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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
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Though there’s been buzz about this for awhile, the official press release arrived this week about the new Crystallized – Swarovski Elements Xilion bead. Called an enhancement of the popular bicone shape (5301), the Xilion (5328) has more facets and aMore
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These picture are from the master class I took at this year's Bead&Button Show and the resulting graduation ceremony. I took Valerie Hector 's Chinese bead weaving class. It was wonderful!! I though after three day my brains and all urge toMore
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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
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The May issue of BeadStyle includes something that everyone can appreciate — the opportunity for fame, glory and free beads. While at the Tucson bead shows, I bought six collections of beautiful beads and findings to give away for our May challenge. EachMore
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BeadStyle had its own sliver of history in January when our friend, Tia Torhorst , attended the Western Inaugural Ball wearing the cover necklace from the November 2006 issue . The "feast of pearls" necklace was designed by Teri Bienvenue .More
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Just like last year (actually, since 2004), I've been going to New York for the JANY show . It's always a fantastic time: lots and lots of gorgeous jewelry, all in one place. If you didn't get a chance to read last week's post about theMore
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The March 2009 issue of BeadStyle is trickling its way to mailboxes and newsstands as we speak. We're always excited to see a new issue signed, sealed, delivered, and I had fun working on the great projects in the March issue. Today I updated ourMore
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The "Stroke of genius" project in the March 2009 issue of BeadStyle includes a beautiful design alternative that combines braided WireLace with aquiline crystals. Designer Linda Arline Hartung sent the following instructions: Four strands ofMore
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For the past few years, Naomi has traveled to New York for the JA Winter Show . Since she is in the Big Apple until Thursday, she asked me to link to her personal blog, where she recently posted about some fabulous finds at the JANY show. I can'tMore
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This weekend, I am hoping to get to the Milwaukee Public Museum to see Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition . I've been meaning to check out the exhibition since it came to Milwaukee a few weeks ago, my knowledge of all things Titanic having exponentiallyMore
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Does anyone find it difficult to pair the right jewelry with the right clothes? Sometimes I literally stand in front of my dresser, staring into my jewelry box, willing the perfect piece to pop out and assign itself to my outfit. Sadly, this never worksMore
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Check out this video on CNN.com. It's the weekly Living Green segment with Sara Snow . She talks about how to pick the perfect accessory while also keeping the planet in mind. We couldn't help but notice that many of Sara's jewelry ideas haveMore
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Ahh... long weekends. All the things one can do with that extra time. Unfortunately, it also means all the things that one can FORGET to do with that extra time. Though I try to post these on Friday, Friday got away from me. But I know you'll haveMore
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Where has June gone? Between the Bead&Button Show and jury duty, it seems I've spent almost as much time out of the office as in. I'm sure all of you are just as busy. So reward yourself by taking a break from the busy and go see what my bloggingMore
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