tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30606843739365071912024-03-13T23:16:22.546-04:00The Beading Buds, Beading Blog - Your Guide to Successful BeadingAn online beading blog guide for web savvy jewelry designers, novice bead craft lovers and all bead enthusiasts!Beading Budshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13641306992185801665noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060684373936507191.post-32119518389653810512015-03-08T20:38:00.002-04:002015-03-11T10:38:53.454-04:00How To Create A Morse Code Necklace<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Jejn8JD-pxc" width="560"></iframe>
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Materials:</div>
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Seed beads</div>
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Bugle beads</div>
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Tiger tail or silk cord</div>
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Crimp beads</div>
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Lobster clasp and ring</div>
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Pliers</div>
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Using a <span class="il">morse</span>
code chart (see below) lay out the beads in the word that you would
like to put in your necklace. In the video, the word love is being
spelled out.<br />
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If using silk cord, attach the clasp to one
end of silk cord using the crimp bead and pliers, then string on your
beads spelling out the word that you are putting on your necklace (see
video). Then attach the other end of your clasp (the ring). <br />
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ymt860WOVx4/VPzreMbPnOI/AAAAAAAADEo/lTmJ8m5elaY/s1600/ae261cae21ba9f999262868f4ccc3407ce207e07.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ymt860WOVx4/VPzreMbPnOI/AAAAAAAADEo/lTmJ8m5elaY/s1600/ae261cae21ba9f999262868f4ccc3407ce207e07.gif" height="183" width="320" /></a>If
you are using tiger tail, attach the clasp to one end of the tiger tail
and then fill up with seed beads in a clear colour until your necklace
is 1/4 full of beads, then string on the word in <span class="il">morse</span>
code, then fill up the other side with clear beads. If your word is
short, you may need to do more clear seed beads before and after your
word. Once you have filled up the other side, attach the other side of
your clasp (the ring).<br />
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We hope you enjoyed making this necklace as much as we did. Beading Budshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13641306992185801665noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060684373936507191.post-23935832163038231682015-01-17T12:50:00.001-05:002015-01-17T12:50:06.745-05:00Mother's Day Jewelry Making School Workshop<br />
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beautiful glass pearl necklaces with a silver plate</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 13.0pt; language: en-CA; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-color-index: 1; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">d heart clasp as a Mother’s
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We cannot wait to get started on all these necklaces!Beading Budshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13641306992185801665noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060684373936507191.post-87689983449102461692014-09-26T14:24:00.000-04:002014-09-27T19:13:36.821-04:00Corporate Jewelry Making Event <div style="text-align: left;">
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We cannot believe that the holiday season is almost here. We are
busy booking holiday corporate parties for both adults and children.<br />
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What do our parties consist of? <span itemprop="description">We are a mobile jewelry making company that comes to your event to teach and assist in making beautiful
one-of-a-kind jewelry. We do workshops for groups of 10 to 200
participants. We have many different packages to choose from,
all ranging in price from $15 to $20 per person. We are ideal
entertainment for holiday parties, client appreciation events, networking events and lunch and learn workshops. </span><br />
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have two options that we offer for these events. We either set up a
booth where people can come over to make the jewelry, or we teach all
the participants before or after dinner. <br />
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offer holiday event entertainment for children where we set up a booth
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<span itemprop="description"><br />We have created beading workshops for lawfirms, insurance companies, consulting companies, banks, hospitals and many more.</span> Beading is perfect for small intimate workshops, large conferences,
fundraising events, birthday parties, girl's nights in, bridal showers
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We are often asked by mothers what theme should we do for my daughter's party. If the birthday girl is 8 or older, we always suggest that she go with the theme of "beading party". We suggest that the children paint wooden jewelry boxes or make candy kabobs and the mothers often hand out candy jewelry. The painted jewelry boxes or candy kabobs make a great take home gift and are a great alternative to the traditional loot bag. We also suggest that the mother make a jewelry box birthday cake or cupcakes with real rings or ringpops placed on top as a decoration.<br />
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For the younger children, where it is all about THE THEME, we suggest a "Fancy Nancy" party, a "Sophia the first" party or a tea party using one of the above themes. Both these themes are perfect for 5-7 year old girls.<br />
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We are doing a "Sophia the first" beading party for my 6 year old daughter's birthday this fall. We are going to decorate everything in purple, hunt down vintage china from thrift stores for the girls to use, hand out fancy headbands and feather boas, serve fancy treats and make fancy jewelry that Sophia would love to wear. <br />
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<br />Beading Budshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13641306992185801665noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060684373936507191.post-20384337400061400522014-09-05T09:20:00.001-04:002015-01-15T11:12:06.057-05:00Memory Wire Birthday Party Package<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-m9kSKM-fZtc/VLfmS-QQ4tI/AAAAAAAAC6k/9gjunDOmjPU/s1600/memglass.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-m9kSKM-fZtc/VLfmS-QQ4tI/AAAAAAAAC6k/9gjunDOmjPU/s1600/memglass.jpg" height="200" width="200" /></a><br />
