Hey beaders and knitters!
What are your new year's resolutions for 2011? I'm going to work on my book on the basics of beading. I think I'm also going to try to knit more instead of crocheting all of my yarn projects. Hold me to it!
On January 6th, registration opened for the 10th annual Bead Fest Philly. The Bead Place is honored to have two of our classes at the Fest this year! Now it's definitely a great experience to go check out all the cool demos and classes, not to mention the huge floor of vendors, but we understand that some of you will be busy in August. ;) You can still take any of our awesome classes HERE in 2011. Check out the website or the Facebook page to see all the new ones we're offering!
Well, stop in to see us, plus all the great new stuff in the store! Lots of new colors of yarn are on the way, not to mention seed beads.
I'm actually on my way to Port Canaveral to leave for the cruise we were asked to teach on, so I actually have time to blog, ha! I'm going to be showing Viking Knit, Russian Spiral, and a cute little beaded starfish. Wish me safe travels! Hopefully all the cool new colors of everything are still there when I get back so I don't miss out on the fun.
See you all soon!
Friday, January 7, 2011
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Here are a few links to blog entries that you may find useful.
How to make this Tubular Peyote Bangle.How to do Briolette Bails.
How to make Spiral Bead Cages.
Thanks for reading!
-The Bead Place.
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Monday, May 31, 2010
The Bead Place Design Contest 2010 Winner Is...
SILVEY HOLLENBECK!
Be sure to check back at the blog for an interview with the designer!
Be sure to check back at the blog for an interview with the designer!
Sunday, April 11, 2010
The 3/50 Project
On March 11, 2009, Cinda Baxter posted a blog entry (http://alwaysupward.com/blog/save-the-economy-three-stores-at-a-time/) about our economic situation. Little did she know that her post would blossom into a movement designed to stimulate local economies, better known as the 3/50 Project. You may have seen the 3/50 Project mentioned in the Wall Street Journal, Fox Business News, CNN, Forbes, Consumer Reports, Better Homes and Gardens, or even the Discovery Channel. Baxter, a Retail Consultant and professional speaker, was prompted to write her blog after viewing a number of media programs, including the Oprah Show (which actually urged viewers to stop spending money in order to get through tough times), the Today Show, Meet the Press, and CBS News (reported that “Consumer spending drives 70% of the economy. When consumers put their wallets away, the economy has trouble making a U-turn,”). The overall message of the 3/50 Project grew out of this motivation and is simple... We all have the power to assist in the salvation of our local economy during these tight times.
These are the project's rules as noted by Cinda:
- Choose three independently owned businesses that you would miss if they went out of business.
- Spend $50 per month at each of these stores.
That's it! It's that simple. Cinda notes that, "If just half the employed U.S. population spent $50 each month in independently owned businesses, their purchases would generate more than $42.6 billion in revenue."
It really does make a difference. For every $100 spent in locally owned independent stores, $68 returns to the community through taxes, payroll, and other expenditures. If $100 is spent in a national chain, only $43 stays here. If $100 is spent online, nothing stays here.
Here are two commonly asked questions:
"-Does the 50 in 3/50 mean as a consumer I need to spend $150 total each month?
No...well, not unless you want to (which would undoubtedly be fine with independent business owners). The idea is to commit $50 each month to locally owned businesses, total. Maybe that means rethinking where you currently invest your money, opting to pick up that birthday card or pair of jeans in a locally owned business instead of the big box you’ve been going to. Or maybe it means eating out once a month because you realize slamming the brakes on all spending stalls economic recovery. It's just that simple.
-Are you asking me to completely swear off chains, and franchises?
