April 2014 Newsletter
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“Caged Beauty” by Jessica Blackwell – April 28
About the Class Got some stones lying around your house that don’t have holes? Take them out of storage and turn them into fashion! In this class, we’re going to learn how to do a simple cage wrap on chunky, irregular shaped stones (no cabs or flat stones). We’ll finish the look by creating a …
How Much for the Shiny in the Window?
Can’t tell you how many times I have asked, I’ve been asked and will be asked this question again! How much do you think I should sell this bracelet (necklace etc) for? Well the answer is simple…kinda… There’s three general methods for pricing one’s goods. I purchased the book “Sell Your Jewelry..How to Start …
Beadful Thoughts From the ABS President
Thanks to everyone that participated in the 2014 Bead and Button Bead It Forward Project especially Ms. Michele Iaci. Your contributions enabled us–as first time participants–to submit 19 squares that will be made part of the quilt to be auctioned. We’ve got lots planned for the March meeting. As you know, this month is …
Elections, Member Sale, and Bead Jar Raffle – March 24, 2014 ABS Meeting
This month we vote in our annual elections. Members are allowed to bring goods for sale once a year during the March meeting. The bead jar will also be raffled off. This is a fun,annual tradition. Join us and take an active part in YOUR bead society. The meeting starts at 6:30 at Camp Mabry. Directions can …
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Flora by Linda Porter – Feb. 24, 2014, ABS Meeting
We will be using Super Duos or Twins (different manufacturers), some of the new two hole-beads that are so hot now. Size 11 seed beads help join the Duos or Twins into a circular flower.
Resin Paper Earrings by Lydia Johns – Jan. 27, 2014, ABS Meeting
Have you ever wanted to make jewelry out of all that pretty scrapbooking paper? Join us on January 27, when Lydia Johns will show us how to make resin paper earrings with a fun and easy technique.
Ribbon Gift Pouches by Laura Zeiner – Oct. 28, 2013, ABS Meeting
Join us for the October ABS Meeting. Laura Zeiner will show us how to make beautiful gift pouches. We’ll take ordinary ribbons and turn them into beautifully decorated little bags that will become keepsake storage.
Class for Sept. 23, 2013, ABS Meeting – Bracelet by Caron Bailey
Join us for lots of fun at our Sept. 23 meeting – 6:30 p.m. at Camp Mabry. Get directions and find out more about meetings. Rings ~n~ Things Memory Wire Bracelet ABS President, Caron Bailey, will show us how to make a Memory Wire Bracelet. We’ll learn how Simple loops, wrapped loops, using a bead …
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