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    Glorias Jewelry and Gemstones marks 25 years  Jun 30, 2009
    The reds, blues and greens of campbellite are complimented by copper beads in jewelry which Dixon strings to accent the convex shape of the rare specimen. We look for stones that have depth of color and clarity, said Dixon. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)

    Gem show set for July 17-19 in Centerville  Jun 27, 2009
    The show also offers a variety of beads and supplies for stringing beads. Show hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)

    'Hit the Crik' winner ate 165 crawdads in half hour  Jun 23, 2009
    The most popular items this year were the stretch bracelets made with elastic and beads. Leather corded necklaces also were big sellers. (Fulton Sun, MO)

    A violet for remembrance  Jun 16, 2009
    This handmade Violets for Spring Memory Bracelet features a lampwork center bead embedded with gold flecks, along with Czechoslovakian glass beads, turquoise rondelles, and a sterling silver Alzheimers Awareness ribbon charm accented with an amethyst Austrian crystal ... This handmade Memory Bracelet features a lampwork center bead embedded with gold flecks, along with Czechoslovakian glass beads, turquoise rondelles, and a sterling silver Alzheimer s Awareness ribbon charm accented with an... (Wellesley Townsman, MA)

    ‘What’s not to like?’  May 30, 2009
    For example, Palmer has a Peking glass necklace for 360 made with red beads strung on silk from the Roaring Twenties. This is such a flapper piece, she said. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)

    An exceptional crew of jewelry makers  May 25, 2009
    Sterling silver and Swarovski beads are strung together one by one into bracelets representing a cause: autism, breast cancer, diabetes, heart disease, Special Olympics, Down syndrome. And anything else a customer might request. (Boston Globe)

    Artwalk offers a little something for everyone  May 14, 2009
    Talking Sky Beads and Jewelry, 1165 Newmark Ave. suite D, by Nita Branom, featuring Contemporary and traditional beadwork, contemporary bridal jewelry and unique handcrafted gifts for yourself or a friend. Coos Bay. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)

    Scituate jewelers work hits the big time  May 14, 2009
    The workshop is crowded with beads and jewels of all kinds, with a display table in the middle of the room as well as workstations against each of the walls. Sometimes, her daughters use the workshop to make jewelry of their own, with less-expensive beads that she has ordered for that purpose. (Scituate Mariner, MA)

    Canton students learn about microfinancing, appear on TV  May 8, 2009
    Students used the money to start a bead-making business, in which they bought and made beads, and then made jewelry pieces out of them. The students sold the jewelry at school events and made enough money to pay back the loan with interest. (Canton Journal, MA)

    More of this story  May 8, 2009
    Think of the bell bottoms and love beads from the 70s and big hair and Dynasty -style gowns of the 80s looks that were hot at one time, but that years later elicit an eye-roll and a what was I thinking attitude from women who wore them. Now consider the elegance, grace and demure femininity of icons like Grace Kelly, Ingrid Bergman and Audrey Hepburn. (Westerly Sun, RI)

    Wakefield businesses: one in three is woman-owned  May 8, 2009
    Retail establishments and restaurants owned by women include Wakefield Convenience, Herb Wife, Jewelry by Lish, Barefoot Arts, Avon Beauty Center, Tri Auto Rental, Rada Boutique, Silver Clay, WW Glass and Mirror, Eco-Gifts, Blue Moon Grill, Restaurant Molise, Greenwood House of Pizza, the Cat s Pajamas Inn, Healthy Dog Pet Co., Smith Drug, Artisans Kitchens, Bedazzled Jewelry, Albion Beads and Butterfly Yarns. Service businesses that are women-owned include ABC Home and Healthcare, Pure Gentle... (Wakefield Daily Item, MA)

    I have to tell you . . .  May 7, 2009
    Dee is wearing his white summer cowboy hat - he wears a black one in winter - and Michelle is in a yellow denim miniskirt and yellow top with three strands of orange, pink and turquoise beads dangling from her neck. I have that same necklace. (Missourian Publishing, MO)

