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1 Stop Bead Shop Vision and Mission

2012-02-08T09:55:00.000-08:00

As a follow-up to my January 4, 2012 Blog article on Goal Setting, I got some feedback from a couple of you that the ideas I shared had value to you, so it occurred to me that you might enjoy it if I shared occassional insights I have received from working with my business coach - Rick Crossland. Currently we are preparing for a team function and Rick asked me to take a look at my Mission and Vision statements for 1 Stop Bead Shop to see if there was anything I wanted to improve or change. Here is what I learned that you might be able to apply to your own life:

I found 3 different helpful definitions for the difference between a Vision statement and a Mission Statement - all of which have valuable nuances: 1) My Vision is WHO I am. My Mission is WHAT I do. 2) Our Vision is WHY we exist. Our Mission is WHERE we are going. 3) A Mission statement focuses on your present state. A Vision statement focuses on your future.

So, why would you care? When Franklin Covey teaches goal setting, they don't have you START with goals - they have you start with your vision & mission in life - the REASONS why you set the goals in the first place. While the idea of answering the question, "WHO am I, and WHY am I here" sounds duanting at first, Franklin Covey breaks it down into managable steps:
1) Start with your titles - the hats you wear. For instance, I am a mother, a wife, a Christian, a business owner, etc.
2) Define those titles - what do they mean to you? For instance, cooking is not where I find my value as a mother. However, Marie on "Everybody Loves Raymond" (Rays mom) completely defines her value as a mother in how she nutures her flock w/ her wonderful cooking.

Those 2 steps answer the "WHO am I?" question. Finding your Mission can be more challenging, and for those who truly seek to answer it, can become the most worthwhile pursuit of their lives - "WHAT am I here for? WHAT is my purpose? WHAT will be my legacy? WHAT do I wish to leave behind when I am no longer here?"

For some, like my mother, they know the answer early. She knew by the 1st grade that she was going to be a teacher and change the lives of young people. She did it formally in the public school system for over 30 years and has continued to do that in her local church. For others the journey of discovery can take years.

What I discovered in reviewing 1 Stop Bead Shop's Vision & Mission was that they were really rolled up in one. I broke them apart, and added some value words and here's what I came up with:

Our Vision: 1 Stop Bead Shop is the recognized leader in our community as the go-to source for all aspects of jewelry making. We are passionate about creating a rewarding customer experience that stimulates creativity and provides opportunities for growth & community.

Our Mission: At 1 Stop Bead Shop we provide our shoppers with superior customer service, the broadest product selection, and the most innovative classes embracing the beginner to advanced student in an upbeat, friendly community environment that feeds the individual and promotes the art and craft of jewelry making.

At my 1 Stop Bead Shop Blog, I love your feedback, which is why our comments section is open to all. I would sincerely value your feedback on our Vision & Mission statements:
Do we live up to them?
Are there other things you value about 1 Stop Bead Shop that are not encapsulated in our vision or mission?

I would also love to hear from any of you who take my challenge to create your personal Vision & Mission statement - What is your personal Vision & Mission statement? And, what did you discover while working on it?

Here's to sharing our lives & growing together.

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1 Stop Club Bead Members Give Back

2012-02-03T11:39:00.000-08:00

Our 1 Stop Bead Shop Club Bead Members have been busy over the past several months, giving up some of their own beading time, to make bracelets for the Beading to Beat Autism cause. Michala started this movement at age 10 to help her little brother Evan who has Autism. Her story is an inspiration to all people who have a dream. You can read more about it here.

The effort was spearheaded by Jen Mackan, 1 Stop Bead Shop customer and Club Bead Member, who worked with Beading to Beat Autism organization to obtain the beads and supplies.

Each Club Bead Friday night for several months, nearly a dozen different individuals have contributed their time to string and tie these simple little stetchy seed bead bracelets in a host of color ways.

The bracelets make great gifts for friends & family, and are a simple reminder of life's blessings and challenges. The bracelets are now "on sale" at 1 Stop Bead Shop for a suggested donation of $3. Their goal is to raise $300,000,000! All of our efforts working together can help make this happen. Won't you help this great cause and pick up a few the next time you're in?!

Collect them all, and start a trend!

1 Stop Bead Shop Receives Community Award Reconition

2012-01-27T10:36:00.000-08:00

For Immediate Release
January 25, 2012

“Living the Irish Attitude Award” Winners Announced
Dublin CVB honors three local businesses

DUBLIN, OHIO – The Dublin Convention and Visitors Bureau announced today its 2011 “Living the Irish Attitude” award winners, recognizing those local businesses that are embracing Dublin’s destination brand and slogan: “Dublin, Ohio -- Irish is an Attitude.”

The following were selected as recipients of the 2011 “Living the Irish Attitude Award:”

• Sunny Street Café (Hospital Drive location)– For creating customizable Irish themed dinner menus and events to appeal to the group tour and meetings markets
• 1 Stop Bead Shop – For creating Irish jewelry making classes for groups and a special section in the store dedicated to Irish-themed beads

• The Emerald City Half & Quarter Marathon – For creating an Irish themed event in Dublin that draws visitors, participants, media attention and benefits local charities

Businesses were selected for the awards based on the following criteria: Business/organization must be located in Dublin, Ohio; business/organization must endeavor to attract and welcome visitors; business/organization must promote the Dublin destination brand to its customers; business/organization must integrate the brand into its daily operations.

The Bureau launched Dublin’s new destination brand in January, 2007 in an effort to raise awareness with the traveling public by positioning the city as a unique and desirable destination for leisure, business, athletic and group travel. The DCVB logo and positioning line, Irish is an Attitude, makes use of the “Irish” equity that exists in the Dublin name and promotes the idea that you don’t have to be Irish to enjoy Irish fun.

“Dublin’s Destination Brand is not simply a campaign theme or positioning line,” said Scott Dring, executive director at the Dublin Convention & Visitors Bureau. “It is an expression of a compelling, unique experience that Dublin offers potential visitors and will help set a roadmap of success for the Bureau for years to come.”

Award winners will be highlighted in the Dublin Visitors Center and materials promoting Dublin’s destination brand. The Bureau honors a few select local businesses annually with the “Living the Irish Attitude” award. For more information or to nominate a business for an award, call the Dublin Convention & Visitors Bureau at (614) 792-7666.
Contact: Scott Dring, Executive Director
(614) 792-7666 sdring@IrishisanAttitude.com

Kidnapped by Aliens at 1 Stop Bead Shop

2012-01-12T12:07:00.000-08:00

At least that's what you can tell your husband.

"Honey, I was drawn by the freakishly bright sparkle beyond the portal with the sign that said BEADS, and I couldn't help myself. Once inside, thousands of beams of sparkly lights blinded me and made me act out of complete instinct. Little voices in my head kept saying, 'Take me home,' and I felt insanely compelled to bring those tiny sparkling objects home with me.

There were aliens

mascarading as nice humans who kept showing me one exciting project after another and in order to go back home they told me I had to sign a contract to agree to come back and learn more about their alien culture. They made me repeat after them - '1 Stop Bead Shop teaches classes.' It all seemed so natural."

"No honey, those beads are NOT things I haven't finished - those are UFOs! (UnFinished Objects)

They even have a club for others like me that have been aboard their spaceship where we can get together and talk about our experiences and work on our UFOs. They call it Club Bead.

