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This picture of a Christmas tree hung in my grandparents' house for over 40 years, and then it was retired to the basement for many more. It was very dirty and dusty. Recently, my mother was cleaning out their basement and was going to get rid of it and...
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I’m very much looking forward to taking Marcia DeCoster’s Master Class “Playing with possibilities” at the Bead&Button Show in June. The course description reads: “ Students will experience Marcia’s component based...
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A few weeks ago, I received my Bead Soup Blog Party beads from partner Theresa Buchle (that's pronounced "Beekly," believe it or not!). I've been making progress with the beads she sent me -- at right is a photo of a few components I've been playing around...
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In the April 2013 issue, the editorial staff did a design challenge using trending spring and summer color palettes from Preciosa. I used the greens and purples from their "Provençal" palette to create my "spring vines" loomwork bracelet. Here...
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Each year, millions of people celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Some may eat an Irish meal, drink a Guinness, or go to a St. Patrick's Day parade, but probably the most common way to celebrate all things Irish is to wear something green or Celtic. Add a little...
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Until I started working at Bead&Button , I was not the least bit interested in the charted pattern bracelets so many of our readers love. In fact, I'd never made one until I saw this adorable pattern called "Halloween cats bracelet" designed by Ronit...
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The 2013 Bead-It-Forward squares are pouring in by the dozens! Meanwhile we're gearing up to turn those squares into creative items we'll auction at the Bead&Button Show this June. And that's where YOU come in! This April, we'll be holding two Bead...
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The April 2013 issue of Bead&Button will hit newsstands on March 5. If you're a subscriber, you may have already gotten yours. For a while now we've posted an online Resource Guide for each issue of the magazine, and the one for April is up. Each...
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Blog hops and parties have become familiar social media events. There are blog parties for people interested in decorating, reading, cooking, and much more. Lori McDaniel Anderson created her first Bead Soup Blog Party just for beaders in 2010 and has...
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National Gumdrop Day! Friday, February 15, is National Gumdrop Day! Ok, I'm sure they mean the candy, but why not celebrate it with gumdrop beads. If you haven't worked with gumdrops yet, here's a free project by Kerrie Slade called "Gumdrops in my garden...
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The April 2013 issue of Bead&Button is still at the presses, but here's a sneak peek! In the Bead Soup section (starting on p. 11), we editors did a design challenge featuring the new Pantone-inspired crystal color palettes from Preciosa. I made a...
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If you ever come to visit our offices, Vicki, our receptionist, is probably the first person you'll meet. It's a joy to come to the office each day and be greeted by her smiling face and cheerful personality. A couple of weeks ago, Vicki bought a necklace...
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These new neon SuperDuos will warm up any cold winter day! It looks like neon is going to be big again this summer, and now we have new neon beads to match. Other neon beads are on their way, too! Besides the new SuperDuos, there will be two-hole tiles...
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The February edition of B&B Extra is here, featuring all of the fun springy projects you see on the cover (right). Want those patterns but aren't sure what B&B Extra is all about? Here's the scoop: B&B Extra is an online "mini magazine," and...
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Are you ready for some football? Earlier today, I posted a photo on Facebook of these cute football jersey earrings Jane Danley Cruz made. A few people asked for instructions and they really couldn't be easier, so here they are, with Jane's permission...
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