Every few months, I have to have the "SPAM" talk with you guys. 🥰 Skool is focused this year on identifying and deleting spammers, but they are a fact of life. Especially in a free community. As this community grows, it becomes a bigger target for spammers. How do you identify a spammer? Obvious signs: 1. They will create a post offering to build you a web site or give free business advice. 2. They will send you a chat with the same offering. If you see a post like this, hit the 3 dots in the upper right of the post and report it. If you get a private chat that is not related to beading, send me a chat to let me know who the offending party is. More subtle approaches: 3. They will create a post that wrenches at your heartstrings. "Once, when I was a little girl,.... 4. They will respond to your posts/comments with "Hello, how are you?" Please, do NOT like or respond to these types of posts. They are trying to get enough likes to get them to level 3 so that they can then send personal chats. Again, report this type of activity. Let me decide if they are on the level or not. We recently had someone responding to posts/comments with AI generated content that looked like it was sincere and valid. after the second post it became obvious it wasn't. Another guy recently posted a picture of a simple bracelet he downloaded from Pinterest and tried to pass it off as his. To the spammers lurking in the group: I have my eye on you!

Hello everyone. I am new here, this is my latest fun beading project. I am from Sydney Australia. I used to do alot of beading and this is what has inspired me to pick it back up again. Using my bead box for good. A crochet necklace.

@Ramona Paca with her Angel Earrings!! 🎉✔️The pattern for her earrings is attached to this post. 😍Ramona has chosen a Bead Box for her prize! 👍 Congratulations, Ramona!! A special shoutout to the other contestants: 🤩 @Erika West did the green and red beaded earrings @Lisa Moore did the ornament "tapestry" earrings @Hari Stone did the Kwanzaa earrings You guys all did a great job and I appreciate you participating in the challenge! If you missed this challenge, don't miss the next one - check out the December challenge and start beading!

I’m so glad you’re here! Whether you’re diving into beading for the first time or sharpening your skills with new techniques, you’re in the right place. This platform is packed with tutorials, tips, and projects to help you create beautiful, one-of-a-kind jewelry — no matter your experience level. Explore the free content to get inspired, or jump into the course modules for more in-depth learning. And remember — you’re never alone on this journey. Our community is here to share, support, and celebrate your progress every step of the way. Happy beading, and welcome aboard! There are 3 rules I ask everyone to follow: 1. Be polite - I find beaders to be extremely gracious to their fellow beaders so this probably doesn't even need to be a rule. 2. No self promotion - I would love to see your work, please post pictures of what you are working on. You may mention the designer, even if it's you, but no links for purchase. People interested in purchasing the pattern, can google the designer or DM you. Habitual posting of your own work is highly discouraged. You know what I mean. 😉 DM me if in doubt. 3. Product Promotion - we all have products that we love. You are welcome to share the light, table, thread, beads, etc that you are currently in love with. You may post pics and links, but NO affiliate links. (An affiliate link pays you a commission).