New Auntie's Beads Blog
Unlock Your Creativity: Effortless DIY Earrings with "Just Add an Earwire"
Jewelry-making is a captivating realm of self-expression and creativity. If you're intrigued by the allure of crafting your own accessories but are hesitant due to perceived complexity, fear not! We're...
A Guide to Mastering Miyuki Seed Beads: Unleash Your Creativity
Introduction: Crafting enthusiasts are always on the lookout for new and exciting materials to incorporate into their projects. One such popular choice is Miyuki seed beads. These tiny, cylindrical beads...
The Allure of Czech Glass Beads: A Timeless Craftsmanship
In the world of jewelry-making and crafting, Czech glass beads have long held a special place. Renowned for their exceptional quality, intricate designs, and vibrant colors, these beads have captured the hearts of artisans and collectors around the globe. Let's embark on a journey through the rich history, meticulous craftsmanship, and enduring charm of Czech glass beads.
Behind the Scenes Series: Entry #3
Almost 30 years ago, my husband bought a gift for me that would plant the seed that would change my life. This "Mommy Bracelet" started my love of beading and...
Czech Glass, Anyone?
Versatile, beautiful, colorful, and perhaps best of all, relatively cheap, it's no wonder Czech Glass Beads seem to be exploding in the beading world lately. "Czech" out what's new...
Behind the Scenes Series: Entry #2
Working from home comes with unique challenges. How do you stay focused and productive? So many (sometimes worthy) distractions, begging for your attention. I love being able to work from...
Behind the Scenes Series: Entry #1
Knowing what to purchase can be a very tricky proposition. My grandson, Sawyer, will bring home a birthday invitation and with a quick text, I am given directions for the...
Three Beautiful Rainy Day Beading Projects
We're in that time of year where the weather can be quite unpredictable. Whether you're still seeing lots of ice and snow, or lucky enough to be getting peeks of sunshine already, there's bound to be rainy weather in the forecast soon enough. It's days like that, however, that are perfect for beading!
Here are some great ideas for beading projects you can get done all in one rainy day afternoon.
Five Great Beading Products to Get You Excited to Bead
We think these five varied yet versatile beading products will give you the extra inspiration you need to get really excited to bead.
Jewelry DIY: Making Your Own Stylish Jewelry At Home by Lorena Romo
Making your own jewelry is a fun way to be on-trend, relax, and save money. Our guide explains how to make stylish jewelry with lots of helpful tips and advice.
Bead Chat Facebook Group: A Beading Space
There are lots of great ways to engage in the Bead Chat Facebook group. Even if you simply want to share pictures of your latest jewelry designs and get inspiration from seeing the beading projects of others, Bead Chat is a really great place for beaders to meet and participate in their favorite hobby together. Let's get beading...together!
Matubo Duo Beads Chart
Use this handy bead chart to find out how many duo beads you can expect to receive in each 25 gram bag! Now when you buy Matubo Superduos, Miniduos, Gemduos and Paisleyduos, you'll know the quantity you can expect to get. These counts are, of course, approximate, but they should be pretty darn close!