The aliens told me that I won't die until all my UFOs are finished. So, if I just keep going back to their alien spaceship, it doesn't matter how many UFOs I encounter, only beading heaven awaits me. And it's a real place! They showed me pictures."

"That's my story, and I'm sticking with it!"

You might as well tell him that. It will make just as much sense to him as the truth!

New Year's Challenge for my Friends

2012-01-04T13:27:00.000-08:00

A few of you have commented before on how I set my goals. I thought I would not only share w/ you what Don & I did today to start the new year, but also challenge you, my 1 Stop Bead Shop friends, to do something similar for yourselves.

According to Dave Kohl, professor emeritus at Virginia Tech, people who regularly write down their goals earn nine times as much over their lifetimes as the people who don't, and yet 80% of Americans say they don't have goals. 16% have goals, but don't write them down. Less than 4% write down their goals, and fewer than 1% actually review them on an ongoing basis. Guess which 1%?

Even if your goal or mission in life isn't to be among the top earners, earning doesn't have to mean $. I find it interesting that in the NRV version of the Bible Jesus's parable of the 3 Servants from Matthew is known as the parable of the Talents - talents of course being a unit of money. But, I find it striking that it translates in English as talents or gifts. He gave each servant an amount and was happy with the 2 who used their talents and grew them, and was very unhappy with the lazy, wicked servant who just sat on his and gave it back. Whether it's actual financial goals or spiritual, life, family, charitable goals, etc. the same success principles apply - if we're serious about achieving them we stand the highest chance when we write them down and review them.

So here's what Don & I did today - we wrote down our individual goals and then came together and decided on family goals for 2012 in these areas:
1. Spiritual

2. Family
3. Career
4. Health
5. Financial
6. Education
7. Recreation
8. Adventure
9. Travel
10. Romance
11. Relationships
We found we didn't have a family goal in all those areas, but it was still good to talk to each other about where we were personally. The process took about 3 hours (not much time in light of an entire year) and we now have a guide for being on the same page as a team, for measuring our progress, and for encouraging each other.

My challenge to you is to do the same thing THIS week! Don't let the week get away, or the next thing you know we will be ringing in 2013. Why would I challenge you to do this? Because I care about you. Rather than just pray you have a successful and prosperous year, I thought I might encourage you to take a proactive step that will go a long way to ensure you a happy & focused 2012.

I'll be excited to hear what you do with my challenge.

Happy New Year from 1 Stop Bead Shop!

Lisa

Out with the Old - In with the New

2011-12-28T13:09:00.000-08:00

Every year at this time we all find ourselves anxious to put away the clutter of the holidays (pretty as they were a week ago) and create a clean, fresh slate to launch all our New Year's resolutions. 1 Stop Bead Shop is no different. This year, more than ever though, Robin and I have been cleaning shop, dusting out the corners and really drastically reducing bead colors and styles that have been here a while. Our GOAL - Make room for new exciting beads, brands, colors, and styles that follow the latest jewelry trends for the spring.

All that is "Old" will be on sale at 1 Stop Bead Shop next week - January 2-7, 2012. Here's a tiny sneak peak of what will be on sale different days next week. See tomorrow's 1 Stop Bead Shop newsletter, 1 Stop Bead Shop Facebook Page & our 1 Stop Bead Shop Website for the daily sale specials.
• Kazuri
• Grace Lampwork Beads
• Most Artisan Beads
• Lampwork Focal Beads
• Beading Kits
This is just the tip of the iceberg.

So if that's "Old" what will be new at 1 Stop Bead Shop?
• New Styles of Base Metal Chain
• New Swarovski Bicones on Strands – 3 & 4mm
• Polymer Clay – coming before spring
• New Styles of Grace Lampwork
• New Kazuri colors and designs for spring
And dozens more!

Beginning Mid-January watch the 1 Stop Bead Shop Newsletter, 1 Stop Bead Shop Facebook page & 1 Stop Bead Shop Website for announcements of new arrivals daily.

It's going to be an exciting winter at 1 Stop Bead Shop!

My Christmas Blessings

2011-12-22T15:20:00.000-08:00

This year more than ever I have been blessed by an outpouring of love as evidenced by the number of people who have lavished my staff and I with gifts, cards & emails. One might say that the gratitude thing I talked about in my Thanksgiving Blog (scroll down if you want to read it) must be coming back to us. And while gifts & cards are not the only way to show love, you can't imagine how touched I am when bead friends who shop at 1 Stop Bead Shop bring gifts to us. That's now how it usually works! I can't imagine that there are too many retail stores out there where shoppers bring gift TO the store instead of the other way around. Every day this holiday season I have been reminded of just how fortunate I am to be surrounded by amazing, wonderful people.

So, on behalf of myself and the entire staff of 1 Stop Bead Shop, I'd like to wish all of you a blessed, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah & Happy New Year!

My prayer for all of you is that God will protect and watch over your family, keeping you safe and bringing you much joy throughout the year.

Twas 2 Weeks Before Christmas & What to Get Mom?

2011-12-14T12:51:00.000-08:00

Twas 2 weeks before Christmas
And what to get Mother?
She's so busy beading
Making gifts for another.

And that's when it hit me,
It came like a flash -
A gift Card from 1 Stop Bead Shop
is better than cash.

Right now it will get me
into a contest.
Winning another $50
Would be would make me the "bestest."

But as I entered 1 Stop Bead Shop
and looked all around
There were gifts ideas everywhere
Even on the ground.

There were bead organizers
of all shapes & sizes.

Mom's craft would be easier
With these maximizers.

There were eye glasses that light up
and Tool Kits galore.

There were lap boards and tote bags
And binders and more!

I found earring kits that were perfect
to stuff in the stockings

And wire and Books.
The excitement set my knees knocking.

There were sterling core beads with big holes
to fit her Pandora
And at just $10 a bead
I could afford to get more ah...

What's that over there?
I wish I could see...
That magnifier would help mom
even more than it helped me.

But what to my wonderous ears
did I hear?
You'll ship beads to my Mom
Every month of the year?

I understood what Mom had been saying
When I was all done
Shopping at 1 Stop Bead Shop
was 2 tons of fun!

I had presents for mom,
and some for the teachers
I even found a necklace
for the wife of our preacher!

So if gifts for the holidays
is what you're after.
1 Stop Bead Shop's the place
For all happy crafters!

Okay ladies & gents! Now you can print or email this poem and just highlight the items for your wish list. We've made it easy for the shoppers in your life to get you just what you want this Christmas & Hanukkah!

Merry Christmas & Happy Hanukkah!

Lisa

Where’s 1 Stop Bead Shop on the Web Contest

2011-12-07T09:33:00.000-08:00

How many places on the web can you find 1 Stop Bead Shop listed? Find them and get entered into a contest to win 1 of several 1 Stop Bead Shop Gift Cards! Add a testimonial to the sites and get another entry. We want to hear from you our Raving Fans! Go 1 Stop!

Details:

Contest Entry Dates: Dec 7, 2011 - Jan 3, 2012
Winners will be notified by Jan 6, 2012

How to Enter: Send email to lisa@1stopbeadshop.com
Include Name of site, link to site, and NOTE if you made a testimonial. (Minimum of 5 sites, not including the 1 Stop Bead Shop main website, must be listed.)

