Currently Browsing: January 2012

New Swarovski Innovations for Spring/Summer 2013

Here’s a firsthand look at what new colors and shapes Swarovski has released for their lines of Spring/Summer 2013 Innovations! This season will reflect authenticity. As we face hard times as a country, it reminds us about the importance of togetherness, loyalty and traditional values. The color choices and shapes exemplify this idea with a […]

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How to use a Closed-Loop Bead Tip

Often, the difference between fair looking jewelry and professional looking jewelry is how the piece is finished. The use of clam shell bead tips, also known as calottes, is especially important to the look of hand-knotted jewelry projects. Clam shell bead tips can increase the value of a jewelry piece because they hide the knot […]

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Today is Chocolate Cake Day!

Happy Chocolate Cake Day to every lover of all things cocoa. Today we should all take time out our schedule to sit, relax, and indulge in some instant and yummy gratification. Pure chocolate cake should be on the menu today—no white, yellow or carrot! Pitch in at the office or whip one up at home […]

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Homemade Wedding Centerpieces

If you’re planning a spring or summer wedding, here’s a fun treat you can bring to many different aspects of your special day. This stunning Cottage Garden Centerpiece with sparkling pink Swarovski accents will add a romantic, delicate feel wherever you choose to put it. It would look gorgeous on tables at the reception or […]

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Metal Complex Presents: The Princess and the Bead Giveaway

This contest is now closed. Stay tuned for our winner announcement! Once upon a time lived Princess Beadella, who lived in the Kingdom of Caspia™ with her Father King Steampunk. Princess Beadella was an adventurous maiden, who often ventured out with her pet bead Jasper seeking fun new ways to pass her time. She was […]

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Artbeads Goody Jar Giveaway!

This contest is now closed. Thank you all for participating and congratulations to our winner! Click here to view our winner post. Did you miss out on taking a trip to the 2012 Gem and Mineral Show in Tucson this year? Don’t worry! You may still get your hands on some of the coolest beads, […]

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Year of the Dragon Giveaway Winners

Congratulations to Katie R. and Coventina for winning our Year of the Dragon Giveaway! They have each won a cool dragon-themed prize package to help bring them good luck in the start of a new lunar year. You can read their comments below. Thank you all for participating in our contest, and good luck to […]

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The Road Once Traveled to Tucson

The Tucson Gem and Mineral Show is approaching fast, so we thought we would take a look back at our adventures in Tucson from last year. The Artbeads Blog for Beaders followed the Artbeads team as they gave us a sneak peek at what new treasures were being showcased in Arizona, as well as their […]

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Tanager’s Song Necklace

Try your hands at mixed media and earthy elements with Tanager’s Song Necklace, one of the many free ideas from the Learning Center! This beautiful, vintage-inspired look combines the softness of silk ribbon with a weighty pendant for a stunningly balanced piece. We chose to accent the charming tanager background with our favorite feathers, but […]

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Happy 2012 Chinese New Year

Photo Source: Infoplease.com. -Marissa

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