Free Planners to Keep You on Track in 2012!

I use a "to do" worksheet daily and love it. There is something about crossing things off a list that is so satisfying, do you agree? For the new year, I gave my basic to do worksheet an update and ended up creating a weekly to do planner and a weekly blog planner to help keep me on track.

I am sharing these planners here with you so, you may download, print and use them to help keep you on track too!



I posted these planners in Soft Flex's Free Art and Printables section online so, you can grab them anytime. Want to see all we have to offer in the Soft Flex Free Art and Printables section? Click here.

Planners are for personal use only, not intended for commercial sale.

Guest blogger Kristen Fagan is the Website Graphic Designer for Soft Flex Company. She also has her own blog and etsy shop.  She'd love to hear from you! So, please feel free to leave comments or email her at Kristen@SoftFlexCompany.com.

Fashion talk - Is this a trend?

Tucking in shirts only in the front be a trend?

I don't think that this is a trend; it's just something you do when you consider the shirt is better tucked in or just left out. It’s nice when it seems effortless, but when you go through town and see everyone is doing this same thing...

You can find this type of style among the teens and even for few, this might be a habit. Any way it not so vulgar and any one can try this (both male and female).





Fashion Trends




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Where I Create


One of the hardest parts of working at home for me has always been about finding space to work. This is by far the most space that I have ever had for beading. Although I don't feel like things are quite settled, I do feel like I am getting a lot closer. I've always opted for folding tables and this time is no different. I dream of the day when I'll have permanent office or studio space. We've discussed building a little studio style building in our backyard for just this purpose. Oh, I hope so! For now, everything remains somewhat mobile.

Do you remember what this room looked like when we first purchased this home in 2010? It was awful. 


It only recently reached a point where it can be used, but it still needs more work to cover the glue on the ceiling from the foam tiles and molding to match the rest of our home. We decided to move in and use the space until this summer when we'll work on it some more. In Arizona, you plan indoor projects for summer when it is just ridiculous to be outside.

I opted to put my table in front of the large picture window for both natural light and the beautiful view of two of our rose bushes. 


The newest addition to my work space is a real area for taking photos of my jewelry. I set it up today so I can't tell you if this new equipment will actually upgrade my photography, but I am hoping that I can get clearer shots, especially jewelry for sale through Sara O Jewelry (my new jewelry business).

Spotlight On... Call for Entries

Are you familiar with Spotlight On...? It's a great online spot where we feature articles and information about beaders, bead stores, bead societies, books, color, and more every month. It's a fun resource where you can learn about all things bead-related!

Would you like to be featured in 2012? Do you have a great beading tale that you'd like to share with others? Want to show-off your favorite local bead store? Do you know of a bead society in your area that others might like to join? If so, feel free to let me know; we'd love to share your story in Spotlight On...!

Please email me at jamie@softflexcompany.com with suggestions and ideas of who and what you'd like to see featured in the new year. If you're looking for more information about a certain beading technique or want a tutorial on a specific project, don't hesitate to let me know that as well.

I look forward to hearing from you and I wish you a very healthy and happy New Year!


Guest blogger Jamie Hogsett is the Education Coordinator for Soft Flex Company. Contact her at Jamie@SoftFlexCompany.com.

Happy New Year and a Free 2012 Beading Desk Calendar!



I created this sweet little 2012 Beading Desk Calendar for you to download, print and display wherever you need a little inspiration! The calendar once printed and cut will be made up of loose sheets which can easily be stuck to a pin-board in your bead studio, placed on your refrigerator, punch a hole and hang it next to your desk, or place on a stand in your store.

Click here for your free beading desk calendar. The calendar is a 3 page PDF file with 4 months featured on each page.Printing on card stock and simply cut along guides to create the calendar pages.


Each month features a beautiful and inspiring beading design. And the best part is, instructions for every design can be found in Soft Flex Company's free beading project ideas section online.


Many wishes for a very Happy New Year! ~ Kristen 

Calendar is for personal use only, not intended for commercial use.

Guest blogger Kristen Fagan is the Website Graphic Designer for Soft Flex Company. She also has her own blog and etsy shop.  She'd love to hear from you! So, please feel free to leave comments or email her at Kristen@SoftFlexCompany.com.