We are so excited to announce our newest package for girls ages 9 and up. Our new memory wire consists of gold or silver plated memory wire, glass foil beads in every colour imaginable and silver and copper findings.<br />
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We love this package because the girls can get so creative with the colours that they use and the designs that they choose.<br />
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A popular bracelet that many girls have been making is a "frozen" bracelet, using different shades of blue, as with white and silver accents.<br />
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this package children are taught the stringing technique. The package
includes beading materials for a memory wire bracelet, instructors for 75
minutes, beading princess tiara, invitations and elegant jewellery
storage pouch. </span><br />
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<span class="style16">$18.00 per child. For 10 children or more, only $16.00
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Beading Budshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13641306992185801665noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060684373936507191.post-83464928961287743942014-04-01T16:20:00.001-04:002014-04-01T16:20:14.125-04:00New Beading Buds WebsiteWe are so excited to announce that we will soon be rolling out a brand new website. Stay tuned for more details.Beading Budshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13641306992185801665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060684373936507191.post-24141215477942405852014-01-22T20:47:00.000-05:002014-01-30T14:40:01.121-05:00Pearl Spacer Bracelet in Spring 2014's Colours <br />
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Materials:<br />
Pearls<br />
Spacers<br />
Elastic string<br />
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Using scissors, cut a strand that is double the size of your
wrist and then add two inches. Tie together with a knot at the end of
your strings. String a bead and then 5 spacers, continue this pattern
until the bracelet is the desired length. Tie in another knot to finish
off your bracelet. <br />
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To make your bracelet extra trendy, make it in one of springs
"it" colours. According to Pantone, the Official Color of 2014 is
PANTONE® 18-3224 Radiant Orchid, described as "an enchanting harmony of
fuchsia,
purple and pink undertones, Radiant Orchid inspires confidence and
emanates great joy, love and health. It is a captivating purple, one
that draws you in with its beguiling charm." The other colors for this
Spring are Placid Blue, Violet Tulip, Hemlock,
Sand, Cayenne, Freesia, Celosia Orange and Dazzling Blue.<br />
<br />Beading Budshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13641306992185801665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060684373936507191.post-6781547633999164462013-12-14T10:50:00.000-05:002014-01-30T14:31:07.737-05:00Rainbow Loom Fishtail Bracelet<div>
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The rainbow loom is one of the most poplular gifts for the holiday season this year. Boy and girls of all ages, as well as adults are loving this fun and crafty toy. We found a great tutorial that shows how to make the fishtail bracelet, a perfect design for rainbow loom beginners.<br />
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You will need the rainbow loom kit which includes a rainbow loom, hook, c clips, and rainbow loom rubber bands.<br />
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Pick two colours for your bracelet.<br />
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Take your first rubber band, stretch it out into an 8 shape, and put it on the first two pegs of your loom.<br />
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Take your next two elastics and put them on top.<br />
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Then take your hook and pull the bottom band to the top on both sides. Then take your next rubber band and put it on top. Keep pulling the bottom band up and then putting a new band on top until you have reached the desired length of bracelet.<br />
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Take the bracelet off of the loom, take out the last elastic and attach the c clip (see video).</div>
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And your bracelet is done!<br />
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Enjoy your new bracelet and happy holidays.<br />
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Beading Budshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13641306992185801665noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060684373936507191.post-13139610035135071292013-09-01T20:33:00.000-04:002013-09-01T20:50:07.739-04:00A Few Great Reasons to Have a Beading Party Before Your Wedding<div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Beading parties are growing in popularity as a fun and female-focused activity
to enjoy with your friends and family before your wedding. You can
choose to <a href="http://www.beadingbuds.com/bridesmaid-attendant-gift-jewelry-making-party" target="_blank">throw a beading party</a> as
part of your bachelorette party, as an intimate activity for yourself
and your bridesmaids or even enjoy a beading session as part of some
pre-wedding bonding with your mom or mom-in-law-to-be. It's a great way
to relax, unwind, and have plenty of fun before your big day. Here are a
few reasons why it’s such a good idea to host your own beading party,
or have a private beading session, before you wedding.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Homemade Jewelry Makes Perfect Gifts</b></span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Your bridesmaids and other attendants are integral in helping your
wedding run smoothly: a good bridesmaid will help you get ready on
the big day, smooth out any problems as the ceremony progresses, and is
worth her weight in gold! It’s likely that you picked your bridesmaids
because they are your beloved family members and closest friends. All of
this means that it’s important to give your bridesmaids the perfect
gift to thank them for being part of your wedding party, and for all of
their hard work in the lead up to your big day. What better than a piece
of homemade jewelry? Homemade jewelry makes the perfect gift because it
shows that you care, especially if you’ve taken the time to make the
piece yourself. You can then tailor each piece to the personal tastes
and styles of your bridesmaids, leaving them with a piece of jewelry
they will love and treasure forever. It's hard to think of a better
