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Monday , February 22, 2010
I admire Laura for all her efforts. She is a fabulous Mom and wife. A terrific daughter and sister. She cares about the people in her community. Laura not only takes care of her family and home but does a fabulous job running All About Beads. I don't know how she does it. (I know that I couldn't!)
The store to her is more then "just a hobby." It is a dream she has had for a number of years. A dream she turned into a reality with hard work, honesty, common sense, intelligence and determination. Laura cares about the people that come into visit All About Beads. She wants to make sure they have the best shopping experience possible. She is the type of person who, if something isn't right for a client will do her best to make it right. Working with her is easy because she is focused and well prepared, but appreciates a good joke and has a infectious laugh. I am always amazed to see how many of the customers at All About Beads have become more then acquaintances.
So after your morning coffee (or in my case tea) stop off at All About Beads and check out the latest in beads and findings. Sign up for a class or schedule a private one with friends. If you don't already know her, get to know Laura and the staff at All About Beads. You won't be disappointed and you will find that special kind of place to have some time for yourself. If you don't know how to bead, Laura can teach you, because after all Beading really is fun for every one! Debby
Thursday, February 17, 2010
According to the Pantone Color Institute®, the 2010 color for the year is, PANTONE 15-5519 Turquoise. Turquoise is a green-blue color. It brings to mind soothing, calm, tropical waters. It is an ancient color and gem stone found in jewelry design, interiors and in fashion.
“In many cultures, Turquoise occupies a very special position in the world of color,” explains Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®. “It is believed to be a protective talisman, a color of deep compassion and healing, and a color of faith and truth, inspired by water and sky. Through years of color word-association studies, we also find that Turquoise represents an escape to many – taking them to a tropical paradise that is pleasant and inviting, even if only a fantasy.”
At All About Beads we carry a wide variety of Turquoise beads ranging in color. We carry a variety of Turquoise beads, including seed beads, our ever popular Swarovski® crystal bi-cones and other gorgeous beads.
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Fastnacht Day/Shrove Tuesday will soon be upon us on Feb. 16th. This beloved Allentown Area/Pennsylvania Dutch tradition is good family fun. We will be celebrating Fastnacht Day here at All About Beads, stay tune for more information.
Please support the Trexlertown Fire Company's Annual Fastnacht Sale. The Fire Company is accepting orders for fastnachts. Fastnachts will be sold by the dozen for $5.50. To order, call 610-395-8678 or 610-395-1194. Orders may be picked up after noon Feb. 13 or 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 14 and 15. Volunteers are also needed to make the fastnachts; call 610-395-8678 or 610-530-7448. To learn more go to their web site http://www.goodwillfirecompany.com/events.html
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 For many years I wanted to
have my own beading business. When my family and I moved to Allentown
from Staten Island, NY,
I
was
Prior to opening the store, I was, and still am, a Tupperware representative. I use many of the Tupperware products in All About Beads for storage and displays. Besides having the Allentown store, running the All About Beads Shop on line at http://www.allaboutbeadsshop.org , I have my Tupperware site. So if anyone needs to make a Tupperware purchase please check out my site at http://my2.tupperware.com/tup-html/L/lotsfun-welcome.html Thank you!
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 I have been busy at the Allentown store working on inventory. There are lots of store specials and new items arriving ever week.
The weather here in Allentown has been a bit chilly and at times we have a delayed opening at All About Beads due to inclement weather. Weather is one of those things that is out of our control. Please call the store in advance of coming if the weather is extremely stormy, rainy, or snowy. If you are interested in checking out the Allentown forecast you can visit the "69News AccuWeather Channel" web site at http://www.awchannel.com
Don't forget if you prefer not to brave the elements you can also make purchase from our on line store at www.allaboutbeadsshop.org and have your beads and findings delivered directly to your front door.
Monday, January 18, 2010 "I never admired another's fortune so much that I became dissatisfied with my own." - Cicero, Roman Philosopher. "An artist may visit a museum but only a pedant can live there." - George Santayana, Philosophy. "Creating art in beading is an expression of your creativity and personal joy." - All About Beads.
T hursday, January 7, 2010Happy New Year fellow beaders! Today's blog is written by Debby, our Web Master.