Prizes:
- 1 Entry into drawing for a $25 1 Stop Bead Shop Gift Card for sending email with the list of sites with links.
- 1 Entry into drawing for a $25 1 Stop Bead Shop Gift Card for each "original" (not copy/paste) testimonial added.
- Person who finds the most sites that list 1 Stop Bead Shop wins a $10 1 Stop Bead Shop Gift Card. (In the case of a tie, winners will be drawn from a tie-breaker. Site entries will be verified, and must include links.)

Christmas 2011 -- Birth of a New Tradition

2011-12-01T11:14:00.000-08:00

As the holidays approach, the giant Asian factories are kicking into high gear to provide Americans with monstrous piles of cheaply produced goods. This year will be different. This year Americans will give the gift of genuine concern for other Americans. There is no longer an excuse that, at gift giving time, nothing can be found that is produced by American hands.

Yes there is! It's time to think outside the box, people. Who says a gift needs to fit in a shirt box, wrapped in Chinese produced wrapping paper?

Everyone -- yes EVERYONE gets their hair cut. How about gift certificates from your local American hair salon or barber?

Gym membership? It's appropriate for all ages who are thinking about some health improvement.

Who wouldn't appreciate getting their car detailed? Small, American owned detail shops and car washes would love to sell you a gift certificate or a book of gift certificates.

Are you one of those extravagant givers who think nothing of plunking down the Benjamins on a Chinese made flat-screen?

Perhaps that grateful gift receiver would like his driveway sealed or lawn mowed for the summer, or driveway plowed all winter, or games at the local golf course.

There are a bazillion owner-run restaurants -- all offering gift certificates. And, if your intended isn't the fancy eatery sort, what about a half dozen breakfasts at the local breakfast joint. Remember, folks this isn't about big National chains -- this is about supporting your home town Americans with their financial lives on the line to keep their doors open.
How many people couldn't use an oil change for their car, truck, or motorcycle, done at a shop run by the American working guy?

Thinking about a heartfelt gift for mom? Mom would LOVE the services of a local cleaning lady for a day.

My computer could use a tune-up, and I KNOW I can find some young guy who is struggling to get his repair business up and running.

OK, you were looking for something more personal. You have the ability to create a stunning piece of jewelry for everyone on your list with the skills you learned at 1 Stop Bead Shop.

Local crafts people spin their own wool and knit them into scarves. They make pottery and beautiful wooden boxes.
Even better, YOU can become one of the local crafts people and make a little money back, selling the jewelry you have created from beads found at 1 Stop Bead Shop. It's easy - just call or email everyone you know and ask them for 1 person they would like a piece of custom-made jewelry for - Voila! You're in business!

Plan your holiday outings at local, owner operated restaurants and leave your server a nice tip. And, how about going out to see a play or ballet at your hometown theatre. Musicians need love too, so find a venue showcasing local bands.

Honestly, people, do you REALLY need to buy another ten thousand Chinese lights for the house? When you buy a five dollar string of lights, about fifty cents stays in the community. If you have those kinds of bucks to burn, leave the mailman, trash guy, or babysitter a nice BIG tip.

You see, Christmas is no longer about draining American pockets so that

China can build another glittering city. Christmas is now about caring about US, encouraging American small businesses to keep plugging away to follow their dreams. And when we care about other Americans, we care about our communities, and the benefits come back to us in ways we couldn't imagine.

THIS IS THE NEW AMERICAN TRADITION!

Gratitude – What is it good for?

2011-11-23T12:35:00.000-08:00

Over the past year, I have given a lot of thought to Gratitude. That word seemed to be popping up all around me, and I have learned to pay attention when an idea or thought frequently emerges. I was hearing it in my business training seminars & coaching books. I heard it from Pastor when he challenged us to write down 100 things we were grateful for and to review the list daily. I heard it from a motivational CD series I listen to frequently. Repeated in what I was hearing was some version of, “Be grateful for what you have, if… you want more, you want peace, you want happiness, you want love….” I made a conscious decision, like so many of my mentors had, to embrace gratitude and thought maybe if I shared it with you, my results might encourage someone else.

I have so many examples that it’s hard to know where to begin, so I’ll just share one of the most significant. 1 year ago just before Thanksgiving, my husband lost his job (I know that so many people can relate to that.) 1 Stop Bead Shop had never been positioned to support my family, but now I was in the position as primary provider. There were so many reasons that we could have become depressed or negative about the situation – after all, we had to cut back on spending, make lifestyle changes, etc. It was a bit intimidating. But, I made a conscious decision to be grateful for what we had rather than focus on what we might have to give up. I am grateful that we have a home, a healthy family, the support of family & friends, a good business with great customers and employees that, as it turns out, can support us, and through it all the promise that, “All things work together for good for those that love the Lord & are calling according to His purpose.” We had no way of knowing that 1 year later, we would actually be grateful that he lost his job. Our entire family is closer and happier than ever. And, my husband, who had been living under a cloud of stress for years, is free of that cloud and has found a new career path that he’s really excited and motivated about for the first time in his life.

So why do you care? You may not. The nice thing about a blog, is that the writer gets to be a bit self-indulgent. But, I’m hopeful, not necessarily that you’ll celebrate with me, but that from my story you might take inspiration.

The more I “DO” gratitude the more things I find I have to be grateful for. And yes, I said, “DO” gratitude. I have found that being grateful takes a conscious decision and conscious thought – at least at first. I had to train my brain to think about what I was grateful for first thing in the morning when I got out of bed. I really like my bed, and would often rather chose to stay in it rather than get out. That has, over the years, set the stage for me to allow myself to get up grumpy, “I hate mornings,” rather than get up grateful. So, it was a conscious decision to say “Thank” when my first foot hits the floor, and “You” when my other foot hits the floor. “Thank you for this day, and the opportunities the day holds.” After that I have set aside time to say my thanksgivings for the day and really think about the things that I am thankful for. Some mornings that alone can take 20 minutes. There are big things to be thankful for like the sunshine to warm us and make us cheery, or the rain that waters my plants so I don’t have to pay for the water to water them – yep, I can be thankful for the weather either way. There are personal things to be thankful for, like that I was born with all my parts working correctly, that I can see, hear, smell, taste, touch, sense, or that I still have all my teeth. There are family things to be grateful for, like that my kids came home safely from school today. There are business things to be thankful for, like a staff that I truly enjoy spending time with every day and loyal customers who make it possible for me and my staff to do something for a living that we truly enjoy. There are mundane things to be grateful for, like air conditioning and hot running water – 2 amenities that make be grateful I was born in this century and not earlier. There are life things to be grateful for like being born in this country where I’m free and relatively safe, and where we’ve all got it pretty good compared to some places in the world. You can see where the gratitude process each day could take a very long time as I really start to list all the things I have to be grateful for each day.

Did you know you can even be grateful for your big toe because it allows you to balance and makes it possible for you to walk?

So what happens when you spend all this time being grateful? Many of the things that seemed worth complaining about seem insignificant or get forgotten altogether. Many of the things you thought were worth complaining about can actually be seen from a positive point of view, which in the long run makes you a more positive person. When you’re more positive, more people like you and want to be around you. And, when you start looking through eyes of gratitude you start seeing all the people around you differently too. Something happens – it’s almost like gratitude turns into love – which of course it does.

