February Is National Embroidery Month!

February Is National Embroidery Month!

February is National Embroidery Month. This ancient textile art is almost as fun as beading! Do you plan on celebrating? It is easy to participate: simply teach a friend, try it for the first time, share your work, or finish a project. If you want to try a beaded project, we have inspirational project ideas. Learn how to make a beaded pendant. Learn how to add a beaded accent to a painting. Learn…
The Sky Is The Limit With Sunset Splendor Inspired Creativity!

The Sky Is The Limit With Sunset Splendor Inspired Creativity!

We had an amazing week at Soft Flex Company. Sara returned and enjoyed a beading party with our friend Beki. Sara is very appreciative of all of your well wishes and thoughts. If you want to say hello, comment on her video. Beki taught us how to make beaded chain, a wire wrapped pendant, and how to paint. We learned how to make a handmade bail with Joyce. Kristen showed us how easy…
Beading Party With Rebecca Combs Of Design & Adorn: Shine On Crystal Kumihimo

Beading Party With Rebecca Combs Of Design & Adorn: Shine On Crystal Kumihimo

Beading Party With Rebecca Combs Of Design & Adorn: Shine On Crystal Kumihimo We spent time with Rebecca Combs of Design & Adorn last week. Rebecca showed how to design a kumihimo necklace (or wrap bracelet) using the Shine On Kit available at Design & Adorn. The kit comes with .019 Soft Flex Beading Wire, which is perfect for using on a kumihimo disk. These kits are suitable for…
DIY Decorated Metal Dragon Beaded Bookmark From Book Lovers Kit

DIY Decorated Metal Dragon Beaded Bookmark From Book Lovers Kit

DIY Decorated Metal Dragon Beaded Bookmark From Book Lovers Kit This week on Free Spirit Beading with Kristen Fagan, I decorated the metal dragon bookmark, a unique piece from our Book Lovers Beading Design Kit (sold out). The intricate dragon design, paired with the delicate beadwork, makes it a stunning and functional piece for your dragon's hoard of books! I used Colouful Soul Ul…
Learn How To Make A Pair Of Rainy Day Blues Earrings

Learn How To Make A Pair Of Rainy Day Blues Earrings

Learn How To Make A Pair Of Rainy Day Blues Earrings This week on Free Spirit Beading with Kristen Fagan, I designed a cute and sparkly pair of earrings using beads and Vintaj umbrella charms from our Rainy Day Blues Beading Design Kit and .019 Soft Flex Beading Wire in Tanzanite color. For the umbrella charms, I painted them using Colourful Soul Ultimate Paint in Amethyst, Lapis and…
How To Paint Wooden Bee & Flower Pieces For DIY Jewelry Gifts

How To Paint Wooden Bee & Flower Pieces For DIY Jewelry Gifts

How To Paint Wooden Bee & Flower Pieces For DIY Jewelry Gifts This week on Free Spirit Beading with Kristen Fagan, I showed how to use Colourful Soul Wooden Jewelry Pop-Outs, 20ga Soft Flex Craft Wire in Gun Metal color, and Ultimate Paint by Vintaj to create hand painted and beaded earrings and necklace. DIY earrings, pendants and more that are easy to put together, co…