"My new favorite type of jewelry for 2010 is Steampunk! When translated into jewelry art, is a combination of styles that have evolved into a contemporary, edgy, Victorian style of design. The best way I can explain it is to say Steampunk is a meld of Victorian-Edwardian fashion and technology along with Cyberpunk, Lolita (Japanese street fashion based on Rococo and Victorian designs) Science Fiction and Goth aesthetics. It is fun, edgy and a very creative way to express yourself. Tonight I sat at my desk and did extensive research on the subject of Steampunk and found some very interesting sites dedicated to the unconventional nature of the movement in design, clothing and literature. As an artist, I am looking for the more upbeat side of Steampunk; if there is such a thing within the movement.
I suggest the following sites, movies and books for more inspiration and to understand this unique form of expression. Steampunk Threads (If I were only a few pounds lighter and a few years younger I would wear their clothing in a heart beat!) @ http://steampunkthreads.com and The Steampunk Scholar @ http://steampunkscholar.blogspot.com and the Lighter Side of Steampunk @ http://brassgoggles.co.uk/blog/ Also check out movies like the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (Loved this movie-seen it 6 times!), Wild Wild West ( Will Smith, Kevin Kline or the original with Robert Conrad, Ross Martin) and the new Sherlock Holmes (Robert Downey, Jr., Jude Law) @ http://sherlock-holmes-movie.warnerbros.com In addition read some of the literature that started it all, Jules Verne's Around the World in Eighty Days and Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, and H. G. Wells' The Time Machine. You may also see a great Steampunk article and video on MTV's site written by Andrew Ross Rowe @ http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1595812/20080926/abney_park.jhtml
All About Beads has some great materials to start you off on your Steampunk jewelry adventure. Antique copper toggles, copper crimp beads, copper, amber and black bi-cone crystals, twisted and smooth copper and black jump rings, watch faces, copper ear wires, charms, a terrific variety of wires, pearls, rose bud and long barrel space beads (in different metal finishes), chains, head pins, cat's eye beads, deep red, purple, amber, black and gray beads, end caps and the list goes on. Visit Laura at the Allentown store or go on line and shop @ http://www.allaboutbeadsshop.org" Best to all in 2010! Debby
Tuesday, December 29, 2009The New Year is almost here! Oh my time is just flying by! I would like to share this poem with you written by Helen Steiner Rice.
A New Years Prayer
God grant us this year a wider view, So we see others' faults through the eyes of You. Teach us to judge not with hasty tongue, Neither the adult ... nor the young.
Give us patience and grace to endure And a stronger faith so we feel secure. Instead of remembering, help us forget The irritations that caused us to fret.
Freely forgiving for some offense And finding each day a rich recompense. In offering a friendly, helping hand And trying in all ways to understand;
That all of us whoever we are ... Are trying to reach an unreachable star. For the great and small ... the good and bad, The young and old ... the sad and glad
Are asking today; Is life worth living? The answer is only in, loving and giving. For only Love can make man kind And Kindness of Heart brings Peace of Mind.
By giving love, we can start this year To lift the clouds of hate and fear.
Wishing you the very best in 2010 - Laura and the staff at All About Beads
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 I was compelled to stop everything I was working on today to write a quick note to all of our faithful friends. I have had some wonderful experiences this past year at All About Beads. So many of you have commented on how much you love the store and the web sites. I especially want to thank you for your support at the end of August when I was recovering from surgery. I want to reassure all of you that I am completely recovered! Everyone has some bumpy spots in the road of life and the months of August and September were mine. Thank you again so much for your gracious attitude in working with me during this difficult period.
As the holidays approach I am counting my blessings and would like to thank my faithful customers old and new for their patronage. I would like to share a few of the e-mails and notes All About Beads received in the past few days. The comments made are genuinely appreciated and express the true meaning of the Hanukkah-Christmas Holiday Season. I wish you all peace and joy!
Dear Laura, Warm greeting to you this Christmas. I want to thank you for your continued support and excellent customer service for the community of Our Lady of Grace Greek Catholic Mission. It is rare in this day and age to find people with such warmth and patience in the busy world that we live in. Archdeacon John DeMeis, President, Society of Our Lady of Grace Greek Catholic Mission.