gift!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Use Beads to Embellish Your Venue Décor</b></span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The great thing about making things yourself is that you can think
outside the box, and the only thing that you are limited by is your
imagination! Who says that you can only use beads to make jewelry? You
could make beaded napkin rings to liven up <a href="http://www.brides.com/wedding-ideas/wedding-reception-ideas" target="_blank">the table décor</a> at your wedding reception: these could then double up as your wedding
favor to your guests. You could also sprinkle beads over your table centrepieces
so that they coordinate perfectly with these personalize favors. Beaded
boutonnieres for the groomsmen have seen an increase in popularity, as
have beaded handles or brooches on bridesmaids bouquets. Or even create a
beaded flower as the centrepiece for your wedding car ribbon, so that you can ensure it matches your bridesmaid dresses and wedding colour
perfectly. Just don’t forget to ensure that your wedding cars have
adequate fleet insurance! Your wedding cars may look great with their
beaded accessories, but if they break down whilst you’re on the way to
your ceremony then you need to know that the cars will be repaired
quickly, and that there’s a <a href="http://www.quotezone.co.uk/wedding-fleet-insurance.htm" target="_blank">back-up plan to get you to the church on time</a>!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Match your Jewelry to Your Wedding Dress</b></span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The most obvious reason to throw a beading party before your wedding is so that you can create beautiful and personalised
bridal jewelry. Whether you want to wear earrings, a necklace, a
bracelet, or even all three, you can create your dream wedding jewelry
set using swarovski crystal, pearls, and
sterling silver plated components. You can ensure the necklace you make
suits the neckline of your dress perfectly. You could consult with your
hairdresser and create earrings that will match your wedding hairstyle
perfectly. There are so many reasons why it’s better to make your bridal
jewelry yourself! Do you need any more reasons to throw that beading
party? Well, the average American Bride spent $144 on her wedding jewelry
in 2012. However bridal beading packages start from just $30 per
person. So as well as having your jewelry personalised to you and your
tastes, you may also find that making your bridal jewelry yourself could
help you save money too! And don’t worry if you don’t think you’re
creative enough because you won’t be attempting this alone: A Beading
Buds designer will work with you, the bride, prior to your beading party
to choose the design and colour of the jewellery you want to create at
the event. Why not give it a try? You’ll be amazed at all the beautiful
things you can create!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">By Lisa Fielding </span></span></div>
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<u>Materials and Tools:</u> <br />
Assorted coordinating buttons<br />
Needle nosed pliers<br />
24 gauge wire<br />
Chain<br />
Jump ring<br />
Clasp<br />
2 beads<br />
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Spring is coming and we feel like the bright colours of this necklace<br />
put a spring in our step.<br />
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Try a few different arrangements to see what you like best. Take a<br />
photo with your camera or phone so you have something to look back at<br />
in case you forget your design.<br />
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Cut 3 to 5 feet of wire. Start by bending one end of the wire into a<br />
loop. Wrap the wire below the loop a few times. String one bead onto<br />
the wire. Then add your first button. Bring the wire through the<br />
button a second time to secure the button. Keep adding your buttons<br />
and linking them together. When you reach the other end add the other<br />
bead. Wrap the wire under the bead again. Cut the wire and tuck it<br />
underneath. Open a jump ring and attach the chain to one end.<br />
Attach a clasp to the other end of the chain. Do the same thing to<br />
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Beading Budshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13641306992185801665noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060684373936507191.post-68256170355722856482012-11-29T22:34:00.000-05:002012-11-29T22:34:36.924-05:00Make a Crystal and Chain Necklace<br />
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3 -12 inch pieces of sterling silver chain<br />
17 headpins<br />
68 4mm crystals<br />
Toggle clasp<br />
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Cutter pliers<br />
Round nose pliers<br />
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The
holidays are coming and it's time to bring out the sparkly jewelry.
This piece can be a bracelet or a choker, it depends on how long you
make it. For a fun twist, you can do a mix of pearls and crystals
instead of just crystals.<br />
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Start about an inch into the chain. Take your pin, put on a
crystal, put a piece of chain on (about one inch into your chain), and
then another crystal, then next piece of chain (about one inch in), then
crystal, then last piece of chain (about one inch in) and then
crystal. Then using your round nose pliers you create a loop at the
end. (see video). Then repeat this process about one inch down the
chain. You should be able to do this 17 times until you reach the
desired length. Then, using connectors, attach a piece of the toggle
clasp to each side.<br />
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Maruti Beads</div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Recently through the “beading grapevine” we
heard about <a href="http://www.marutibeads.com/" target="_blank">Maruti Beads</a>, an online
bead store owned by Maruti International (India) that sells high quality hand
crafted Maruti, Kashmiri and Lac beads.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">What are Maruti, Kashmiri and Lac
beads?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We were wondering the same thing,
all that we knew was that we had never seen anything like it, each bead that we
saw was an exquisite piece of art decorated with<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>embellishments such as mirror chips, seed
beads, silver plating and rhinestone.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">We asked Maruti Intl to provide us with
some more information about these <a href="http://www.marutibeads.com/" target="_blank">unique beads</a> and they were kind enough to
not only provide us with the info, they also sent us a few of their beautiful
beads so we could see for ourselves what all the fuss was about.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They sent us samples of their Kasmiri beads,
