Author Archive

Feb
21

These are some of our favorite resent earring designs. Try these trendy tips in your next creations:

Bigger is better! These fish hooks are over sized and make a big statement. We have them in gold, silver and antique brass (shown here)

Darling Dragonflies

Play with wire. It doesn’t have to be perfect as you can see here, we just wrapped in layers to create a messy but stylish look. We used giant glass teardrops and made these simple earrings in under 5 minutes!

Giant Teardrops

Chain, chain, chain! It’s incredibly versatile because it comes in so may different styles and finishes. We used it here with a colorful glass bead to make these fun, almost Grecian looking earrings.

Colorful and Elegant

Don’t fear gold! Try wearing a bright gold earring and you’ll be pleasantly surprised. These wire wrapped beauties look great all by themselves.

Stunning Gold

Hoops! Whether you keep it simple and use one bead or go crazy and fill them up, these hoops look so cool. They’re a great alternative to they typical fish hook and they’re very inexpensive!

Happening Hoops

Come in to our Bead Shop and we’ll show you how to create any of these trendy earrings and so much more!

Thanks to Tanya, Taylor, Brittney and Michal for creating these fabulous earrings!

 

Category: Beads, Updates  Comments off
Feb
07

Come in TODAY from 1-3pm for a FREE Ice Resin demo!

Ice Resin comes in pourable 8oz or 30ml syringe

If you don’t already know…Ice Resin is a crystal clear jeweler’s grade resin that is non toxic when cured! This low-odor, superior quality resin is easy to use and ideal for preserving just about anything. It can be used in jewelry making, mixed media, paper and lots more.

Check out these awesome Ice Resin projects we saw at CHA…

mixed media piece

 

mixed media canvas

We can’t wait to show you how easy it is to create beautiful works of art using Ice Resin…so don’t miss it!

Ice Resin DEMO Wednesday February 8th from 1-3pm

 

Category: Beads, Updates  Comments off
Jan
24

Check out our huge selection of lead free pewter findings available in silver, gold, antique brass and copper. Regularly $5.00 each but right now you can stock up and save! Buy 4 bags for only $15! Choose from charms, ear wires, beads, spacers, clasps and more!

bags of assorted findings

Category: Updates  Leave a Comment
Jan
10

We have a new line of adorable (and inexpensive) jewelry making kits called

Ruby Violet!

Trendy styles for Spring!

The line consists of:

necklace kits that require no tools and no specific skills! Just your imagination! Best of all they’re only $5.99 and $7.99!

Reversible leather bracelet cuffs that are $2.99! and…

Coordinating embellishments that are easily adhered to the cuffs with Velcro! Each pack of embellishments is only $4.99 and includes  flowers, charms, trims and other goodies!

 

Sample ideas that took less than 10 minutes each!

 

Leather Cuffs

 

Embellsihment Packs

 

 

 

Category: Beads, Updates  Tags: ,  Comments off
Nov
01

Even though Halloween is past we just had to share this with you…….

Our friendly customer pooch Heidi’s wearing our Halloween socks! Isn’t she cute?

Can hardly wait to see her in her Christmas socks.

"Good Girl"

We have a huge selection of Christmas socks! They’re only $1.00!

Choose from several styles!

 

 

Category: Beads, Updates  Comments off
Oct
18

Come into the Bead Shop and see our new seasonal Scrabble Tile Pendants!

Fall assortment

Vintage Christmas assortment

We also have several style of everyday tiles too! Check out the new ones…

Doggies, Vintage Advertising and Cowgirls!

All of these adorable pendants are $6 each or two for $10! Simply slide them onto chain, leather or ribbon and you have a quick and easy necklace. They’ll make perfect gifts for family, friends, teachers and neighbors!

 

 

Category: Beads, Updates  Comments off
Oct
04

Get started now making beautiful Christmas jewelry! These adorable, double sided charms come in antique silver and gold finishes and are made in the USA from lead free pewter.

Timeless classics like rocking hourse, nutcracker, wreath, santa, snowman and more!

Maybe jewelry isn’t your thing…so put them on your Christmas cards, gift tags, scrapbooks or even sew them on your favorite sweater! Use them throughout the Holiday Season!

Even if you haven’t made jewelry you can learn how! Check out the class schedule to see what classes are available, you just may find one that sparks your interest.

Category: Beads, Updates  Comments off
Sep
06

Metal stamped jewelry!

Necklace: Stamped and colored with Black Guilder's Past

Earrings: Textured with cloud stamp and colored with Black Guilder's Paste

Key Ring Tag: Stamped and colored with Patina Guilder's Paste

Cowgirl Earrings: Stamped and colored with Alcohol Inks

This is such a great technique for creating unique, custom jewelry! It’s fun and it’s easy…here’s how it works:

1. Use the stamps to punch into the metal blank of your choice. We have alphabet stamps in upper and lowercase and also shapes. Our metal blanks are available  in many styles and finishes like silver gold and copper.

2. Use the Guilder’s Paste to permanently color the metal. Simply use your fingers to apply it and then a soft cloth to wipe off the excess. Choose from several beautiful colors of Guilder’s paste. You can also use Alcohol Inks and acrylic paint to add color to the metal.

3. Finish your piece with by punching a hole to create a pendant, link, charm etc. Enjoy!

Guilder's Paste: German silver, copper and patina. Additional colors available

metal blanks and punches

Be sure to look for upcoming classes so you can learn to create your own unique stamped metal jewelry!

Category: Beads, Updates  Comments off
Jun
21

Look what we’re creating with fabric flowers…

Fabric Flower Necklace

You’ve seen these flowers everywhere and now with Glubers you can make them in a flash and turn them into fabulous jewelry! The possibilities are endlesss…

Fabric Flower Bracelet

This adorible wrap around bracelet was so simple to make and only took a few minutes. What a great way to use those fabric scraps you’ve got just taking up space.

Fabric Flower Necklace with mixed metals

Check out our June calendar for classes on these same techniques. We’ll show you how to make your own fabric flower jewelry using glass pearls, silk cord, chain, leather and more!

Category: Beads, Updates  Comments off
Jun
07

Check out these adorable Lucite Flowers in our Bead Shop!

Samples for inspiration!

We have leaves in many colors too. They’re not just for jewelry either; sew them onto fabric or use them in your paper crafting! They’re colorful, beautiful and they’re all $.12 each and under!!!

Category: Beads, Updates  Comments off