DIY Boho Beaded Crescent Swing Earrings with Hammered Metal

DIY Boho Beaded Crescent Swing Earrings with Hammered Metal

This week on Free Spirit Beading with Kristen Fagan, I used some large crescent metal stamping blanks to make a pair of big, bold, boho swing earrings! I was unsure at first if the crescents were a bit too large for use in earrings, but then I thought too big? Never! Sometimes you just need to show up boldly and these swing style pendulum earrings are perfect for those days. I love how they turned…
Weekly Video Recap: Elastic Bracelets, Wire Wrapping, And Atlantis Inspired Jewelry

Weekly Video Recap: Elastic Bracelets, Wire Wrapping, And Atlantis Inspired Jewelry

Would you like to keep your mind sharp during your time in coronavirus isolation? We think crafts and hobbies are the perfect remedy for COVID boredom. This week, we looked at crafts and jewelry making projects that the whole family can enjoy. We looked at bracelets for girls and boys. We explored wire working for the older children and adults. Finally, we unboxed a themed myster…
DIY Beaded Stretch Elastic Bracelet Tutorial for Kids

DIY Beaded Stretch Elastic Bracelet Tutorial for Kids

This week on Free Spirit Beading with Kristen Fagan, I showed how to make a one strand beaded stretch elastic bracelet. Stretch bracelets made from Stretch Magic Elastic Cord are fun and easy to make. Whether you want to make stretchy bracelets to wear yourself, or your kids or grand-kids want to make them as an easy diy craft, they are a super simple way to introduce someone to the f…
Weekly Video Recap: Learn How To Make Chainmail, Knot Bracelets, Illusion Jewelry, And More

Weekly Video Recap: Learn How To Make Chainmail, Knot Bracelets, Illusion Jewelry, And More

Can you believe it is already Easter weekend? This week, we spent our time in coronavirus quarantine, pursuing our favorite crafts and hobbies. We learned how to make chainmail and other exciting jewelry making techniques. We kept our minds busy on the things that mattered and did not dwell on the negativity. If you have a first responder or somebody working in an essential industry in your fam…
Wrap Around Knot Bracelet Tutorial with Beads and Soft Flex Wire

Wrap Around Knot Bracelet Tutorial with Beads and Soft Flex Wire

This week on Free Spirit Beading with Kristen Fagan, I shared how to make a beaded wrap bracelet with round beads and Soft Flex beading wire. These gorgeous 6mm Lapis and Malachite composite bead strands were added online in a limited quantity. They remind of little bead planet Earths, beautiful! Grab a strand while you can. Join the Fun in our Facebook Group Today!Daily "Beadi…
Weekly Video Recap: Joyful Jewelry Making Kits And Challenges

Weekly Video Recap: Joyful Jewelry Making Kits And Challenges

Good Friday, beautiful beaders! We spent the week staying busy with  handcrafted jewelry. If you are Isolated or in a shelter-in-place area, we have some cures for your COVID-19 boredom. This week was full of quarantine crafts. We want to keep our minds and our families active. It is important to stay creative and healthy. This week we offered a new mini beading kit. We got ins…