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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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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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In the March 2009 issue of BeadStyle , we published three projects inspired by artwork. Linda Arline Hartung ’s “Stroke of genius” took its cue from the brushstrokes of impressionistic painters; Lorelei Eurto used a pendant by Jennifer Stumpf and beadsMore
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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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I started beading just over a year ago, when I first came to BeadStyle . To make myself familiar with the hobby I would be working with, I purchased a beginner’s beading kit from a local craft store. The kit instructions showed a picture of a multistrandMore
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When I was 16 years old, my maternal grandmother gave me a gift I would not soon forget – a diamond set into a donut bezel (all the rage at the time) on a sturdy gold neck chain. The necklace was a birthday present meant to commemorate one of the firstMore
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Check this out! We made videos of the bracelet and rings, earrings, and necklaces from the January 2009 issue of BeadStyle magazine . The January 2009 issue is on sale now at your local bead shop or newsstand.
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Since I started working at BeadStyle , I have become more aware of jewelry on TV, on my friends, in the pages of fashion magazines, and in stores. I am always comparing these pieces (to my friends' amusement) to something we've done at BeadStyleMore
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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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I’ve been working at BeadStyle for nearly four months now, and one of my favorite “perks” of being the editorial assistant is working with readers and contributors. When I answer your questions, find elusive components, or organize jewelry, I get to pageMore
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Here we are — Stacy, Erin, Cathy, me, and Jane — outside the Kalmbach offices. All of our colleagues (300 people) were here earlier for a company photo, but I also wanted a staff picture because we're wearing some of our favorite pieces of jewelryMore
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Today, I made a charm necklace from the tags on my dog's collar. Please feel free to read about it (and leave comments, if you want) on my personal blog . Thanks!
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Happy Ornament Thursday !* As I reflect back on this month's theme—independence—what came to mind was memories of the day we celebrate it (at least here in the States)—July 4th. And you'll read more on my memories of that holiday and of the projectMore
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