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  07.23.2009 | by Cathy Jakicic

  Summer reading list

  When I was a kid, I used to spend most of my summers planted in a lawn chair with a pile of books. I don't have the luxury of that kind of a summer reading list now, but I did get a chance to browse three great beading books recently. The first isMore Filed under: bead classes, Bead&Button Show 2009, BeadStyle magazine, books, budget, creativity, design, DIY, favorite projects, frugal, getting started, handcrafted, jewelry, jewelry making, necklace, wirework

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  05.08.2009 | by Cathy Jakicic

  Great recessionista idea

  Word of mouth is a fabulous thing for finding life's hidden treasures. My sister just told me about a jewelry line (that a friend told her about) that has hit on a great idea in financially challenging times for artists. The line is called "More Filed under: alternative shopping, beading, beads, budget, business, Buyhandmade.com, challenge, creativity, design, Etsy.com, frugal, gift, handcrafted, jewellery, jewelry, jewelry gifts, jewelry making, necklace, pendant, selling jewelry

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  03.23.2009 | by Stacy Hillmer

  Recessionista – How has your budget affected your beading?

  Over the last few months, I’ve noticed a new word emerging in the English language – recessionista. It even has its own Wikipedia and Urban Dictionary entries. Basically, a recessionista is someone who remains fashion forward while sticking to a tightMore Filed under: budget, recessionista, shopping

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