Beads, Tariffs, China- oh my! Are you, like most handmade entrepreneurs in the jewelry industry, sweating all this talk about tariffs? Me, too! While I don’t anticipate this causing me to stop making jewelry, it does cause me concern for several US beading suppliers that I love whom source components overseas- not just from China.… Read More
April Birthstone Diamond of the Season I’ve resurrected my Sparkly Stones Series, Sparkle Squad! April’s a perfect time to showcase the sparkly diamond! After watching Bridgerton, I have a new affinity for this month’s birthstone. Check out this gem’s details in my companion YouTube video so you can join in the sparkle-tastic fun with the… Read More
Society Papers Theme & a Diamond of the Season I’ve entered the Jesse James Beads Society Papers Diamond of the Season jewelry-making contest. Please consider voting for my Bridgerton jewelry photo album entries in Lady Daphne blue, Lady Kate purple, and Lady Penelope yellow. Contest Winners for 1st through 3rd places will be announced July… Read More
Xuron Jewelry Making Pliers Review I purchased several Xuron jewelry-making pliers last Christmas and have been using them to create my designs. Here’s a quick review of my Xuron jewelry making pliers to help in your decision-making process about brand names of tools vs. their reliability. Are There Perfect Pliers To Use for Beading? I… Read More
It’s been another snowy weekend here in Kentucky, y’all. I’ve been up late each night editing a block of videos for my YouTube channel, so at least my fingers have been keeping warm with all the typing. lol. 2022 Goals for my Handmade Jewelry Business With the start of a new year comes my goal… Read More
Merry Christmas, Sparkle Squad! I wish you a fabulous New Year full of happiness! Today, I’m talking about my December Design Ambassador Kit from Jesse James Beads. December Design Ambassador Kit from Jesse James Beads I’m a Jesse James Beads affiliate that also receives a free monthly Design Ambassador Kit in return for video and… Read More
Hello, Sparkle Squad! I hope that y’all are well, safe, happy, healthy and ready for Christmas this Saturday!! I can NOT believe the holidays are upon us! Retro Christmas Design Kit from Soft Flex I’m not a Soft Flex Company affiliate, however, they did send me a Mystery Design Kit so that I could post… Read More
