Check out my lastest design in the Soft Flex ad!

I am really excited about using Soft Flex beading wire on a Mirrix Loom. I used this technique for a bracelet design that will be appearing in the next issue of Beadwork magazine. You can also see it in the latest Soft Flex ad in a pair of earrings that I made. You can get free instructions for the earrings on the SoftFlexGirl blog.

Jewel School Time Today - Monday January 27th

I can hardly believe how time flies by. It is already time for another guest appearance on Jewel School. I can't wait. I have some great new designs and techniques to show using my beloved Soft Flex Beading Wire. I hope that you will tune in and get inspired. 

Guest on Jewel School for Jewelry Television (JTV)

January 27, 2014

7am-9am (PST) / 10am-12pm (EST)
 Check your guide for your local channel and time!

www.jtv.com

Free Demos By Me Tomorrow - Soft Flex Open House in Sonoma, CA

Tomorrow, we are having a Gallery Open House Sale in Sonoma. I don't usually get to go since I live in Phoenix, but this time I will personally be there on Saturday. I'll have all of my fun new ornaments to show in person as well as a whole lot  of wonderful jewelry designs too. I will be demo-ing my heart out! So, if you live in the Bay Area, we'd love to see you!

Soft Flex Gallery Open House
22678 Broadway, Suite 1
Sonoma, CA 95476
Broadway is also known as Sonoma HWY 12 / ROUTE 12 / CA-12
Go down the long driveway and turn right at the stop sign.
We are located adjacent to Wine Country Party & Events.

Upcoming Jewelry Making Classes in Tucson, Arizona at Design & Adorn Beading Studio

Knitting with Soft Flex on a Spool Class

January 11, 2014

10:30am-1:30pm

Design and Adorn Beading Studio
4630 E. Grant Road
Tucson, AZ 85712

(520) 209-1900

 

Soft Flex Earrings Class

This particular class will be great for making several holiday gifts in one sitting!

January 11, 2014

2:30pm-5:30pm

Design and Adorn Beading Studio
4630 E. Grant Road

Tucson, AZ 85712

(520) 209-1900

Call to sign up - Limited space available!

Free Holiday Ornament Patterns

Are you looking for a few easy patterns for creating your own ornaments this year? I've been quite busy this month, posting project after project on the SoftFlexGirl blog. Each ornament idea includes instructions. Some of the ornaments shown above will not post until next week. There are more to come!

Visit SoftFlexGirl!

Kumihimo With Soft Flex Beading Wire - As Seen in Step-by-Step Wire Jewelry Magazine

 Step-by-Step Wire Jewelry

December/January

I created the above design using Soft Flex Wire on a kumihimo board for the latest issues of Step-by-Step Wire Jewelry.

If you'd like to learn more about this project, I encourage you to pick up a copy of the magazine. You'll find wonderful step-by-step photos to guide you through the project!

Jewel School Videos!

Wow! Jewel School last weekend was another whirlwind of craziness, lights, camera and action. It was fun to have Nealay Patel with me to show some of his amazing designs. I left feeling inspired and ready to create! If you missed out on the fun, you can always watch the videos on YouTube.

Sunday October 13 10am-11am

Sunday October 13 11am-12pm

Monday October 14 10am-11am

Monday October 14 11am-12pm

As Seen On Jtv!

I recorded two Videos on Demand while at the Jtv studios.  This video shows you how to finish off a knitting spool design using Soft Flex beading wire.

Knitting Video

This video shows you how to use the Universal Magical Crimpers to make a fun and easy pair of earrings using Soft Flex beading wire. 

Soft Flex Earrings Video

Learn more about Jewel School

Nealay Patel and Sara Oehler on Jewel School - October 13-14!

I'm so excited that my friend Nealay Patel is going to join me again on Jewel School in a few weeks. 

Sunday, October 13
10am-12pm (EST) / 7am-9am (PST)
Monday, October 14
10am-12pm (EST) / 7am-9am (PST)
 Check your guide for you local channel and time!

You can also tune in online through the website by clicking on "airing now"!
www.jtv.com

Nealay and I both had projects featured in the book Creative Beading Vol. 8. So we are going to be offering this book signed by both of us. They only ordered a limited quantity so this will be a very special opportunity that only a few lucky customers will get a chance to buy.

We will also be offering a small quantity of the same gift bag that Soft Flex Company handed out in the Teen Choice Awards Gift Lounge. This is perfect for a kid or teen in your life that you would love to share the art of beading with as a present. Boys and girls like to make jewelry, so don't count boys out!

We have a bunch of other really fun things planned for the show so please tune in and check us out!

Children's Action Alliance - Through The Eyes of a Child Silent Auction

My husband is wonderful. I know, I know... most wives think that their husbands are wonderful, but mine really is. He works as a Research Associate at Children's Action Alliance. He spends a great deal of time thinking of how he can make the world a better place. His organization advocates for laws that make sense for the children of Arizona. 

Every year they have a big fundraiser called "Through the Eyes of a Child" (TEOC). This year in particular is a pivotal year because they are celebrating their 25th anniversary. In order to support their event, I personally donated an autographed copy of Show Your Colors (my book), a Soft Flex Trio and a custom jewelry design to go into their silent auction. I hope that my donation will raise much needed funds to keep this organization happy and healthy. If you are interested in going to this event, you can purchase a ticket through the CAA website.

Friday, October 11, 2013 from 11:30am to 1:30pm
Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel, 340 North 3rd St in Phoenix

Soft Flex Teen Choice Gift Bag Giveaway

Check it out! Soft Flex Company is giving away the same gift bag that we handed out at the Teen Choice Awards!

Click Here To Find Out More!