French beaded crocus pattern and free admission to Bead & Button show 2019

by BeadFloraStudio // May 9, 2019 // Comments off

Whow… where did the time go? It’s only been a few short months since my book was launched and I’ve been running around like mad. Note to self, do not launch a book in Winter during cold and flu season... 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 →

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 →

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 lilac bud earrings – beginner

by BeadFloraStudio // January 7, 2018 // Comments off

Level: Beginner Techniques: Continuous Loops, Wrapped loops (jewelry making techniques) Hello my beadiful people, I’m so excited to share with you this project. I’ve been working on a few collections of jewelry and I’m sharing a simple sneak project here with you.... Continue reading →

French beaded silver poinsettia pattern/tutorial

by BeadFloraStudio // December 10, 2017 // Comments off

It’s that time of year to make the Christmas projects! Here is a silver poinsettia arrangement tutorial for you. This is a free pattern and tutorial video. A pdf and a kit with printed pattern is also available for purchase.... Continue reading →

Beginner Basic techniques on making French beaded flowers

by BeadFloraStudio // December 3, 2017 // Comments off

Level: Beginner Techniques: Basic Frame I’ve put together a more comprehensive video tutorial on the beginner basic techniques. Hopefully, this will help beginner beaders to get the hang of making beaded flowers. In this video, I cover the basic frame and the... Continue reading →

French beaded Christmas tree – beginner

by BeadFloraStudio // November 5, 2017 // Comments off

Level: Beginner Techniques: Basic Frame, Continuous Loops It’s time to start thinking about your Christmas projects! Here is a free video tutorial for a beaded Christmas tree. The downloadable pdf is available with bonus patterns for the ornaments and star. Purchasing the... Continue reading →

French beaded butterfly tutorial – hair clip and brooch – intermediate

by BeadFloraStudio // March 5, 2016 // Comments off

Level: Intermediate Techniques: Continuous Wrap-around loops As I’m developing new patterns, I focus on cutting down the bulk of wires especially if I’m making hair accessories. This French beaded butterfly was born out of this to make a light weight butterfly... Continue reading →