Maruti beads and Lac beads.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Maruti Intl told us that each individual
bead is handmade on their premises in an artisan’s studio by a select team of
master craftsmen, who learned the skill by generations before them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When we asked them to tell us a bit more
about each type of bead, this is what they told us.</span><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4rAPh88mt6U/UIFZMPtqXzI/AAAAAAAAAWY/PDTxDi2SPzA/s1600/kashmiri-beads-in-pandora-style.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Pandora Kashmiri Beads" border="0" height="167" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4rAPh88mt6U/UIFZMPtqXzI/AAAAAAAAAWY/PDTxDi2SPzA/s320/kashmiri-beads-in-pandora-style.jpg" title="Pandora style Kashmiri Beads" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
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Pandora style Kashmiri Beads</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US">Kashmiri
beads</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> are made from a mix of marble powder and
manufactured resin. Also known as “Bollywood” beads, Kashmiri beads are hand decorated
and use a variety of materials for embellishment. <span lang="EN-US">I almost want to say that these beads remind
me of the Pandora style beads but the holes are smaller and they are much more
detailed.</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Maruti Beads</b> artistically blends the
beauty of Kashmiri beads with silver plated side caps to culminate in a one of
a kind creation exclusive to Maruti International.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US">Lac
beads</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> are a time-honored Indian bead, handmade in a
traditional manner passed down through generations by expert artisans.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lac is a substance secreted by a tiny insect
called Kerria lacca.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lac beads are made
from a mixture of Lac and marble powder, ornamented with silver plating, seed
beads and rhinestones: detailed with metal elements, mirror chips and various
embellishments.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">After spending a couple of days wondering
what I should make with these beautiful beads, I decided to make a bracelet so
I could highlight all of their detailing.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our bracelet made using beads from Maruti International</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<span lang="EN-US">Maruti Beads is giving away $60 of their
Kashmiri, Maruti and Lac beads mix (<a href="http://www.marutibeads.com/bead-mixes/maruti-kashmiri-lac-bead-mixes" target="_blank">www.marutibeads.com/bead-mixes/maruti-kashmiri-lac-bead-mixes</a>)
every month to a lucky winner of their social media share/follow contest (<a href="http://www.marutibeads.com/blog" target="_blank">www.marutibeads.com/blog</a>).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US">I know I’m going to enter this month!</span><br />
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Beading Budshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13641306992185801665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060684373936507191.post-41301398908653189752012-09-20T22:31:00.000-04:002012-09-21T10:37:03.658-04:00Make Party Planning Easier with Social MediaThanks to social media, party planning has become much easier! From intimate, living room gatherings to large-scale celebrations, there's more available than Facebook events (although we still recommend them) to take your party planning online.<br />
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<b>Twitter -</b> Twitter's a great resource to find vendors such as venue, entertainment, catering, etc. Looking for something specific? Send out a tweet and there's sure to be someone in your network who can help you find it. Need to know if the hotel you're booked at for your wedding offers free breakfast? Use Twitter to ask them directly. Twitter is also a great way to get news of your event out. Use it in conjunction with other social media channels to drum up pre-event excitement by using a specific hashtag such as #janstagette. Because anyone can see your posts, remember to use Twitter to chat about the event only and keep the specifics (like address) for the official invitation.<br />
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<b>Google+ Events -</b> Google + recently rolled out their Events in June 2012. Offering an attractive, easy-to-use interface, Google+ Events allows you to choose the look of the event, add any information (YouTube URL, ticket seller URL, etc.) and upload photos before, during and after. Once a guest accepts the invite, it goes directly into their Google calendar so it won't be missed!<br />
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<b>Pinterest -</b> This addictive online vision board network can be used for much more than sharing those must-have shoes. Use it to create a board of your daughter's "favourite" things and share it with guests who are looking for gift-giving ideas. Or create a board after the event to showcase the gifts you received from your wedding or beautiful decor.<br />
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Caroline Pigott is the owner of Flourish, a boutique marketing & social media firm dedicated to helping other women entrepreneurs flourish through such services as social media management, SEO web content, press release writing & distribution and consulting.<br />
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For more information, visit <a href="http://www.youwillflourish.com/" target="_blank">www.youwillflourish.com</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://www.twitter.com/flourishtweets" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/flourishtweets</a>Beading Budshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13641306992185801665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060684373936507191.post-65741322150294305552012-09-03T11:47:00.000-04:002012-09-03T12:12:16.878-04:00Bridal Jewelry for your Wedding<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Custom earrings made at a <a href="http://www.beadingbuds.com/bridesmaid-attendant-gift-jewelry-making-party" target="_blank">Bridal Beading Party</a> </td></tr>
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We have been huge fans of Gown and Glory for a
long time, a Canadian consignment boutique located in the Greater
Toronto Area. We love so many things about them! We love that they
offer fabulous designer gowns at a fraction of the cost, we love that
they are helping to save the environment one dress at a time, and we
love the amazing customer service every bride that walks into the