Okay, so enough guishiness (not a word – I made it up). I wouldn’t have bothered to share all this with you if I didn’t have a purpose. My hope for you, is that you’ll try it too. Imagine a world where more of us were grateful for ALL the blessings we have. What would that world look like? I imagine that it would be a world where everyone is nicer to each other, because we are all so grateful for our blessings that we can focus our positive energies on being kind and helpful to one another. I like that world. I hope you’ll come live in it with me. There’s an infinite amount of room in the world of gratitude.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Small Business Saturday

2011-11-16T11:21:00.000-08:00

It seems the media machine is always creating some marketing craze or other. 1st they picked up a derogatory term used by employees of major retailers to describe their loathing of having to work the day after Thanksgiving, what with the crazy hours, jostling bodies, and hasseled & harried often grumpy customers, and turned it into a term that we shoppers readily embrace as "ok." During the Dot.com boom, they started referring to the day after Black Friday as Dot.com Saturday, where websites lured everyone to spend boocoupe bucks on sites we'd never even heard of before. Apparently there was some backlash, because this year, the Saturday after Thanksgiving is being referred to as Small Business Saturday.

Now here's a media driven incentive I can really get on board with. Well, obviously - I have a small business. More than that though, I really believe it benefits everybody in our community if we keep as many of our dollars as we can in the local economy. While our government is throwing out money faster than they can print it to anyone - be it business, citizen, non-citizen, or country - that puts their hand out, we do still have some control and say about where we choose to spend the little we have left after taxes. And I, for one, think it's high time we look out for each other, and our friends and neighbors who own the local businesses, who are supporting their families, putting their kids through school, volunteering at the PTO and Band Boosters, and paying wages that support other local families. For years the media has taught us to think globally, and meanwhile our local stores have come and gone and in many small towns have all but disappeared and been replaced with Antique Malls, which really puts a cap on it, doesn't it?

Being raised by a father who was in retail, I was always taught that you did business with your friends & family first. He had a friend that owned a hair dressing studio 45 minutes away. Guess how far we traveled to get our hair done? Good thing gas was only $.60 a gallon. Over the years I continued to practice the friends and family thing whenever it was possible, but I never really thought about local community owned businesses until I was shopping for a Halloween costume for my daughter 3 years ago.

We had been in and out of several of those pop-up (non-locally owned) Halloween stores looking for something (can't recall exactly - had to be something that suited the little girl) and comparing prices. We needed to go to Costume Holiday House (LOCALLY OWNED) anyway because they had rentals for the costume party we were attending. I was really pleased to see that they had just as good of a selection and competitive prices. As I chatted w/ the owner that evening, I had an eye opening experience. She shared w/ me that those pop-up stores were costing her business in excess of $200K a year and were really challenging her ability to support her family and stay in business. Costume Holiday House is one of, if not the only, costume store that rents to local school theaters and churches for their VBS. If they go out of business, where do we get those costumes and stage make-up? That's when I realized that "Buy from friends & family" should be expanded to "Buy from locally owned businesses first!"

This year, 1 Stop Bead Shop is pleased to participate in Small Business Saturday. Visit our website, our Facebook page, and read our newsletter next week for updates and specials.

Then after you visit our store, stop by some of our other local favorites for great gift ideas:
Generation Green
Cup Cakery in Dublin
Ha'Penny Bridge in Old Dublin - your local source for all things Irish
Then grab a bite to eat at Biddies Coach House in Dublin for some of the best home cooked food in Dublin - owned & operated by Diane Hammons - my son's former grade school principal (the friends/family/community connections never end!)

Got any great local Columbus area businesses that you love? Please share them with everyone in the comments box below! The more we share, the more we all benefit! Happy Shopping!

The Quilting Bee

2011-11-09T10:10:00.000-08:00

In the mid to late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries every community had it's quilt bees and most followed a similar pattern. Women spent long winter months piecing tops and over the summer months called on their friends and neighbors to help quilt them. No one wanted to miss a quilting as this was a major social occasion and chance for gossip, if you weren't there yours could be among the names bandied about over the frame! (or frames, often more than one quilt was worked on at a bee in the summer, when the quilting was outdoors). Children were called upon to keep the needles threaded and less skilled quilters and young ladies were often relegated to KP duty, it paid to polish your quilting stitch! Perhaps the most festive Quilting Bees were held to quilt a brides quilt. Traditionally this quilt would be the thirteenth quilt a young girl had made, and displayed her finest work. The time between engagement and wedding was a flurry of quiltings as none of the thirteen quilts were quilted before the engagement. The most expensive part of a quilt was the backing and batting and this investment was not made until it was certain the quilts would be needed to set up housekeeping. The quilt bee was a party as much if not more than a working occasion and a lady made every effort to put on her best for her friends and neighbors. At the end of the day the men joined the ladies for a festive supper and perhaps a barn dance. These events were particularly cherished by the women of the great plains and western states as it was a rare opportunity for them to see other women, they spent most of their days with their own families and chores and might only see others every few months and not at all in the winter. It might be a four or five hour or more journey to the nearest neighbor, a truly perilous trip in winter. Some women were very fussy as to who was invited to a quilting, wanting only the most skilled to work on her quilts. Occasionally the stitches of a less skilled quilter were removed after the bee and redone by the quilts owner. Pride was taken in ones stitches! Quilt Bees still take place today though they are more likely to take the form of a church or charity organization which quilts to raise funds for well deserving causes than as the social occasion which also resulted in the completion of a necessary but tedious task. (Article drawn from “Quilt History” by Christina {no last name found})

Much was lost when the tradition of the quilting bee died out in the early 20th century. Ready-made textiles became the rage and quilts came to be viewed as a “country item," not a quality textile. Not only did we loose a uniquely American wedding tradition that had been passed from generation to generation, and the tradition of teaching the next generation how to sew, we lost one of the great social outlets for women. Beginning in the early decades of the 20th century, women started to go to work in factories, as domestics, or as secretaries outside the home, and time to get together became more limited. Over the decades, we women lost the close social contact that the quilting bee had provided. Today there are very few outlets for groups of women to get together, just be social and form casual friendships born of kindred activities.

The first month I opened 1 Stop Bead Shop, I instituted Club Bead – 1 Stop Bead Shop’s Girls’ Night Out. I didn’t have quilting bees in mind at the time, but just saw it as a great chance for fellow beaders to get together once a month, do their craft, chat & share ideas. Our first Club Bead was very small – just me and 3 other women – Dena, Lori & Jennifer – but it grew each month as beaders started to look forward to their beading time together and invited their friends. Many friendships have grown and blossomed into friendships that go far beyond the walls of 1 Stop Bead Shop.

If you enjoy beading and like the idea of hanging out with others who are as passionate about it as you are, why don’t you consider joining us for our version of the Quilting Bee – 1 Stop Bead Shop’s Club Bead - this Friday, 11-11-11 from 7:00-10:00? It’s a great way to make new friends and get great feedback & ideas. Just $15 pays for an entire year through Dec 2012! See you Friday!