    How to Throw a Bridal Shower  May 6, 2009
    Jewelry making: For the bride on a budget, get beads in her wedding colors, then have guests each craft their own earrings, necklace, bracelet. It s a fun way to make sure all the bridesmaids match, without forcing anyone to spend a fortune. (Suite101.com)

    With Martha's guide, put love, not money, into Mom's gift  May 4, 2009
    Considering the "phenomenal" jewelry sections in craft stores now, Stewart promises that making Mom earrings or a necklace is "totally doable"; you just need jewelry pliers, wire, cord, clasps and stones or beads ... "So many moms have beads in drawers they don't use anymore." Turn an old, seldom-worn necklace into a pair of earrings. (USA Today -- Life)

    Local artisan creates one-of-a-kind jewelry  May 4, 2009
    As a child, I always loved creating and playing with beads, said Sylvia McAlister of Mt. Pleasant ... While I was still in Columbia, I got tired of stringing beads and started experimenting ... She also uses some beads for decoration. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)

    Two cultures, one family  May 3, 2009
    Those who couldn't purchase full necklaces, bought individual beads to contribute. Johnson Elementary teachers led the charge, as John King's first-grade class raised 128; Jenny Wolfe's second-grade class raised 77, while Kathy See's fourth-grade class collected 73 and Gail Johnson's fourth-graders raised 40. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)

    Bay Area designers inspired by 'aina  Apr 29, 2009
    Her fabrics and embellishments are sheer flights of fancy: velvets, silks, vintage beads and buttons anything that speaks to the Manolo in her. Reach Paula Rath at. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    * Baubles, bangles and beads V many, many beads  Apr 29, 2009
    Baubles, bangles and beads V many, many beads ... Just behind Taipei Main Station, shops filled with glittery crystals, brightly colored beads and shiny silver chains stand side-by-side with dry cleaners, shoe stores and motorcycle repair shops ... The area is known as Taipeis DIY (do-it-yourself) district and two blocks on Yanping North (_) and Changan West (w) roads cater to jewelry makers and beaders in particular, with more than a dozen stores selling beads, charms, tools and... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)

    Down times hit downtown  Apr 28, 2009
    Over the past few months, Shady Lane has expanded its variety of offerings, most recently adding a new line of beads created by local artists ... " There are many retail spaces along University that are empty. Some are recent, such as Z Gallerie, and others that have a longer tenure in that status. I am baffled that landlords are raising rents. What is the thinking? Posted by Cheryl, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood, on Apr 25, 2009 at 8:44 pmI stopped shopping Downtown because of all the... (Palo Alto Online, CA)

    Repurposing with a purpose  Apr 28, 2009
    Cleaning, removing the ugly hook-chain links, restringing the faux pearls and adding some more colorful beads turned the decrepit hunk of costume jewelry into a new and brighter reincarnation of its previous self. The remade cameo is among the work of 70-some artists participating in the annual Transformed Treasures benefit next weekend. (Anchorage Daily News)

    Continue reading  Apr 28, 2009
    Selma merchants say shoppers don't appear to be putting off purchases -- be it cars, jewelry beads or even pet parrots -- because of the 1-cent increase in the sales tax that started April 1. That would be good news in the recession for both businesses and the city of Selma. (Selma Enterprise, CA)

    Big crowd celebrates town's founding  Apr 28, 2009
    Jordan Chapman, bedecked in beads passed out during the parade, said he really enjoyed seeing the horses. "I did, too!," shouted his brother Kaydon Chapman. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)

    Beachy sheen  Apr 18, 2009
    Radha Divine collects curvy shells on the North Shore of O'ahu and makes earrings, $45, or combines them with ocean-colored beads, $40; contact ... Donna Struthers of Kailua creates her own "shells" with handmade lampwork glass beads, combining them with ocean-colored beads and bezel-set beach glass. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    Unique Home Dcor  Apr 18, 2009
    They can be used as practical room dividers using beads, origami birds or shells tied on fishing string. Sheer muslin or fabric also works well if you want a more enclosed look. (Suite101.com)

