Jan 7th 2021

Free Beading Project Idea: WigJig Gift Tag

WigJig Gift Tag Designer Kristen Fagan Skill Level Beginner Materials 20 gauge Non Tarnish Silver Soft Flex Craft Wire - 16" 22 gauge Non Tarnish Silver Soft Flex Craft Wire - 12" Pink Size 8° Round Japanese Seed Beads - 24 pcs Card Stock - 5" x 2 1/2" unfolded Ribbon - 12" Tools WigJig Olympus Lite with Pegs Nylon Jaw Pliers…

Dec 14th 2020

3 Ideas For Handmade Holiday Gifts Using Gemstone Beads To Make Jewelry - Perfect For The Essential Worker In Your Life

3 Ideas For Handmade Holiday Gifts Using Gemstone Beads To Make Jewelry - Perfect For The Essential Worker In Your Life I love to make gifts. I was the kid that sewed a small stocking for every member in my extended family (which you realize is a lot when your Mother has 9 brothers and sisters and you have 18 first cousins). I was the teenager that would macramé bracelets in colorful thre…

Nov 12th 2020

Free Beading Project Idea: Make Paper Beads For Handmade Holidays

Make Paper Beads For Handmade Holidays Have you ever made your own paper beads? What a neat and simple project! When my kiddo was about 10 years old he was really intrigued with this process, so, I would say it's a great project to do with kids. I created two free printables for the beads shown that you may download and use (links below), but you may also repurpose magazines, book pages…

Oct 29th 2020

Free Beading Project Idea: Econo Beaded Wine Charms

Econo Beaded Wine Charms Designer Sara Oehler Skill Level Beginner Materials Econoflex Wire, .014 Diameter - 2 1/2", using 4 different colors Lobster Clasp Jump Ring 2x2mm Crimp Tubes - 2 pcs Swarovski Charms 4mm Czech Beads Tools Regular Crimping Pliers Cutters Instructions Step 1: Use 2 1/2" of wire to string…

Oct 20th 2020

Make Bead Jewelry with 2020 Fall/Winter Pantone Color-Military Olive

Make Bead Jewelry with 2020 Fall/Winter Pantone Color-Military OliveThis week on Free Spirit Beading with Kristen Fagan, let's created a mixed media jewelry design that incorporates bead stringing, crimping and wire wrapping for a variety of textures and interest. This tutorial used the Military Olive Pantone Bead Strand & Pantone Bead Mix exclusive to Soft Flex Company with Hammertone Ring C…

Oct 8th 2020

Free Beading Project Idea: Gun Metal Earrings And Bracelet Set

Gun Metal Earrings and Bracelet Set Designer Sara Oehler Skill Level Beginner Materials 22 gauge Soft Flex Craft Wire in Silver Plated Pewter - approx. 30" 6mm Crystal or CZ Beads - 12 pcs 4mm Crystal or CZ Beads - 26 pcs Tools Cutters Round Nose Pliers Needle Nose Pliers Instructions for Earrings Step 1: To make ear wires for the earrings, use Flush Cutte…