Great minds think green

Cathy Jakicic — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 19:26:00 GMT

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 have also appeared in BeadStyle in our Beads of Change department. She showcased a few things that we haven't seen before also — I particularly liked the soda bottle earrings.

PS: While we're still going to highlight beads and components that are kind to the earth (and the people on it), we're not going to call it Beads of Change anymore. Our department format didn't allow us enough room to tell the great stories that often accompany these pieces, so we'll be including these projects with the regular features.

Beading Parties – Just around the corner!

Stacy Hillmer — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 20:54:00 GMT

A few weeks ago, coloradodaily.com published an article about BeadforLife beading parties. The opening sentence says it all:

“Tupperware parties? So 1970s. Mary Kay? Way too much pink. Pampered Chef? Fun, but who really needs another garlic press?”

While we at BeadStyle will take any chance to party (yep, even with a garlic press), we are especially excited about the growing trend of beading parties. In fact, we’re so pumped about it that we devoted our next special issue to helping you throw your own! Beading Parties hits newsstands August 26, and we can’t wait to hear about the fabulous bead bashes it inspires.

In Beading Parties, you’ll find beading parties for every occasion and age group. In addition to simple step-by-step directions and plenty of how-to photos, you’ll find tips for beading in groups and recipes for eating in groups! And without giving away all the surprises, don’t miss out on Cathy’s editor’s letter. It’s full of familiar (or not quite so) faces!

BeadStyle : BeadforLife

Great minds think green

Beading Parties – Just around the corner!