Monday, November 29, 2010

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CYBER MONDAY SPECIAL - ONE DAY ONLY!
GIFT CERTIFICATES - A Perfect Gift for the holidays

CYBER MONDAY SPECIAL. FOR EVERY GIFT CERTIFICATE OR COMBINATION THEROF TOTALING $50, YOU WILL RECEIVE $5.00 IN BEAD BUCKS.

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Holiday Message from 1 Stop Bead Shop

Happy Thanksgiving

On behalf of myself and the staff of 1 Stop Bead Shop I would like to take a moment and tell you how thankful we are on a daily basis to be able to spend our days doing something we love in the service of the kind and creative people who shop at our store. We wish all of you a happy and blessed Thanksgiving.

Holiday Hours Update

1 Stop Bead Shop Holiday Store Hours
Thanksgiving Day - CLOSED
Christmas Eve - Closing at 3:00
Christmas Day - CLOSED
New Year's Eve - Closing at 3:00
New Year's Day - CLOSED
Classes Still Available Next Week

Banded Ring - Mon, Nov 29-Use rolling mill to define texture on silver strip and shaped into a flared (for better fit) ring band. Join by soldering. Solder copper or silver wire and slide over ring. Only 2 spaces remaining.

Traditional Pearl Knotting - Tues, Nov 30-Learn to strand a set of pearls just in time for holiday gifts for all your friends and family. Every girl should have a set of cultured pearls for her wardrobe. Learn 2 different techniques - with a tool and without.

Fused Vine Necklace - Tues, Nov 30-Learn how to fuse lengths of fin silver into an inter-linked chain.

Silver Core Polymer Clay Beads - Wed, Dec 1-Back by request! Make large-hole beads for Pandora and PerlAmore Bracelets. Fast and east for gifts! Only 2 spaces remain.




New Winter 2011 Class Schedule

It's Done! It's Done! It's FINALLY DONE!
The New Winter 2011 Class Schedule is HERE!
Class News:
  • New Classes Added for December
Spiral Duet - Mon, Dec 6 - By request. 2 quick spiral ropes to make for for gifts
Holiday PMC - Thu, Dec 9 - You just have to see how cute these PMC charms/ornaments are. Use brand new templates and textures specially designed for each holiday.
Swarovski Triangle Kaleidoscope Bracelet - Tue, Dec 21- Just in time for Christmas! Diagonal spacer bars separate a rainbow of bicone crystals In this simple 3-strand beauty. Try seasonal colors for the holiday!
After Christmas
Sprial Elegance - Learn a basic spiral stitch w/ a “twist,” by adding different size beads.
Hodo Japanese Chain Maille - Combination of Japanese 4-in-1 & 8-in-1 techniques in a pattern of alternating small and large rings. Can be made in copper, silver, aluminum, brass.
Stringing w/ a Flair - Take stringing to the next level. Learn a simple beadweaving technique that can spice-up a simple strand of beads. Also learn to easily add chain and co mponents using jump rings.
  • 90 Classes from December - Feb (and early March) - Over 50 of them New - Offered by 25 Different Instructors
  • Over 60 classes for Beginners - Look for Level 1 & 2 classes
  • Several Advanced Beadweaving classes to challenge the most experienced beaders. Look for classes offered by Hannah Rosner, Maggie Meister & Jessica Loudermilke
Two Visiting Guest Artists:
  • Maggie Meister - Master Beadweaver & International Instructor - Jan 21 & 22
  • Janice Berkebile - Published Wire Artist & National Instructor - Feb 17, 18 & 19
Welcome Back Rishanna Denman
After several months of settling back into to the balance of career work and small childern, Rishanna has returned to teaching at 1 Stop. We're so glad to have you back Rishanna!
By Request - The new class schedule is organized in DATE ORDER under each sub-category for easier reading.
Want a copy of the calendar? Click here.
For the Schedule - Click here.
1 Stop Bead Shop

