French beaded Holly jolly earrings

by BeadFloraStudio // December 20, 2018 // Comments off

Christmas is just around the corner again and I have a quick Holly leaf earring project that is perfect for gift-giving. This is an intermediate project that requires that you already know the basic frame and also split basic techniques. ... 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 →

new Continuous Split Basic technique and water lily/lotus video master course

by BeadFloraStudio // August 21, 2018 // Comments off

Level: Advanced Techniques: Continuous Split Basic, Basic Frame, Ruffles, Fringe, Beaded Stem Let’s learn another new technique! I wasn’t sure if I wanted to introduce this technique or introduce it with a pdf project. My husband and children went out of their... 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 →

Bead unboxing

by BeadFloraStudio // May 2, 2018 // Comments off

I posted on my personal facebook page that I ordered beads. Well, some of you who I’m fb friends with requested that I do another unboxing video. So here I am and there you go. And since I’ve been in... Continue reading →

French beaded apple blossoms free beginner pattern/tutorial

by BeadFloraStudio // April 18, 2018 // Comments off

Would you like to get started with making French beaded flowers? This is one of the patterns I developed when I first started making beaded flowers. Apple blossoms!  My fiancé (now hubby) were taking a walk at the park and... Continue reading →

What seed beads to use for making beaded flowers

by BeadFloraStudio // March 18, 2018 // Comments off

I often get asked what type and beads to use for making French beaded flowers. So instead of replying individually, I will break down in this post. We’ll go over the different types of beads, where to get them, and... Continue reading →

Designing French beaded flowers – my design process

by BeadFloraStudio // February 25, 2018 // Comments off

Hello my beadiful people! Would you like to start designing French beaded flowers? I’ll go over my design process with you and how I do my design work. Many times, I’ll free design by looking at a picture or flower... Continue reading →