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…
DIY Celebrity Style! Sundance Catalog Inspired Jewelry Ideas and Trends

DIY Celebrity Style! Sundance Catalog Inspired Jewelry Ideas and Trends

We love the timeless style of the Sundance Catalog. The Sundance Catalog is a compilation of artisan jewelry, clothing, and decorations for the home. The style leans toward an American Southwest aesthetic. The designs inside are always inspirational and exciting - if not always affordable. One fun thing about the catalog is that it is a great source of creative fuel. We gathere…
Bead Shopping Network: Boutique Bead Shop Live Sales!

Bead Shopping Network: Boutique Bead Shop Live Sales!

Boy, do we have a treat for you! If you enjoyed the big savings and fun of our Holiday Market Shop Hop, you are going to love the Bead Shopping Network! We are bringing six fabulous bead shops together for a stellar day of excitement and deals. Each company will be hosting a Live Sale. Each Live Sale will take place after the previous one concludes. If you watch each sale and collect the secret fl…
How To Knit Craft Wire On A Knitting Spool To Make A Necklace

How To Knit Craft Wire On A Knitting Spool To Make A Necklace

How To Knit Craft Wire On A Knitting Spool To Make A Necklace On Free Spirit Beading with Kristen Fagan, I showed how to use Soft Flex Craft Wire on a Knitting Spool in two parts. In Part 1, I used 26ga Soft Flex Silver Plated Craft Wire in gold color, along with size 11/0 Miyuki Delica Seed Beads in black matte color, to create a necklace chain. In Part 2, I show how t…
DIY Pearl Jewelry! Create With Nature's Treasures From The Sea

DIY Pearl Jewelry! Create With Nature's Treasures From The Sea

DIY Pearl Jewelry! Create With Nature's Treasures From The Sea This week on Free Spirit Beading with Kristen Fagan, I shared the bracelet I made during last weeks Pearl Party with Abbi Berta of The Bead Place, Cynthia Thornton of Green Girl Studios, Heather Powers of Humblebeads, Cassandra Spicer of Beads to Live By, Sarah James of Jesse James Beads and Danielle Wickes of Danielle Wic…
5 Great Bead Extravaganza Videos Featuring Soft Flex Products - Spring Fling 2024

5 Great Bead Extravaganza Videos Featuring Soft Flex Products - Spring Fling 2024

The Great Bead Extravaganza, Spring Fling 2024, was an amazing weekend of jewelry making videos. We learned about the hottest new trends. We learned how to craft jewelry with different techniques and styles. We met guest presenters. It was the perfect bead show to visit - without leaving the comfort of home. Today, we are looking at presenters that worked with Soft Flex Craft Wire or Beading Wire.…