Kickoff Summer CELEBRATIONS With PATRIOTIC Jewelry!

Kickoff Summer CELEBRATIONS With PATRIOTIC Jewelry!

WOWZA! We had an action packed week! Here is the recap! On Monday, Kristen showed us how to make an incredible necklace that is perfect for July (or soccer) celebrations. This patriotic design is ready for a night of fireworks or cheering on your favorite team! Sara spent time with long time friend Kate Richbourg. Kate showed us how to make crystal & pearl cascade hoop earrings. This elegant d…
ELEGANT Valentine's Day JEWELRY With Our Kind Heart Kit Collection

ELEGANT Valentine's Day JEWELRY With Our Kind Heart Kit Collection

Did you join us at the Great Bead Extravaganza last weekend? We had a blast! We shared the jewelry making collection we put together for the event - the Kind Heart design kit. This mix of beading supplies is absolutely GORGEOUS! Follow one of our jewelry tutorials and you will be making gallery quality jewelry in minutes! Give your bestie an elegant necklace for Galentine's Day! Or make a design,…
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 to finish the neckl…