At Bumble Beads we strive to bring
bead enthusiasts a wide selection and
a variety of mediums at an affordable price. Choose from our unique selection of charms, findings, glass beads, wood beads and semi precious gemstone beads to create your work of art. If you need a creative boost simply sign up for one of our classes or book a private party that is sure to spark the master artisan within you.
Let's have fun and bead!

Jessica Kemp is not only the co-owner of Bumble Beads, but one of the talented instructors as well. Jessica graduated from the University of North Texas with a degree in Home Furnishings Merchandising. She has lived in Denton most of her life and is truly passionate about growing her business while meeting new friends throughout the community.

Over the last few years Jessica has experimented with beading and has grown to love the new hobby. Her passion and obsession with jewelry making led her to opening Bumble Beads. She enjoys learning new techniques everyday and you can bet that she will share all the tips and secrets with you!

Nicola Connor (a Dentonite since 1993) was born with the joy of creativity and a passion for colors. When she was a young girl, she loved to draw and color with crayons. As she got older, she painted on rocks and made cute kittens out of yarn. But her creativity was put on hold as she began working, got married, and eventually became a mother to her two sons.

Her creative side was reawakened a few years back as she started making Christmas gifts for friends and family out of colorful bottles that she collected. Then card making grabbed her attention, as she enjoyed combining the colorful papers with ink stamps. While on vacation one summer, a gracious shop owner showed her how to bead and crimp. She was hooked! For Christmas that year she made all her female relatives bracelets, which she displayed in a red sleigh basket, and let them choose the one they liked.

Before long, beads were taking over the house, so she put in a cottage-style studio in her back yard. You'll find her there early in the morning, caught up in the flow of inspiration for hours on end. Seeing the looks of pleasure on her customers' faces as they admire and wear her jewelry is her greatest reward.

Cheryl McQueen

I have enjoyed doing crafts all my life, beginning when I was just a small girl drawing paper dolls using notebook paper and crayons. I began sewing at age 12 and then explored many crafts throughout my life including machine embroidery, paper crafts (iris folding and rubber stamping), jewelry making, working with beads, stained glass, and fused glass. I love to create beautiful items to sell at craft fairs and I opened a shop on Etsy in July 2008. I love taking any kind of craft class and look forward to teaching you in my classes at Madison Jane/Bumble Beads.

In my “spare” time, I work at the University of North Texas, spend time with my daughter, read, and play with my cat. I am highly involved in my church and with my daughter’s orchestra booster club. You may have noticed that I didn’t mention housecleaning—that’s because a crafter has more important things to do than clean! But craft clutter is fun clutter!



Bren Crosier

Jewelry, jewelry I love jewelry and it has to be different from anything you see in the store!

A few years ago I retired from the corporate rat race, after working 40 years in customer service related field. Not having a free cash flow and looking for something to keep me busy I took a basic stringing class from a former associate and became hooked on beads. Using the internet and book stores as reference guides I now have a bead store at home , the guest bedroom closet became my own bead store (truly). My eight year old granddaughter thinks I need a sign over the door. Family, friends and neighbors shop in the closet to pick what they want made. Beads are my passion! It even feels good when I sell something instead of giving it away.



Sharon Anderson

As a child I probably made Barbie's first pair of earrings using straight pins and seed beads. I actually had to "pierce" her ears, because at that time, Barbie did not have holes.

I first worked as a seamstress doing bridal alterations, making flower girl dresses and making headpieces using sequins and pearls. That was when I started becoming interested in making jewelry. That side of my career was put on hold for a long time and recently I have turned to teaching which is very satisfying for me. I love teaching all ages how to design and create an exciting piece of jewelry. It is very satisfying to see someone start with a handful of beads and end up with a unique and beautiful piece of jewelry. I love working with chain and jump rings and beads and also different wire techniques.



Ryan Harmon

I grew up in Dallas, Texas and I have enjoyed drawing and creating things since I was a little girl. Five years ago I took an earring class at a local bead store with my mom and was hooked. Jewelry became my true passion, and I moved to Denton to attend UNT and major in Metalsmithing and Jewelry. I absolutely love what I do, and I love to teach others the joys of creating something all their own. I like to do stringing, wire wrapping, silk knotting, leather jewelry, and am still learning the joys of silversmithing.

I have loved living in Denton and getting to know all the wonderful people here. When I'm not at school or working, I enjoy reading, crochet, drawing, going out dancing with my friends, and adding to my vinyl collection. I'm very excited to be working with Bumble Beads and am looking forward to meeting all of you.