boutique receives. <br />
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Angela, from <a href="http://www.gownandglory.ca/" target="_blank">Gown and Glory</a>, is sharing what to look for when choosing your bridal jewelry.</div>
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1)
Pick something that your are comfortable in. If you are an earrings
person, wear big sparkly chandelier earrings and a bracelet, if you like
studs, wear subdued studs with a necklace. If you like to make a
statement, wear a big statement necklace. It's all about your own
style, and accessories are a way for you to make your gown look even
more personalized.<br />
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2) The shade of your dress is critical to the type of metal that should be in your wedding accessories.<br />
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If you are wearing a bright white gown (also known as diamond white), pearls, crystal and platinum will enhance the gowns shade.</div>
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If you are wearing a slightly off white gown
you can wear gold, silver, and rose gold. Rose gold is the new trendy
"it" metal, and goes especially well with a colour scheme that has pink
or black in it. This shade also looks amazing with pearls, but be sure
to maintain the off white colour in your pearl selection as well.<b><br />
</b><br />
If you are wearing an ivory colour dress (a very light cream
colour), wear gold, bronze or pewter jewelry and cream coloured pearls. <br />
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This
is why many brides choose to have their jewelry custom made by a
company such as <a href="http://www.beadingbuds.com/" target="_blank">Beading Buds</a>, because then the necklace will be made in
the colour metal and shade of pearls that best complement and enhance
the detail of the dress.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Custom pearl and crystal bridal necklace</td></tr>
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3) Neckline of the dress. Pick jewelry that goes with the style and
neckline of the dress. Make sure the necklace is the correct length to
visually fill the space above the neckline.<br />
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If you are wearing a
halter dress, wear a bracelet and earrings instead of a necklace
perhaps, especially if there is a lot of beaded or embroidered detail
already in the dress. You can also wear a hairband, tiara or fascinator
if you feel like you need to add more sparkle.<br />
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For a strapless dress you have a couple of options depending on the
simplistic or extravagant look you're going for; you can wear a
statement necklace with small earrings, or statement chandelier earrings
and a bracelet, or a simple necklace, bracelet and earring set. This
can be as simple or extravagant as you choose, based on the style of
your dress...and the vibrancy of your own personality.<br />
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If you are wearing a v-neck dress, wear a statement necklace with a
large crystal or pearl pendant, to fill up the space and draw attention
to the neckline. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Custom necklace made at a <a href="http://www.beadingbuds.com/bridesmaid-attendant-gift-jewelry-making-party" target="_blank">Bridal Beading Party</a>
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4) Pick your dress first and then the
jewelry. It is much easier to match the jewelry to the dress,
especially if you have it custom made.<br />
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5) Make sure to consider all the specific details in the dress. This can help set the tone and style of the jewelry.<br />
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For more information on Gown and Glory Consignment Boutique check out their website at <a href="http://www.gownandglory.ca/" target="_blank">www.gownandglory.ca</a><br />
<br />Beading Budshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13641306992185801665noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060684373936507191.post-47423898107650720182012-08-29T09:34:00.003-04:002012-08-29T09:39:36.727-04:00Kids Jewelry Making Workshops<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-D73pOPNRdxE/UD4UTTWsykI/AAAAAAAAASw/VexNziViFdE/s1600/PicsArt_1346210861219.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img alt="Indoor Playground Jewelry Making Parties" border="0" height="120" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-D73pOPNRdxE/UD4UTTWsykI/AAAAAAAAASw/VexNziViFdE/s320/PicsArt_1346210861219.jpg" title="Indoor Playground Birthday Party" width="158" /></a> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-piRo6OqPx70/UD4UJtIPPUI/AAAAAAAAASk/QZlffetaVps/s1600/PicsArt_1346211054835.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img alt="Birthday Party Fun" border="0" height="120" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-piRo6OqPx70/UD4UJtIPPUI/AAAAAAAAASk/QZlffetaVps/s320/PicsArt_1346211054835.jpg" title="Sharing Beads" width="158" /></a> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2V_16tJRi4w/UD4UaHyxr4I/AAAAAAAAAS8/KS4CWvBqfFo/s1600/PicsArt_1346211138232.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img alt="Birthday Party Workshops" border="0" height="120" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2V_16tJRi4w/UD4UaHyxr4I/AAAAAAAAAS8/KS4CWvBqfFo/s320/PicsArt_1346211138232.jpg" title="Jewellery Party Setup" width="158" /></a></div>
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<br />
With fall quickly approaching we have so many exciting things happening with Beading Buds. <br />
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We are now offering our birthday parties at several locations in the GTA, this is perfect for moms that would love to have a beading party but just don't have the space for it! <br />
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We have teamed up with The Busy Genie at their Oakville location and South Etobicoke location, TimBUKtu Indoor Playland in North Etobicoke, and Embella and Noodle Kaboodle Party Places in South Etobicoke. We will also be providing jewelry making classes and workshops at some of these locations.<br />
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Check out <a href="http://etobicoke.thebusygenie.com/birthday-packages/" target="_blank">The Busy Genie (click here!)</a> to see the themed workshops for tots taking place one Friday a month. Check out <a href="http://noodlekaboodles.com/shop/jewelry-making-party-i-ages-5-8-p-177.html" target="_blank">Noodle Kaboodle (click here!)</a> for more info on the Saturday morning beading workshops (for ages 7 and up!) taking place this fall. <br />
