Bring on the Herringbone!
janice parsons
We published a new youtube video last week and the response has been just incredible. Thank you everyone for letting us know you liked it. This project was inspired by an ancient, woven stitch called "herringbone". We saw it being done by Chan Luu in the Sundance Catalog. We liked it but thought something was missing...more color and gems, of course....Nicole decided to do her takes on it ( Bark and Spearmint) and then Brittany added her color palette, Fresh Berries. This was a total team effort. I'm so proud of my team.
Being a very small company of three has advantages....I can turn to my right or my left and I can see the progress we're making. It is intimate, personal and rewarding. The downside to it being a little business is that it is made up of three perfectionists... we want to get it absolutely right each and every time. That does put the brakes on things sometimes. But in the end, we get it done the way it's supposed to be.
Today is Brittany's birthday. I want to wish her the best of birthdays. So young! I remember having that energy and youth. I'm so fortunate to be able to have so much talent around me in the two of them. Thank you, Nicole for a great project and Happy Birthday, Britt!
xoxo jp
What did we do before Tila Beads?
While I was swimming this morning, I spoke with a beading/swimming buddy who didn't know we had a new video project using Tila Beads. I guess I just assume that everyone is sitting around waiting to hear what we are up to at beadshop.com....NOT! Before we post our next video, which should be by the weekend, I thought I would post it on my blog for those who missed it. It is getting new fans daily on YouTube and I hope you enjoy it....Brittany Ketcham did an inspiring job of designing a wrap bracelet using Miyuki Tila Beads. The video is really well done, if I must say so myself...thanks to the filming and editing of Nicole Anderson. I have the best team!! It's small but perfect!
Happy Beading!
xo janice
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Love Those New Seed Beads!
10% Off Our New Miyuki Seed Beads
It's spring and my garden is sprouting veggies and bulbs galore. It just gets me in the mood to bead! I hope you have a relaxing weekend and don't stress too much about Easter and Passover. We do both traditions in my home...so it's a bit hectic...but I love it. I'm a glutton for fun punishment! The sale on our new Miyuki's and Freshwater Pearls is unadvertised and just the next few days, so please take a look. And we always have free shipping to US and Canada. Thanks everyone and happy beading!
xoxo janice
Tangerine Sale and Hot New Project!
We also have added a new, free project, Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow. Can you blame us for doing it in carnelian? Gem clustering is really easy and it makes such a sensuous look with gems and pearls. Happy Beading!
Full Moon Flash Sale
The Link to the sale is www.beadshop.com
Just In! Chinese Knotting Cord in .06
I've finally sourced my favorite size of Chinese Knotting Cord (.06mm) and it's the most fun to macramé with. The knot is elegant but not too big and the skinny cord fits many semi-precious beads holes twice, so the options are expanded now for bead selection and improved creativity!
Because of our Green Sale, all of the shades of my favorite color (green, of course) are on sale through Monday at Midnight. 20% off all green beads, cords and leather, including our new Sage Deer Hide Ribbon. Plus a variety of other colors posted in our New Arrivals section.
Wouldn't this bracelet look great made with Sage Deer Hide Ribbon with Ceylon Pearl and Turquoise Tila Beads?
Have a great weekend! Bead Creative....and stay in touch.
Do you live in US or Canada? Your shipping is always free!
We're here Monday-Friday but you can email or leave a phone message. We welcome questions about what to use and how to use it....we do have 50 years of beading knowledge! And please send photos of your jewelry. I'd like to post what you make inspired by our projects and products. Tell your story for our readers.
xoxo janice
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31 years ago…..
Tomorrow is 31 years ago that my little girl, Ashley, was born. I'm such a lucky momma! Happy Birthday, sweetie pie
xoxo m
Necklace Knotted with Love
"Tony absolutely loves this moss agate bead that I bought from you last May in San Francisco. He just finished taking these photos for my soon-to-be-open Etsy shop and wanted me to send them to you all to see what I made using the bead as a focal.
Hope everyone is doing well.
Love,
Marlene"
Last year I taught at the SF Bead and Design Show and Marlene Lamar had flown in for classes from the east coast. I was struck then, as I am now, with the enduring romance Marlene and her husband Tony Klepich have for each other. Unfortunately, Marlene and Tony live far away, but she stays in touch, which I love. After taking Pearl Knotting from me, Marlene has perfected her knotting and is soon to open an Etsy shop of her own. I will keep you posted on the link to it. In the meantime, thank you, Marlene for sharing your lovely creation photographed by your very special husband and soul mate.
xoxo janice
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Easy Valentines with Irish Linen
Inside view....it has such a homespun, lovin' feeling....
xoxo janice
A Fabulous Clasp with Deer Hide Ribbon
Here's a really easy project that ends up looking like a zillion dollars!
This clasp is such a great solution for ending flat ribbons or deer hide with a closure that looks super polished. I hunted everywhere for it and my wishes came true recently. We have a few in stock and I've just reordered, but it's worth the wait, if you have to. In a width of 26mm, it fits the deer hide perfectly. We call the clasp Silver Lining and it is a sterling silver Egyptian-style clasp. The mechanism slides apart and snaps back together.
You can easily make a wonderful bracelet or choker using this clasp and deer hide. You need about 2 inches more of deer hide than your finished length. Just enough so leather can loop through on both sides and get glued in place.
We carry it in three fabulous colors! It is made in America under strict guidelines of the US Department of Fish and Game using all natural dyes and techniques. So, here's how simple it is. All you need is the clasp, deer hide, scissors, measuring tape, binder clip and a good glue that will bond leather; our Hypo-tube cement is terrific.
1. Slide about 3/4" of the leather through one of the open bars of the clasp. Beneath the bar, layer on some glue across the back of the leather.
2. Fold over the leather onto itself just checking it is evenly placed.
3. Using a binder clip or clothespin, clip the leather down while it dries. Allow an hour for it to really set. Repeat on second side.
That's it! I hope you enjoy! We have a few clasps in stock and more are on their way.
xoxo janice
