Weekly Video Recap: Learn How To Patina Paint, Make Jewelry With Czech Glass, And String Beads With SilverSilk

Weekly Video Recap: Learn How To Patina Paint, Make Jewelry With Czech Glass, And String Beads With SilverSilk

We have a colorful selection of videos for you to binge today. We added a splash of patina paints to our  components this week. We took a look some vivid new Czech Glass on our shelves. We introduced a make-along kit for the Great Bead Extravaganza. Joyful Beading returned to our VIB Facebook group. And finally, we learned an easy way to string beads and make bri…
Weekly Video Recap: Macramé Bracelets And Mystery Jewelry Making Kit Reveals

Weekly Video Recap: Macramé Bracelets And Mystery Jewelry Making Kit Reveals

Brrrr! A cold snap left our teeth chattering this week. We stayed warm by making jewelry and sharing our crafts with family. How did you beat the chill? This week, we learned how to make  macrame bracelets and we had some fun watching some unboxing videos. Check out what was in our FREE Tucson gift (we hope you got one). If you like jewelry making kits, you will love what was i…
The Great Bead Extravaganza Returns - The World's Biggest Online Bead Show Is Back

The Great Bead Extravaganza Returns - The World's Biggest Online Bead Show Is Back

The  Great Bead Extravaganza has returned. The world's biggest online bead show was back for a second showing. This exciting live bead show was full of unique vendors and talented jewelry makers. If you are a little blue that COVID has delayed trade shows, like the Tucson Gem Show, the Great Bead Extravaganza is a great way to celebrate beading and jewelry making from the comfort of…
Weekly Video Recap: Pantone Colors, DIY Valentine's Day Gifts, The Great Bead Extravaganza, And More

Weekly Video Recap: Pantone Colors, DIY Valentine's Day Gifts, The Great Bead Extravaganza, And More

What an amazing week! The world's largest online bead show - The Great Bead Extravaganza - was last weekend. We filmed a jewelry making video for the event that was full of helpful tips for beginner beaders. Even if you have been making jewelry for years, you will still find some inspiration from our presentation. This week, we learned how to make earrings using beading wire. And…
Weekly Video Recap: DIY Valentine's Day Jewelry, Pantone Colors, Mala Necklace, And SilverSilk Mesh

Weekly Video Recap: DIY Valentine's Day Jewelry, Pantone Colors, Mala Necklace, And SilverSilk Mesh

Love is in the air! Valentine's Day is almost here. The perfect time to create a handmade Valentine's gift for your loved ones and gal pals. We have the cutest earring ideas for you this week. If Cupid's arrow missed it's mark this year, make jewelry and spoil yourself! We have some fantastic free jewelry ideas for you. Stay in fashion with our look at Pantone's Color of the Year. Mak…
The Great Bead Extravaganza - The World's Biggest Virtual Bead Show Experience

The Great Bead Extravaganza - The World's Biggest Virtual Bead Show Experience

We love bead shows. Have you ever visited one? Bead shows are an amazing collection of jewelry designers and vendors. These trade shows are a place where you can find rare goodies, instructive beading demos, and deep discounts. For over twenty years, we crisscrossed the country visiting these exciting events. We loved seeing new products and learning new techniques. This year, everything just c…