what’s new! How to make overhead video tutorials and Loose bead society

by BeadFloraStudio // September 23, 2019 // Comments off

Hello friends! It’s been quite a busy summer. On August 19th, I had a presentation at the Loose Bead Society at the New Berlin Public Library. I had a facebook live which you can watch here for now <<Watch Here>>.... Continue reading →

Bead & Button show 2019 update/pink magnolia pattern debut

by BeadFloraStudio // June 14, 2019 // Comments off

My first teaching gig at the Bead & Button show 2019 is over and what an amazing time it was! I taught three classes from projects that are in my book. One of my beading idols, Carol Benner, author of... Continue reading →

Bead Flora: The revival of French beaded flowers

by BeadFloraStudio // February 8, 2019 // Comments off

Hello friends! My book, self-titled “Bead Flora” was live on February 1st! It has been such an emotional roller coaster getting it up. Within three days, it went from ranking 500 plus under Beadwork to #45 on Amazon. Very exciting!... Continue reading →

Pre-order of book “Bead Flora”

by BeadFloraStudio // January 30, 2019 // Comments off

Hi everyone! I’ve spent the better part of the last year designing and writing my book to be released 2/1/2019. I explored all the options and even though I had a traditional publisher interested, I decided to self-publish. Honestly, the... Continue reading →

Bead & Button show 2019

by BeadFloraStudio // November 19, 2018 // Comments off

I was accepted as an instructor at the Bead & Button show 2019 in Milwaukee, WI. It is the week of June 2 to June 9, 2019 at the Wisconsin Center in downtown Milwaukee. It is the biggest bead show... Continue reading →

cosmo flower study: how to design French beaded flowers

by BeadFloraStudio // July 16, 2018 // Comments off

In a previous post, I talked about my design process. Today, I’m going to show you exactly how I do a flower study and translate a real flower into a French beaded flower. In this cosmo flower study, I’ll walk... Continue reading →

how to make diy bead spinner

by BeadFloraStudio // July 9, 2018 // Comments off

A bead spinner is a must for any beaded flower maker! It helps you load beads onto the wire FAST. Who has time to put beads on the wire one by one? Please, don’t do that! Sure, you can buy... Continue reading →

Heart-shaped clovers in Bead & Jewellery magazine, new technique, and projects

by BeadFloraStudio // May 23, 2018 // Comments off

Hello beadiful friends! I’m debuting my heart-shaped clovers tutorial where I’m debuting a new technique. It is currently in the #87 issue of Bead & Jewellery magazine. It is a UK based magazine so if you are in the US,... Continue reading →

French beaded enchanted rose

by BeadFloraStudio // August 20, 2017 // Comments off

My sister suggested awhile ago that I should make an enchanted rose since the movie Beauty and the Beast is quite popular. I’ve finally got around to it and here it is! You can see a video and also get... Continue reading →

Wild daisies on Bead & Jewellery magazine

by BeadFloraStudio // April 1, 2017 // Comments off

Level: Beginner Techniques: Continuous Loops, Basic frame Wow…it’s been awhile since I’ve updated. For the better part of last year, I was working on a few deadlines. Most notably, one of of them being my 3rd child. He’s 4 months old now!... Continue reading →