Author: Gina

BeadCrate Collector Monthly Bead Subscription Unboxing | Sep 2020

BeadCrate Monthly Bead Subscription Box | Sep. 2020

Hey beautiful! It’s my pleasure to bring you a close-up look at the Collector’s edition of the monthly BeadCrate subscription box. If you enjoy high quality Czech glass beads in a fun assortment of shapes and colors, you will definitely want to check out this club. There are two sizes/price options to choose from:

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5 Minute DIY Beaded Earrings | Repurposing Toggle Clasps

EASY 5 Minute DIY Beaded Earrings | Repurposing Toggle Clasps

Hey beautiful! In today’s tutorial I’ll show you how to make these super simple DIY beaded earrings from toggle clasp findings. Not sure what to do with the leftover toggle bar components?! Stay tuned for Friday’s Finished Jewelry Update video where I will show you how I repurposed those in a Bargain Bead Box inspired piece as well. 🙂

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EASY Beaded Memory Wire Cuff Bracelet | Right Angle Weave

EASY Beaded Memory Wire Cuff Bracelet Tutorial | Right Angle Weave

Hey beautiful! In today’s tutorial I will show you how to make an easy beaded memory wire cuff bracelet using the basic right angle weave beading stitch, and some simple wire wrapping. Use a combination of 4x6mm rondelle beads, and 4mm bicones to achieve the look demonstrated in the video, or get creative with other shapes and sizes you have on hand. As long as the beads are not much larger/heavier than what is shown, you won’t even need to add a clasp! The memory wire makes a perfect cuff bracelet frame, which holds its rounded shape.

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Hot & Trendy, Two-Hole Beads of the Month | September 2020

Hot & Trendy, Two Hole Beads of the Month | Sept. 2020

Hey beautiful! Today it’s my pleasure to bring you a close-up look at the Single Two-Hole and Hot & Trendy Beads of the Month Clubs that I received for September 2020. Each club comes with 8 reusable containers of high quality Czech glass beads in a curated, coordinating color scheme.

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Seed Bead Fringe Earrings Tutorial

Seed Bead Fringe Earrings Tutorial – August Bargain Bead Box

Hey everyone! Today’s tutorial is for a pair of long and flowy seed bead fringe earrings. The gold plated, closed connector component is the inspiration behind this design; it happens to be from the August 2020 Bargain Bead Box (https://bit.ly/2EGlCyj). As I state in the video, I am not a fringe earring “expert,” and I like to first use materials that I happen to have on hand. Regardless, these earrings turned out pretty sweet, and I wanted to share. 🙂 Are you a seed bead fringe connoisseur?! Please share your tips and tricks down below.

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how to make a beaded stretch bracelet

How to Make a Beaded Stretch Bracelet

Hey beautiful! In this video I show you how I make a quick and easy beaded stretch bracelet with 0.8mm stretch cord and 8mm round glass pearl beads. I also provide you with a lot of helpful info that I’ve learned over the years. Here are the main tips I demonstrate in the video:

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Curated Bead Box september 2020

Curated Bead Box | September 2020

Hey beautiful! Curated Bead Box, a division of DollarBead.com, sent me their latest monthly diy jewelry making box to share with you. For only $20/mo shipped (US Only), you are guaranteed to receive 10-12 items, including: 8 strings of glass beads, bags of seed beads, polymer clay, or lampwork beads, metal charms/pendants, and a findings starter kit.

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