"Loose Change" Contest and New Items in the Shop

There are a lot more of Maureen Connolly’s  “COMMON CENTS” enameled pennies in stock.  It’s been great fun for me to see what customers are planning to do with them.

 Hey, that gives me an idea!  How about a little CONTEST?  Starting now through May 30^th, enter your own unique design using these “COMMON CENTS” pennies.  The Winner, selected from a panel of Beads on the Kennebec instructors, will be awarded a $50 gift certificate! Show us how these fun little coins can put some “Change” in your pocket!

Things you should know:

There is a restock of Chinese bicone and rondell strands in favorite colors (and a few new ones).

There is a restock of glass pearls in more springy colors, too.

Also new:

Pink Quartz Hearts.  Pretty wrapped in wire or keep one in your pocket as a Gratitude Stone! 

  

Delicious, gemstone donuts. Fun to use and always Fat Free!

Aqua Terra Discs in purple make great spacers.

 Cathedral Beads in black and gold are pretty accent beads.

These are just a few items to inspire you.  Stop in and browse the shop.  You’ll find all sorts of unique items to incorporate into your one of a kind pieces!

New Items in Stock!!!!

The arrival of Fall makes me want to reorganize..........my space, my time, my beading projects. I sort through my bead tray(s), find the UFOs (unfinished objects), separate them into baggies and number them according to how involved they are to finish or fix. “Easy” being, this item needs a clasp or a jump ring. “Involved” meaning, this needs to be completely reworked or started over. Then when I have a little time I finish up one or two of the UFOs before I begin an exciting new project. BEADER’S NIGHT OUT is an excellent time to tackle those UFOs. The first Tuesday of each month (next Tuesday, October 5th for this month), is when we meet. There is NO FEE for the time. Just come on in and bring whatever project you are working on. If you need a certain finding, you have the shop stock right here to find what you are looking for. Plus, it’s a great way to meet and commune with other beaders, see what they are working on and maybe share or pick up a new trick. Call and let me know you will be coming as seating is limited.



TRUNK SHOW: Pottery artist KEITH O’CONNOR will be here next Saturday, October 9th, with a trunk full of his amazing RAKU, PORCELAIN and POTTERY BEADS. Keith’s beads have been featured in national beading magazines, including the popular “STRINGING” magazine. You will be able to see what’s new and shop his wonderful selection at a special “show price” for that day. This will be our THIRD ANNUAL Show with Keith and his wife Laurie who will be on hand to demonstrate some techniques for stringing the beads and creating closures from waxed linen and other materials. There will be munchies to pick on, great conversation, new tricks to learn, and of course, beautiful beads! Don’t miss it!


NEW STUFF:


Here are a few items that have arrived this week. Stop in frequently as new beads and things arrive daily.

Beautiful Mother of Pearl Chips......................................................and look what you can do with these creamy chips and the NEW Beach Glass pendant and earring DONUTS!

Looking for something different?  These HELIX crystals are Chinese made but have all of the shimmer of the “famous” brand at a fraction of the price.  Must see in person to really appreciate their beauty and unique shape. 

Rich Ruby jade and royal blue quartz:

Glass pearls in wonderful colors for fall, (super luster):

Dragon Blood Jasper in all sizes and shapes:

And for HALLOWEEN: Skeletons carved in real bone.  Spooky.

Don’t forget, we have beading KITS now available in ghosts, witches, bats and other fun Halloween themes.


Happy Beading,


Linda