This cave hides a wonderful secret. Hanging from the crags and cracks in the ceiling is a cauldron of bats. These mammals hide in the unseen darkness. Their talons lock in a relaxed state and they hang upside down. Their tiny hearts pump with enough force to keep blood rushing, even in this unusual posture. Unlike other creatures of flight, these night wings have trouble achieving air from ground. They drop from a high perch to launch themselves into the sky. Even more curious, this animal of shadow flies with their hands. Their wings are actually thin membranes divided by fingers. Don't fear these stealthy aviators. They are not the undead vampires of lore. They are amazing denizens of darkness.

Join us on the Soft Flex Facebook page and YouTube Page on September 25th at 3pm PT / 6pm ET for the Live Design Challenge Kit reveal. From September 25 - October 28, post pictures of your designs made with this kit in our Soft Flex VIB Studio Facebook Group with hashtag #batty and enter to win a future kit! Winner is chosen at random.

If you'd like to join us in the design challenge next month, buy this kit and challenge yourself to try something new and unexpected. If you are new to beading, this kit comes with findings, beads, wire, and surprises.

Our kits are great for skill building. We want our kits to feel challenging. We want them to be accessible for beginners and advanced designers alike, but we love to throw in elements that may seem difficult to test our beaders skills and make them think out of the box. We think jewelry is great when it is easy. But when you really have to engage your mind and process your materials and tools, we think that your jewelry has the potential to be life changing.

Our kits may be inspired by a colorway or theme, but they are meant to be creative interpretations. Imagination and innovation do not follow the rules. Expect the unexpected.

Supplies are very limited. Don’t miss out!