    Largest 17th Century Bead Repository Found In Coastal Georgia  Apr 17, 2009
    17, 2009) French and Chinese blue glass, Dutch layered glass, Baltic amber: roughly 70,000 beads manufactured all over the world have been excavated at one of the Spanish empire's remotest outposts, the Santa Catalina de Guale Mission ... The beads were found as part of an extensive, ongoing research project led by a team of scientists from the American Museum of Natural History on St. Catherines Island off the coast of Georgia ... Comprising the largest repository ever from Spanish Florida, the... (Science Daily)

    * Off the beaded path  Apr 15, 2009
    Crystal-clear pendants shaped like spiralini pasta and accented with ocean blue or deep plum swirls hang from silver chains, while longer necklaces are made of strands of beads that shine with gold foil ... The technique Chiang uses to make his Venetian glass beads, pendants and charms is called lampworking and has a history that stretches back more than seven centuries ... A new series of jewelry called Beader Garden (o) will feature beads embellished with lotus and peony blossoms, as... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)

    Sage partnership: Bandon gallery links with port to bring art to community (1)  Apr 14, 2009
    Linke grew up in Europe, where childhood discoveries such as shards of ancient pottery and 2,000 year old Roman trade beads sparked his imagination ... Threads, beads, bindings and more an everything you need to know class, 3 to 5:30 p.m. April 16, 20. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)

    SCITUATE LETTER: Thanks for Mommypalooza support  Apr 10, 2009
    In this time of financial uncertainty and worry, these community-minded folks generously gave back: Balance Studio, Beaucoup Beads, Boston Red Sox, Bundle of Hope, Capeway Optical, Cindia Norton, Cindy Crimmins, Circe s Grotto, Cold Brook Designs, Cosmo s Caffe, Dependable Cleaners, Dottie s Cleaners, DVF Wines-Tom Novelline, Eclipxe Salon, Fresco/The Paint Exchange, Front Street Book Shop, Front Street Gourmet, Harborside Cookies-Christine D Ambrosia, Harborside Wines & Spirits, Hatherly (one... (Scituate Mariner, MA)

    Prom dress nip, tuck  Apr 8, 2009
    Her tips on choosing cheap dresses: Get a dark-colored short dress and skip beads or sequins, which really look best when they're done with a fine hand. Budget-conscious girls can forgo professional hair or makeup and do a DIY beauty event with friends, Newman adds, which actually make getting ready for the prom more fun. (AZCentral -- Style)

    Portia Jewelry Unveils its 2009 Spring Fashion Jewelry Trend Report and New Spring Arrivals on PortiaJewelry.com  Apr 4, 2009
    Some of the latest arrivals include bib style fashion statement necklaces and prairie western jewelry with turquoise beads, genuine leather and feathers. Urban inspired tattoo art prints can be found on earrings and bangles. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)

    Danvers band parents see roses once again  Apr 2, 2009
    Sandy Lewis was trying on a double strand of purple beads in graduated sizes. I think I like this, said the band mom, trying to find some mirror-like object to check it out. (Danvers Herald, MA)

    Young artists shine at fashion event  Apr 2, 2009
    Fetching totes, cosmetic bags, and clutches made of recycled fabrics and adorned with ribbons, beads, and buttons, were set off perfectly by white display tables and exposed brick walls ... These brown beads are for the nighttime, and the purple beads are for the day ... I sewed on the beads by hand. (Boston Globe)

    Unique Spring Ostara/Easter Gifts  Apr 1, 2009
    When dry, paste on pearl and rocaille beads, small fake diamonds or other gems. Tiny charms used to make jewelry or beaded designs can also be used. (Suite101.com)

    De Young curator's collection of area favorites  Mar 30, 2009
    Yone Beads of San Francisco, 478 Union St. "I have been making beaded jewelry for over 20 years, and this is one of the best bead stores I have ever encountered. Yone's selection is vast and unique. I feel like I am walking into a time machine with their styles of Venetian and Bohemian beads that other stores have stopped carrying years ago.". Alemany Farmers' Market, 100 Alemany Blvd. "For inexpensive and sometimes organic produce, the offerings vary by season and are fresh and eclectic. I love... (San Francisco Chronicle)

