Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Calling All UFOs - August 27th

Have UFOs landed at YOUR house??? Gather them up/dust them off and bring them to the monthly Bead Social. Don't bead alone! This is a working class for beaders who may have questions or need a quick refresher in any area of beading. There will be no specific instruction but lots of one-on-one time with students. A great class to get motivated to finish your UFOs (UnFinished Objects), get back into beading, start a new project, or for social beading. Also, a chance to meet new friends and see old ones. Please bring along some of your finished projects to show the class.

Supplies: Beads, stringing material and findings
Cost: $15 + supplies


STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THIS CLASS MUST HAVE TAKEN A PREVIOUS CLASS WITH THIS TEACHER.

Monday, August 25, 2008

Beadfest!

Mindy, Eileen, Mef and I went on a "beadventure" to Beadfest last week. Too bad more of you couldn't make it.

We had a great time and came home with LOTS of new beads and things. We look at things differently now and think to ourselves (OK some of us think out loud!!!) "hmmm, how can I bead that." Eileen got the award for buying the most Swarovski crystals in one day. LOL

When I start making things with my new goodies I'll share pictures with you.

Hope to see you soon!

Happy beading!

Julie :-)

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

August 20th Class – Lacy Anklet or Necklace (Beginner/Intermediate)

Learn a basic netting technique to create a pretty necklace or ankle that is reminiscent of lace. More advanced students will learn how to add additional embellishments. This is a Beginner/Intermediate class.
THIS IS A STITCH CLASS USING NEEDLE AND THREAD.

(Limit 8 students)

Supplies:
  • Size 11 seed beads in 2 - 3 coordinating colors
  • medium sized beads for drops/embellishments
  • beading thread or braided fishing line
  • beading needles
  • Thread Heaven or similar thread conditioner
  • clasp
  • a bead board or bead mat is also recommended

Cost: $20 + supplies

Thursday, August 14, 2008

Delicas Anyone???

Hi Everyone,

I hope you're all having a nice summer.

As many of you know, I belong to several bulk buy groups online. One of them is having a buy on seed beads and delicas. The prices are fantastic.

In case you didn't notice, AC Moore drastically cut their selection of delicas when they did their recent jewelry reset.

Delicas are the almost perfectly uniform beads I use in peyote stitch. (I LOVE THEM!!!) Someone recently told me how they explain the difference between seed beads and delicas. Seed beads are like mini donuts and delicas are like mini toilet paper rolls.

If you would be interested in participating in this buy please let me know and I'll give you the details. I would need your orders by 11:59pm Saturday night.

Happy Beading!

Julie :-)



Tuesday, August 5, 2008

Bugle Bead Bracelet Class - Wednesday, August 6

Hi Everyone,

I had company for the last few days so I'm a little behind on my posts and emails.


Here's info for this week's class:

Bugle Bead Bracelet (Beginner/Intermediate)
A fun bracelet using bugle and seed beads. You’ll use multiple strands of beading wire to make a woven bracelet. More advanced students will learn how to add embellishments. Students should be able to complete their project during class.
(Limit 8 students)

Supplies: Beading wire (ex. Beadalon), 3 to 1 spacer bar, crimp beads or tubes, jump rings, clasp, bugle beads – size #3, 7mm or ¼”, coordinating size 8/0 seed beads, a bead board or bead mat is also recommended

Cost: $20 + supplies
Hope to see you soon!
Julie :-)