Blog for Beaders

Get ready to shop and save big during our Memorial Day Sale! Right now you can save 20% store-wide, with no minimum purchase. Stock up on your basic essentials or buy that beautiful pendant you’ve had your eye on for a while. Just use the coupon code ZZMY20 when you check out to score this amazing deal. Hurry! This sale ends Tuesday, May 29th, 2012 so find your favorite beads and jewelry supplies now!

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Don’t forget to enter to be our next Jewelry Design Star! Our second round of Jewelry Design Star entries is happening right now, so be sure to submit your idea before Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 11:59pm PST. Voting will open the next day and will run until Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 11:59 pm PST. We’ve got a lot of beautiful designs already but are still searching for more. Do you have a jewelry idea you want to show off with the world? Enter it in our contest! We will select a few honorable mentions to feature in our gallery along with the winner also. So go on and share your creative side!

Enter the Jewelry Design Star Contest or learn more on our site.

-Marissa

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Congratulations to Irina Wilson, the first winner of Artbeads’ Jewelry Design Star! You can learn more about Irina on our Jewelry Design Star Spotlight page or view other great designs from our honorable mentions over on the Showcase page. Do you have an eye for amazing designs and want to share them with the world? Enter our next Jewelry Design Star contest for your chance to be the next winner!

-Marissa

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Have you seen one of your favorite Artbeads designs grace the pages of a magazine? Do you browse our Learning Center and see a familiar design? Check out all of our designs as seen in magazines, all with FREE instructions and a list of products used so you can re-create your favorites. Make a stylish retro piece like the Metamorphosis Necklace featured in the image above! Be sure to keep an eye on this page as we will continue to add ideas featured in magazines.

-Marissa

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Are you looking to gain fame from your jewelry? Show the world your creativity as an Artbeads Jewelry Design Star! Each month we will feature a new artist on our website, where their design will be displayed in a professional gallery for thousands to see. If you think you have what it takes to be a Jewelry Design Star, upload a photo of your favorite design with a brief description and what inspired you. Others will vote for their favorite, and if yours wins, you’ll be crowned our latest Jewelry Design Star! This competition is an excellent opportunity to expose your talent and imagination to other designers.

Enter the Jewelry Design Star Contest or learn more on our site.

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We’re pleased to announce that Artbeads is featured in the newest issue of Martha Stewart Weddings Magazine! One of the “Real Weddings” design projects incorporates our Miyuki 15/0 transparent AB yellow delica seed beads, and the magazine has credited our website with providing the beads. Check out the amazing design at MarthaStewartWeddings.com to learn more about this fun DIY project.

If you’re looking for even more inspiration for your big day, browse our Learning Center’s collection of bridal jewelry and craft ideas. Learn how to make eye-catching centerpieces or memorable jewelry you will treasure forever.

-Marissa

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May the odds be ever in your favor for The Easter Games! We’ve hidden letters that spell out a secret coupon code across our various social media outlets. Congratulations to the winner of the $100 Artbeads email gift certificate, Melissa F, for being the first person to post the coupon code on our Facebook wall! Amazing job, Melissa!

You can all win when you save big from the 15% off storewide coupon! Just use the code ZZHBMNDR at checkout. No minimum purchase necessary. Hurry! This coupon will expire Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at 11:59PM PST.

-Marissa

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Our new loyalty program rewards you for both shopping and for sharing your love of Artbeads.com with others through a point system. The more points you earn, the bigger the reward you are eligible to receive. You can get your first reward with as little as 2500 points. The best part is that it’s FREE to enroll and we’ll award you 1000 points just for enrolling! Check out more by going to the Crystal Rewards Overview page for detailed information and to enroll.

-Marissa

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This is your lucky day! For two days only, save an additional 20% on all clearance items. Simply use coupon code ZZPATRICK20 at checkout until March 17th at midnight (Pacific Time) to enjoy this great deal. Most clearance items are already discounted, so you’ll save even more with this special offer!

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We are super excited to launch new Swarovski Innovations for Spring/Summer 2013 today and want you to know! Check out our selection, including new colors like Rose Peach and Crystal Luminous Green and creative new shapes like the trendy Ellipse pendant. We will be adding to our collection soon so be sure to check back often. Just go to our Swarovski Spring/Summer 2013 Innovations page to view the latest colors and shapes and stock up on your favorites now!

-Marissa

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