Write Your Resolution On A Word Of The Year Beaded Bracelet

Write Your Resolution On A Word Of The Year Beaded Bracelet

Did you make a New Year's Resolution? Some of us live by the tradition of self improvement each year. But It is not always easy to change your life with the turn of the calendar. Another great way to achieve personal satisfaction is to focus your energy on a word of the year. This is a word that will be your written mantra, of sorts. This word can be a way to remember what is important. If you a…
Aquatic Adventure With Pearls & Hawksbill Sea Turtle Inspired Jewelry!

Aquatic Adventure With Pearls & Hawksbill Sea Turtle Inspired Jewelry!

Come aboard, shipmate! We are underway on a jewelry making adventure. Hope you have a sturdy set of sea legs and are ready to explore a vast ocean of creativity. This week, we crested the waves and checked out videos using our sold out Turtle Love themed Design Kit. This kit was an ode to the Hawksbill Sea Turtle. We soaked up some pearl inspiration. We learned how to knit with beading wire.…
Unleash Your Creative Energy With The Eclipse and Our Themed Jewelry Making Kits

Unleash Your Creative Energy With The Eclipse and Our Themed Jewelry Making Kits

Star gazers celebrated this week as our sun and satellite put on a galactic display. The moon took centerstage and showed jewelry lovers what a real ring of fire looks like. We celebrated with heavenly jewelry of our own. Check out our recap and learn how to make gallery quality jewelry that is affordable and as gorgeous as the eclipse. We created magic with our Rainy Day Blues themed…
Lovebug Design Kit Reveal & Romantic Valentine's Day Jewelry Ideas

Lovebug Design Kit Reveal & Romantic Valentine's Day Jewelry Ideas

Love is in the air! We Celebrated Kit Day this week and revealed our Lovebug jewelry making kit. This mix of adorable beading supplies is a wonderful collection of Valentine's themed beads and components. If you want to make something special for your favorite Valentine or gal pal, check out the week of videos we have put together for you. Learn a new technique today! Who needs a box of chocola…
TGBE Trendsetter - DIY Jewelry Making Ideas Using Pearls

TGBE Trendsetter - DIY Jewelry Making Ideas Using Pearls

The wonderful folks at the Great Bead Extravaganza are trendsetters and artisan jewelry designers. Join the Facebook group and follow along! Each month, the group is exploring the latest in jewelry fashion and craft. Want to know what the next craze is before it goes viral? We have some thoughts and ideas. Always in be in vogue with your handcrafted necklaces. Make jewelry that is classic and o…
Learn Everything You Need To Know About Pearls

Learn Everything You Need To Know About Pearls

The elegance and lasting beauty of a strand of pearls is timeless. There has never been a period in history where pearls were not en vogue. In the modern world, natural pearls are both rare and expensive. If it was not for the technology of cultured pearls, most of us would not be able to own pearls today. It is miraculous how a pearl is created but how many of us know the process or man's r…