We love creating exciting jewelry with our friends. Recently, we enjoyed beading parties with two fabulous designers that will join us for our Galentine's Day celebration. Want to see what you can look forward to? These videos will give you an idea of the fun and talent that is in store for the DIY jewelry making party. The designs they created are probably not going to be related to what they mak…
Galentine's Day and Valentine's Day are almost here! We have handmade jewelry ideas that you are going to fall in love with! These elegant and easy DIY jewelry projects will have you creating gallery quality designs that cost less than lunch! Check out our design kits if you want to make themed jewelry for the holiday of love. Our current kit is an ode to star crossed lovers. If you love romance…
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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…
Did you make a New Year's Resolution? Some of us live by the tradition of self improvement each year. But It is not always easy to change your life with the turn of the calendar. Another great way to achieve personal satisfaction is to focus your energy on a word of the year. This is a word that will be your written mantra, of sorts. This word can be a way to remember what is important. If you a…
We are at the tail end of a fabulous year of jewelry making projects. We are exploring new colors and concepts. We love the Pantone Color Of The Year 2025 - Mocha Mousse. This indulgent color is rich and lovely. We think this color broadcasts elegance and good vibes. It is a wonderful accent for chilly winter themed projects. See how we add elements of this fashion forward tone to…
December is a fabulous month for silly fashion. Be bold and wear your tackiest
sweater. Grab the one with the Christmas lights that actually work! Everybody loves that one! Pair that ugly sweater with your reindeer antler headband. Nobody is going to call you out for this comfy cozy clash of colors. Now bring it all home with a gorgeous Christmas necklace. Seal the deal with the Christmas earr…