• July 2021 Jesse James Beads Design Ambassador Kit

    Hello! July was a very hectic month for me but one of the bright spots was receiving my July 2021 Jesse James Beads Design Ambassador Kit. Full of wonderful metals, crystals and specialty beads it was easy to create with this lovely selection. Take a look at all the jewelry I was able to create with this kit.

    Join me for my July 2021 Jesse James Beads Design Ambassador Kit unwrapping and spontaneous tutorial. This time I will be creating 5 sets of earrings!

    Supplies included in my July 2021 kit, with my Affiliated Links:

    Butterfly Bead Mix in Never Give Up

    Ice Cream Mini Bead Mix in Cookie Dough

    Riverstone Chip Chain

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    The fabric butterfly wings from the beads mix got me thinking about the other JJB butterfly mixes I had bought and I created a Quick and Fun Butterfly Fairy Wing Earrings tutorial with some Chain Reaction #12, and sterling silver earring wires. You can find this tutorial on my Instagram or Facebook.

    I couldn’t help but make some jewelry sets with my July Jesse James Beads mixes. The Butterfly mixes had charms and crystals that were perfect paired with leftover scraps of Chain Reaction.


    Until Next Time, Stay Crafty, Stay Safe!

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  • June 2021 Jesse James Beads Design Ambassador Kit

    Hello! I am happy to announce I was chosen for the reenvisioned Design Ambassador Program from Jesse James Beads* . I was part of their original program last Year but this year Jesse James Beads decided to change it up a bit. What makes this different from their previous program is that Jesse James Beads are now curating mystery packages of supplies each month for their Design Ambassadors, encouraging us to do whatever videos, tutorials or posts we would like. No two Design Ambassadors get the same kit and have no idea what we are getting until it is shipped. In many ways I like this style more as it is like getting our own personal mystery kit each month!

    Join me for my June 2021 Jesse James Beads Design Ambassador kit unwrapping and spontaneous tutorial.

    Supplies included in my June 2021 kit, with my Affiliated Links:
    Summer Fun Bead Mix in Baby You’re A Firework
    Floral Cha Cha Tassel Pair in Night Blooming Flower
    Mini Bead Mix in Blackberry Baby

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    Until Next Time, Stay Crafty, Stay Safe!

    *This is an affiliate post, which means I received an assortment of products as a compensation for the creation of art and/or may contain affiliate links. If you do make a purchase via my affiliate link, I will receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. This fee goes towards the funding of more art projects. I greatly appreciate your support. To read my full disclosure, click here. 

  • Crafting with the Soft Flex Renewal Design Kit

    Hello! Join Jami of Accent Allusions and I for a kit opening and spontaneous crafting using the Soft Flex Renewal Design Kit.

    Last month Soft Flex Company announced their new design kit, Renewal, described as soft color palette of blue skies, Springtime and uplifting vibes. Something Jami and I felt it sounded like a fun design kit we had to try.

    When the kits arrived in the mail, we were not disappointed! The soothing color palette of soft blues, sage green, cream, bright silver components and of course the Czech bead strands had us thinking of warm nights, with moths gently gliding through a flowering garden. Our first design impulse was to create earrings, and Jami found herself creating two pairs of earrings, and then a bracelet with the Soft Flex Wire. However I found myself drawn to wanting to use the Soft Flex with the TierraCast  moth focal to make a necklace.

    Even after making our projects we still have an amazing amount of supplies left over that we can’t wait to use. We can honestly say with each Design Kit we have bought from Soft Flex we continue to love the supplies, enjoying being challenged by the ever changing colors and themes.

    Wanting to see what new kits and supplies Soft Flex has in stock? Hop on over to the Soft Flex Wire Website. Don’t forget to check out the Soft Flex Wire FB for their most recent lives and tutorials.

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    Until Next Time, Stay Crafty, Stay Safe!

  • Unwrapping and Tutorial of the Soft Flex Egg Hunt Design Kit

    As an artist I am always on the hunt for art supplies that are not only functional but look great as part of a finished design. Soft Flex jewelry wire is one of those supplies I found a few years back that is a go-to for any of my higher end jewelry creations. It is strong, comes a wide range of colors and has diverse range of applications. Soft Flex also has a complementary series of jewelry supplies and monthly themed design kits that change every month.

    I have bought several past design kits from Soft Flex and have yet to be disappointed in the selection of findings, beads, charms and jewelry wire included in each kit. When I saw that for March Soft Flex was releasing an Egg Hunt Design Kit with a Spring color palette I knew I had to get a kit.

    Join me for a unwrapping and spontaneous tutorial using the Soft Flex Egg Hunt Design Kit!

    Interested in seeing what new kits and supplies Soft Flex has in stock? Hop on over to the Soft Flex Wire Website. Don’t forget to check out the Soft Flex Wire FB for their most recent lives and tutorials.

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    Until Next Time, Stay Crafty, Stay Safe!

  • Trying out a TierraCast Kit

    Hello! Today I am trying out a TierraCast Kit, designed by Tracy Proctor, that I won by attending and watching the virtual Great Bead Extravaganza! As one of the jewelry making suppliers who did a series of tutorials and giveaways at the Great Bead Extravaganza TierraCast’s segment was a must watch live for me.

    What is The Great Bead Extravaganza? With the inability to do in person bead shows this past year, The Great Bead Extravaganza was created as a series of virtual events, providing a dedicated space were jewelry-making suppliers and educators, could do video tutorials, giveaways, kits and sales. Allowing all levels of bead and jewelry-making enthusiasts a chance to learn, see new products and get inspiration!

    Interested in more about the The Great Bead Extravaganza? Hop on over to their FB group, become a member and attend FREE periodic virtual events, HERE.

    Check out the TierraCast Facebook page if you want to see more tutorials and inspiration. Interested in ordering you own TierraCast kits and supplies? See if your favorite Jewelry Supplier carries them!

    Until Next Time, Stay Crafty, Stay Safe!