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)
