Currently Browsing: September 2012

Name the Puppy!

The Artbeads IT guy, Dave, is going to get a puppy this weekend! He’s having a hard time coming up with a name for the new member of his family, so we thought it would be fun to hear what our readers suggest. His puppy is the one “biting” his brother in the image above. […]

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End of Summer Love for Customer Designs

It’s been a while, but we’re excited to bring you a new collection of customer designs as we wrap up summer. Check out some amazing jewelry from some truly talented Artbeads customers. Happy Friday! Cheryl M made this amazing hummingbird jewelry set that is so simple and yet delivers a powerful showcase. Laurel K sent […]

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For September

Have you had the chance to design with some of the new Swarovski Fall 2013/Winter 2014 Innovations? Our Learning Center put together this “For September” necklace featuring the new pure leaf pendant in Fern Green, Peridot and Crystal Luminous Green. This elegant choker is fun to make! You’ll need some copper chain and copper-plated jump […]

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The Story of TierraCast

TierraCast has grown into a company that provides some of the best quality jewelry supplies in the business. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, their pieces will give your designs a professional look. This company has morphed from many stages before becoming the establishment it is today, and will never forget its humble beginnings. […]

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Doris Day – A Timeless Sunny Style

Photo Source: IMDB The bubbly blond Doris Day was adored by American for her girl-next-door looks and sunny smile. The singer and actress remained stylish on and off the set, but today we’ll take a look at some of the most memorable pieces she modeled on the screen. Photo Source: fashions and fancies blog Although […]

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9/11 Special

Last year on September 11, I wrote a blog about Patriot Day and what it stands for. I also highlighted the new 9/11 Memorial erected in New York, which opened last year. I don’t think I need to remind all of us what happened September 11, 2001, nor remind readers that this has become a […]

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Serving Those Who Serve with Honor

In preparation for Patriot Day tomorrow, we wanted to show off one of our patriotic jewelry ideas. The power in this necklace is not in its visual showcase but rather in the message it holds. We stamped our metal dog tags with the phrase “Land of the Free Because of the Brave,” but you can […]

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Learn About Dakota Stones

Have you seen our new collection of gemstones from Dakota Stones? These beautiful, high-quality beads are carefully selected through visits to the mines and extensive fashion trend research. We’re excited to be carrying these incredible new stones, and we know you’ll love using them to create unique jewelry. Read our Spotlight on Dakota Stones and […]

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The Journey of a Base Metal Bezel

At Artbeads, we believe that the journey of a bead isn’t complete until it’s wrapped up in purple tissue paper, delivered to a doorstep and strung onto a design. Often our customers don’t know how their piece came into being, so when we get the chance to explain the process it makes that particular component […]

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Party with the Perfect Martini!

Learn how to be the life of the party with the free instructions for this stylish necklace. All you’ll need is your favorite focal feather and you can be stylish for the end of summer and welcoming of fall. With lovely gold accents and sparkling Swarovski crystals you’re sure to turn heads at the next […]

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