Specials friendships at 1 Stop Bead Shop

2011-10-26T12:25:00.000-07:00

One of my favorite stories is from a special 1 Stop Bead Shop friend – Marilyn – a resident of Springfield, who found us one Saturday morning and stayed to bead for 5 hours on her first visit. She came EVERY Saturday for several months and called 1 Stop Bead Shop her “Special Place.” 5 years later, Marilyn still stops in every couple of months and spends a few hours at our tables making jewelry and chatting. We helped her pick out the perfect beads for her daughter’s wedding jewelry and for the mother & grandmother bracelets when the 1st grandchild was born (we even got to hold the baby!). For her next big life milestone, Marilyn is about to celebrate her 60th birthday with us this spring! Thanks Marilyn for making us part of your life!

Mom & baby - wearing the necklace she made the day we got to hold the baby!

Another of my favorite “bead friends” stories has repeated itself over and over again. A couple of people see each other in class – they’ve never met before. Maybe they strike up a conversation, or maybe not. But, next week, they see each other again. Over time, conversations are struck up, and the next thing you know there is ride sharing, signing up for classes together and dinners out. The quintessential example is a group of three ladies who love to hang out at 1 Stop Bead Shop, love to hang out together and even bring their husbands with them, so that we’ve gotten to know them too. It was spooky one Saturday when they ALL ended up here at the same time, and none of them had told the other they were coming. The best people really DO hang out in the best places!

When I opened the store, as most of you have heard me say, I envisioned the “Cheers of Beading.” Once I began to see these friendships forming, I knew that we had achieved even more than I had ever dreamed – a place where people can belong & make friendships, which can be hard to find in our hectic, busy world.

I’m sure there are countless stories I could share, but I’d rather hear them from you. Will you please share your special 1 Stop Bead Friend story?

I have opened up our settings so you can share your story right on our Blog, or you can share on our 1 Stop Bead Shop Facebook. I look forward to hearing from you.

This Week's Blog dedicated to Tierra Cast

2011-10-20T14:03:00.000-07:00

I got this email from Tierra Cast today and thought it was worth sharing. During the entire time we have been in business, we have been extoling the quality of the Tierra Cast Lead Free Pewter. See what their research showed about the metal finding industry as a whole.

Principles of TierraCast
Lead Free Pewter

You see us promote these
phrases all the time:
Lead Free
Pewter
Made in the USA
Original Designs
Quality in the Making
— but why do we stand by
them, and how do they guide
decisions at TierraCast?

Why it Matters to Us

These days virtually all pewter products are advertised as "Lead Free Pewter". This is not surprising since public awareness has grown in response to concerns about toxic content in pewter, and recalls of cast jewelry from overseas manufacturers.

However, advertising claims don't always hold up. We recently commissioned an independent lab test of sample products advertised as Lead Free Pewter, and discovered that only 35% actually turned out to be pewter (many were zinc or steel). And of the samples that were pewter, none were lead free. Results like these make it clear that consumers need to be cautious and informed when making purchases.

Results of our tests
of other "lead free
pewter" products.
Click here.

TierraCast has been requiring our metal suppliers provide us with safe
pewter alloy long before it was mandated by law. Not because we
hope it will help us sell more parts; but because our values dictate it. We
don't want to sell a product that could be potentially harmful, especially
when safer alternatives exist. To view chart showing test results of TierraCast's pewter alloy, click here.

Whether you'll find this true throughout the marketplace isn't quite as clear, so it's crucial that you know what is and is not "lead free pewter." We'll help by clarifying the definitions below.

What is Pewter?
In order to be
presented as pewter,
a product must
contain at least 90%
tin.

What is Lead Free?
The industry
standard is no more
than 500 parts per
million (ppm) lead
by weight.

We're committed to providing quality products that are safe to use. So when you see Lead Free Pewter on our products and advertising, you can rest assured we mean it. We tested it; and we can prove the claim.

1 Stop Bead Shop is proud to be Ohio's largest retailer of Tierra Cast beads & findings. We have a long track record of using Tierra Cast findings in our jewelry which even pre-dates the store. Visit 1stopbeadshop.com or stop in the store to check out our entire selection. Can't find the Tierra Cast product you are looking for? Just ask! We can order any product they make for you.

The Fanciful Fire Polish Bead

2011-10-14T10:39:00.000-07:00

My love affair with beads began with Seed Beads & Fire Polish beads. In fact, you could say that those 2 beads are the main reason 1 Stop Bead Shop exists today. I couldn’t find enough of them, and I wanted a broader and more consistent selection of colors & sizes. I always valued the Fire Polish bead because it was easy to use as an accent bead with seed beads, didn’t cut my thread the way crystals could, was less scratchy than a Swarovski bicone bead, and was so much less expensive than Swarovski beads. When I traveled to the Czech Republic on a bead trip, I was able to witness how they were made, and was astonished that they are as inexpensive as they are.

Fire Polish beads are one of several types of glass beads that have been produced in the Czech Republic (formerly Bohemia) for centuries. Sources vary on the century in which these beads emerged, but the majority seem to agree that it was between the 12th & 16th centuries that the Venetians and Bohemians were competing fiercely with each other in the glass bead market. Toward the end of that period, competition finally eased when the Venetians stayed with their signature Lamp Work styled hand-made beads, while the Czech preferred to utilize emerging technologies to mass produce their glass beads.

The interesting thing about that technology is that 500 years later it remains relatively unchanged. When we think of mass production technology in the US, we tend to think in terms of long automated machine lines run primarily by computers with some human oversight at certain key points in the process. The bead making machines in the Czech Republic still require a laborer to process every step and are in essence more like giant tools for grinding several beads at a time rather than machines that operate on their own.

There are several steps in making a fire polished bead:
1. First the glass is melted from a huge cane of glass, much like our lamp work canes but several inches thick and about a meter tall. Most of this cane is still made in Germany & shipped to the Czech Republic.
2. Then the molten glass is poured into a mold that will hold several beads – quantity varies based on the size of the bead and the choice of the manufacturer.
3. That mold is fired in a kiln to allow it to fully melt into a round shape w/ the glass consistently distributed throughout the mold.
4. When it comes out of the kiln, it will sit in the tray to cool, then cool further in a bucket of water.
5. Next each bead is picked up and hand-placed on a form that will hold from approx. a dozen to 20 beads. The form looks like a board w/ a bunch of pegs sticking up from it.
6. This form is then pushed up by the machine operator to come into contact w/the grinding wheel. That produces 1 faceted side. The machine is then rotated by the operator and the beads pushed forward again to produce another facet. This continues through the entire sequence until all sides are faceted. The beads are then dumped off into a vat.
7. The faceted beads are once again run through the fire, this time to polish them. By heating them again just enough to melt the edges, it eliminates roughness from the cutting, keeps the edges of the beads from cutting your thread, and gives them that shiny sparkle that makes them “fire polished.”
8. They are cooled 1 more time and now ready for shipment to the US, Japan and other parts of the world where they are prized.

After all those steps, you can see why I am amazed that these tiny treasures remain an affordable alternative to their closest sister – the crystal. (More on what makes crystal crystal and not glass in a future article.)

Today, 1 Stop Bead Shop remains the largest reseller of Czech Glass Fire Polish Beads in central Ohio, currently carrying over 200 colors in 3 primary sizes – 3mm, 4mm & 6mm. As with all beads made in the Czech Republic, I always remind my shoppers that “The Czech make what the Czech wanna’ make, when the Czech wanna’ make it.” In a nutshell, that means, if you find a special color that you love, buy enough, because you never know when or if you will see it again. (More on why that is in some future article too.)

