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Today's video is live!

I'm unboxing the **Rainforest Relics** Bargain Bead Box, filled with beautiful Kambaba jasper, Dzi agate, apatite, magnesite, and antique brass findings. After taking a closer look at everything in this month's collection, I'll create a coordinated necklace, bracelet, and earring set using wire work, bead weaving, and bead stringing techniques.

I'd love to know which piece becomes your favorite. I hope you'll join me this morning!

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💙 **Happy Thursday, everyone!** 💙

Just a quick update! There won't be a **Design & Unwind Live** today, as I'll be spending the day touring a college with my daughter. ❤️ It's such an exciting milestone for our family, and I'm looking forward to making some wonderful memories with her.

Although I'll miss spending the afternoon beading and chatting with all of you, I'll be back for our next **Design & Unwind Live** on **Thursday, July 30 at 2 PM CDT**, and I'm already looking forward to catching up!

In the meantime, there are still plenty of new projects headed your way:
✨ On **Tuesday, July 14** – A brand-new **Gemstone Orphanage** tutorial was released. You can watch it here: https://youtu.be/2MClt2MC2e8
✨ **Saturday, July 18** – My latest **Bargain Bead Box** tutorial featuring the beautiful **Rainforest Relics** collection will be releasing at 8am. Make sure you're subscribed and hit the notification bell so you don't miss it!

Thank you so much for your patience, encouragement, and continued support. This community has become such a special part of my creative journey, and I'm grateful for each and every one of you.

I hope you have a wonderful day, find a little time to create something that brings you joy, and I'll see you again very soon to make a new artistic creation together! 💙

👉 What creative project are you working on this week? I'd love to hear about it in the comments!

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🎨 **Exciting Changes Are Coming to the Creative Color Challenge!** 🎉

Over the past few months, I've been listening to your feedback and looking for ways to make the Creative Color Challenge even better. I'm excited to share a few updates that will begin with the August release!

✨ The Creative Color Challenge is becoming a special bi-monthly event.

This gives me more time to create tutorials, design additional projects, work with some of my favorite subscription boxes and collaborations, and most importantly, give each Creative Color Challenge collection the attention it deserves.

Here's how the new schedule will work:

🗓️ **On the 15th:** I'll release an unboxing video featuring **both Designer Collections**, and **both collections will be available in my Etsy shop** the same day!

🗳️ **From the 15th–21st:** You'll vote for your favorite collection.

🏆 **The winning collection** will receive the first tutorial, followed by another coordinating project using items from that collection.

✨ **The runner-up** isn't left behind! A few weeks later, I'll release its tutorial so every collection has its chance to shine.

I'm really excited about this change because it lets me spend more time creating beautiful projects while still bringing you the tutorials, techniques, and inspiration you've come to expect.

Thank you for being part of this creative journey with me. I can't wait to share the next two collections with you on **August 15th!** 💜

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✨ New Tutorial is LIVE! ✨

Today I'm sharing **Prisma**, a pair of crystal earrings inspired by the beautiful colors of the peacock. 🦚

This beginner-friendly project comes together in under 20 minutes and is perfect if you're looking for a quick design that still makes a statement.

If you've been following my Gemstone Orphanage series, this is the first tutorial inspired by the Indonesia collection—and I have even more projects planned using these beautiful beads!

🎥 Watch now: https://youtu.be/2MClt2MC2e8

💬 I'd love to know... if you made these earrings, what colors would you choose?

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🌞 NEW VIDEO IS LIVE! 🌞

From palette to party, Sunset Fiesta has officially come to life!

Inspired by colorful festivals, summer sunsets, and joyful celebrations, today's tutorial is all about creating something fun, vibrant, and full of personality.

I absolutely love how these colors work together.

☀️ If you could describe your perfect summer day in one word, what would it be?

🎥 Watch the new video here:

🔗 https://youtu.be/JsG-CTNopgE

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🇺🇸 **The celebration is finally here!** 🇺🇸

Join me **LIVE on Friday, July 4th at 7:00 PM CDT** as we celebrate **America's 250th birthday** with a very special Gemstone Orphanage collaboration!

Throughout the week, five creators each opened one of the mystery bags from this exclusive collection. Now it's time to bring everything together! Joining me live will be **Colleen, Beki, Jenny, and Kryssy** as we reveal the finished jewelry we've created, share the inspiration behind our designs, talk about our favorite beads from the collection, and enjoy an evening of creativity and celebration together.