Gift Ideas For the Holidays at 1 Stop Bead Shop

Great Gift Ideas!
Design Save-n-go
Stephanie's Favorite
Great for beadweaving on the couch
Or close up and take it on the go!
Chinese Crystal
Thunder Polish Chinese Crystal Bicone 3mm - Gold
Beautiful bottles of sparkle!
Just the right size for stocking gifts.
And inexpensive enough for kids!
Laura Liska Bead Mixes
8 New Colors Just in!
Harmonious color mixes
Great for the beginner or to fill in between focal beads.
Another good stocking stuffer item!
Beading Kits
Black Agate Ring - Toho Kit
Everything she needs with none of the hassel.
Great Christmas afternoon project!
PerlAmore Large Hole Beads
PerlAmore Strassball Bead Siam Ruby Swarovski
Designed to fit Pandora, Troll, Chamilia.
Or, start a new bracelet.
Beads starting at just $8.95 w/ Swarovski Crystals and $10 w/ Sterling Cores!
Ergonomic German Tool Sets
Ergonomic Chainnose
Nicole's Favorite
Women tend to buy the cheaper tools for themselves. Treat her to the best!
Complete with a case to keep them organized and travel ready!
Swarovski Earring Kits
Christmas Tree Earring Kit - Hip Chick
Cathie's Favorite
Inexpensive Stocking Stuffer
A fast fun project she can make and wear that day.
Ideal for the younger beader too!
Projects-in-a-Bag
Hand selected bead mixes by Robin w/ 1-of-a-kind focal bead.
Each bag w/ over $100 worth of beads for just $35!
Brite Eye Designer Magnifying Glasses
BRAND NEW to 1 Stop
They have lights on the front to light up your project!
6 styles in 4 magnifications

Black Friday Gift Certificate Sale at 1 Stop Bead Shop

Black Friday Gift Certificate Sale
Receive $5 Bead Bucks for yourself for every $50 in gift certificates you purchase.
Don't bead? - No worries, give them the extra $5 Bead Bucks in their stocking!
Want 2 Gift Certificates for $25 each? Great! You get a $5 Bead Bucks for yourself. Any combination of $50 in gift certificates valid.

Unadvertised Receipt Sale at 1 Stop Bead Shop

Black Friday Unadvertised Receipt Sale
What's a receipt sale?
  • Bring in a receipt from any RETAIL store (not valid w/ restaurant/dining/grocery receipts)
  • on Sawmill Rd. (you're in the area anyway)
  • from your Black Friday shopping (dated Nov 26, 2010)
  • and we'll give you 10% off your entire purchase! (standard restrictions apply)
How can a sale be unadvertised if we're telling you about it? Because our newsletter friends are the only ones who know about it!
This sale is not being advertised to anyone who just walks in.

Monday, November 15, 2010

Extending the Trunk Show for our Beady Friends at 1 Stop Bead Shop

Hello Beady Friend,
We got so much feedback from various people that this weekend just wasn't good for them, that we called our vendors and got them to agree to an extension.
We can only extend through Wednesday though, because we have to have it all boxed up and put away before Dallas Lovett arrives on Friday.

HELD OVER SILVER, CZECH & CRYSTAL TRUNK SHOW
Through Wed, Nov 17, 2010
Mon & Wed 10:00 - 6:00
Tues 10:00 - 8:00
Thai Hilltribe & Bali Silver: 540 DIFFERENT Styles of beads, findings,clasps, spacers, earwires and more!
Copper & Brass findings
Czech Glass Pearls - $4 per strand - over 500 strands in gorgeous, lustrous colors. Comparable quality to Swarovski Pearls.
Czech Pressed Glass 8" strands - Buy 10 - get 1 free - no limit - Over 1200 strands of new styles (lowest price strands are free)
Czech Glass Lucerna Bicones - $1 each or Take an additional 10% off for each dozen strands you buy up to 4 dozen (ie. 4 Doz = 40% off or $.60 per strand!)
Chinese Crystal - $6 per strand & up - Buy 10, take $1 off per strand -Over 1500 strands
Carpe Beadem!

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Club Bead THIS Friday, Nov 12
7:00 - 10:00

Welcome New Customers to 1 Stop Bead Shop

Welcome Byzantium Customers
Like you, we were shocked and saddened when we learned that Byzantium was closing. Not only were they an icon in the bead world, with a venerated track record of 25 years of serving the Central Ohio beading community, but they carried an eclectic array of beads that resulted from years of accumulation.
Now that they are gone, many of you have begun asking us about items, or brands that you counted on at Byzantium to. At 1 Stop, we have always prided ourselves on our willingness to try to locate items for our guests and grow our inventory assortment in response to your requests. In order to do that, we are soliciting your help.
If there is an item that you are interested in, please stop in or email us. We are currently compiling a list of the most requested items, and have already begun to add some of them to our line.
With that in mind:
Introducing:
Mykonos Silver, Gold & Copper Plated Greek Ceramic Beads
Added in response to a guest special order. We have started with only a small selection, but have already talked to her about adding to the line after the 1st of the year.
Aluminum Scales
Thin, large hole, light-weight, marquis shapped dangles in a vibrant color assortment. Perfect for earrings and necklaces!