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Stay tuned or <a href="http://www.beadingbuds.com/contact-us" target="_blank">contact us</a> for more info on classes being offered. <br />
<br />Beading Budshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13641306992185801665noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060684373936507191.post-85976001361724103582012-08-13T21:30:00.000-04:002012-08-13T22:00:57.009-04:00How To Make Your Own Paper Beads<iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/h5Xju2ix-N0" width="560"></iframe>
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Summer is here and I am sure all the parents out there are looking for ways
to keep their kids busy (we sure are!) here is a fun and easy tutorial on
how to make your own beads. You can then watch some of our other videos
for ideas on what to do with the beads.<br />
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<u>Material needed:</u><br />
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Old magazines<br />
Ruler<br />
Pencil<br />
Glue<br />
Modge podge (varnish)<br />
Styrofoam<br />
Toothpicks<br />
Paint brush<br />
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<u>Instructions:</u><br />
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First lay your paper flat. Measure 1 inch intervals on one side and
draw lines 1 inch apart. Then angle your ruler and draw a line cutting
each interval into half and turning each inch interval into two
triangles.<br />
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You can experiment with different shapes of paper cutting; this will
result in beads of different shapes.<br />
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Once you have a size of paper strip you like, use a small paintbrush
and coat the top side with white glue. Starting with the widest end of
the paper, roll it tightly around a toothpick.<br />
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Roll the last bit and press down on it for a few seconds to hold the
bead in place.<br />
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Leave each bead on the toothpick and stick each toothpick into the
piece of styrofoam.<br />
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Start varnishing. Use a brush and give them at least 2 coats of
varnish. Leave to dry for 2-3 days.
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Beading Budshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13641306992185801665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060684373936507191.post-75605400819439288842012-07-31T22:14:00.000-04:002012-08-12T21:52:12.364-04:00Amber teething necklaces for babiesWe at Beading Buds just love jewelry, and are always looking for the latest trends. Nancy Ripton, from <a href="http://www.justthefactsbaby.com/" target="_blank">www.justthefactsbaby.com</a>, is sharing with us a trend she came across, amber teething necklaces.
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Nancy says, we were recently at a mommy event and we saw a mom and her little baby wearing beautiful matching necklaces. We commented on them and were told that it was an amber teething necklace. We were instantly intrigued and decided to do some research. Amber, a fossilized sap from prehistoric trees that grew as far back as almost fifty million years ago. It is always warm to the touch and has been used for centuries for its healing properties. It produces negative ions, eases pain and activates the healing process. This mommy wearing the necklace was from Europe where babies have been wearing these necklaces for generations.
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If you are as intrigued as we are and would like to see how to make one yourself, check out this link <a href="http://www.ehow.com/how_2099756_make-amber-teething-necklace.html" target="_blank">http://www.ehow.com/how_2099756_make-amber-teething-necklace.html
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For more great baby facts, check out Nancy's blog at <a href="http://www.justthefactsbaby.com/blog/" target="_blank">www.justthefactsbaby.com/blog/</a>
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<br/>Beading Budshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13641306992185801665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060684373936507191.post-30247043902223257112012-06-17T19:53:00.002-04:002012-07-17T16:51:57.501-04:00Beading programs and the Canadian children's arts tax creditWe are all so excited about the new Children's Art Tax Credit that the government has recently unveiled. Since we teach lunchtime programs and afterschool programs at many schools in Oakville, Mississauga, Toronto and all over the Greater Toronto Area, we are so happy that the parents of our little beaders will now be able to claim a portion of what they pay for these programs when filing their taxes.<br />
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<a href="http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/nwsrm/txtps/2012/tt120326-eng.html" target="_blank">http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/<wbr></wbr>nwsrm/txtps/2012/tt120326-eng.<wbr></wbr>html</a><br />
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While looking for fun projects to teach at my lunchtime school<br />
program, I came across this super easy and fun video on how to make<br />
beautiful hoop earrings using seed beads and glass beads.<br />
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Materials:<br />
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2 Earring wires<br />
2 Jump rings<br />
1 spool of bracelet sized memory wire<br />
Size 11 seed beads<br />
4 6 mm beads<br />
2 8 mm beads<br />
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Tools:<br />
Needle nosed pliers<br />
Wire cutters<br />
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1) Cut the memory wire so that you have one hoop. Repeat so that you have two hoops in total. Using your needle nosed pliers make a loop at one end. <br />
2) String on 48 seed beads. String on one 6 mm bead, a seed bead, a 8 mm bead, a seed bead and another 6 mm bead. Then string on another 48 seed beads. <br />
3) Using your needle nosed pliers make a loop on the remaining end of the hoop. <br />
4) Using your pliers open up the jump ring and put booth ends of the hoop through, as well as the bottom of the earring wire. Close the jump ring. Repeat with the second hoop so that you have two earrings. <br />
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This beautiful pair of earrings will be perfect for this spring's boho trend.<br />