Dear Laura and the gals at All About Beads, Happy Holidays! Thank you for patiently answering my "hundreds of questions about making jewelry." I am very happy with your store and website and will recommend you to others! Dianne Price
Dear Laura, Getting married can be so stressful, you made choosing the jewelry for my bridesmaid gifts so much easier. Thank you for the beautiful necklaces and earrings you made for the girls in my bridal party. Everyone loved their gifts. I want to wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Cindy Sellitto
Happy Hanukkah! Laura, thanks for helping me to make the gift for my Mom. She loved the bracelet! Deborah Friedman
Dear Laura, I was so happy to see you back on your feet and teaching classes. I made 4 Puffed hearts for Christmas and Hanukkah gifts . Thank you and Paula for following up with me when I got stuck. You are the best! Penny Milotta
Thursday, December 3, 2009 Thanks to our readers for some helpful hints.
Joyce J. from Allentown writes, "I always shop at All About Beads when ever I am visiting which is about five or six times a month. I love your store! My suggestion to help keep my beads and findings neat is to use the large plastic containers that baby wipes and band-aids come in. You can fit many bead tubes in these containers and they are great if you want to take a small project with you when traveling or waiting for an appointment."
"My favorite way to keep the clutter down is to use a nuts, bolts and screw holder. You can by one at your local hardware store for about 20 dollars and it really keeps things neat. You can set it on your craft table or hang it on the wall," says Penny S. from Allentown.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Every day take a breather, even if it is just to sit and enjoy a cup of tea!
Saturday, November 7, 2009 Sometimes we get so busy that clutter starts to pile up around us without our realizing it. There are a number of television programs where the host and a team of de-cluttering and decorating experts help a family in need to get things organized. This made me think to ask our readers, "What do you do to de-clutter your beading work area and collection of beads and findings?" E-mail me your suggestions and in a few weeks I will publish your name and suggestion under the Beader's Blog. E-mail me at allaboutbead@yahoo.com with Beader's Blog beading hints in the subject line. Happy organized and fun beading!
Wednesday , November 4, 2009
With the holidays just around the corner, my thoughts immediately turn to family, friends and the lack of time that seems to be so prevalent during the Fall and Winter months. I really want this holiday season to be meaningful and as stress-free as possible! So I am starting my holiday preparations early! Join me and the staff at All About Beads and plan your special holiday jewelry and gift making during the next few weeks.
Make a fun Candy Cane as a teacher's gift or a German Crystal Spider ornament for your tree. The Spider ornament is a very popular beaded craft project for this season.
Friday , October 23, 2009
To my amusement on the cover of the paint sample was a beaded bracelet. This goes to prove that artistic color motivation and design elements can come from any source.
After thinking about it I realized the colors on the paint sample could be a great inspiration for jewelry designs. I opened up my bead collection and did a color study using the Valspar colors. The one I used had great rich colors of Lilac, Violet, Purple, Earthy Blues, Taupe, Silver, Gray, White and Gold. What a inviting and scrumptious color pallet! You can see the colors at www.valspar.com
Just so you know I picked the Valspar Warm Buff, a cozy golden color, to paint my family room. I plan to add purple accents and a woven taupe and purple rug with my comfortable leather sofa and lounge chair. Now my family room will be the perfect place to sit and bead on a chill winter evening. Next time you go to the home improvement store take a few minutes to browse through the paint isle and look for some beading inspiration.
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Fall is here! A chill is in the air and Halloween decorations are everywhere. Our October calendar is full of fabulous beading projects that you can make as holiday gifts or to treat yourself. Take our Crystal Spider Class, it is a blast and has become very popular.
Tilghman Square will be hosting its Annual Halloween Night on Thursday, October 22nd from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. Participating store will be giving out candy to all the kids.
As I suggested last year, I encourage families to Trick-or-Treating for UNICEF. The money collected is used to help children all over the world who were less fortunate. Please consider visiting the Trick-or Treat for UNICEF web site @ http://youth.unicefusa.org/trickortreat/ and this October, make Halloween count by Trick-or-Treating for UNICEF. Thank you!
Tuesday , September 1, 2009
I can't believe that it is time to bet the kids back on the yellow school bus. Next it will be Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Time really does fly by and we have to enjoy every moment we can.
