Currently Browsing: November 2012

Breaking Dawn: Part II Inspires our Learning Center

Today is the day…the final installment in the Twilight saga is in theaters! While we’ll be first in line to watch the epic ending, we were inspired by the film to make this beautiful yet simple necklace. Renesmee’s Locket is so simple to make, you could create it in less time than you’ll spend standing […]

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Holidays from the Heart – Gift Baskets

The hustle and bustle of the holiday season has made many people lose sight of what’s special about this time of the year. This year, instead of a gift purchased on impulse, give a gift from the heart: one made by loving hands that embraces its recipient in thoughtfulness and creates a lasting memory. We […]

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Swarovski Spring/Summer 2014 Pre-Launch

Artbeads is always on the cutting edge of news from SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS, and this time we couldn’t wait to share it! Swarovski has showcased what’s in their pre-launch for Spring/Summer 2014—new additions to the line of BeCharmed large-hole beads. The most exciting thing about their pre-launch is the introduction of BeCharmed Pavé products. These beads […]

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Why is Earth so Awesome?

Today is World Kindness Day, observed in many countries as an effort to encourage individuals to overlook our boundaries. You can celebrate World Kindness Day in two forms—both as a day to promote peace with everyone, but also as a day to give kindness back to our world. Why would you want to give back […]

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Pay Homage to Planet Home

Earth is an amazing place to call our home. It’s important that we take care of our planet and appreciate all of the wonder that it holds. Isn’t it amazing to think that in one set, spherical position there could be such a broad spectrum of temperatures, landscapes and living beings? Like our Copper Elements […]

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Customer Story – Emily’s Seed Bead Masterpieces

We love hearing from our customers about the success they have had turning their passion for jewelry making into a successful business. When Emily K. sent us pictures of her amazing seed bead artwork, I knew we needed to share her talent. In an Artbeads Blog for Beaders interview, Emily shares her journey of working […]

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Holidays from the Heart – Christmas Ornaments

The hustle and bustle of the holiday season has made many people lose sight of what’s special about this time of the year. This year, instead of a gift purchased on impulse, give a gift from the heart: one made by loving hands that embraces its recipient in thoughtfulness and creates a lasting memory. We […]

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Northwest Fashion Profiles

With the final Twilight film soon to be released, we thought it might be fun to shine the light on some of the more quirky fashion statements commonly found in Washington State. We want everyone to know that not everyone wears pea coats to offset their sparkling skin, so below are just a few fashion […]

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Why We Love the Pacific Northwest

There are few places in America that hold as much beauty as the Pacific Northwest, where all of us at Artbeads call home. More specifically, Artbeads is located in Washington State near Seattle. Living in western Washington has provided us with incredible inspiration for some of our favorite designs, like our Maple Forest Necklace. Artbeads […]

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Nature’s Beauty with a Twist

Every season is a green gift living in the Pacific Northwest. Although the rain can be a bit much at times, without it we wouldn’t have the luscious green forests that provide picturesque inspiration for designs, literature and more. Today’s idea, Twisted Rainforest, is an Artbeads tribute to where we reside. The sprawling shades of […]

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