TGBE Spring Fling 2025 Previews & Jewelry Inspiration From An ICON

TGBE Spring Fling 2025 Previews & Jewelry Inspiration From An ICON

The Great Bead Extravaganza is here and we have a sneak peek! Check out our Beading Party with TGBE presenter Jill MacKay and hear what she loves about this exciting gathering of exhibitors. Meet special guest, Francesca Watson and see what you can expect from this AMAZING bead show! We also have wonderful jewelry making inspiration from our friends, designing with our Marilyn Monroe themed beadi…
Frosty Fun Jewelry Making Projects With The Arctic Circle Design Kit

Frosty Fun Jewelry Making Projects With The Arctic Circle Design Kit

The jewelry making kit we curated for The Great Bead Extravaganza was an icy mix of frosted crystals, cold blues, chilly teals, and more. We created a kit that was full of elegant beads that were a perfect fit for winter. We wanted glacial elegance and glamour. But we also have a fun side. We included ceramic penguins and blue star beads that added a little light-hearted accent to the snowy collec…
The Great Bead Extravaganza, Mocha Mousse Jewelry Making & More!

The Great Bead Extravaganza, Mocha Mousse Jewelry Making & More!

The 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 sure to…
Pantone Peach Fuzz & Ancient Athens Color Inspired Jewelry Making Projects

Pantone Peach Fuzz & Ancient Athens Color Inspired Jewelry Making Projects

This jewelry tutorial recap is full of exciting ideas and inspiration! This week we celebrated colorful jewelry projects. We were inspired by Pantone's 2024 Color of the Year (Peach Fuzz) and the striking palatte of Ancient Athens. Learn how to make trendsetting jewelry that will dazzle! Check out our Great Bead Extravaganza video and see what we made with our Just Peachy Design Kit. Catch up on o…
Our Just Peachy Jewelry Making Kit Captures The Essence Of Pantone's Peach Fuzz 2024 Color Of The Year

Our Just Peachy Jewelry Making Kit Captures The Essence Of Pantone's Peach Fuzz 2024 Color Of The Year

Peach Fuzz is Pantone's 2024 Color Of The Year. We love Pantone colors. They are daring, inventive, and topical. Pantone curated colors are at the forefront of fashion and design. If you follow Pantone and use their famous colorways, you can be sure your jewelry will be stunning and in style for years. If you are selling your jewelry designs, you are going to find an eager audience that…
5 Great Bead Extravaganza Videos Featuring Soft Flex Products - Spring Fling 2024

5 Great Bead Extravaganza Videos Featuring Soft Flex Products - Spring Fling 2024

The Great Bead Extravaganza, Spring Fling 2024, was an amazing weekend of jewelry making videos. We learned about the hottest new trends. We learned how to craft jewelry with different techniques and styles. We met guest presenters. It was the perfect bead show to visit - without leaving the comfort of home. Today, we are looking at presenters that worked with Soft Flex Craft Wire or Beading Wire.…