Weekly Video Recap: The Great Bead Extravaganza, Instagram Reels, 2021 Pantone Colors, And Joyful Beading

Weekly Video Recap: The Great Bead Extravaganza, Instagram Reels, 2021 Pantone Colors, And Joyful Beading

The Great Bead Extravaganza is back! We hope you caught the big show. This amazing collective of jewelry designers and bead stores is the largest online bead show in the world. So many discounts, so many jewelry demonstrations and so many BIG giveaways. This week, we will share our TGBE jewelry demo. We will look at 2021 spring and summer Pantone colors. And we will show you how to make…
Weekly Video Recap: Stretch Bracelet, Chakra Bracelet, Bangle Bracelet, Heirloom Necklace, And The Great Bead Extravaganza

Weekly Video Recap: Stretch Bracelet, Chakra Bracelet, Bangle Bracelet, Heirloom Necklace, And The Great Bead Extravaganza

The  Great Bead Extravaganza is here! We don't blame you if you gloss over this week's video recap. We have an amazing collection of jewelry making videos for you, but nothing can match the fun of watching an eclectic collection of artisan jewelry designers crafting live and answering your questions. It has been a creative week, but this weekend promises to be full of inspiration and exc…
Spotlight On Our VIB Jewelry Making Community: Designer Deb Houck

Spotlight On Our VIB Jewelry Making Community: Designer Deb Houck

Today we are shining the spotlight on a member of our VIB jewelry making community. There is an amazing assortment of talented jewelry designers that have joined our Facebook group. We wanted to start taking a look at the individuals that comprise this wonderful collective. The first designer we are featuring is Deb Houck. Deb Houck runs two exciting YouTube channels. You can lea…
Weekly Video Recap: Celebrate Inauguration Day And Valentine's Day With These Jewelry Making Ideas

Weekly Video Recap: Celebrate Inauguration Day And Valentine's Day With These Jewelry Making Ideas

It's Friday, beautiful beaders! Let's celebrate another glorious weekend with a bunch of jewelry making videos. This week, we saw fashion and politics collide - Inauguration Day was packed with pretty pearl jewelry. Regardless of your political leanings, we can all celebrate the beauty and powerful statement a pearl necklace makes! We are also gearing up for Valentine's Day. Make…
3 Ideas For Handmade Holiday Gifts Using Gemstone Beads To Make Jewelry - Perfect For The Essential Worker In Your Life

3 Ideas For Handmade Holiday Gifts Using Gemstone Beads To Make Jewelry - Perfect For The Essential Worker In Your Life

3 Ideas For Handmade Holiday Gifts Using Gemstone Beads To Make Jewelry - Perfect For The Essential Worker In Your Life I love to make gifts. I was the kid that sewed a small stocking for every member in my extended family (which you realize is a lot when your Mother has 9 brothers and sisters and you have 18 first cousins). I was the teenager that would macramé bracelets in colorful thre…