    A shop with a mission  Mar 25, 2009
    She is currently working on making and stringing beads, she said, but will likely return to painting soon. In the meantime, there are plenty of other budding and established local artists for sale at the store. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)

    Accessories, skincare, gifts on sale  Mar 19, 2009
    VINTAGE LOOKS If you could use a pick-me-up in the form of a sweetly priced vintage ring, some big, festive beads, or a headband, head to Vintage (1382 Beacon St., Brookline, 617-739-3265), which is taking 50 percent off select clothing and accessories and 40-50 percent off select vintage and contemporary jewelry. Finds include Purva beaded jewelry boxes, a few Murval and Betsey Johnson handbags (fun Cheetah Girl and Ships Ahoy styles in the latter), and Y. (Boston Globe)

    Sherry Libedinsky has jewelry-making down to a science  Mar 19, 2009
    Her work space is her bedroom: Plastic drawers and boxes spill over with broken trinkets, beads, and charms she has found through vendors and sidewalk sales. Several pliers sit on the top of her desk, which offers a view of a Harvard library. (Boston Globe)

    * COMMUNITY COMPASS: Spring Bazaar raises funds for community center  Mar 17, 2009
    She included the word Formosa in the company name because this is where I buy all my beads and there is where I started my business, she said. Other booths included overseas products from businesses owned by expatriates or items expatriates had picked up during their travels. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)

    Buy Traditional First Communion Gif...  Mar 13, 2009
    Rosary beads are one of the most popular communion gifts for children. Often the rosary beads are given with a special pouch or as part of a set that includes a Mass book, scapular and rosary box. (Suite101.com)

    Cambridge furniture maker's work displayed at Fuller Museum  Mar 12, 2009
    One of the oldest works is a massive glazed stoneware food storage jar made and signed in 1857 by David "Dave the Potter'' Drake, one of the few surviving vessels made by the small number of slaves who could read and write. Native Americans were the earliest artisans in America, and the exhibit has numerous references to their work. Carrying on the traditions of the Klikitat tribe of the Pacific Northwest, Nettie Jackson created a coiled cedar root basket like ones used to carry gathered... (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)

    Daisy’s Children’s Boutique celebrates 1st anniversary  Mar 11, 2009
    We are also looking forward to hosting our first birthday party in April, when the birthday girl and five of her closest friends will design bracelets made of sterling silver, glass beads and Swarovski crystals, Mitchell said. We spent a week restoring the small cottage in the back of the store and turning it into a miniature doll house in the middle of an English style garden. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)

    • No rules, no dues, no uptight artists  Mar 6, 2009
    Photo courtesy of JESSIBOYERTwinFalls artist Jessi Boyer makes jewelry out of antique beads, found items and natural materials. Boyer, who goes by jessi b. as an artist, is a member of the new Twin Falls Artist Coalition. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    Berkshire has worst year, Buffett still optimistic  Mar 1, 2009
    Stormtroopers with Mardi Gras beads. And you thought you had seen it all. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Mardi Gras a welcome jolt for N.O. economy  Feb 26, 2009
    Coveted balconies are now empty and beads no longer dangle. For Chris and Kari Kelley of Maryland, the Big Easy party is over. (WWLTV.com, LA)

    Dream goes on for `Slumdog' love interest  Feb 25, 2009
    But she's game to play dress-up, so in come saleswomen carrying saris by the armloads, shimmering with beads and embroidery. Pinto settles on a turquoise-and-gold brocade, which owner Mala Malani swirls around her in a flash of color, adding a yellow gold and topaz suite of jewelry. (AZCentral -- Style)

    Part Art, Part Entertainment, Part Education  Feb 25, 2009
    " The Rices have two assistants who help them in their craft, Lance Stroheker and Nicholas Philips. Philips came to the studio as an apprentice three years ago after working 23 years as an ICU/trauma nurse. Stroheker, who had formally studied art at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville with the intention of becoming an art teacher, fell in love with glass work after one class and walked into the Rices' studio one day looking for a job. They just happened to have one. Lured to New Haven When... (Missourian Publishing, MO)

