It’s the first day of September, which means that no matter how many more sunny days we may have to look forward to, it’s officially time to...

This week I’m finally going to use some of my blue coconut daggers. Probably. I had a great idea for incorporating them into a scalloped S...

I didn’t expect to have quite so much fun with the Pantone-inspired spring bead picks this week, but once I got going it was hard to stop. ...

This month’s bead giveaway has been drawn. Congratulations to our winner, and thank you so much for to everyone who entered! This month I as...

Sometimes you just want to have a little fun with your beads! This cute bracelet tutorial from our beading friends at Panda Hall features a...

Another bead giveaway has come to a close. Thank you so much to everyone who entered to win the fall treasures bead mix ! This month I ask...

Although the colors that we associate with the seasons are very much ingrained, there can be subtle differences in our ideal palettes, influ...

I’ve been so busy working on top secret projects these past few months, that I haven’t had any true works in progress to share. It is kind o...

The past week has been a very busy one at our house, with lots of work and plenty of fun summer activities. For the most part, I’ve had very...

So many good things are happening in my workspace right now, I don’t even know where to begin. I’ve just poured out three lovely Japanese se...

It wouldn’t be summer on Inspirational Beading without a little pina colada inspiration. I suppose I could be a little obsessed with pineapp...

Happy Mother’s Day, beaders! I hope that all of the moms out there are getting lots of love, or that you’re able to spend time with a mom th...

Although I love all four seasons just as much as anyone, as far as I’m concerned the months of the year are best divided into two categories...

At last things are starting to move along on my bead tray. I feel like I’ve been working on this collar for ages, but it should be finished ...

Many shapes and patterns are always appealing wherever they go. Some are comfortable and familiar, while others inspire energy and vim. Spir...

Winter cannot last forever, and for those of us who are still stuck in the snow, all we need is a little color to keep us going until it’s o...

For our final look at Pantone’s spring colors, I’ve saved the best trio for last. This combination of Dazzling Blue, Freesia Yellow, and San...