Recently, our primary supplier announced the 3rd price increase in Czech Fire Polish beads since we opened 6 years ago. 1 Stop Bead Shop’s Fire Polish beads have remained at their original price of just $2 a strand for 3mm & 4mm during all 6 years. With our vendor’s most recent price increase, we have finally been forced to give in to the tide of inflation, and raise our price to cover their increase. For 1 last week, through October 22, 2011, 3mm & 4mm Czech Fire Polish beads will be available for the low price of just $2 for a strand of 50. Stock up this week, and enjoy them for years to come!

2011-10-05T10:55:00.000-07:00

Make & Takes – Fast & Fun Jewelry in a Flash

Who knew Make & Takes could be so much fun?! 1 Stop Bead Shop has always welcomed you to “Come Sit & Bead with Us!” It’s our motto – it’s even on the door. So, we’ve always had tables in the store where any day of the week you could just stop by, and set up camp and make beaded jewelry to your heart’s content. We have also encouraged all visitors to the store to let us show them, on the spot, how to do the beading basics – earrings, crimps, etc. – free of charge.

But our newest use for the tables – Make & Takes at 1 Stop Bead Shop – has been a huge hit! The idea came from a piece of jewelry that people were asking us to show them how to make. It wasn’t long enough to make a full 2-3 hour bead class, but wasn’t really something that could be demonstrated in just a couple of minutes either, so we decided to offer it as a quick Make & Take on a Saturday afternoon. Everyone loved it and asked for more.

Now we see our store jewelry samples in a whole new light. We love to teach classes at 1 Stop Bead Shop, so Make & Takes are a natural extension of what we do.

Since the beginning or our beading Make & Takes this spring, we have offered an earring bar - where you could make any of a dozen earrings by just pulling up to a chair - a resin pendant, a shamrock French Beaded pendant (for the Dublin Irish Festival), and a knotted bead & leather bracelet last Saturday – which was the biggest hit yet with a total of 23 participants - to name a few. Lex McAllister, one of 1 Stop Bead Shop’s partners with No Excuses Radio, stopped by to make a bracelet and video taped her variation of the bracelet which is now posted on YouTube. Check it out on the 1 Stop Bead Shop Facebook Page!

Wanna’ come play with us and do a 1 Stop Make & Take too? Your next opportunity is THIS Saturday, October 8th at 11:00am, 12:00 & 1:00pm. Come make an adorable beaded spider. (Can those 2 words be in the same sentence together? Sounds like an oxymoron to me!) Better yet, make 3 beaded spiders - two for earrings, and one for a pendant. One customer even told me she’s going to mount hers on a Peyote beaded bracelet base. Who knows, maybe she’ll even figure out how to make a little fly for the spider to eat!

Any way it goes, getting together with a bunch of other beaders and learning a new project gets the creative juices flowing as everyone shares their unique ideas. See you Saturday! (No reservations required.)

Beads from Around the World

2011-09-29T14:16:00.000-07:00

Every time I think about the bead business I continue to be amazed at the extraordinary variety of people that buying beads has brought into my life. These people lead such interesting lives and have such stories to tell and have really broadened my Midwestern world. Take Peter for instance…

Peter just appeared in our store one day with his bald head and “nerdy” black plastic rimmed glasses and hemp-style 1960’s shepherd shirt and asked if we’d like to look at his semi-precious beads. Well, sure, we like to look at beads. A few minutes later he’s carting in stacks of grey plastic tubs full of baggies of hundreds of beads. He dumps them out on our table (along w/ Fritos crumbles and spilled coffee) and our beady relationship has begun. He’s the self-styled “Mr. Chaos” I mentioned last week. After years of him appearing out of the blue (we now know about what time of the year we might hear from him) we have gotten used to his “unique” style and learned more about his nomadic life. He is now choosing to spend nearly ½ the year in China where he meets with a variety of stone cutters and manufacturers. He then ships his stones back to the US, flies back and meets them (the beads that is) on the east coast, and he’s off, hopping across the United States, 1 bead store at a time until he hits the west coast. During that time he lives & sleeps in his truck (hence the Fritos & coffee), just changing his shirt (I think – I’ve only ever seen 2 shirts in all his visits). As far as I can tell, he doesn't really exist. I don't know his last name; his company name doesn't have an internet site; and there are no pictures of him that I can find. I always wonder when he walks out the door what the future holds - will I ever see him again? A true traveling tinker of old!

Ebrima is another engaging gentleman who had visited us from time to time. Often dressed in the loose fitting colorful yellow, green and red woven shirts that call Africa to mind, he always greets with a warm, sincere smile that goes all the way to his eyes. And his handshake when leaving is an equally warm and friendly double handed shake which gently communicates his gracious thanks. While he now lives in northern Ohio with his wife Ruth where they own a bead store, he is originally from Gambia, Africa, where nearly all his family still lives. He visits them frequently and while there stocks up on his extensive array of beads from Africa. The last time he was here in early September, he was flying out the very next day for Africa. The history of beads from Africa could fill pages, and Ebrima is always able to tell us the approximate age and source for his African beads, which often were made in Bohemia (now the Czech Republic) and range from decades to centuries old. The last time he was here he brought us Snake Vertebrae beads (kid you not – real snake bone), African Christmas Beads & Wedding Beads, and beautiful old chandelier drop crystals from the early 1900’s just to name a few things. I actually got to touch some glass beads that were made in Rome when the Coliseum was still in use! Boy would I love to add those to my collection {sigh- maybe someday}! The beads I did acquire are still featured in our 1 Stop Bead Shop New Arrivals section.

Want to learn more about our beads that come from around the world? Join us for our Bead Around the World Adventure next Friday, October 7, 2011, from 7:00 – 9:00. Games, prizes, refreshments & entertainment - 1 Stop Bead Shop style!

The Shopping Bug!

2011-09-21T10:58:00.001-07:00

Help! Robin & I have started shopping and we can't stop! It goes like this:

We are out of a seed bead color. I log on to order it and all the other ones on the low quantity report. "Ooo, that's a pretty color... and that one... and that one." Next thing you know a few beads turns into a $1000+ order! (Like your little brown bag of crimps that turned into $200 of beads - except bigger!)

Next the phone rings. It's Mr. Chaos (yes - that's really what he calls himself), and he's going to be in the area next week with his giant travelling truck of semi-precious stones. "Well yes, of course we'd like to see you!" He shows up and 2 hours of shopping later, hands covered in bead dust (did you know beads are dirty?) the total is... how much?! Oh my goodness - it didn't seem like that much!

So how many of these special "bead visitors" have we seen in the last month? Well, there was Jon when he was here for the trunk show - had to stock up. Then there was the African guy - yes he's from Africa and so are his beads. Then there was Mr. Chaos, and the guy who called on the phone about the great deal on the new arrivals of semi-precious. Then there was the new arrival deal on Czech glass and E-Beads - 17 Kilos will take a while to tube. And next week Shelly comes to visit with her boxes of Czech & Semi-Precious.... Do you think if I swallowed some beads it would work like a pill to get me to stop? No? Me neither.

So I guess the moral of the story is that you're not alone in your addiction. And, check out the New Arrivals section often. It will take us weeks to get all our new treasures ready for you, so New Arrivals should keep flowing right through Christmas!