    English teacher's backyard is the world  Feb 20, 2009
    As part of a student council fund-raising effort that raised $10,000 to help build a school in a rural Ghanaian village, more than 60 students made jewelry from beads imported from China. This raised $3,000 for the cause. (Hingham Journal, MA)

    The big list of festivals  Feb 20, 2009
    Find the right beads for that new bracelet or necklace. Peruse through 500 exhibitor booths with items ranging from glass beads, bead and jewelry trade supplies, and interior decor ... Find the right beads for that new bracelet or necklace. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)

    Get ready for the party of the year  Feb 19, 2009
    Crafters from all over the state will be exhibiting their wares in the Stuart Avenue parking lot starting at 9 a.m. Handmade crafts and jewelry are sure to delight and you can take home more that just beads. Part of the Mardi Gras celebration is about good eating and this year is no different. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Gem and Mineral Society show set to sparkle  Feb 19, 2009
    There will be beads, tools, minerals, meteorites, fossils, gems, rocks and jewelry. The show will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)

    Enchanted Lotus born of obsession  Feb 19, 2009
    Working with sterling silver, wood beads, semi precious stones, seed beads and sea glass, she enjoys the creation process of making unusual, deeply symbolic jewelry. Some of her work is available at various shops like Woodmansees in downtown Westerly, Green Envy in Newport and Small Axe productions in Watch Hill, but most people hear about Melanie Schuetz through friends or at any of more than 25 shows she attends each year. (Westerly Sun, RI)

    Stringing beads: Entrepreneur opens business downtown  Feb 14, 2009
    Allison Johnson is the owner of the new Bliss Beads Studio and Gallery at 161 E. Lincoln Highway in DeKalb ... Although Johnson ;quietly opened; her downtown DeKalb store about four weeks ago, Bliss Beads Studio & Gallery held its grand opening Friday evening ... I;ve been stringing beads since I was 13 and even then I knew I wanted to be a jewelry maker,; said Johnson, who earned a master of fine arts degree in metalwork and jewelry from Northern Illinois University. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)

    Summer Festivals  Feb 8, 2009
    The fun: Samples of azurite and other copper-based minerals, turquoise, malachite, diamonds, beads, ivory and jewelry. Hot dogs, snow cones, fresh food. (AZCentral -- Travel)

    Waldorf, FCHS to go pink this weekend  Feb 8, 2009
    The Winnebago County Courthouse Relay for Life team will be participating in Waldorf's Think Pink event by selling their Worldwide Bracelets of Hope, hand-made jewelry that features 12 different colored beads representing different cancers. The American Cancer Society will also have volunteers on hand to share information about cancer risks, in addition to selling daffodils to raise funds for cancer research. (Forest City Summit, IO)

    Higher Calling In Africa  Feb 7, 2009
    Many carried babies, who drank milk from gourds decorated with leather and small white beads. Almost 100 people gathered on the ground before Artress. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Ancient gold necklace discovered in Peru  Apr 1, 2008
    This undated handout photo provided by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows a reconstruction the gold and turquoise beads as a necklace. (National Academy of Sciences, PNAS, Mark Aldenderfer / AP). (Albany Times Union)

    Oldest Gold Artifacts In Americas Discovered  Apr 1, 2008
    The artist who created the Jiskairumoko necklace hammered gold until it was flat enough to roll into small cylindrical beads. The nine gold beads were interspaced with several smaller green stones and a turquoise bead in the center. (Science Daily)

    Nitty-gritty shopping  Apr 1, 2008
    95 rosary beads at Kirner's Catholic Store. The store on Fourth Avenue also sells many $7. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    4,000-Year-Old Gold Necklace Found In Peru  Apr 1, 2008
    This undated handout photo provided by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows a reconstruction the gold and turquoise beads as a necklace. (AP/National Academy of Sciences). (CBS News -- World)

