Made in Minnesota

Did you know?

All of our kits are hand made and produced locally--right from our 50th and France store!

All of our kits begin as just a twinkle in the eye of Tina, owner of TBM or Suzy, Kit Coordinator. We bring all of our designs to reality by working with Katie our Buyer, to find all of the highest quality products available. We track down kit prices from all over the country and the world to bring the best!

Once all of the necessary pieces arrive, master packer Miracle counts beads and cuts wire to give each kit the parts it needs. When all of the bags are ready, Dana G packages and ties them off with raffia to indicate the "colorway" or arrangement of a color selection .

We have been making and selling our own brand of beading kits for 13 years. During this time we have tested and sold over 120 different types of kits. We currently offer over 60 styles! Our kits make the hobby and art of jewelry making more approachable and we love bringing them to you!

This information can also be found in the current TBM News Letter!

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Employee Sale Artist: Suzy Lindberg

Suzy Lindberg Jewelry by Suzy

Q&A with Suzy:

Describe the type of jewelry you will be selling:

I have been doing a lot of bead embroidery and bead weaving lately, so I will be selling pieces that feature these techniques. I love making something big out of small beads, so I will be featuring some more elabo- rate encrusted pieces like pendants and headbands.

What is your favorite materials to use?

Because I stitch together small beads, I love sequins, crystals and small stone or glass beads. Creating unique color combinations is a fun challenge. I also like to find one-of-a-kind vintage pieces, or less com- monly used supplies and try to use them in a creative way that’s unexpected!

What can we expect to see from you during the sale on August 13?

Earrings, necklaces and more in an eclectic mix of bright colors for summer as well as vintage-inspired tones that are nice and neutral to move into fall. I work in many different styles, so there is something for everyone!

Any other fun selling points about your line?

I love to see what I can make with beads, but I also strive to keep my work relevant and fashion-forward. My jewelry is perfect for anyone who loves to get noticed!

Employee Sale Artist: Miracle Galston

Miracle Galston Applefri Designs

Q&A with Miracle:

“Nature inspired colors are my normal palette.” -Miracle

Describe the type of jewelry you will be selling:

Unique combinations of materials that create a well balanced organic piece. Nature inspired colors are my normal palette.

Describe the type of jewelry you will be selling:

I like to use any material and technique that catches my eye incorporating seed beads for beadweaving to sterling silver and copper for metal working.

What are your favorite materials to use?

A lot of natural earth tones while keeping them chic with my designs. Intricate bead weaving, metal work

Employee Sale Artist: Dana Sapala

Dana Sapala

“I’ve been on a vintage-feeling kick. Anything bright and sparkly!” -Dana

Q&A With Dana

*Describe the type of jewelry pieces you will be selling.

Fun rings, sparkly bracelets and necklaces.

*What are your favorite materials to use?

Anything sparkly! Swarovski crystals are my fav! But I am starting to venture into natural stones. J

*What can we expect to see from you during the sale?

Anything bright, and/or sparkly…I’ve also been on a more vintage-feeling kick. Lots of earrings, necklaces and bracelets!

*Any other fun selling points about your jewelry line?

My rings make great gifts!

Employee Sale Artist: Kathy Vang

Kathy Vang

“I don’t really have just one style—I have multiples!” -Kathy

Q&A With Kathy

*Describe the type of jewelry pieces you will be selling.

I am easily inspired by everything—nature, people and even signs I see. I don’t really have just one style—I have multiples!

*What are your favorite materials to use?

I love pearls and color. Pearls are so classy and vintage. J I love playing with color, so all sorts of beads!

*What can we expect to see from you during the sale?

I’m the type of beader that starts out making jewelry as gifts or to sell and then I end up keeping it for myself!

*Any other fun selling points about your jewelry line?

You’ll never see anyone else with the same jewelry!

Employee Sale Artist: Mitch Hildman

Mitch Hildman

“I like to keep things organic.” -Mitch

Q&A With Mitch

*Describe the type of jewelry pieces you will be selling.

I’ll be selling a lot of woven leather pieces and some things made with semi precious gems.

*What are your favorite materials to use?

Obviously leather cording and other kinds of cording, cotton, hemp etc. I do love gemstones also. I like to keep things organic.

*What can we expect to see from you during the sale?

I should have a wide variety of items made with a lot of natural materials. A lot of my stuff is unisex and should appeal to the earthy side of us all.

*Any other fun selling points about your jewelry line?

I’m trying to reduce my inventory to raise money for a more cohesive line for next year. Come by to see what I come up with for what I have on hand. Should be interesting.

Employee Sale Artist: Katie Best

Katie Best -

kBest Design

“I love colors, shapes and asymmetry. When I see these things in the world around me I am inspired to create my pieces.” –Katie

Q&A With Kaite

*Describe the type of jewelry pieces you will be selling.

I sell necklaces, earrings and bracelets each with their own unique spirit.

*What are your favorite materials to use?

My favorite materials are chain, Swarovski crystal and semi-precious gemstones.

*What can we expect to see from you during the sale?

I will have a collection of handcrafted resin pendants that are like individual paintings you can wear. Also I will have pieces featuring wire wrapping, gemstones and Swarovski crystals.

*Any other fun selling points about your jewelry line?

I love colors, shapes and asymmetry. When I see these things in the world around me I am inspired to create my pieces.