3 Thanksgiving Beading Project Ideas

3 Thanksgiving Beading Project Ideas

Thanksgiving is still a couple weeks away. Now is the perfect time to gather your  jewelry making supplies and have some fun. Let’s learn how to make some lovely  beading project ideas for the holiday. We have some clever designs for the beginner beaders and the seasoned stringers. This holiday is ripe with delicious colors. Rich black, orange and cream.…
The Importance of Local Bead Shopping

The Importance of Local Bead Shopping

When I was about 16 years old. I fell in love with beads and beading. Do you know where and why? At my local bead store in Billings, MT, called the Bead Depot. The last I looked it was closing down. Definitely a sad sign of the times. I have worked in the  beading industry for about 20 years now. When I first entered, bead stores were being opened left and right, beading sections were…
Live Design Challenge Replay: Twin Cities Bead Bazaar Sponsored By Goody Beads

Live Design Challenge Replay: Twin Cities Bead Bazaar Sponsored By Goody Beads

Check out Sara’s latest Live Design Challenge. The mystery box she opens is huge! This time, she is opening a box full of beads and jewelry supplies from a bead show and not just a single bead store. The Twin Cities Bead Bazaar runs October 27-28, 2018. The show is sponsored by GoodyBeads and is taking place in Hopkins, Minnesota, at the Hopkins Eisenhower Community Center. If you live in the a…
How to Make A Quick And Easy Pair Of Earrings With Soft Touch Beading Wire

How to Make A Quick And Easy Pair Of Earrings With Soft Touch Beading Wire

Let’s learn how to make a quick and easy pair of  earrings with Sara! Buying earrings is fun. But why buy when you can create your own signature earrings for every occasion? These lovely earrings take only minutes to make. You can add your own variations,  beads, and colors. The possibilities are limitless. This is a very short video, but it will equip you with the know how to…
Free Spirit Beading: How to Make Ear Wires and Artisan Glass Bead Earrings

Free Spirit Beading: How to Make Ear Wires and Artisan Glass Bead Earrings

Kristen returns with another episode of Free Spirit Beading. She teaches you how to make  ear wires and some lovely beaded earrings. If you have not used  Craft Wire to create ear wire, this is a great opportunity to learn. Making your own ear wire is an easy way to personalize your jewelry and save some money. Kristen is a talented and patient teacher. Check out her latest e…