I found this poem on-line and it made me think about how special our children are. I just wanted to share it with you. Enjoy back-to-school week! One Hundred Years from Now by Forest Witcraft
One Hundred Years from now It will not matter what kind of car I drove, What kind of house I lived in, how much money was in my bank account nor what my clothes looked like. But the world may be a better place because I was important in the life of a child.
Tuesday , August 11, 2009Believe it or not, the Fall season is right around the corner, and All About Beads has everything you need to know what's in and what's out for the Fall and Winter beading season. Come in during the month of August and prepare for the Fall and Winter season. Gold makes a return to the bead fashion pallet. Crystals, as always, are so popular with black beads and findings as complements to crystal work as well as an independent trend.
Multicolored stone with purple and blue undertones are in the forefront of fashion in both the United States and Europe. You'll find these colors in semiprecious beads, stones, glass and crystal beads too.
Monday, August 2, 2009 Recently a group of us gals got
together to have an informal beading session. The subject of chocolate
came up and hands down it is something we all
Family and friends as well as faith were the three top most important things in all of our lives, as well they should be. Many of the gals shared that beading was a way to enjoy the company of those they love. Within the group we even had a family with three generations of beaders.
It made me thing that sometimes the simple things in life can be teaching and bonding moments. Here at All About Beads we have been so blessed to share those moments with you. So my wish for you is that your life be filled with the the best of the simple pleasures, lots of love, chocolate and of course beads!
Thursday , July 16, 2009
All of the bling and glitter It made me think of the famous Auntie Mame who always looked at life like a banquet and lived life to the fullest. Sure Mame was a fictional character, but we can all take a page from her book and add some sparkle and spice into our lives. Incorporate some crystals to your jewelry designs. Add rhinestones to your cell phone, dog or cat collar, pocketbook or favorite tote and hat.
Add bling to candle sticks, napkin rings, and wine glasses. Create a candle ring or beaded tiebacks for your drapes. Sew seed beads and crystals to your lampshades or incorporate seed beads into you embroidery projects. Created a rhinestone covered lunch box. Glue rhinestones on to your sneakers or watch band. Better yet create a beaded band to go with all your outfits.
Come into All About Beads we can help you get started with your projects and add sparkle into your life!
Monday , July 13, 2009We are in the middle of the summer and all of the bead lovers I know are already planning their holiday gift giving. It can take a great deal of time and care to select the right beads and findings to create the right gifts for the special people in our lives. Come in to All About Beads and join us for Holidays in July! We can help you plan and create your holiday gifts.
As I spend some time in the summer sun, and have a few extra moments, I want to express my gratitude for all of the all of the friends I have made these past few years, here at All About Beads. Each and every one of you bring something special to the beader's table. I especially love the Cha Cha summer bracelets you can make here at the store to express your sunny side. Come in a select from our fun summer charms and colorful beads. Enjoy the warmth of the season!
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Yes, today is Father's Day! A time when we get together and have the opportunity to honor our Dads. So give your Dad a big hug and tell him how much you love him and what he means to you.
Just like our Mom, our Dad was an avid crafter and artist. He helped us make our Halloween costumes, as well as Thanksgiving and Christmas decorations. Long before the current crafting trends hit the market, Dad always kept us kids busy with crafting projects, yard work and household chores. He worked long hours to make sure we had everything we needed. Along side our Mom, he made sure we stayed on the right track and out of trouble. Happy Fathers Day, Dad!
School is out, if only the rain would stop soon so we could dry out. If the rain is getting you down, call or come by the store and set up a private beading class. Bring a few friends. It is a great way to chase away the rainy day blues!
We have a lot of fun planned during our special Holidays in July event. Look at our Classes/Calendar and start working on your holiday gifts. Al crafters know that you have to start early to get your craft gift projects ready on time. So join us and start beading!!!
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
The jewelry worn by the bridal party was, as you could guess, made by the family members here at All About Beads. If you have a wedding coming up, call us for a consultation and book a beading session for your bridal party to make those unique jewelry gifts for your family members and friends, too.
In addition we have started making Mother's Day gifts. Our Mother's Name bracelet is always popular as is our multi-birthstone bracelet to mark the births of Mom, her children and grandchildren. Call to arrange a time to come in and make your personalized Mother's Day present and take advantage of our Mother's Day 25% off coupon.
