Apr 19th 2024

Joyous Jewelry Making! Craftcation, Kumihimo, Kits, TGBE & More!

We saw a little bit of everything this week. Kristen discussed her recent trip to Craftcation and showed us how to make an embroidered butterfly. Joyce showed us how to weather a metal blank and give it character. Rebecca Combs, of Design & Adorn, joined us for a beading party and showed us how to make a beaded kumhimo necklace. We checked out videos from our friends and watched them make jewe…

Mar 6th 2024

31 Beaded Bracelets For National Craft Month

Celebrate National Craft Month with beaded bracelets. If you need to kickstart a month of creativity, check out this mix of beautiful bracelets. There is something here for everybody - beginner bracelets, bracelets for kids, macrame, kumihimo, and so much more. If you need more inspiration, visit our VIB group on Facebook and check out our Joyful Beading Challenges. 31 Beaded Bracelets For…

Nov 10th 2023

Ho Ho Holiday Gift Ideas - Handmade Jewelry Projects That Won't Wreck Your Wallet

The holidays are just around the corner. It is never too early to start thinking about the handmade jewelry projects you want to start working on. Spread cheer with your DIY designs this year! We have some fabulous free jewelry ideas. Learn how to embroider art with beads. Learn how to make a kumihimo necklace. Learn how to adorn a ceramic bead with delica beads. Enjoy beaded designs from…

Nov 10th 2023

Beading Party With Rebecca Combs Of Design & Adorn: Basilica Necklace Kit

Beading Party With Rebecca Combs Of Design & Adorn: Basilica Necklace Kit Sara Oehler had a beading party with Rebecca Combs of Design & Adorn. Rebecca shared her Basilica Necklace Kit with us and showed us how to make this beautiful necklace on a kumihimo disk. The Basilica necklace features stunning 8mm Czech glass cathedral beads flanked by two kumihimo beaded ropes…

May 10th 2023

Live Beading Party With Rebecca Combs Of Design & Adorn: Effervescent Kit Bead Stringing & Kumhimo

Live Beading Party With Rebecca Combs Of Design & Adorn: Effervescent Kit Bead Stringing & Kumhimo Sara Oehler had a live beading party with Rebecca Combs of Design & Adorn. Rebecca shared her Effervescent Necklace Kit with us and showed us how to make this beautiful necklace on a kumihimo disk using .019 Soft Flex Beading Wire. Materials: Effervescent Kit Soft Flex Beadin…

May 5th 2023

Beaded Kumihimo And A Visit To The Czech Republic For Our Curated Beads Collection

Do you love Czech Glass Beads? Make sure you grab one of our Czech Republic Surprise Collections. Our beading wizard, Sara Oehler, is your personal shopper for this exotic collection of lovely beads. Check out our virtual visit and see what we are purchasing for the collection! Also, if you love the look of beaded kumihimo braids, this is a great time to learn how to master the technique. Jo…