboxed during a live video. The TGBE Presenters all used the same contents, but made some incredibly unique designs. See how the show hosts channeled their creativity…
Do you want to become a better jewelry designer? This week, we are checking out 9 fantastic videos that are sure to expand your beading knowledge, especially if you are a beginner. There are some great tips for the pros, as well. Learn how to make a sliding knot.
Learn macrame techniques for jewelry making. Learn how to pattern a necklace with gemstones. Make earrings with Cra…
What a wonderful week! We celebrated Kit Day on Wednesday by unboxing our Pastel Party Design Kit and making jewelry. If you need some vibrant new spring jewelry to refresh your wardrobe, check in and learn a technique or two. Don't waste your money on expensive store bought jewelry that is made with cheap components. Save some green and make your own gallery quality jewelry at a frac…
Spring is back. Time for dancing beds of daises and fragrant fields of blossoming flowers. We love making vibrant jewelry to celebrate this colorful season. Nothing lifts the spirits like radiant necklaces and bracelets. Add a sun-kissed accessory to your wardrobe. We have some breezy craft ideas that will elevate your mood and make you want to dance barefoot in the grass. Let the seeds of inspi…
The
Great Bead Extravaganza returned in February. Did you join us for the world's biggest virtual bead show? This edition of TGBE was a celebration of Tucson. Every year, the bustling desert city becomes a massive bead show as vendors from all over the world descend on the town to sell their gemstones, beads, and supplies. If you want more information about the&…
Come celebrate National Craft Month with us! March is a
joyful month of craft, hobby, and jewelry making creativity. Learn a new technique or explore a medium you never thought you could master. Crafts are chicken soup for the soul. Using your imagination and creating helps reduce stress and lower blood pressure. Artistic hobbies excite your senses and make every day wonderful. Involve…