To the right is one of my favorite pictures showing three generations of Mothers in our family. My two sisters and I always loved Mother's Day because we adore our Grandmother and our Mom. Every year we celebrate with a big family brunch. Present are all the generations of parent's, children and grandchildren. We reminisce, laugh, exchange gifts and just enjoy being together. We cherish our time together and are so appreciative of the bond we share and and love we have for one another. May your Mother's Day be a joyful one!
Friday, March 19, 2009 Color is such an important part of our environment and an intricate part of jewelry design. As many of you know, it is our opinion here at All About Beads that trends give you an "idea" of what is "in" but the final word of what is "in" is really up to you. Artistic creativity is about the colors you love and how you enjoy incorporating them into your designs. With that said, I would still like to share with your some of the color forecasts for Spring and Summer 2009 colors.
In addition the Swarovski pallet includes naturals, as well as camouflage and futuristic hues. This includes luscious colors such as; tangerine, shades of pink and orange, multi blues and greens. To read more about Swarovski color trends and forecasts go to http://www.crystallized.com
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
In addition the Newark Museum is hosting beading classes this spring. All About Beads recommends Beading between YOUR Lines Bracelet with Mary Alexander. The class utilizes the Peyote Beading technique. For more information contact the Newark Museum at 49 Washington Street, Newark, NJ 07102-3176 or phone 973-596-6550.
Monday, March 2, 2009 It is 6:00 A.M. and I am looking at the window at the latest late winter storm. I am grateful to be inside warm and toasty. I am thinking about the times back to when we were young and we would look forward to school closing on such a snowy day. Things haven't changed much, our kids do the same.
A cold snowy day is a great
opportunity to do some indoor organization. (Organizing beads that is not
house work
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
February 1 – May 3, 2009 the Museum will show, Monet to Matisse: French Masterworks from the Dixon Gallery and Gardens Kress Gallery. What a glorious inspiration in color and fluidity. May 17 – August 9, 2009 the museum will host, Fashion in Film: Period Costumes for the Screen in the Kress and Rodale Galleries. A stunning example of bead work and embroidery is shown on the Anthony Powell jacket. It is a jeweled outfit worn by the Little Maharajah in the movie, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. The exhibition will also showcase some of the historical textiles in the Allentown Art Museum's own collection. For more information go to the Allentown Art Museum's web site at http://www.allentownartmuseum.org/exhibitions/ or call 610-432-4333.
Sunday, December 28, 2008 Today's Beader's Blog is a shout out of thanks to Shirley M. from Debby, our Web Master!
Shirley, Thank you so much for the instructions on how to make the Crocheted Cocktail Rings. I was so kind of you to remember that I was looking for directions on how to make one. My Mother-in-law had one made for herself years ago and I have been looking for good instructions ever since. I especially love the pearl ring. They were so popular in the 70's and 80's and now they are back in style. Happy New Year! Debby
Saturday, December 27, 2008 As the year comes to an end I look back and count all of my blessings, especially my family and friends. Another blessing is All About Beads. Beading is such a big part of my life! That is why today's Beader's Blog is dedicated to all of the people who have made All About Beads a success in 2008.
I especially would like to thank all of our customers for their loyal support. In addition, thank you to my family for their encouragement. I would like to mention Emily, All About Beads' children's instructor, party coordinator and designer. I appreciation all her hard work. Thanks to our Web Master and Art Director, Debby for her input and design work. Thank you to Joanne for her wisdom and advice.
Beading is more than a craft or a hobby for many of us. It is an expression of personal creativity, a fashion statement and when we bead in groups, such as in a class or a Girls' Night Out, it becomes a social event that fosters friendship and artistic expression. I so look forward to 2009 and the upcoming trends and products that will be available to the bead community. I am sure you are too. To all our customers and friends old and new...Happy New Year!
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Sunday, November 30, 2008 The holiday season is in full swing. We are busy as Santa's helpers here at All About Beads we stocked the shelves with great holiday gifts and creative projects for all ages.
Come in for one of our Open Beading Sessions and make your holiday gifts while relaxing and enjoying the beading fun. You may also book a private class for yourself or a few friends. Our Puffed Heart Class is available on our Classes/Calendar Page and make these stunning hearts for your holiday gifts is a great way to share in the holiday spirit. You may also order pre-made hearts from the store or our web site.
I want to thank all of our customers for another great year here at All About Beads. Wish you a happy and joyful holiday season!
