Currently Browsing: April 2011

Mother’s Day Gift Card Giveaway Winner!

Congratulations to Stacy S., the winner of the Mother’s Day Gift Card Giveaway! She won a $100 Artbeads.com Gift Card that she says she’ll share with her Mom. What a nice present! With a total of 166 entries, I used True Random Number Service and number 109 was chosen. Thank you to everyone that participated! […]

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Mother’s Day Brooch

Photo Source: Stylehive.com Photo Source: About.com Looking for a Mother’s Day gift that quick and simple? Make a lovely brooch out of nothing more than a bottle cap and your favorite beads! This unique idea is from About.com. Follow the general guidelines but put your own special twist on it to make your gift to […]

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Famed Jewels from Hollywood Movies

Photo Source: bbc, hookingupsmart.com, bloggingfordotinfo Looking for a bit of inspiration? Abizas.com has compiled a fun list of famous jewels from generations of movies. If you’re in need of a fun theme for a night out, make a replica of any of these famed jewels. Most of these pieces can be made from artbeads products, […]

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Martha Stewart Gift Basket for Mom

Photo Source: Martha Stewart. Gift baskets allow you to make a thoughtful gift without knowing specifically what someone wants. Your mother deserves something special and homemade, and a gift basket to reflect her favorite pastime or hobby is a great idea. Martha Stewart has a nice collection of gift basket ideas for your mom. If […]

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Mother’s Day Gift Card Giveaway

Mother’s Day is less than a month away so now is the perfect time to create something heartfelt for your mom. Make a special gift that will show your love and appreciation that she’ll cherish forever. We have picked out some beautiful beads, charms, and pendants that will get you started as well as other […]

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Peter Cottontail Napkin Ring

Made with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS Xilion Bicones in Light Rose, this cute little bunny will add a splash of spring color and sparkle to your Easter dinner table. It would also be a great addition in a friend or family member’s Easter basket. The bunny design is by Eri Attebery may look hard to do, but […]

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New Products This Week

We’ve just launched new products this week, so check them out now! If you’re looking for a new material to try out, browse the new additions to Sassy Silkies. The hand-painted beads are shaped like scrolls and are made out of silk. The material may look fragile, but it’s actually quite durable! Each bead has […]

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The Meaning Behind Colors

It’s true that we often associate certain feelings and emotions with different colors, and this can sometimes determine what clothes we decide to wear that day. I know when it’s cold outside I don’t always feel like wearing bright colors, even though maybe I should since it would probably make me feel better! When picking […]

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Dog Lover Charm Bracelet

Show your love for your furry friend with this fun idea from the learning center! This is a great new look for spring when you’ll be outside more with your pet, and also makes a great gift idea for a friend (furry or otherwise). As complicated as this design looks, it’s actually quite easy! You’ll […]

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Swarovski Ideas for Mother’s Day

Believe it or not, Mother’s Day is only a month away! As you begin planning a pleasant surprise for the mothers in your life (or deciding what you want for yourself), you might want to take a look at these instruction guides from Swarovski. These guides offer step by step instructions showing how to use […]

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