Handmade Summer Jewelry - Sunny Style And Beach Bling!

Handmade Summer Jewelry - Sunny Style And Beach Bling!

What a wonderful week of color! We have so many great free crafting ideas for you. Summer is in full swing and we are  making jewelry to celebrate! We have the vibrant pop of rainbow jewelry. We have beach jewelry that is sure to be a tidal splash. And if the summer zing ain't your thing, we have colorful earrings and pendants that are not season specific. You are sure to find…
TGBE Trendsetter - DIY Jewelry Making Ideas Using Metal Components

TGBE Trendsetter - DIY Jewelry Making Ideas Using Metal Components

Metal components can be easy to overlook when making a bracelet or a beautiful necklace. Sometimes we get so focused on the beads and shaping our patterns and colors in pleasing designs that we finish our jewelry with a basic cone or clasp. Today, we are going to look at ways to make your next jewelry piece a masterpiece. Use metal components with character and artisan style. These findings don'…
Don't Miss These Inspiring Beading Tutorials From The Great Bead Trade

Don't Miss These Inspiring Beading Tutorials From The Great Bead Trade

Did you catch The Great Bead Trade? Presenters at the  Great Bead Extravaganza donated products to a TGBT kit. This kit was a collection of beads and jewelry making components. The kits were then traded and unboxed during a live video. The TGBE Presenters all used the same contents, but made some incredibly unique designs. See how the show hosts channeled their creativity…
TGBE Trendsetter - DIY Jewelry Making Ideas Using Czech Glass Flowers And Leaves

TGBE Trendsetter - DIY Jewelry Making Ideas Using Czech Glass Flowers And Leaves

Czech Glass Beads are perfect for vibrant spring jewelry. Czech glass flowers and leaves come in a wide assortment of colors and shapes. You can create a beautiful bouquet of beads for a breezy bracelet or necklace. Celebrate the season with vivid jewelry that is a great match for your favorite sundress. Czech Glass Beads are great for nearly every season and holiday. They are pe…
4 Great Bead Extravaganza Videos Featuring Soft Flex Products

4 Great Bead Extravaganza Videos Featuring Soft Flex Products

If you have never been to a bead show, the  Great Bead Extravaganza is the next best thing. This virtual event is the closest you can get, without leaving the house, to walking the halls of a bustling convention center full of exciting jewelry designers and craft exhibitors. Recently, TGBE celebrated Spring Fling. The exciting crew of show presenters gave us some great ideas fo…
6 Handmade Jewelry Ideas That Are Perfect For Spring

6 Handmade Jewelry Ideas That Are Perfect For Spring

The Great Bead Extravaganza returned with an exciting Spring Fling theme. If you have never visited the world's biggest virtual bead show, don't worry, you can catch up on the fun on the official Facebook page. Simply click on Topics and then Presentations and you will find the presenters' videos. All of the jewelry making demonstrations are in one spot for easy reference. Wat…