Joyous Jewelry Making! Craftcation, Kumihimo, Kits, TGBE & More!

Joyous Jewelry Making! Craftcation, Kumihimo, Kits, TGBE & More!

We saw a little bit of everything this week. Kristen discussed her recent trip to Craftcation and showed us how to make an embroidered butterfly. Joyce showed us how to weather a metal blank and give it character. Rebecca Combs, of Design & Adorn, joined us for a beading party and showed us how to make a beaded kumhimo necklace. We checked out videos from our friends and watched them make j…
Ho Ho Holiday Gift Ideas - Handmade Jewelry Projects That Won't Wreck Your Wallet

Ho Ho Holiday Gift Ideas - Handmade Jewelry Projects That Won't Wreck Your Wallet

The holidays are just around the corner. It is never too early to start thinking about the handmade jewelry projects you want to start working on. Spread cheer with your DIY designs this year! We have some fabulous free jewelry ideas. Learn how to embroider art with beads. Learn how to make a kumihimo necklace. Learn how to adorn a ceramic bead with delica beads. Enjoy beaded designs from…
Beading Party With Rebecca Combs Of Design & Adorn: Basilica Necklace Kit

Beading Party With Rebecca Combs Of Design & Adorn: Basilica Necklace Kit

Beading Party With Rebecca Combs Of Design & Adorn: Basilica Necklace Kit Sara Oehler had a beading party with Rebecca Combs of Design & Adorn. Rebecca shared her Basilica Necklace Kit with us and showed us how to make this beautiful necklace on a kumihimo disk. The Basilica necklace features stunning 8mm Czech glass cathedral beads flanked by two kumihimo beaded ropes…
3rd Annual Customer Appreciation Week - All The Jewelry Making Demonstrations In One Place

3rd Annual Customer Appreciation Week - All The Jewelry Making Demonstrations In One Place

The third annual Customer Appreciation Week was an awesome event! We staged 15 jewelry making videos and discussions with industry leaders and designers. We had fun giveaways and lively conversations on each live show. CAW was our way of saying thank you to the friends and community that have supported our company for thirty years. It was a ton of fun! This was also a celebration of life. So…
Christmas In July: DIY Christmas Decorations And Homemade Ornaments

Christmas In July: DIY Christmas Decorations And Homemade Ornaments

The holiday season is still months away. But Christmas is only distant when you look at a calendar. If you like to make your own personalized christmas ornaments and crafts, now is a great time to start thinking about your handmade decorations. Don't get caught unprepared when December rolls around! Last month, we celebrated Christmas In July. This was our chance to gather with friends and g…
Live Beading Party With Rebecca Combs Of Design & Adorn: Effervescent Kit Bead Stringing & Kumhimo

Live Beading Party With Rebecca Combs Of Design & Adorn: Effervescent Kit Bead Stringing & Kumhimo

Live Beading Party With Rebecca Combs Of Design & Adorn: Effervescent Kit Bead Stringing & Kumhimo Sara Oehler had a live beading party with Rebecca Combs of Design & Adorn. Rebecca shared her Effervescent Necklace Kit with us and showed us how to make this beautiful necklace on a kumihimo disk using .019 Soft Flex Beading Wire. Materials: Effervescent Kit Soft Flex Beadin…