The 3/50 Project isn’t an “all or nothing” campaign that insists consumers stop shopping in chains or franchises. Instead, our message is about balance-—of the money you currently spend each month, we simply ask you to redirect an affordable $50 back to the locally owned independent businesses that have been forgotten of late. Just as there are things in a locally owned store that you can’t find in a big box, there are also things in a big box you can’t find in a locally owned store. We simply need to think about where our dollars are best invested, consider the greater amount of revenue local businesses return to the community, then purchase accordingly. Otherwise, local economies suffer irreparable harm."
as written on the 3/50 Project website, www.the350project.net
Can you imagine the impact that this could have on our area alone? We fully support the ideals behind this project, and we would love to see more individuals take part in this worthwhile movement. Here are a few of our favorite independently owned businesses:
Alfonzo's Pizza, Maryville
Art Glass Studio, Belleville
Beltline Chiropractic, Collinsville
Bert's Chuckwagon, Collinsville and Fairview Heights
http://www.chuckwagonfvh.com/
Baxter's, Fairview Heights
http://www.myspace.com/baxtersfun
Bobby's Frozen Custard, Maryville
http://www.bobbysfrozencustard.com/
Crystal & Spice Shoppe, Belleville
http://www.crystalandspice.com/
Carrisillo's Restaurant, Collinsville
http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?v=wall&ref=ts&gid=171613203785
Cost Less Copy Center, Collinsville
Dandy Inn, Fairview Heights
http://www.dandyinn.com/
Dr. Jazz, Lebanon
http://www.drjazzsodafountain.com/
Fournie Farms, Collinsville
Effinger's Nursery, Belleville
http://www.effingergarden.com/
Heart to Sole, Fairview Heights
Las Parrillas Restaurant, O'Fallon
Mud Hut Ceramics, Belleville
Olde World Jeweler's, Fairview Heights
Ravanelli's Restaurant, Collinsville and Granite City
http://www.ravanellisrestaurants.com/
Trenton House, Trenton
http://trentonhouserestaurant.com/
West End Hair Salon, Belleville
What are some of yours? Please let us know!
Spread the word among your friends. Let's see what happens!
Full details can be found at www.the350project.net
These are the project's rules as noted by Cinda:
- Choose three independently owned businesses that you would miss if they went out of business.
- Spend $50 per month at each of these stores.
That's it! It's that simple. Cinda notes that, "If just half the employed U.S. population spent $50 each month in independently owned businesses, their purchases would generate more than $42.6 billion in revenue."
It really does make a difference. For every $100 spent in locally owned independent stores, $68 returns to the community through taxes, payroll, and other expenditures. If $100 is spent in a national chain, only $43 stays here. If $100 is spent online, nothing stays here.
Here are two commonly asked questions:
"-Does the 50 in 3/50 mean as a consumer I need to spend $150 total each month?
No...well, not unless you want to (which would undoubtedly be fine with independent business owners). The idea is to commit $50 each month to locally owned businesses, total. Maybe that means rethinking where you currently invest your money, opting to pick up that birthday card or pair of jeans in a locally owned business instead of the big box you’ve been going to. Or maybe it means eating out once a month because you realize slamming the brakes on all spending stalls economic recovery. It's just that simple.
-Are you asking me to completely swear off chains, and franchises?
The 3/50 Project isn’t an “all or nothing” campaign that insists consumers stop shopping in chains or franchises. Instead, our message is about balance-—of the money you currently spend each month, we simply ask you to redirect an affordable $50 back to the locally owned independent businesses that have been forgotten of late. Just as there are things in a locally owned store that you can’t find in a big box, there are also things in a big box you can’t find in a locally owned store. We simply need to think about where our dollars are best invested, consider the greater amount of revenue local businesses return to the community, then purchase accordingly. Otherwise, local economies suffer irreparable harm."
as written on the 3/50 Project website, www.the350project.net
Can you imagine the impact that this could have on our area alone? We fully support the ideals behind this project, and we would love to see more individuals take part in this worthwhile movement. Here are a few of our favorite independently owned businesses:
Alfonzo's Pizza, Maryville
Art Glass Studio, Belleville
Beltline Chiropractic, Collinsville
Bert's Chuckwagon, Collinsville and Fairview Heights
http://www.chuckwagonfvh.com/
Baxter's, Fairview Heights
http://www.myspace.com/baxtersfun
Bobby's Frozen Custard, Maryville
http://www.bobbysfrozencustard.com/
Crystal & Spice Shoppe, Belleville
http://www.crystalandspice.com/
Carrisillo's Restaurant, Collinsville
http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?v=wall&ref=ts&gid=171613203785
Cost Less Copy Center, Collinsville
Dandy Inn, Fairview Heights
http://www.dandyinn.com/
Dr. Jazz, Lebanon
http://www.drjazzsodafountain.com/
Fournie Farms, Collinsville
Effinger's Nursery, Belleville
http://www.effingergarden.com/
Heart to Sole, Fairview Heights
Las Parrillas Restaurant, O'Fallon
Mud Hut Ceramics, Belleville
Olde World Jeweler's, Fairview Heights
Ravanelli's Restaurant, Collinsville and Granite City
http://www.ravanellisrestaurants.com/
Trenton House, Trenton
http://trentonhouserestaurant.com/
West End Hair Salon, Belleville
What are some of yours? Please let us know!
