Auntie's Blog

Karla Kam Wire Wrapped Earrings

2007-07-11T16:58:00.000-06:00

This project was requested by one of our customers. She wanted to see a demonstration of how to wire wrap a briolette so that she could make earrings out of them. Thanks for the ideas, and keep them coming!

Kids Camp - Bling Bling Dog Tag

2007-07-01T22:54:00.000-06:00

Welcome to Karla's Kids Camp! This time we will be creating a Dog Tag by glueing flatbacks on a blank dog tag. A complete kit with all the materials is available at www.auntiesbeads.com.

Kids Camp - Charm Bracelet

2007-06-30T23:57:00.000-06:00

Welcome to Karla's Kids Camp! Today we will learn how to make a charm bracelet as Karla Schafer demonstrates in this video. All the materials used in this project can be purchased as a kit at www.auntiesbeads.com.

Kids Camp - Funky Rubber Necklace

2007-06-29T22:14:00.000-06:00

Learn to make this funky and colorful necklace as Karla Schafer demonstrates how to in this edition of Kids Camp. A complete kit with all the materials can be found at www.auntiesbeads.com.

Kids Camp - Elastic Bracelet

2007-06-28T15:55:00.000-06:00

Welcome to Karla's Kids Camp! Today we will be making an elastic bracelet. All the materials can be purchased as a kit at www.auntiesbeads.com.

Kids Camp - Keychain

2007-06-27T14:40:00.000-06:00

Welcome to Karla's Kid Camp. In this video we will be demonstrating how to create a fun keychain. All the materials used for this project are available in a kit at www.auntiesbeads.com

Karla Kam Elastic Bracelet

2007-06-12T15:08:00.001-06:00

Elastic Bracelet

Karla Kam Decoupages

2007-05-30T09:03:00.000-06:00

Oh just what we need another obsession! But it has happened. We are in a decoupages craze! We found a new use for our wood links and pendants! All you need is some imagination and scrap booking papers and you too will be hooked!

Karla Kam Leather Crimp End Necklace

2007-05-15T15:51:00.000-06:00

Learn how to use crimp ends with leather by watching Karla Schafer make a necklace with lampwork and bali beads.

Karla Kam Crystal and Chain Link Necklace

2007-05-15T07:51:00.000-06:00

This Karla Kam was prompted by a request for designs using chain. This project was designed by Shanna one of our talented designers and I hope you all will be inspired to work with chain in many of your designs.

Karla Kam Beaded Watch

2007-05-01T13:52:00.000-06:00

Learn to make a beaded watch as Karla Schafer, Auntie's Beads Designer, teaches you the steps in this video.

Karla Kam Pearl Knotting

2007-04-26T08:12:00.000-06:00

Pearl Knotting

Okay you asked for it, so I did some practice pieces and I am ready for a Pearl Knotting Karla Kam! I am teaching it the way I learned it, from Nick Regine of Swarovski, with the Tri-Cord Thread Knot Tool. This like many techniques, gets better with practice.

Karla Schafer, Auntie's Beads Designer

Karla Kam Flat Backs

2007-04-16T15:29:00.000-06:00

Watch as Karla Schafer, Auntie's Beads designer, demonstrates how to embellish several items by adding flat back crystals.

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Karla Kam Spiral Rope

2007-04-11T09:40:00.000-06:00

Learn to create a spiral rope bracelet as our talented designer Karla Schafer, Auntie's Beads Designer, demonstrates the techniques required for this project.

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Karla Kam Chain Mail Earrings

2007-04-03T15:30:00.000-06:00

Learn to make a pair of chain mail earrings as Karla Schafer, Auntie's Beads Designer, demonstrates how to by using jump rings.

Karla Kam Wire Wrapped Bracelet

2007-03-28T09:26:00.000-06:00

Learn to wire wrap beads to create a beautiful bracelet as Karla Schafer, Auntie's Beads designer, demonstrates in this video.

Karla Kam Right Angle Weave

2007-03-20T12:17:00.000-06:00

Learn to make a right angle weave bracelet as Karla Schafer, Auntie's Beads designer, demonstrates how to in this video.

Karla Kam Earring Construction

2007-03-15T12:19:00.000-06:00

Watch as Karla Schafer, Auntie's Beads designer, demonstrates the basics of earring construction. Karla will show you the main types of earrings and how to create them.

Karla Kam Basic Beading

2007-03-15T12:18:00.000-06:00

Learn the basics of beading as Karla Schafer, Auntie's Beads designer, demonstrates how to make a bracelet.

Karla Kam Crochet Necklace

2007-03-15T12:11:00.000-06:00

Learn to make this beautiful design as Karla Schafer, Auntie's Beads Designer, demonstrates how to crochet a necklace. You can pause and rewind at anytime you want if you missed a step or need to watch it again.

Karla Kam Austrian Crystal Cross

2007-03-15T12:10:00.000-06:00

Come and watch as our talented lead designer, Karla Schafer, walks you through some of our most popular classes. Follow along as many times as you'd like to learn great beading techniques from one of the best! Don't forget to stop by Karla Kam each week for a new class.

Karla Kam Blooming Pendant

2007-03-15T12:08:00.000-06:00

Watch as Karla Schafer, Auntie's Beads designer, teaches you how to create this beautiful pendant by wire wrapping flat briolette crystals.

Karla Kam Bling Bling Ring

2007-03-15T12:05:00.000-06:00

Learn to make a Bling Bling Ring. Watch as Karla Schafer, Auntie's Beads designer, demonstrates how to create the very popular Bling Bling Ring.click here for written instructions

Karla Kam Make a Pendant

2007-03-15T12:04:00.000-06:00

Watch as Karla Schafer, Auntie's Beads Designer, demonstrates how to create a pendant by wire wrapping three stones that are each drilled differently.

Home from Tucson

2007-02-06T14:24:00.000-06:00

3 out of 4 of us made it home! Deena was on a different flight since she was going to Houston and it got cancelled. Something about a bird fighting with the airplane. I think the airplane won, but is out of commission for a while. She had to spend another night in Tucson, but should be able to return home today. My husband, Ron, actually cleaned out my pantry while I was gone! He must have been really, really bored! I am anxious to get back into the office and back to work. We have so many exciting things going on!

2007-02-01T10:10:00.000-06:00

I love the ideas on Auntie's University! Most recently, I used seed beads, wire, and girlie charms, like handbags and shoes, to make wine charms full of personality and style. They were the perfect accessories for our monthly Girls Night In dinner! Thanks for the great idea!