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…
Fall Jewelry Making & Free Handmade Holiday Project Ideas

Fall Jewelry Making & Free Handmade Holiday Project Ideas

Big  holiday dinners are on the horizon. Are you planning to create anything special for these gatherings? We have amazing jewelry making projects for you to feast your eyes on! Learn how to make a macrame bracelet with Soft Flex wire. Learn bead weaving with a 2-Drop Peyote demonstration. Learn how to make a wrap bracelet, mixed media design, and so much more! If you…
Beading Party With Rachel Siegel Of Sam's Bead Shop: Voyage To Athens

Beading Party With Rachel Siegel Of Sam's Bead Shop: Voyage To Athens

Beading Party With Rachel Siegel Of Sam's Bead Shop: Voyage To Athens Kristen Fagan enjoyed a creative beading party with Rachel Siegel of Sam's Bead Shop. Rachel shared Sam's July 2024 Bead Box called Voyage to Athens. This collection of hand curated beads was selected to evoke the splash of ancient seas and epic architecture. You can also find design elements at Sam's Bead Shop that pa…
31 Beaded Bracelets For National Craft Month

31 Beaded Bracelets For National Craft Month

Celebrate National Craft Month with beaded bracelets. If you need to kickstart a month of creativity, check out this mix of beautiful bracelets. There is something here for everybody - beginner bracelets, bracelets for kids, macrame, kumihimo, and so much more. If you need more inspiration, visit our VIB group on Facebook and check out our Joyful Beading Challenges. 31 Beaded Bracelets For…
Free Jewelry Making Project Ideas For Fabulous Fall Fashion

Free Jewelry Making Project Ideas For Fabulous Fall Fashion

The chilly winds of fall are blowing and summer seems like a distant memory. Historically, the colder months may have seen an uptick in jewelry making as people gathered around a warm hearth and made crafts to keep their hands busy and warm. If you are feeling creative and want to have a Zen moment of creativity, check out this week's  recap and get inspired to make a gorgeous piece of j…
DIY Wrap Bracelet using 2-Hole Beads, Beading Wire & a Button Clasp

DIY Wrap Bracelet using 2-Hole Beads, Beading Wire & a Button Clasp

DIY Wrap Bracelet using 2-Hole Beads, Beading Wire & a Button Clasp This week on Free Spirit Beading with Kristen Fagan, we used 2-hole beads and beading wire to make a wrap style bracelet. Wrap style bracelets are a lot of fun and the button clasp makes this so easy to wear! Supplies: Soft Flex .019 Medium Beading Wire - Closeout Colors Soft Flex .019…