    Katmandu beckons, again, as turmoil in Nepal subsides  Mar 26, 2008
    In myriad guises and manifestations, each threads itself through daily life: the vermilion anointments on the foreheads of clerks and laborers; the wreaths of marigolds hanging from motorcycle handlebars; the prayer beads wrapped around wrists and necks; the colorful pictures of Shiva painted on huge exhaust-spewing trucks; the temples that draw worshipers from all over the world. On an evening in late November, the scent of smoldering incense mingled with the stench of burning garbage as dusk... (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)

    • Big, Bold Bangles  Mar 26, 2008
    Get ready for weighty baubles, oversize beads, bracelets on steroids, and chunky necklaces. The warmer season usually calls for light, unfettered fashion. (Q13.com, WA)

    Columbus native comes home with new dreams, perspective  Mar 25, 2008
    We work with a lot of glass beads, but also with wooden beads and natural stones. We make a variety of lengths, as far as the necklaces go. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)

    News & Notes  Mar 22, 2008
    Discover the wonder of rocks, minerals, beads and jewelry at the Gem and Jewelry Show Today, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Calaveras County Fairgrounds, 2465 Gun Club Road, Angels Camp. $3, free for children ages 12 and younger. (Modesto Bee, CA)

    FMAAA, businesses vow to pamper residents  Mar 21, 2008
    FMAAA artists will exhibit their fashion flair in the form of jewelry, original beads of torch-fused glass from Eric Ludy, woven ware from Cindy Romano, and semi-precious gem creations from Linda Hardy. The tone of the evening will be set by tantalizing cuisine from The Wild Whisk and The Ivy Bake Shoppe, accompanied by a tasting of the fine wines featured at Meier's Den. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)

    Hooked on eggs  Mar 18, 2008
    Harris gets many of her eggs -- and some supplies, which include stands, rhinestone chains, pearls, beads, ribbons, figurines, paint and glitter -- from The Golden Egg of Idaho. "It's not a cheap hobby," she says. (Fresno Bee)

    Your Newspaper:  Mar 18, 2008
    Your hardworking newspaper employees and their children threw out candy and beads. I want to thank them all and I certainly hope there is room to get a photo of them in the paper today. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)

    Bountiful beads  Mar 17, 2008
    Today, she owns Blue Dragon Beads, which she describes as a full-service traveling bead shop ... That triggered a lifelong passion for beads and today she owns and operates Blue Dragon Beads, a full-service traveling bead shop ... Beads come in and out fashion, she said. (Helena Independent Record, MT)

    Jewelry made by Ugandan women benefits charities  Mar 17, 2008
    Buy some colorful beads to dress up your outfits, and help those in need at the same time ... The nonprofit distributes the colorful beads created by Ugandan women from recycled paper, and invests all proceeds into African community development projects - including food, medicine and school fees. (Missoulian, MT)

    Third Eye and Crown Chakra Jewelry  Mar 10, 2008
    Circle the bowl with a strand of amethyst chips or beads. Soak the Chakra jewelry overnight. (Suite101.com)

    Pittsburg Spirit Fest held Saturday  Mar 9, 2008
    Local Pittsburg's first Spirit Fest, held Saturday at the Parkview Inn, offered everything from handmade beads to beeswax lotions, energy healing to hypnotic journeys. 030908 LOCAL 2 THE MORNING SUN Pittsburg's first Spirit Fest, held Saturday at the Parkview Inn, offered everything from handmade beads to beeswax lotions, energy healing to hypnotic journeys ... Pittsburg's first Spirit Fest, held Saturday at the Parkview Inn, offered everything from handmade beads to beeswax lotions, energy... (SunOnline)

    How to Make a Button Pins  Mar 6, 2008
    Sew green e-beads to the wool felt for the stem ... Instead thread 5 to 7 black seed beads onto the button ... Thread two black seed beads onto the thread then return it through the opposite hole of the small button and thread it back down through the same beads and down through the same hole of the large black button. (Suite101.com)

    NOW YOU KNOW  Mar 5, 2008
    FROM BEADS TO STRAPS ... They offer everything from glow-in-the-dark beads and Swarovski crystals to wood beads and leather straps that look like ``normal'' accessories. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)

    Martha Evalyn Smitmans  Mar 3, 2008
    She was well known locally for her glass millefiore beads and meticulous, delicate glass beadwork creations that took many hours of labor intensive work. She loved many pets over the years dogs, cats and birds. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)

