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Following are copies of our most recent monthly newsletters ...
July 2010
Greetings!
In this issue ...
- July Beading Challenge
- New arrivals - sterling silver, cabochons and more ...
- Beads Galore's new Blog
- The latest from our Facebook page
JULY BEADING CHALLENGE ...
Now is the time to get those entries in and hey - your creations don't have to be made just from our beads! This is about showcasing your work, reaching a wider network and above all, having fun. There's also another $100 beading pack up for grabs - wouldn't that be a bonus?!
You can enter as many pieces as you like, all you need to do is email us a photo of each, with a brief description of the materials and technique you used to create it, to info@beadsgalore.co.nz .
We will be accepting entries from now until the end of July, with voting to take place during the first couple of weeks of August. In the meantime, I will post regular updates on our new blog ...
CHECK OUT OUR NEW BLOG...
We now have our own blog, which is where I will be posting regular updates on competitions, new products and specials, so you can keep up with the latest between monthly newsletters. For those not on Facebook, you can sign up to follow our posts by heading over to our blog page and creating a Google account (or use your existing one). Check it out here .
NEW LINES to INSPIRE and DELIGHT ...including STERLING SILVER at last!
We have been shopping and I am extremely delighted with the results .... you may have seen some of our new goodies if you've visited the website in the last week. If not, below is a preview of some of the new lines available now from Beads Galore. I am particularly thrilled to have sterling silver bracelet charms available at this price and they come beautifully gift-packaged, making them a perfect gift option.
Sterling Silver Charms in plain silver as well as jewelled, clips and pearl drops ...
... fine quality and priced from $18.50.
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Cabochons, cameos and bezels for mounting ...
... cabochons available in acrylic in 3 colours including clear round (more sizes and shapes will be added soon).
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You can browse them all in our New Products category.
JOIN US ON FACEBOOK ...
To see our page and join our Facebook group, just click on the Facebook icon above, then click the Like button and receive news feeds about special offers and promotions happening on our FB page.
Stay well and enjoy your creative pursuits!
Warm Regards,
Jo
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June 2010
Greetings!
In this issue ...
- Beading Challenge update
- Ideas and Inspiration - a few great links
- The latest on our Facebook page
plus you only have until midnight tonight to save 20% on all findings, cord, wire and chain ... all under specials
JULY BEADING CHALLENGE ...
I know we were planning to do another challenge for June, but the feedback has been that it's a bit close on the heels of the April one. Therefore we will be running another one during July-August, so get those ideas and creative juices flowing now so you're ready in a month's time - you may even find some inspiration as you browse through the suggested links listed below ...
You can enter as many pieces as you like, all you need to do is email us a photo of each, with a brief description of the materials and technique you used to create it, to info@beadsgalore.co.nz .
We will be accepting entries from now until the end of July, with voting to take place during the first couple of weeks of August.
I'm still deciding on the prize, it may be another $100 beading pack, or a gift voucher. I really want to make it a goodie, SO - What would you love to win (at around $100 in value) from our range? I'm open to ideas so would love to hear yours!!!
In case you didn't hear, the winner of our April challenge was Melisa Walker and her Enchanted Bracelet. Well, look what arrived on my doorstep one morning shortly after ... I was speechless (my family was stunned by this). What a wonderful surprise, I just love it and receive compliment after compliment every time I wear it. Thanks again Melisa for making my month! Melisa now has orders coming in from this, which is exciting ...
INSPIRING LINKS ...
I have come across many wonderful websites, tips and ideas lately, some with a beadwork theme and others that are just outstanding - therefore I thought it would be a great idea to share them all with you! Below are links to a few of my current favourites, guaranteed to inspire and delight, so do have fun exploring them!
- About.com: Beadwork - tutorials, free patterns, blog and a wealth of gorgeous beadwork ideas. Always a great resource - add it to your favourites!
- Pallina Designs - stylish and unique jewellery, handbags and accessories. I just love the style of this website, and the beautiful things Amanda creates. A must to check out if you are looking for a special gift!
- Carol Gearing's Creative World - the most exquisite paper art I have ever come across
- Amazing paper jewellery creations by Ana Hagopain (and browse more amazing paper artists at this blog) - thanks Suzanne for sharing these!
JOIN US ON FACEBOOK ...
To see our page and join our Facebook group, just click on the Facebook icon above, then click the Like button and receive news feeds about special offers and promotions happening on our FB page.
Stay well and enjoy your creative pursuits!
Warm Regards,
Jo
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May 12th 2010
Greetings!
In this issue ...
- Exciting new beads just arrived
- May Sale continues - save 20% on ALL findings
NEW BEADS JUST ARRIVED ...
We've just unpacked a new shipment of exquisite glass beads from India and cannot wait any longer to share (there's 1 link to all of them at the end of this paragraph)
- Glass ornate mixes in 2 new colours ...
... orange and yellow - perfect to feature in your pieces to brighten up the cool season! Still at $8.50 per 100g.
- Stunning silver foil hearts in 9 vibrant new colours eg ...
... available in packs of 2 for just $2.40, or mixed packs of 9 for $7.50 - great value!!
- New Art Glass - exquisitely crafted ...
... just $7.50 for a pack of 14
CHECK THEM ALL OUT HERE !
MAY BEST BUYS ...
Don't forget there's 20% off our entire range of findings this month ...
