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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

French beaded fantasy flower hair clip/brooch – beginner/intermediate

by BeadFloraStudio // February 14, 2016 // Comments off

Level: Beginner to Intermediate Techniques: Continuous Loops, Continuous Wrap-around loops, Lacing Here’s a fun beginner to intermediate project. What makes this an intermediate project is the lacing involved. You can find the tutorial here. Unlike other beaded flower hair clips, this is... Continue reading →

Fantasy wildflowers remix

by BeadFloraStudio // February 12, 2016 // Comments off

This is part 3 of the Fantasy Wildflowers design. For the initial design, I didn’t do anything to the stems as I didn’t want to add another layer to the beginner project. I decided I wanted to floss the stems... Continue reading →