Whether you've followed the collaboration from the beginning or you're just joining us, we'd love to have you celebrate with us!

🇺🇸 **Meet the Creators**
⭐ Dena – Artistic Creations by Dena youtube.com/@denasartcreations
⭐ Colleen - Colleen Marie Designs youtube.com/@colleensinkewicz1537
⭐ Beki - Beki & Jenny Beading Together youtube.com/@BekitoBurrito
⭐ Jenny - Beki & Jenny Beading Together youtube.com/@BekitoBurrito
⭐ Kryssy - KryssyKryssy youtube.com/@KryssyKryssy

Bring your favorite beverage, join the conversation in the live chat, ask questions, and celebrate 250 years of American creativity with us!

📅 **Friday, July 4**
🕖 **7:00 PM CDT**
📍 **LIVE on Artistic Creations by Dena**

I can't wait to celebrate with you!

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🇮🇹✨ Going LIVE July 2 at 2 PM CDT – Design & Unwind Live! ✨🇮🇹

Join me for another **Design & Unwind Live** as we catch up on the past couple of weeks, talk about what's coming up next, and spend a relaxing afternoon creating together!

During this live, I'll be:
💎 Sharing the jewelry and projects I've completed since our last live
🎥 Talking about recent videos and what I've been working on behind the scenes
📅 Giving you a sneak peek at upcoming tutorials, events, and creative plans for the channel
🇮🇹 Designing a new jewelry project using my **Italian Getaway Collection**! I haven't decided exactly what I'll be making yet—that's part of the fun! We'll explore the beautiful beads and components together and see where the creative process leads.

Whether you're crafting along, looking for inspiration, or simply enjoy relaxing with bead chat and fellow jewelry makers, I'd love to have you join me.

If you enjoy **DIY jewelry making, bead weaving, gemstone jewelry, handmade jewelry tutorials, and creative livestreams**, this is the perfect place to unwind and create.

📅 **Wednesday, July 2 | 2 PM CDT**

🔔 Set your reminder, bring your favorite beverage, and come design & unwind with me!

👉 I'd love to know: If you were creating with the **Italian Getaway Collection**, would you make a necklace, bracelet, or earrings first?

P.S. The four's say hello too!

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🇺🇸 **The celebration begins today!** 🇺🇸

Today kicks off our special **250th USA Celebration** collaboration with Gemstone Orphanage!

I'll be opening **Mystery Bag #1 – Stars & Stripes** and creating a patriotic pair of earrings inspired by America's 250th birthday.

This is just the beginning! Four more creators will each reveal another mystery bag throughout the week before we all come together **LIVE on my channel on July 4th at 7:00 PM CDT** to showcase everything we've created.

✨ New video premieres today at **12:00 PM CDT!**

I hope you'll follow along with the entire collaboration and celebrate with us!

🇺🇸 Which mystery bag are you most excited to see opened?

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🇮🇹 NEW VIDEO IS LIVE! 🇮🇹

What happens when an Italian-inspired color palette meets peyote stitch?

Today I'm showing you how to create my Italian Getaway Travel Charm—a project inspired by mosaic tiles, European adventures, and a little handmade creativity.

This project can be attached to a purse, planner, project bag, backpack, or luggage, making it both beautiful and functional.

I absolutely love how this one turned out!

🧳 If you could take your Italian Getaway anywhere in the world, where would it go?

Watch the new tutorial here:
🔗 https://youtu.be/Qr0kgDVsmJ8

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🇮🇹 We have a winner!! 🇮🇹

Italian Getaway has officially won this month's Creative Color Challenge! 🎉

Thank you so much to everyone who voted and helped shape this month's project.

Coming soon this week:

✨ The full Italian Getaway tutorial going live on June 25 at 12 noon CDT

🛍️ The Italian Getaway Designer Collection available in my Etsy shop (limited quantities available)

🌞 Sunset Fiesta isn't disappearing either! The collection supplies will still be available separately and its full tutorial and project kit will arrive later.

I absolutely love how this new Creative Color Challenge format is allowing these collections to continue beyond the poll itself.

Thank you all for helping bring this little piece of Italy to life one bead at a time. 🇮🇹❤️

Now tell me...where would your Italian Getaway take you? ✈️

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