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</script>Beading Budshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13641306992185801665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060684373936507191.post-52411542643988582772012-01-12T20:35:00.009-05:002012-03-30T22:37:42.437-04:00Flower Bib Necklace<iframe width="350" height="267" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/cEdJA8DE_gY" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br />Tools:<br /><br />Glue gun<br />Jewelry glue<br />Chalk<br />Scissors<br /><br />Materials:<br /><br />11 black or/and gold fabric flowers<br />9 beads<br />1 sq foot black felt<br />2 feet black ribbon<br /><br />Chase away the winter blues with this beautiful and fun necklace.<br />Arrange the flowers on the piece of felt the way that you would like<br />your necklace to look. Take the piece of chalk and trace around the<br />roses and then cut out cutting inside the chalk line. Remove the top<br />rose on each end of your arrangement. Cut the ribbon in half and glue<br />one end on each side. Then glue all of the flowers onto the piece of<br />felt, try not to make the design too uniform. Then using the jewelry<br />glue attach a bead to the middle of each flower.<br /><br />If you would like to make your own flowers, check out our past post from January 2011.<br /><br /><div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style" style="margin:2px 15px 0 20px;"><a class="addthis_button_facebook"></a><a class="addthis_button_twitter"></a><a class="addthis_button_email"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a></div><script type="text/javascript" src="http://s7.addthis.com/js/250/addthis_widget.js#username=beadingbuds%40gmail.com"></script><br /><g:plusone size="small"></g:plusone><!-- Place this tag in your head or just before your close body tag --><script type="text/javascript" src="https://apis.google.com/js/plusone.js"></script>Beading Budshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13641306992185801665noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060684373936507191.post-22406855746003865892011-10-27T21:39:00.009-04:002011-10-29T10:25:31.693-04:00Festive Holiday Jewelry - Swarovski Drop Earrings<iframe width="350" height="267" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/hl3Y8SkafEc" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br />The holiday season is approaching which means it is time to add some sparkle to your jewelry. These super easy to make earrings will add just the right amount of shine to any outfit and are also the perfect gift for any special ladies in your life. <br /><br />Material:<br /><br />2 ball headpins<br />2 10mm Swarovski crystals in jet black<br />2 sterling silver french ear wires<br />2 4mm sterling silver round beads<br /><br />Tools:<br /><br />Chain nose pliers<br />Round nose pliers<br />Side cutter pliers<br /><br />Take one of your headpins and thread on one of the 10mm jet black crystals and then one of the 4mm sterling silver round beads. Then, using your round nose pliers make a simple loop. Completely close the loop. Then take one of your sterling silver french ear wires, open up the loop at the bottom of the ear wire, take the pin with the beads on it that you just created and place on the opened loop at the bottom of the ear wire and close. <br /><br />TIP: If you love jewellery, you can use this technique to make hundreds of different earrings, just use a different size and shape of bead each time. <br /><br /><br /><div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style" style="margin:2px 15px 0 20px;"><a class="addthis_button_facebook"></a><a class="addthis_button_twitter"></a><a class="addthis_button_email"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a></div><script type="text/javascript" src="http://s7.addthis.com/js/250/addthis_widget.js#username=beadingbuds%40gmail.com"></script><br /><g:plusone size="small"></g:plusone><!-- Place this tag in your head or just before your close body tag --><script type="text/javascript" src="https://apis.google.com/js/plusone.js"></script>Beading Budshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13641306992185801665noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060684373936507191.post-9824801538369218552011-09-13T21:00:00.011-04:002011-09-15T08:30:02.570-04:00Children's Hairclips and Accessories by Baby Wisp<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ERETUzRzhPs/TnACMEKxKkI/AAAAAAAAALA/vMgN7s6-vzw/s1600/DSC_0340W.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ERETUzRzhPs/TnACMEKxKkI/AAAAAAAAALA/vMgN7s6-vzw/s400/DSC_0340W.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652019938650565186" /></a><br />My daughter recently had the honor of being a model for Baby Wisp and<br />as a proud mommy I just had to share about this amazing company and<br />their gorgeous products.<br /><br />Baby Wisp is a Canadian company dedicated to bringing you quality and<br />stylish accessories for your little princess. Started by a fellow mama<br />who saw the need for unique hair products, Baby Wisp<br />(<a href="http://www.babywisp.com" target="_blank">www.babywisp.com</a>) carries tons of products, from clips to hats to headbands, to tutus, but my personal favorite product that they carry is their latch clip. This amazing clip will stay in baldie babies hair, it will actually hold in just a wisp of hair.<br /><br />Baby Wisp ensures that the glue in their clips is are non toxic (& use<br />sewing wherever possible to reduce use of chemicals) and source many<br />of their hair clips from dealers with conformity certificates<br />(conforms to Children's Product Safety Commission rules for safety in<br />children's products) or get their own certificates from accredited labs. They are committed to lead-free products by periodically and random<br />sampling our clips for laboratory testing with CPSIA certified labs.<br />They can stand firmly behind the quality and content of their<br />products.<br /><br />Above is a photo of my little girl wearing a tutu, headband and flower<br />all designed by Baby Wisp.<br /><br /><br /><div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style" style="margin: 2px 15px 0pt 20px;"><a class="addthis_button_facebook"></a><a class="addthis_button_twitter"></a><a class="addthis_button_email"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a></div><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://s7.addthis.com/js/250/addthis_widget.js#username=beadingbuds%40gmail.com"></script><g:plusone size="small"></g:plusone><!-- Place this tag in your head or just before your close body tag --><script type="text/javascript" src="https://apis.google.com/js/plusone.js"></script>Beading Budshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13641306992185801665noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060684373936507191.post-59491713371879427182011-08-19T21:53:00.014-04:002011-08-19T23:33:54.394-04:00Memory wire bracelets a perfect after school projectA new school year is fast approaching and the Beading Buds are so excited about our brand new 8 week after school program that we will be running at several schools in Richmond Hill, Oakville and Mississauga and other parts of the Greater Toronto Area.