Thursday, November 20, 2008 Today's Beader's Blog topic is a comment from one of our beading friends, Lynne Harriet from NJ. Lynne writes, "When doing your Christmas cards this year, take one card and send it to the following address, A Recovering American Soldier c/o Walter Reed Army Medical Center, 6900 Georgia Avenue, W. Washington , D.C. 20307-5001. If we pass this on and everyone sends one card, think of how many cards these wonderful special people who have sacrificed so much would get. Include a personal note written in the card thanking them for their service to the USA."
A great Idea!!! When you are making out your holiday card list this year, please include our service men and women. I know how generous and caring beaders are, so I wanted to share Lynn's idea with you!
If you have a great idea that you want to share with your fellow beaders, send it to us here at All About Beads at BeadingFunForEveryone@hotmail.com We can not guarantee to publish all of your comments, but we look for ideas that you can share about the art of beading and special hits or suggestions like the one form Lynne.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving and do not forget to stop by our Allentown store to work on your holiday gifts. We are getting tons of requests for the Crystal Heart Class and for pre-made orders of the hearts and other items. You may order gifts on line or come into the store. As well as the Hearts, we have our Crystal Love Potion Bottles and Crystal Balls. Visit our All About Beads' On-Line Shop at http://www.allaboutbeadsshop.org
Saturday, October 18, 2008 Today everyone seems to have a MySpace page, so we thought should too! Check out the new ALL ABOUT BEADS" MySpace page at http://www.myspace.com/ Join in the fun and sign up as one of our MySpace friends.
Friday, October 17, 2008 With the fun of the holidays on the way I am reflecting on others who may not be as fortunate as the rest of us. Times are tough for everyone, but there are still many people who are less fortunate and need our support. Please check our News/Events page and consider helping the Sixth Street Shelter in Allentown. The Shelter has set up a food drive and has asked us to participate. You can drop off donations for the Shelter's food pantry here at All About Beads. Thank you!
Friday, July 25, 2008 All About Beads is proud to be a sponsor of Our Lady of Grace Greek Catholic Mission, Staten Island, New York. As a combined effort, All About Beads and the Mission, has designed a set of 4 Byzantine Style Rosary Beads, (Chotki / Komvoschinia) with 25 Beads, with a Cross or Tassel. Available for purchase for $38.00, which includes shipping and handling. If you are interested in purchasing a set of Rosary Beads, please contact, V. Rev. Fr. Archdeacon John DeMeis @ ItaloGreek@aol.com All of the profits from the sale of the Rosary Beads goes directly to the Our Lady of Grace Greek Catholic Mission. You may learn more about the unique history of the Italo-Greek Catholic and Byzantine Church at the Mission's web site @ http://www.byzcath.org/ourladyofgrace
Included with your rosary is a prayer sheet and an article on the Byzantine Rosary, written by Rt. Rev. Mitred Archimandrite Januarius Izzo, OFM, MA, JCD, Administrator of our Mission. Each Rosary will be hand made for your specific order and will come in a fabric pouch. Delivery time: approximately 4 weeks from the date the Mission receives your order. Due to the nature of the materials used, no two Rosaries will be exactly alike.
We are also sponsoring classes on the Byzantine Rosary. If you are interested in a group or individual class on the history and technique of how to make your own Byzantine Rosary contact All About Beads for times and pricing.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Where does your inspiration come
from? If you are looking for some fresh ideas in design get new
insight from the past. Looking
at
the
The Detroit Institute of Art has a wonderful collection of beaded artifacts to spark your creativity. Case in point is a fiber beaded bag, C. 1870, attributed to the skilled crafts of the Ottawa, Native American People. A piece of art work, like this bag, could be a inspiration for your own amulet bag, a bracelet or wall hanging . The Detroit Institute of Art houses many works from a multitude of countries. Each piece reflects the culture, history and voice of the individual designer and his or her people. To find more inspiration from the Institute's collection go to http://www.dia.org/
Sunday, June 15, 2008 Whew! It took a while but All About Beads is pleased to announce our On Line Store - All About Beads Shop - is up and running. Of course we will be adding new products every week and keep up with the latest beading trends, so check us out at www.allaboutbeadsshop.org You can still expect the same great service and excellent quality from both our On Line Store - All About Beads Shop and our original All About Beads' Allentown. PA location.
