Apr 21st 2023

Learn How To Crochet With Craft Wire & TGBE Spring Fling 2023 Is Here!

The Great Bead Extravaganza Spring Fling 2023 is here! The world's largest virtual bead show is online this weekend. There will be free jewelry tutorials, big big sales, and divine artists sharing inspirational crafts. Make sure you reserve a little time for the beading celebration. Live shows during the event are amazing - meet your favorite jewelry designer and learn a new technique! Givea…

Jan 20th 2023

Cozy Mountain Jewelry And A Preview Of The Galentine’s Day Kits

What a week! We made a cozy mountain necklace with our  Cozy Mountain Retreat Design Kit (Sold Out) for our Great Bead Extravaganza presentation. If you missed the fun, you need to check out this elegant design! If you have not grabbed your Galentine's Day kits yet, we have a preview of what is inside. The big celebration is almost here and there is still time to get your …

Jan 19th 2023

5 Great Bead Extravaganza Videos Featuring Soft Flex Products - Midwinter Market 2023

The Great Bead Extravaganza is the world's biggest virtual bead show. The Midwinter Market 2023 was the most recent version of the big event. We hope you were able to enjoy the exciting presentations and jewelry making demonstrations! If not, you can still catch up with the exhibitors on the official Facebook group. TGBE is not just a bead show, though, if you are a part…

Jan 13th 2023

7 Jewelry Making Videos To Kick Off A Creative New Year

The new year is here and we have so many  jewelry making thoughts and inspirational projects to share! We had a great week of beading parties and fun. That was just the beginning - The Great Bead Extravaganza is previewing tonight and runs throughout the weekend. Check out our blog and get linked in before the big bead show kicks off. You do not want to miss the fun! Let's…

Jan 6th 2023

New Year New Jewelry Making Ideas! Learn A New Technique Today!

How was your holiday season? Was it full of magic and shared moments with kindred spirits? Did you take quality time to be creative and enjoy the simple things? We are energized and ready to learn new crafts. We are looking ahead to a year full of  jewelry making and mastering new tools and techniques. Want to walk the journey with us and find inspiration each week? Join us and…

Nov 3rd 2022

TGBE Trendsetter - The Colors, Techniques And Motifs Of Fall And Winter Jewelry Making

The trendsetting jewelry designers at the Great Bead Extravaganza are exploring the fashion and styles that you will be wearing this fall and winter. If you want to engage with the presenters of TGBE and add your input, go to the Facebook page, click on Photos, and give us your thoughts. See the materials, motifs, jewelry, and colors that will be trending this season. Join us as…