    Signs of the cross  Feb 24, 2008
    Speaking through an interpreter, Maria Salazar said she purchased the crucifix, on a necklace of blue beads, last year in Mexico ... Castro, a junior, was suspended for three days after refusing to take off a string of milky rosary beads, with a crucifix and a tiny picture of the Virgin Mary, that he was wearing around his neck. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)

    Taking new steps  Feb 21, 2008
    LaRita Laktonen also finds inspiration from her home and culture, using materials like abalone, mother of pearl, Russian trade beads, glass beads, semi-precious stone beads and even crystal in her jewelry. "Alutiiq Creations" continues until March 5 at the Alaska Native Arts Foundation, 500 W. Sixth Ave. (). (Anchorage Daily News)

    Have your cake...  Feb 20, 2008
    Krulis made the metal beaded topper with a thick jewelry wire that she added beads to. She covered the wire ends of the ornamentation with plastic wrap to keep the food safe from the wire. (Seacoast New Hampshire)

    Baubles, bangles, bright shiny beads  Feb 17, 2008
    She used it to attach some beads to the metal chandelier and was able to change the look of her lighting fixture ... Colleen worked on designs and finding the materials crystals, pins, magnets and beads and Cynthia focused on how to market this simple, yet hard-to-describe idea. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)

    Home & Garden classes  Feb 17, 2008
    Sunday, Feb. 17 Gossamer Wings Beads, Jackson Plaza, (608) 788-8229 or : Charm bracelet, 11 a.m. and ... Gossamer Wings Beads, Jackson Plaza, (608) 788-8229 or : Charm bracelet, 10:30 a.m. and ... Gossamer Wings Beads, Jackson Plaza, (608) 788-8229 or : Charm bracelet, 10:30 a.m. and. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)

    Beads big in Butte Saturday (1)  Feb 14, 2008
    Beads big in Butte Saturday ... BUTTE (LEE) St. Patrick s Day in Butte is all about the wearin o the beads ... During one of the warmest St. Patrick s Day celebrations in recent memory, thousands of revelers hit the streets of Uptown Butte dressed in green and sporting a wide variety of plastic beads. (Helena Independent Record)

    Vivid Oscar outfits to add pizzazz to red carpet  Feb 14, 2008
    Dressing the starsFor Catherine Zeta-Jones, she chose an elegant strapless column dress with lightning bolt beads, art deco detail and a dramatic slit up the side from Lebanese designer Ella Zahlan ... But eye-catching, elegant jewelry is a red carpet stalwart, and glittery sequins, beads and decorative flourishes are likely to make a big appearance this year ... Nude-colored beads adorned an Isaac Mizrahi column dress with exposed back, and the surprise on an ivory Valentino was a cut-out back... (MSNBC -- News)

    It's never too late to celebrate love  Feb 14, 2008
    Murano glass beads also augment Pandora items. Deb Fontana said the line features 600 different charms, which represent a variety of interests and hobbies. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)

    More of this story  Feb 13, 2008
    In her grief over the loss of her two friends, she wrote poems for the both of them, in which she said of Brittany people are crazy if they think this distance can keep us apart, and of Robin, Last year at Mardi Gras, we got our beads caught in the trees, do you mind tossing them back down for me, please. They were simple girls, she said, they didn t ask for much at all. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    Wrapped Suede Bracelet  Feb 11, 2008
    Next, randomly knot the lacing to create leather 'beads. For the clasp, bend the 14 gauge wire into a 'L' shape. (Suite101.com)

    2 Valentine ideas  Feb 9, 2008
    org) Foam core Scissors Glitter Battery-operated strand of 10 mini lights Sequin trim Wood beads for feet ... Hot glue wood beads as the feet for the box. (AZCentral -- Home)

    Shopping and dining in funky Old Town Cottonwood  Feb 9, 2008
    Attack of the killer beads. Alley Cat Yarn, Beads ing offers an extensive selection of yarns and beads, as promised. (AZCentral -- Travel)

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