The 20th Installment Of The Great BEAD Extravaganza Is This Month | EVERYTHING You Need To Know

The 20th Installment Of The Great BEAD Extravaganza Is This Month | EVERYTHING You Need To Know

The 20th installment of the Great Bead Extravaganza is just around the corner. This is an incredible achievement for a humble beading event that began as a way to fight the pandemic isolation blues. TGBE was created to give people that were sheltered at home a way to feel connected to the community they loved. We helped build this idea. We missed the big bead shows of yesterday. We missed heading…
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…
TGBE Spring Fling 2025 Previews & Jewelry Inspiration From An ICON

TGBE Spring Fling 2025 Previews & Jewelry Inspiration From An ICON

The Great Bead Extravaganza is here and we have a sneak peek! Check out our Beading Party with TGBE presenter Jill MacKay and hear what she loves about this exciting gathering of exhibitors. Meet special guest, Francesca Watson and see what you can expect from this AMAZING bead show! We also have wonderful jewelry making inspiration from our friends, designing with our Marilyn Monroe themed beadi…
Frosty Fun Jewelry Making Projects With The Arctic Circle Design Kit

Frosty Fun Jewelry Making Projects With The Arctic Circle Design Kit

The jewelry making kit we curated for The Great Bead Extravaganza was an icy mix of frosted crystals, cold blues, chilly teals, and more. We created a kit that was full of elegant beads that were a perfect fit for winter. We wanted glacial elegance and glamour. But we also have a fun side. We included ceramic penguins and blue star beads that added a little light-hearted accent to the snowy collec…
How To Make A Bead Embroidery Pendant Necklace With Our Arctic Circle Design Kit

How To Make A Bead Embroidery Pendant Necklace With Our Arctic Circle Design Kit

How To Make A Bead Embroidery Pendant Necklace With Our Arctic Circle Design Kit On Free Spirit Beading with Kristen Fagan, I showed how to make a necklace using beads from our TGBE Arctic Circle Beading Design Kit, .019 Pro Econoflex Hobby Beading Wire in Steel Grey color, and the bead embroidery pendant that I made during our 2025 TGBE Midwinter Market presentation. The pendant was made using…
The Great Bead Extravaganza, Mocha Mousse Jewelry Making & More!

The Great Bead Extravaganza, Mocha Mousse Jewelry Making & More!

The Great Bead Extravaganza returned like a mighty winter storm. The presenters brought high energy, a blast of creativity, and an avalanche of fun! TGBE is the world's first and largest online bead show. The exhibitors show off the products you will find at their stores. They give a free jewelry making class and often give out spontaneous or pre-planned giveaways. If you are live, you are sure to…