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<br />And to continue with the "back to school" theme, we are sharing this article about the developmental benefits of beading with children.
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<br />One of the projects we will be teaching at the after school program is a memory wire bracelet which can also be worn as a necklace, below is a tutorial showing how to make this memory wire bracelet.
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<br />Materials:
<br />Memory Wire
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<br />Tools:
<br />Wire cutters
<br />Needle nosed pliers
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<br />Take your memory wire and measure so that it loops around your wrist two times and then cut using your wire cutters. Taking your needle nosed pliers, make a loop at one end of the wire. Using your bead board, make your pattern, it is usually best to use 4 beads and keep repeating them, or just make it totally random. String your beads until you have about about 1/2 an inch of wire left and then make another loop using your needle nosed pliers.
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<br />Enjoy the rest of your summer, and we look forward to bringing you lots of fun beading projects for the fall and winter season.
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<br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://s7.addthis.com/js/250/addthis_widget.js#username=beadingbuds%40gmail.com"></script><g:plusone size="small"></g:plusone><!-- Place this tag in your head or just before your close body tag --><script type="text/javascript" src="https://apis.google.com/js/plusone.js"></script>Beading Budshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13641306992185801665noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060684373936507191.post-28733856997119447302011-07-25T20:27:00.007-04:002011-07-25T20:47:53.337-04:00How to make a Bangle Bracelet<iframe width="350" height="292" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/De573lNMiMI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br />Materials:<br />20 gauge wire (appx 12 inches)<br />2 tube beads<br />1 focal beads<br />12-14 other beads depending on size of beads and width of your arm<br />1 clasp<br /><br />Tools:<br />Round nosed pliers<br />Chain nosed pliers<br />Side cutters<br /><br /><br />With the weather so hot out, it's a great time to stay indoors and<br />make some beautiful jewellery to match all your summer dresses.<br /><br />Lay out your design. Make a wire wrapped loop in your wire by making a<br />90 degree bend in your wire about 2 inches from one end of the wire,<br />then taking the 2 inch piece in your hand, wrap it around the base of<br />the bend to make a loop. Then using the chain nosed pliers wrap the<br />wire around several times (see video). Trip off the left over wire<br />using your side cutters. Now string your beads onto the wire<br />following the design that you laid out. Once you are finished<br />stringing the beads, make another 90 degree bend on the remaining end of the bracelet. Slip the clasp onto the wire and then wrap the wire around the base several times to make another loop.<br /><br /><div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style" style="margin: 2px 15px 0pt 20px;"><a class="addthis_button_facebook"></a><a class="addthis_button_twitter"></a><a class="addthis_button_email"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a></div><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://s7.addthis.com/js/250/addthis_widget.js#username=beadingbuds%40gmail.com"></script><g:plusone size="small"></g:plusone><br /><!-- Place this tag in your head or just before your close body tag --><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="https://apis.google.com/js/plusone.js"></script>Beading Budshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13641306992185801665noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060684373936507191.post-1817125103834463292011-06-15T20:59:00.005-04:002011-06-15T21:50:31.573-04:00Beaded Wire Looped Necklace<iframe width="350" height="292" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/gNgf95jYkFk" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br />Materials:<br />24 gage wire<br />6 large beads<br />14 small beads<br />1 lobster clasp<br />1 jump ring<br />2 crimp beads<br /><br />Tools:<br />Flat nosed pliers<br /><br /><br />Take one of your large beads and thread onto your wire, move bead<br />about 4 inches in from one end of the wire, that will be your starting<br />point. Take one end of your wire (the working wire) and pull back<br />through the bead (see video). Pull the wire tight to hold the bead in<br />place. Now thread one of the small beads, move it along the wire<br />until it is the desired distance from your large bead (approximately<br />one inch) and do what you did with the large bead, feed the working<br />wire back through and pull tight to hold the bead in place. Continue<br />doing this for the remainder of your necklace, spacing all the beads<br />about 1 inch apart, doing the pattern of two small beads, one large<br />bead, two small beads, etc. Attach the clasp to one end of the wire<br />using the crimp bead. Attach the jump ring to the other end of the<br />wire using the remaining crimp bead.<br /><br /><div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style" style="margin:2px 15px 0 20px;"><a class="addthis_button_facebook"></a><a class="addthis_button_twitter"></a><a class="addthis_button_email"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a></div><script type="text/javascript" src="http://s7.addthis.com/js/250/addthis_widget.js#username=beadingbuds%40gmail.com"></script>Beading Budshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13641306992185801665noreply@blogger.com5