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 sur…
Finished Jewelry Designs From Our Lovebug Design Kit

Finished Jewelry Designs From Our Lovebug Design Kit

Love is in the air! We celebrated February with a Valentine's Day inspired kit. Our Lovebug Design Kit (Sold Out) was Cupid approved and curated with passion. We loaded this adorable collection of jewelry making supplies with hearts and cute beads. We even added a cute critter to each kit. This mix was perfect for romantic designs and jewelry for your favorite gal pals. Check out the fin…
Galentine's Day Celebration & Heartfelt Jewelry Making Inspiration

Galentine's Day Celebration & Heartfelt Jewelry Making Inspiration

We celebrated  Galentine's Day this week. We gathered friends and threw a beading party with Jesse James Beads. What is Galentine's Day, you ask? February 13th is a day for ladies to celebrate sisterhood. It is a day for giving thanks to those around you for being supportive and a shoulder to lean on. It is a day to toast your circle and share memories. No judgement, no broke…
Multicolor Heishi Beads & Crystal Heart Stretch Bracelet Tutorial

Multicolor Heishi Beads & Crystal Heart Stretch Bracelet Tutorial

Multicolor Heishi Beads & Crystal Heart Stretch Bracelet Tutorial This week on Free Spirit Beading with Kristen Fagan, I used our Love Note Mystery Bead Stash Mix to make these colorful stretch bracelets. They're a symphony of multicolor heishi beads, sparkling crystal hearts, and stretch cord. I tied a knot and used a dab of glue to secure the bracelet. It's recommended that you pr…
How To Make Braided Bracelets With Love Note Bead Stash & Rola Beads

How To Make Braided Bracelets With Love Note Bead Stash & Rola Beads

How To Make Braided Bracelets With Love Note Bead Stash & Rola Beads Last week on Spill the Beads with Joyce Trowbridge, Joyce showed how to make these lovely braided bracelets using our Love Note Bead Stash Mix, Rola Seed Beads, and .019 Soft Flex Beading Wire in Garnet and Pink Tourmaline colors. She also made a beautiful heart clasp out of 18ga Soft Flex Silver Plated Craft Wire in…
Celebrate Galentine's Day With Our Lovebug Kit & Love Note Bead Stash

Celebrate Galentine's Day With Our Lovebug Kit & Love Note Bead Stash

Cupid is taking flight this month! We are using our jewelry making kits to make enchanting jewelry designs for our gal pals and loved ones. If you need creative ideas and holiday themed jewelry for Valentine's Day, you are in luck! Check out our blog for inspiration and then visit our site for beading supplies. We have a Valentine's beads category. On February 13th, we are having a beading p…