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Our Designers’ Favorite Jump Rings

The Artbeads jewelry designers are experts in using the best components and techniques, and love sharing their knowledge with our readers so anyone can create professional jewelry. One of the most overlooked (but very important) parts of a design is the jump ring. Using the correct size, shape and even finish can impact the overall […]

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Fun with Fiber Arts

Photo Source: doodlebudgetzines.com. Art is meant to be an expression. It doesn’t have to be clean, precise or even make sense. It’s supposed to be an outlet for your creativity and emotions. Fiber Art is just one form of this expression—and it’s also a lot of fun! This style uses textiles like fabric and yarn […]

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Celebrate Quilting Day During National Craft Month!

Photo Source: Galenfrysinger.com Quilt Festival. The third Saturday in March is officially designated as the day to celebrate the fabulous fabric designs, though this whole month is dedicated to crafting in general. This special holiday was established in 1991 in Lincoln, Nebraska and has now become titled as a “national” holiday. Quilting is a therapeutic […]

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The Crystal Applicator Tool is so Cool…

How cool is it? Well, first of all, this tool allows you to customize your clothing and accessories with Swarovski crystal components like a professional designer! Moreover, the crystal applicator tool is compatible with different types of components from SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS, including jean buttons and snap fasteners. Do you have a nice jacket that needs […]

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Happy Year of the Snake!

photo source: freepik.com. Chinese New Year officially started last Sunday, February 10. Happy Chinese New Year! You can learn more about how Chinese New Year is celebrated in our previous blog post here. 2013 is the Year of the Snake, predicted to bring steady progress and attention to detail. In ancient Chinese wisdom, snakes are […]

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The 2013 Pantone Color of the Year – Emerald

Photo Source: Pantone. We’re absolutely in love with the Pantone color of the year—after all, we are nestled next to Seattle, the Emerald City. This rich, elegant color is the ultimate color of balance and well-being. Emerald has an organic feel, reminiscent of evergreen trees, but its jewel-toned characteristic makes it popular in fashion as […]

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Pantone Spring/Summer 2013 Color Report

Shake off the winter blues and get ready for spring! We’re here to help brighten your spirit with Pantone’s color choices for Spring 2013, and we know you’re going to love it. Spring is all about new beginnings, about rejuvenation, which was behind the concept for Pantone’s choices this year. With the economic turn, Pantone […]

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DIY Weddings

Are you getting prepped for your wedding? We’ve got some fun tips to get the wedding of your dreams that’s still in budget! We were inspired by two Artbeads employees that recently tied the knot and created a beautiful back drop for their special day. No matter what your preference is, we’ve got tips for […]

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Expert Advice from Devin!

February is National Start a Business Month, so what better way to start things off than with expert advice from a successful entrepreneur? Devin Kimura, President and Co-Owner of Artbeads.com, shares some of the secrets to his success. Math is important and pricing is personal I’m fascinated by numbers. Math comes to me intuitively, and […]

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A Tip from a DIY Bride

I’ve been married for a little over a year now, but with wedding season just around the corner, I wanted to remind all of the brides to be that going DIY doesn’t mean you can’t be elegant. Last time, I shared how I made the jewelry for my bridesmaids using Swarovski round crystal pearls and […]

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