Spread the word among your friends. Let's see what happens!
Full details can be found at www.the350project.net
Monday, March 29, 2010
What's been up since Tucson.
We had our awesome Tucson Treasures event! It was tons of fun! If you missed it, you can check out the pictures on our facebook site.
We had awesome glass pendant make and take projects and I did riveting demonstrations. There were some really pretty attendance prizes. Marilyn H. won the GRAND PRIZE strand which was an incredible strand of Ruby in Zoisite. It was so much fun! Don't worry, there are still some beautiful beads left! Ask us to show you all of the new stuff the next time you're in the store!
Speaking of new stuff! We have tons of new classes. Chou designed a beautiful springy bracelet called the Posie Bracelet. It is quite adorable. Be sure to check it out on our class website: http://www.the-bead-place.webs.com/. Bridgette has a new class, as well. She's teaching adorable Knitted Hats. One of my new ones is the Rock Candy Bracelet. If you love sparkle, you'll love this one. Another addition to our long list of classes is the Viking Knit Bracelet. We have new kits to supplement this class, which are pretty fun to work with! It seems like every time I look, we have new stuff in the store.
Tons of new yarn! Sweet Caroline, Dreambaby DK, Grass, new colors of Kudo, new Zauberballs, more Encore, and so much more that I can't remember. While we're on the topic of yarn, we now carry cute cute cute insulated tumbler mugs that have a precious wittle chubby sheepy on them and they say, "KNIT HAPPY!" Oh, they're so cute. We have little post-it and notepad books with the same emblem. They're oh so adorable.
So, we've officially been in business for 5 years now. It just seems like yesterday when my parents' living room was full of bead shipments waiting for a bead store to call home. I know it sounds cheesy, but of course... we couldn't have done it without you. All of our loyal customers are definitely the reason why we're still afloat. I couldn't thank you enough for your support through the years, and hopefully we'll stay friends for a while yet.
I just got home from the store where Bridgette taught Donna and Stacy how to do square stitch. Those ladies are so much fun. Well, all of our customers are so much fun. Anyway, it's late, so I think I'm off to bed.
Thanks for reading!
We had awesome glass pendant make and take projects and I did riveting demonstrations. There were some really pretty attendance prizes. Marilyn H. won the GRAND PRIZE strand which was an incredible strand of Ruby in Zoisite. It was so much fun! Don't worry, there are still some beautiful beads left! Ask us to show you all of the new stuff the next time you're in the store!
Speaking of new stuff! We have tons of new classes. Chou designed a beautiful springy bracelet called the Posie Bracelet. It is quite adorable. Be sure to check it out on our class website: http://www.the-bead-place.webs.com/. Bridgette has a new class, as well. She's teaching adorable Knitted Hats. One of my new ones is the Rock Candy Bracelet. If you love sparkle, you'll love this one. Another addition to our long list of classes is the Viking Knit Bracelet. We have new kits to supplement this class, which are pretty fun to work with! It seems like every time I look, we have new stuff in the store.
Tons of new yarn! Sweet Caroline, Dreambaby DK, Grass, new colors of Kudo, new Zauberballs, more Encore, and so much more that I can't remember. While we're on the topic of yarn, we now carry cute cute cute insulated tumbler mugs that have a precious wittle chubby sheepy on them and they say, "KNIT HAPPY!" Oh, they're so cute. We have little post-it and notepad books with the same emblem. They're oh so adorable.