Laura
Have a question or comment or comment about Beader's Blog? Then contact All About Beads at BeadingFunForEveryone@hotmail.com Write in the subject matter Beader's Blog. All About Beads reserves the right to publish or edit comments sent to Beader's Blog. Off topic comments will not be published. All About Beads may remove issues of Beader's Blog in a timely manor due to space limitation. Some blogs may remain due to a greater interest in content. Some blogs are written by Laura Gagliardi and others are contributed by our Web-Master, Debby Scatuccio. All About Beads - Beader's Blog
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Check
out our Valentine Crystal Heart and Love Potion Bottle Classes, just in time
for St. Valentine's Day. You can also cone in and make a pair of
darling Red Heart Earrings. Beading is a perfect way to spend those
chilly January and February days.
Tara
B. from Kutztown, writes, " Your on line store is terrific. I like
your wire selection, it is so hard to find good wires in a lot of craft
stores or on line. My suggestion comes more on the line of creative
ideas. I look at pictures from museum costume collections and make
color copies of the jewelry displayed in books I buy from the museums or get
from the library. I also buy postcards of jewelry from the museum
collections. I keep the pictures in a file and use them for
inspiration when I get stuck looking for a new idea." Tara even sent
us one of the pictures that recently inspired her. An Egyptian necklace, at
left. 
Don't
blink, Hanukkah and Christmas are almost here!
We
have heard many variations as how the spider became a favorite ornament, but
the one we know best goes something like this; "A German family had brought
their Christmas tree in from the forest, set it up and decorated it on
Christmas Eve. Everyone went to bed. A family of spiders, who
had seen the tree from a corner of the living room, were so tempted by the
tree's beauty that they crept up its boughs and wove their fine and
beautiful webs to add to the holiday magic. The spiders wanted
to honor the birthday of the baby Jesus along with the human family.
An angel was touched by the beauty of the tree and spiders humble gift, so
she touched their webs and turned them into webs of spun silver and gold.
When the family awoke on Christmas morning they were overwhelmed by the
trees beauty. So today we hang a crystal spider on the tree to
remind us that even the most humblest of gifts, if they come from the heart,
are more precious than silver and gold." 
Imagine
my surprise, while shopping for paint, I came across the most interesting
brochure from the Valspar paint company. 
Parents
are dusting off their kids’ backpacks, kids are wishing it was still summer
vacation and teachers are getting ready for the return of their students for
back-to-school week. With all of the rain we had this season it seems
like summer never really had the chance to get started.
Yet here we are again getting ready for a new school year. 
Carnelian
(a deep red-orange) beads and stones are hot from October to January 2010.
Red and amethyst are still strong contenders. All blues hues are huge
this Winter. Colors like; Spruce, Oyster, Glacier, Ink, Lapis, Sage
and Blue-Greens reflect the time of the season but add a sparkle and shine.
love to enjoy! It seems that a good bite of chocolate can sooth the
soul. The subject then turned to things that help us to relax and
things we look forward to; of course beading was at the top of the list of
hobbies. 
Bring
back the bling! For a while I was seeing less glitter and beading on
clothing items. Now there seems to be an explosion of bling and beads
everywhere I look. The colors purple, amber and marigold
are also hot, hot, hot.
Wow,
time is flying by and there is never enough time to get things done!
Sorry I haven't been able to update the Beader's Blog as of late, but we
have been so busy at All About Beads and at home with the family.
There does not seem to be a moment to breathe! 
After
a very busy month of preparing for a family wedding the weekend has come an
gone and we are now back to normal, or as normal as life can be. Of
course the bride was beautiful and the groom handsome; both were very joyful
and so was the entire family. We were grateful for the beautiful
weather this weekend. 
According
to Pantone the 2009 color for the year is, PANTONE 14-0848 Mimosa.
According to
Leatrice Eiseman, executive
director of the Pantone Color Institute®, "Mimosa
embodies hopefulness and reassurance in a climate of change.
history and the place of beading in design, religion and culture is a
wonderful way to get your creative juices flowing, especially when you find
yourself in a design slump. All About Beads suggest a virtual or real
time visit to The Detroit Institute of Art located in Detroit, Michigan.
Happy
Beading,