Buckeye Beads

2011-08-31T07:44:00.000-07:00

Are you ready for some football? The Buckeyes play their first game of the season this Saturday, and we want to help you get ready!

We love our Buckeyes, so we are dedicating the entire front corner of our store to OSU items! You’ll find all of the beads below, as well as much more!

Come in to the store, and we can help you make the perfect Buckeye jewelry to wear this season.

And join us this Saturday, September 3 as we kick off the OSU football season with a Buckeye Make & Take. Happy Bucky (smiling Buckeye nut) earrings for just $5 a pair. Make a couple and give them to friends! Starting every ½ hour from 11:00-3:00. No pre-registration necessary. Just “Come Sit & Bead with Us!” Go Bucks!

Register Today for Cindy Pankopf’s Classes

2011-08-23T07:55:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow, Wednesday, August 24 is the last day to register for Cindy Pankopf’s classes scheduled for September 15-17! Don’t miss the chance to learn from Cindy, author of Beadmaille: Jewelry with Bead Weaving & Metal Rings.

We need to ensure we have enough registrations to pay for Cindy’s trip to Ohio, and we must purchase flights three weeks ahead of time. After listening to your feedback, we’ve lowered the class prices. If you’d like to learn from Cindy, don’t wait!

Register by Wednesday for any of the following classes by calling us at 614-573-6452 or stopping by the store.

Aurora Necklace - Thu, Sep 15 - This delicately scalloped necklace holds it's open shape beautifully. Individual segments designed to provide structure...without any forms inside! Pre-req peyote. Was $85 - NOW $65

Caterpillar Bracelet - Thu, Sep 15 - Slinky, well-draped and weighted. A great introduction to Cindy's Beadmaille technique. You will learn how seed beads function as jump rings. Great Level 1 class! Was $50 - Now $45

Puzzle Cuff - Fri, Sep 16 - Independent interlocking beaded strips are free to slide inside each other making a very tactile bracelet. Using a gradation adds lots of beautiful color. Make it as wide or as narrow as you like. Pre-req RAW. Was $80 - Now $65

Centipede Bracelet - Fri, Sep 16 - The name may sound similar to Caterpillar Bracelet, but the weave is totally different! Adaptation of a Celtic chain maille design uses seed beads structually with large jump rings. Great for chain maille artists looking to add a new element. Pre-req Chain Maille. Was $55 - Now $45

BeadMaille Necklace - Sat, Sep 17 - Cindy's signature piece and the front cover of her book! For those who like the look of chain maille, but want a softer feel. The instructor's unique BeadMaille concept uses stitched seed beads, in combination with metal rings, to produce a hybrid of the 2 techs. Inspired by European chain maille, featuring layers of beads and rings that float inside each other. Pre-req RAW. Was $95 - Now $75

Wubber Chain Bracelet - Sat, Sep 17 - Discover the new Wubber Forming Pliers - designed with ease in mind. Quickly and reliably make wrapped loops, eye loops, and the adorable coil links that make up this bracelet. Practice forming and wrapping loops while accurately positioning the seams so they almost disappear. These are the smallest coil links I have ever seen - amazing! Was $50 - Now $45

Free Make-N-Take This Saturday!

2011-08-17T08:42:00.000-07:00

Cindy Pankopf will be teaching at 1 Stop Bead Shop Thursday, September 15 – Saturday, September 17! If you have signed up to attend one of her classes, you can register for a free Make-N-Take this Saturday, August 20.

Sessions are at 11am, 1pm and 3 pm. Pre-registration is required, so call us at 614-573-6452 or stop by the store to register!

If you’re not taking any of Cindy’s classes but would still like to register for a Make-N-Take, it will be just $10 including supplies!

We will be making Cindy's Cherry Blossom Earrings! Come and try out her copyrighted BeadMaille, and see how fun it is! BeadMaille combines seed bead loops with jump rings. You can make several pairs, and give them as gifts!

The deadline to register for Cindy’s classes is NEXT Wed, Aug 24. We have to purchase the airline tickets 3 weeks in advance. Therefore, we must have an adequate number of registrations by that date to guarantee her visit. If you have been thinking of signing up – DON’T WAIT! Your registration could be the difference between class running or cancellation.

Bead & More “Garage” Sale

2011-08-10T11:15:00.000-07:00

August is a fun month at 1 Stop Bead Shop, and we’re excited to announce that our semi-annual Bead & More “Garage” Sale will be Friday, August 26.

If you’d like to get in on the sale and sell your old, gently loved beads, findings, books and any jewelry related items, there is only a $5 registration fee! Set up a table and make some extra end of summer money!

Don’t want to sell? You can come and shop! Browse through all of the tables, and find some treasures to take home with you.

The sale will be 6:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. outside our store on Sawmill Road next to Trader Joes. Stop in to 1 Stop Bead Shop or call 614-573-6452 for more information and to register your table.

Join us on August 26, and see what you can find!

And, don’t forget to join us this weekend, August 12 & 13, for our biggest trunk show of the year!

Our Biggest Trunk Show of the Year

2011-08-05T10:46:00.000-07:00

Join us next weekend, August 12 & 13, for our biggest trunk show of the year!

Jon will be bringing an entire van-load of merchandise from his expansive warehouse! Browse through a vast collection of Czech glass strands, Chinese crystal, copper strands, semi-precious strands, fresh water pearls, pewter strands, resin strands, and glass pearls. There will also be other great surprises.

Be sure to get to the store on either Friday or Saturday, because Jon will be loading everything back in his van on Saturday night. There will be no hold-over for this trunk show.

You don’t want to miss the selection you’ll find next weekend at 1 Stop Bead Shop! Make time to come sit and bead with us! Can’t make it in? Just call us, and we’ll shop for you!

Sidewalk Sale this Saturday

2011-07-27T08:05:00.000-07:00

Do you have plans for this weekend? Join us for our sidewalk sale on Saturday, July 30 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.!

We’ve gathered items that we are discontinuing and will be offering them for 25% off! This includes Tools, Swarovski, Books, Sterling Silver Charms, Toho Beading Kits, Base & Plated Metal and much more. We’ll also have some great surprises you won’t want to miss!

Never shopped at 1 Stop Bead Shop before? This is the perfect opportunity! We’re located next to Traders Joes on Sawmill Road in Dublin, Ohio. Find directions.

See you Saturday!

We Love Our Customers!

2011-07-20T10:12:00.000-07:00

If you haven’t been to 1 Stop Bead Shop before, we’d love to have you come sit and bead with us! Our customers have provided us with some great testimonials to share about our store, the staff and the experience at 1 Stop Bead Shop.

“First time in Columbus in years, so I couldn't leave without checking out your wonderful store. What a TREAT! Felt like a kid in a candy store....good thing beads aren't fattening!!” – Fran

“I just wanted to take the opportunity to say how much I appreciate you and your staff. They are awesome and make every visit to your shop a pleasant, friendly experience.” –Dana

“I stopped in the store for the first time on Saturday and was in Heaven!! I just started playing with the beads and want to learn how to do more.” – Donna

“Your store is a complete store. Lots of choices; not only in beads, but in findings. Somewhere along the line I read that your goal is to make 1 Stop the place to go for all your beading needs. As a customer I can say that you have met your goal. Traveling to cities like Ft. Myers Florida, Salt Lake City, Seattle, Denver, and others, I like to go to bead stores and what I found is that there are really no shops that have as much to offer as yours does. The staff is great too. Everyone is so helpful, friendly, and inspiring.” – Leslie

Have you had a great experience at 1 Stop Bead Shop? Let us know here or email Lisa at lisa@1stopbeadshop.com.

