Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Christmas Eve at @menards this morning. I donβt have our tree up in the living room again this year, so this little #christmastree forest was nice to look at. Which is your favorite? Mine is the one with pink and blue ornaments, of course! Merry Christmas, Sparkle Squad! πβ¨ #menards
Christmas Eve at @menards this morning. I donβt have our tree up in the living room again this year, so this little #christmastree forest was nice to look at. Which is your favorite? Mine is the one with pink and blue ornaments, of course! Merry Christmas, Sparkle Squad! πβ¨ #menards







![π BeeBeeCraft Angelite Finished Jewelry Set Tutorials
3 #jewelrymaking tutorials: I made blue & cream #dangleearrings, a #togglebracelet & a necklace using beading supplies from @beebeecraft & my bead stash. Unfortunately, the US tariff situation is still crimping our style! Pun intended. As of 8-15-25, theres a 90-day truce on elevating the tariffs past the current rate of 30% from China. This is a hopeful sign, but many of our US beading suppliers are continuing to feel the strain in stocking up on our favorites & also sourcing unique, quality items for our various beloved themed beading design kits. Fingers crossed that will resolve soon. The Chinese tariffs are not the only issue. Were suffering restrictions & logistics issues with popular bead styles from Czech Republic, Miyuki seed beads from Japan, & elsewhere.
I advise my jewelry-making students to purchase from local bead stores & US suppliers, especially as theyve already paid the customs & tariffs while curating beads for kits or sourcing unique components. That said, there are reliable overseas beading suppliers such as Beebeecraft who offer excellent customer service, great pricing, & provide detailed product descriptions on things such as allergies, metals, etc. Always be sure to read & become familiar with stones, crystals & plating before you decide to buy from local or overseas providers. There are MANY good quality items that come from all across the world! US beading companies that save me time by curating themed kits using supplies from overseas providers are also a blessing. I like to reward that added benefit by purchasing from them when it meets my needs, then sourcing outside the US after doing my research & gaining experience with reputable retailers. I avoid the politics & hateful vibes here. Please keep your opinions respectful while sharing your own insight. Sparkle on! β¨
π Manual Chapters/ Time stamps β
00:00 Introduction
01:01 Ocean Jasper details
01:49 Bead stringing wire strand count & diameter explained
02:48 Crimp tubes vs. crimp beads
03:16 Jewelry making tools Im using
03:34 How to measure for a bracelet
04:26 Bead tension suggestions
07:33 How to crimp
10:43 How to put on a crimp cover & why I use them
20:10 Angelite details (not Dolomite, as I thought while filming in July)
21:33 How to make dangle earrings using the 1-Step Looper Tool by @TheBeadSmith
23:34 How to measure for a necklace
24:00 Recommendations regarding the proper length & style of necklaces for your body & face shape, clothing necklines, neck size, etc.
29:28 Outro and thanks for your time, Sparkle Squad! β¨
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