Classes Still Available at 1 Stop Bead Shop


Classes Still Available Next Week

Special Occassion Collar - Mon, Nov 15 -Using cubes, seed beads, crystals and pearls, create the perfect collar for your special occasions.

Peyote Curves Christmas Tree Bracelet - Mon, Nov 15 -Easy to learn variation using different size beads to create Christmas Trees.

Swarovski Wire Pendant - Tue, Nov 16 - Custom set a large stone in a wire setting designed to show off the stone. Begin Wire Wrap Cab recommended.

DNA Spiral Necklace or Bracelet (photo above) - Wed, Nov 17 - Learn this fun, fast spiral - makes a great chain.

RAW Tennis Bracelet - Wed, Nov 17 -A 1 Stop Customer Favorite! You won't believe how much the Tierra Cast base and Swarovski crystals look like a diamond or gemstone tennis bracelet! Last chance for holiday gifts!

Prong-set Rivoli Pendant - Thur, Nov 18 -Learn to work with square wire to form a raised prong setting.

LAST CHANCE for Dallas Lovett Classes at 1 Stop Bead Shop


Last Chance to Sign up for Dallas Lovett Classes
Take all 4 and you have a complete jewelry set!

Diamonds Necklace -Fri Nov 19 - 3-dimensional diamond shaped sectional necklace made using silver wire, Japanese seed beads and adorned with hand made glass focal beads. All levels. Some pre-work required.

Raindrop Earrings - Fri Nov 19 - Tiny Swarovski crystals woven with fine gauge silver wire and formed into a delicate raindrop shape. Additional crystal drops hang from earrings giving liquid flowing movem ent. All levels. Only 2 spaces left!

Circles Bracelet- Sat, Nov 20 - Sterling silver wire and Japanese seed beads. The band is formed using a unique weaving technique that adds a classic element to the piece while the focus is on the distinctive circle inside a circle component that is woven to the band which runs through the entire bracelet.

The Ring - Mon, Nov 8 - 1 Stop Bead Shop’s Signature Class! The best place to start if you’ve never done any Bead Weaving. Learn to use a needle and thread to "sew" beads. Easier than it looks - hundreds of people have learned and you can too!

Christmas Tree Ornament Contest at 1 Stop Bead Shop

1 Stop Bead Shop's 1st Annual Christmas Tree Ornament Contest
Here's how it works:

Anyone can enter as many ornaments as you want - only 1 prize per person
Ornaments must be hand-made by you
Oranments can be in any style as long as they use some 1 Stop product - ie. sequins, seed beads, pearls, wire, etc.
Deadline to Enter - Wed, Nov 24 (day before Thanksgiving)
In Store Customer Voting - Nov 26 - Dec 4
Winners announced week of Dec 6-10
Ornaments can be picked up Dec 23 or after (We understand you may want them on your tree for Christmas, but please allow us to display them on our tree through Dec 23.)

Prizes
1st Prize - $25 1 Stop Gift Certificate
2nd Prize - Seed Bead Collection ($15+ value)
3rd Prize - Choice of Bottle of Chinese Crystal or Swarovski Earring Kits (max $10)

Trunk Show THIS Weekend at 1 Stop Bead Shop

I'm renaming the Trunk Show to
OMGoodness, OMGoodness! You've Got to be Kidding Me! Really? Trunk Show
Why? Because I can not believe how much they sent us!
We have NEVER had a silver trunk show this large before!
And with the price of silver rising daily, it could be a long time before they are willing to do it again.
THIS Weekend
Friday & Saturday, Nov 12 & 13
10:00 - 6:00 Both Days
Thai Hilltribe & Bali Silver: Her direct quote was, "If they like silver, they're going to be happy. " She wasn't kidding. She sent 540 DIFFERENT Styles of beads, findings,clasps, spacers, earwires and more!
Copper & Brass findings
Czech Glass Pearls - $4 per strand - over 500 strands in gorgeous, lustrous colors. Comparable quality to Swarovski Pearls.
Czech Pressed Glass 8" strands - Buy 10 - get 1 free - no limit - Over 1200 strands of new styles (lowest price strands are free)
Czech Glass Lucerna Bicones - $1 each or Take an additional 10% off for each dozen strands you buy up to 4 dozen (ie. 4 Doz = 40% off or $.60 per strand!)
Chinese Crystal - $6 per strand & up - Buy 10, take $1 off per strand -Over 1500 strands - Only 12 strands of these giant Crystal drops - just $8 per strand - these will go fast to the first shoppers through the door!
1 Stop Specials
PerlAmore Brand Large Hole Beads - 25% - 40% off
STERLING Core Large Hole Beads - Vendor Special buy - Normally $10 each - Trunk Show Price - $7 each - Semi-Precious, quartz cyrstal & lampwork style
Bagged Tierra Cast - 50% off - Excluding 3mm Hex Heishi Spacers
Amazing Price Cuts - Just in time for Holiday Gift Making!
Don't miss our Last Trunk Show of the Year