So, we've officially been in business for 5 years now. It just seems like yesterday when my parents' living room was full of bead shipments waiting for a bead store to call home. I know it sounds cheesy, but of course... we couldn't have done it without you. All of our loyal customers are definitely the reason why we're still afloat. I couldn't thank you enough for your support through the years, and hopefully we'll stay friends for a while yet.
I just got home from the store where Bridgette taught Donna and Stacy how to do square stitch. Those ladies are so much fun. Well, all of our customers are so much fun. Anyway, it's late, so I think I'm off to bed.
Thanks for reading!
Thursday, February 18, 2010
I promised I'd post pictures from Tucson.
These uploaded out of order. Oh, well.
Rosa.
Amethyst larger than I am.
Jorge.
queso crisp.
Biggest veggie burger ever from the airport.
Sara, the artist of C-Koop.
Murals at LaRosa's mexican restaurant.
Sara from C-Koop again.
Rosa.
Amethyst larger than I am.
Jorge.
queso crisp.
Biggest veggie burger ever from the airport.
Sara, the artist of C-Koop.
Murals at LaRosa's mexican restaurant.
Sara from C-Koop again.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
February '10 E-mail Newsletter
We're Back From Tucson! We bought so many beautiful things! Our arms are longer from carrying all the goodies! All of our Tucson purchases will be in the store, ready for you on March 1st. However, if you are a Bead Club member who has reached Lifetime, Diamond, or Platinum status, we are planning a special, FUN event JUST FOR YOU!
Tucson Treasures Event
Saturday, 2/27/10 and Sunday, 2/28/10 5pm - 8pm
Don't miss it! Special Offers! One Time Only Discounts! Free Demonstrations! Make and Take Projects! Prizes! Grand Prize Drawing! Refreshments! And, the best part - First Dibs!
These two nights are reserved for Lifetime, Diamond and Platinum Members only. No guests, please. All others will be turned away. Please understand, this is our chance to honor and show our appreciation to our Lifetime, Diamond and Platinum Bead Club Members for their patonrage and loyalty. Thank you!
Guest Instructors We are thrilled to have Lori and Troy, owners of Beaches Bead Stores in Ashtabula, OH with us for ONE NIGHT ONLY to teach Beach Glass Drilling - Thursday, 2/18/10 at 7pm $50.00 (includes beach glass and dvd). This class takes you step by step through all of the equipment needed, setting up that equipment and the method developed and used for years to drill thousands of pieces of beach glass. You will also be shown examples of drilling tile or pottery you find on the beach as well as a beach stone. If you've ever wanted to learn to drill beach glass, this is your chance. Don't wait, call The Bead Place today to register! www.beachesinc.com.
Ornament Club! Going Strong! Our first ornament gathering was a great success! It's not too late to join in the fun. Inquire about the Ornament Club next time you're in the store and we'll be happy to fill you in on all the details.
What's New!
-Fair Trade Porcelain Heart Pendants (very beautiful)
-HUGE Swarovski Heart Pendants (HUGE & outstanding)
-Pandora Style beads and bracelets
-Miche Bag Hope Shells - a $10.00 donation will be given to Breast Cancer Research with each shell sold
-Día de los Muertos beads from TierraCast (skulls and other neat things)
-Very affordable ball chain
New Yarn Stuff!
-More colors of Panguipulli Merino Wool by Araucania
-Grass (Hemp) Yarn- Beautiful and SOFT
-More buttons
-Bead Place Blend - Fiberliscious Bliss Yarn
Coming Soon! Riveting Class taught by Abbi
FYI - If you want to be "in" on all the scoop, join Facebook, and become a fan of The Bead Place.
Abbi blogged our daily Tucson adventures in our blog www.thebeadplace.blogspot.com, and continues to journal new and interesting tidbits about what latest thing has us excited at the store. Be sure to read about our new friends, Jorge and Rosa. ;)
Also, please remember to buy local and from independent retailers whenever possible. To find out more about this important movement, please click www.the350project.net. You can make a difference!
Yay Local Artists! Buy Handmade!
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