Currently Browsing: February 2012

Magic Finding Giveaway

This contest is now closed. Click here to view our winner post. The Magic Finding plier tool is one of the best jewelry making essentials out there, and when paired with the magic finding components, you can create multi-stranded designs with professional polish and feel. This multipurpose finding is a simple and fun way to […]

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Oscar Jewelry Inspiration

Now that you got to see celebrities sporting the real deal, here’s your chance to replicate some of the best looks from the Academy Awards. We created some quick jewelry ideas you can make with Artbeads products and be just as stunning. Whether you walk down the red carpet or the supermarket, you can still […]

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Happy Leap Day

Every four years, we are treated to one extra day in February called Leap Day. The reason we have Leap Days is because the Earth rotates on its axis for 365 1/4 days before making a complete rotation. This extra quarter turn results in the need for our calendars to catch up with the universe. […]

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Leaping Lily Pads and Frogs!

In preparation for Leap Day tomorrow, get inspired from these adorable earrings! The Lily Pad and Frog earring kit comes with all the components to make the pictured final product—all you need are a few basic beading tools. Light up your ears from the cute sterling silver charms and colorful Czech glass beads that are […]

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Red-Hot Red Carpet Looks from the 2012 Oscars

Here are some red-hot red carpet looks from last night’s Academy Awards! A lot of A-list celebrities decided to deck out in diamonds, but we found some fun, more colorful choices to showcase for you here. Ellie Kemper’s copper dress and these stunning earrings really complemented her rich red hair, along with her gorgeous cocktail […]

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Story Behind the Rose of Tralee

One of our newest Learning Center ideas, the Rose of Tralee, has a lot of meaning behind it. This choker-style necklace and earring set was inspired by an elegant bridal piece, though it turned into becoming much more than a simple St. Patrick’s Day jewelry design. This necklace had its humble beginnings in the Artbeads […]

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Join Artbeads in Pinterest!

Check out who’s pinning Artbeads on Pinterest! This website works like a virtual bulletin board where you can pin things you find interesting and inspire others all in one place. Use this site to organize ideas for wedding planning, home décor and even new jewelry ideas. We share some of our favorite jewelry ideas, components […]

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Russian Artist Pendant Giveaway Winner!

Congratulations to Lora L., the winner of our Russian Artist Pendant Giveaway! This lucky lady is going to get to choose her favorite Russian artist pendant and add it to her collection. You can read her comment below to find out which one she likes the best. Thank you all for participating! Stay tuned for […]

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Mardi Gras Giveaway Winner

Congratulations to Melissa B. for winning our one-day Mardi Gras giveaway! She has won a festive prize package filled with colorful bead strands and darling charms made from gold vermeil and sterling silver. We hope she enjoys her prize! You can read what Melissa had planned for her Mardi Gras Tuesday below: We hope this […]

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How to Clean Silver

Here at Artbeads, we know tarnish never sleeps! Exposure to air and moisture create tarnish and it darkens the bright, white shine of silver. We do what we can to keep silver products from getting tarnished—store in sealed plastic bags with carbon paper strips to absorb moisture—yet the tarnish still settles on anything it can. […]

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