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Still Room In Our Classes at 1 Stop Bead Shop

Classes Still Available Next Week

Berry Branch Necklace - Tomorrow Night! Fri Nov 5 - Learn the basics of French flower beading and wire twisting to create a beautiful necklace that will remind you of a holly branch.

DIY (Do It Yourself) Jewelry Jumpstart - Tomorrow Night! Fri Nov 5 - Make a one pair of wire wrapped earrings, one wire linked bracelet, and one single strand bead strung necklace; all in the space of one class. You'll learn professional wire working techniques, crimping and finishing - everything you need to make professional looking jewelry from the jumpstart.

Rose Zig Zag Bracelet - Mon, Nov 8 - Use 2-thread techniques and color change to zigzag the bracelet. Simple, fun, and fast!

Beginning Bead Weaving - Mon, Nov 8 - 1 Stop Bead Shop's signature class! The best place to start if you've never done any bead weaving. Learn to use a needle and thread to "sew" beads. Easier than it looks - hundreds of people have learned, and you can too.

Cubes & Crystalas Cuff - Wed, Nov 11 - Weave together cubes, crystals, and seed beads for a stunning cuff.

Gemstone Bezel Set PMC Rings - Thurs, Nov 12 - Use 16 gm of PMC with Bezel cups to add gemstones to your fine silver creation. Add a gem after firing and properly size rings using Hattie's Pattie's. Rings will be kiln-fired for added strength and returned to the store.


Sale, Sale, Sale at 1 Stop Bead Shop

GIGANTIC Multi-Vendor TRUNK SHOW & SALE!
Mark Your Calendar!
NEXT Friday & Saturday
November 12 & 13
We've invited back some of your favorite vendors and we're bringing them all together at 1 place!
  • Hilltribe & Bali Silver - We've never done this before! Working with the vendor who supplies us, we convinced them to bring in an array of their most popular styles. PLUS - all 1 Stop owned Hilltribe & Bali 25%-40% off.
  • The Czech Glass Guy - the one I went on the Czech Republic trip with - is sending an entire TRUCKLOAD of Czech Glass & Chinese Crystal!
  • PerlAmore Large Hole Bead System - All PerlAmore brand beads 25%-40% off (made to fit Pandora, Troll, Chamilia, etc) Stock up for Christmas!
  • Other Special Surprises in Store - Watch for next week's newsletter for more announcements
Mark Your Calendar!
This will be our ONLY sale of this kind before Christmas so don't miss these great savings!

Make-N-Take Project at 1 Stop Bead Shop

Christmas Project Make N Takes
THIS Friday & Saturday
November 5 & 6
Work with a 1 Stop designer and leave with a finished project in less than 30 minutes!
Make 1 design or 10
11:00-5:30 BOTH DAYS
Every 30 minutes
Repeating throughout the day
Call the store for exact times or just stop in and play a while!
  • Candy Cane Earrings
  • Snowman Earrings
  • Present Earrings
  • Wreath Earrings
  • Christmas Tree Earrings
  • Angel Earrings
  • Holiday Picture
  • Snowfall Earrings - Sat only

Help Decorate Our Christmas Tree at 1 Stop Bead Shop

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree
We want to decorate thee!
Announcing our 1st Annual Christmas Tree Ornament Contest
Here's how it works:
  • Anyone can enter as many ornaments as you want - only 1 prize per person
  • Ornaments must be hand-made by you
  • Oranments can be in any style as long as they use some 1 Stop product - ie. sequins, seed beads, pearls, wire, etc.
  • Deadline to Enter - Wed, Nov 24 (day before Thanksgiving)
  • In Store Customer Voting - Nov 26 - Dec 4
  • Winners announced week of Dec 6-10
  • Ornaments can be picked up Dec 23 or after (We understand you may want them on your tree for Christmas, but please allow us to display them on our tree through Dec 23.)
Prizes
1st Prize - $25 1 Stop Gift Certificate
2nd Prize - Seed Bead Collection ($15+ value)
3rd Prize - Choice of Bottle of Chinese Crystal or Swarovski Earring Kits (max $10)
Happy Designing!