Memorial Day Weekend Sale!

Save up to 30% on all products on our website!

Purchase Amount	% off	Enter Promo Code
$50+	10%	w10off
$100+	15%	w15off
$200+	20%	w20off
$300+	30%	w30off

The sale will go through Tuesday night, May 28th at 11:59pm in our webstore. Discount does not apply to gift certificates, class fees, or class
kits. Out of stock items will not be shipped later (no backorders). No further discounts.

Save on Vintaj!

Save on Bead Kits!

Save on Ranger Inks & Vintaj Patinas!

Save on Beads, Stones, & Pendants!

New Ornate Flat Tags from Nunn Design

I love the new ornate flat tags from Nunn Designs! Here are some ideas of what to do with them.

In the samples below made by Nunn Design, the top cuff uses Nunn Design Flat Tag Ornate Ensign Pendant, which has been modified.  Use the metal hole punch plier or two hole metal punch to make the extra holes:

We had a little fun in our shop stamping and creating.  I (Vicki) made a pendant to represent my desire to feel queenly. In the sample below, I used the crown design stamp, an old stamping set that I got at an estate sale with extra large letters, and used Ranger Alcohol Ink copper mixative with the Nunn Design Ornate Regiment Flat Tag Pendant:

his sample uses Aras upper case & Aras lower case and Dove design stamp, with black sharpie Vintaj Patina Verdigris on the Nunn Design Ornate Flat Tag Tablet Pendant.

The sample below is a tag for Sara’s cat Conway.  It uses the Nunn Design Ornate Flat Tag Oval, with a 1/8″ Letter Punch set and Full Heart design stamp. It is colored with Vintaj Weathered Copper Patinas, Ranger Alcohol Ink Red Pepper (part of Tuscan Garden).

 

The 1-Step Looper is here!

By popular demand, we are now carrying the 1-Step Looper, a revolutionary tool that allows you to create and trim eyepins in one motion! It works with wire sizes 26g to 18g. Take a look at the Looper in action:

For an instructional video on how to use the 1-Step Looper, head over to our webstore! You’ll be making professional-quality loops in no time.
Our prices are the lowest online!  But come into the shop & buy them & you’ll get the lowest online price, plus your frequent beader discount!

Coupon for gemstones!

Natural aquamarine beads

Buying online? Enter code wgem20blog at checkout to get 20% off gems on our website!
Come in our Alameda, CA retail store for 20% all gem strands, when you mention code: gem20blog
Get 40% off any one gem strand in our retail store only when you mention the code: gem40blog
See our clearance rack in our retail store for new discounts of 25-50%.
Sale ends Tuesday, April 30, 2013.  No further discounts.

Do what you love….

There are always going to be the things we have to do or “should” do gnawing at us.  Let’s be vigilant in protecting the time that we spend doing what we love to do so that the demands of life don’t suck the life out of us.  Even if we’ve forgotten to tend to what we love, we can always start now.  I say this because I need to hear it, and imagine that I may be speaking for others as well.  Do you relate?

My most recent necklace design is now on our website.  Pretty in Prehnite uses Vintaj natural brass chain and findings, Tierracast brass oxide components, glazed clay, and natural prehnite.  Prehnite is a stone that is associated with unconditional love, perfect for when we need to treat ourselves with more love!

Glass & gemstone pendants are 20% off!

Get a stunning new pendant to accent your next jewelry piece, or simply pair it with a chain or cord to create an easy necklace. It’s a great way to give someone in your life a personalized gift!

New Vintaj products now available!

This adorable perching owl pendant has just flown in and he’s ready to nest in your next project! We’ve just gotten a shipment of great new chains, charms, and more from Vintaj. Stop by the store to peruse our great selection!

Lucite Beads 30% off! Get inspired by these great designs.

Our beautiful lucite beads are 30% off!

Frequent Beaders can save 35%!*

These
colorful, lightweight lucite flower and leaf beads can add a whimsical touch to your jewelry projects. Check out our great selection online or stop by our Alameda store!

The sale will go through Wednesday, March 27th at 7:00pm in our retail store and in our webstore. Out of stock items will not be shipped later (no backorders).
No further discounts.

*Frequent Beaders receive 5% back in Bead Bucks when they spend $100 or more on qualifying in-store purchases within a scheduled 3-month period.

Here are just a few of the endless number of designs you can create using lucite beads.

Check out our full selection of beading and jewelry-making classes and
learn to make pieces like the ones you see here! We also have lots of jewelry
design ideas, free videos and technique sheets on at beadinspirations.com.