- Cotton wax and leather cord
- Elastic Crystal thread
- All chains and wire
- Jumprings, fastenings, clasps
- Hooks, crimps, crimp covers
- Spacers, pins, magnetic clasps
Browse the lot under Specials
JOIN US ON FACEBOOK ...
Do join us if you haven't yet - just click on the Facebook icon above.
That's all for now.
Happy Beading!
Jo
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May 2010
Greetings!
In this issue ...
- April Beading Challenge Results
- May Specials - 20% off all Findings
BEADING CHALLENGE RESULTS ...
We have counted the votes (nearly 100 of them, fantastic, thankyou to all who took the time to vote!) and here are the results:
- 1st (with 30% of the votes) - No. 5 Enchanted Bracelet by Melisa Walker
- 2nd equal (with 15% of the votes each) - No. 1 Daywear Necklace by Claudine Maulgue and No. 3 Blue Memory Wire Bracelet by Heather Routley
- 3rd equal (with 10% of the votes each) - No. 2 Horseshoe by Melissa Stanaway, No. 4 Bronze Memory Wire Bracelet by Heather Routley, No. 6 and No. 7 Coasters by Suzzarna Henry
As you can see, all of the designs were popular, so a great outcome for all entrants!
Melisa's prize of the $100 beading pack will be sent out this week, as well as some well deserved wee goodies to each of the other clever entrants!
MAY SPECIALS
Save 20% on ALL findings this month - yes, everything ...
- Cotton wax and leather cord
- Elastic Crystal thread
- All chains and wire
- Jumprings, fastenings, clasps
- Hooks, crimps, crimp covers
- Spacers, pins, magnetic clasps
Check them all out under Specials
JOIN US ON FACEBOOK ...
Do join us if you haven't yet - just click on the Facebook icon above.
That's all for now.
Happy Beading!
Jo
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April Beading Challenge ... (18 April 2010)
APRIL COMPETITION
The entries for the competition have now closed.
It has been so delightful to receive the fantastic and unique range of work these clever people have sent in, as well as hear a bit of background about each, so a big thankyou to each of the entrants!
So now it's time to vote for your favourite ... not an easy decision. Below you will find photos and details of each piece, so please take a minute to choose the one you like the best and email your choice to us at info@beadsgalore.co.nz .
The one with the most votes by 1st May will receive the fabulous beading pack worth $100 !!
In the meantime, if you have any questions regarding any of these fabulous designs, please let me know and I'll forward them on to the designer.
Entry No. 1 - Necklace by Claudine Maulgue
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4mm square beads and seed beads all on headpins link individually to make this alluring necklace. Claudine says the design sells very well too. Looks great and is a very easy daywear necklace.
Entry No. 2 - Horseshoe by Melissa Stanaway
Melissa made this horseshoe for her cousin who got married in January. She used a tiara as a base and wrapped it with ribbon and then threaded beads, seed beads and pearls on to craft wire then wrapped it around the frame. A stunning result which looked really awesome on the day too.
Entry No. 3 - Blue Bracelet by Heather Routley
Heather hit upon the idea of using memory wire in this unique way when searching for a stronger and more stable stringing material suitable for these gorgeous chunkier bracelets. She has attached pretty toggle clasps with split rings for extra strength, which are also a perfect self-fastening solution.
April 2010
In this issue ...
- Easter $5 Sale Preview
- Product of the Month
- April Competition - $100 Beading Pack up for Grabs
Greetings to all our Subscribers!
For full details of any of the products in this newsletter, just click on the desired image or link.
EASTER $5 SALE PREVIEW!
It's stocktake time and much as I love the beads, counting them doesn't really rate! Therefore, it's time for a cleanout, with selected items now reduced to clear.
We have a great selection of packs reduced to just $5, saving you up to 60% in some cases, as well as many more at half price. Here are a few examples -
If your supplies of Tibetan silver are getting low, now is the perfect time to replace them for as little as $1.50 per pack and nothing over $5!
Be among the first to browse these plus lots more, all together under specials. They're all available now!
PRODUCT OF THE MONTH ...
I am really excited about the new 18cm charm bracelet chains that have just arrived.
They are manufactured from zinc alloy (lead and nickel free). When they arrived, the finish looked too good to be true, so a few of us have been wearing them 24/7 for the last 2 weeks as a test, with great results - no tarnishing has occurred, despite rigorous gardening, sweating, showering, swimming etc. and while they have rubbed in places, the only difference is a slightly reduced shine (on very close inspection).
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They even have a wee stamp on the clasp, just like the sterling silver ones, and overall the difference is indiscernable. Snazzy! Only $10..
Another new product in this range that deserves a mention is the new stopper charm - these screw onto the threaded sections of the bracelet chains to act as stoppers, holding your charms in place when fastening and unfastening your bracelet. Nifty! On special at $4.50 each ...
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APRIL COMPETITION ...
Here is a great competition to really bring your creativity to the fore. We are keen to gather some fresh project ideas to share with our subscribers, so have decided to invite you to submit a photo your favourite beading project. We will send these out in a newsletter and invite subscribers to vote on their favourite. The winner will receive a fantastic beading pack worth $100!
Please don't be shy - I know from experience that ideas that I think are stale can be fresh and exciting to others, plus you can never know all there is to know about beading. It'll be fun, but will only work if we have a good number, so get inspired and send in your photo cos I so love giving away prizes!
Please email your photo to info@beadsgalore.co.nz to reach us before 5pm on Tuesday 6th April. If you have any queries please contact Jo.
Have a fabulous Easter and Happy Beading!
Jo
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