Jeannette Cook Returns to 1 Stop Bead Shop

2011-07-13T08:21:00.000-07:00

Jeannette Cook is returning to teach at 1 Stop Bead Shop August 19 and 20! Jeannette has been beading for 36 years and teaching for 20 years. She encourages her students to push their creativity and express themselves through beadwork.

Jeannette will be teaching several classes during her time at 1 Stop Bead Shop, and she has a fun contest exclusively for our customers! The Bowl of Bling Ring class will be debuting at 1 Stop on August 20. This will be the first time Jeannette teaches the class, and she wants a new name for The Bowl of Bling Ring.

Here’s how to enter the contest: Email lisa@1stopbeadshop.com with new name ideas for the ring. Please put "Name the Ring Contest" in the subject line of your email, and be sure to include your full name and contact information. Jeannette will choose the winner and announce the winner at The Bowl of Bling Ring class. You don’t need to be present to win, and you can enter the contest as many times as you would like. The winner will receive a kit for the ring from Jeannette with signed instructions.

We hope to get some great contest submissions. Learn more about Jeannette’s classes by visiting 1 Stop Bead Shop!

Scavenger Hunt Contest

2011-07-07T11:52:00.000-07:00

We like to have fun at 1 Stop Bead Shop, so we’re having a scavenger hunt for our Twitter and Facebook followers! We’ll post clues about an item in the store, and if you find the item, you could win a gift certificate!

Here’s the info you’ll need to participate in the hunt:

We’ll post clues on Facebook and Twitter about an item in 1 Stop Bead Shop. Use the clues to locate the item in the store, and take a picture of it. Post the picture to your Facebook or Twitter page. The first 5 customers to find the item and post a picture, win a $10 gift certificate, and the next 5 customers to post a picture, win a $5 gift certificate! Just show us at the register that you have posted the picture of the item on your Facebook or Twitter page to claim your prize.

Ready to have some fun? We’ll be posting the first clue tomorrow. We can’t wait to see you in the store! Good luck!

Come Sit and Bead with Us!

2011-06-30T08:06:00.000-07:00

Lisa Busch started 1 Stop Bead Shop 5.5 years ago hoping to be the "Cheers of beading - a place where everybody knows your name!" The store's inventory has grown quite a bit since, but 1 Stop Bead Shop is still bright, friendly and fun.

Need a place to sit, relax and bead? 1 Stop Bead Shop has plenty of tables for you to come in and work on your projects. Enjoy the bright workspace, and use our beading tools for FREE. We're always willing to give our advice or help if you need us!

1 Stop Bead Shop January Coupons

2011-01-13T17:39:00.000-08:00

Now Accepting January Coupons

All receipts dated Jan 3-8 Valid for 50% off 1 item (regardless of whether it says so on the bottom or not). Just bring in your receipt to receive the discount. Only 1 discount per receipt. Regular Exclusions apply.

All January Bead Bucks (given out in Nov & Jan) are valid Jan 10-31.

Project of the Week at 1 Stop Bead Shop

2011-01-13T17:31:00.000-08:00

Project of the Week
By popular request, 1 Stop has been working to bring back our Project of the Week.

These fun little Limited Edition projects are designed w/ style and instant gratification in mind.
Often they will feature nifty products that you may have looked at and wondered what to do with.
Available only while supply lasts!
This Week's Project: Chained Greek Earrings

Check the website each week for the newest project of the week.

New Projects at 1 Stop Bead Shop

2011-01-13T17:15:00.000-08:00

Start off the New Year with a New Project
Dozens of Great Classes in Jan 2011

Sands of Time Cuff - Mon, Jan 17 - Marry triangles, bicones and seed beads, and craft a clasp. Another Bonnie original!

Ndebele Rope w/ Focal - Mon, Jan 17 - Back by request. Make tubular Ndebele twist and add a focal bead.

Viking Knit - Tue, Jan 18 - See how easy it is to hand knit wire to create a hollow wire chain! Finish in your choice of styles.

Overembellished Bracelet - Wed, Jan 19 - Learn basic even count peyote stitch and then cover in bead soup to create a one-of-a-kind textured bracelet.

Beginning Wire Wrap Bracelet & Earrings - RESCHEDULED DATE - Thur, Jan 20 - Develop muscle memory for the basic skills of wire wrapping using fine gauge wire, while making a charm bracelet and earrings.

Come Back Coupon Correction at 1 Stop Bead Shop

2011-01-06T18:46:00.000-08:00

Did you Shop Monday & Tuesday, Jan 3 & 4?
We forgot your Come Back Coupon - I'm sorry!
Just bring in your receipt w/ either of those dates and we will honor the Come Back offer of
50% off 1 item from Jan 10 to Feb 12! (Regular exclusions apply.)

Our Commitment To YOU continues at 1 Stop Bead Shop

2011-01-06T18:43:00.000-08:00

Your Questions/Comments Answered

Did you know 1 Stop has a suggestion box? We've received a number of good suggestions, and thought you might like to hear the answers. Look in this section each week for another answer to your questions.

Last week we answered about Advanced classes. Here's a question about beginner classes:
Question: Some classes are elementary. Could there be too many classes, emphasizing quantity over quality?

Answer: 1 Stop offers a large variety of beginner classes. Currently there are 54 Level 1 or 2 classes on the quarterly schedule. (Level 1 = Beginner; Level 2 = Advanced Beginner - no pre-req)

We have learned in 5 years of offering classes, that while we may "think" we know what people are going to sign up for, we don't always guess right. Frequently, potential students are strongly influenced by color or appearance. So we may offer several different classes that teach the same or similar techniques because people will choose based on personal taste of the final combination of design & color.

New beaders continue to come into the store on a daily basis. The best proof we have of a continued need for next step beginner classes, is that all our core beginner classes continue to fill to capacity nearly every month.

1 Stop Bead Shop has over 26 instructors who teach some or every quarter. Each instructor submits the classes they wish to teach for the quarter. Generally more classes are submitted than will actually fit on the schedule and some classes have to wait. We suggest product ideas, and seasonal theme ideas, and we ask that certain core or favorites classes be taught regularly, but ultimately it is the instructor who designs, creates and submits their choices.

Exciting Announcement from 1 Stop Bead Shop

2011-01-06T18:33:00.000-08:00

Announcing the Re-Launch of 1 Stop's
Project of the Week

By popular request, 1 Stop has been working to bring back our Project of the Week.
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These fun little Limited Edition projects are designed w/ style and instant gratification in mind.
Often they will feature nifty products that you may have looked at and wondered what to do with.

Available only while supply lasts!

This Week's Project: Aluminum Scale Earrings

Check the website each week for the newest project of the week.

New Projects at 1 Stop Bead Shop

2011-01-06T18:08:00.000-08:00

Start off the New Year with a New Project
Dozens of Great Classes in Jan 2011

Beading w/ PMC - Gemstone Necklace/Bracelet - Mon, Jan 10 - Make jewelry totally yours by creating your own bead caps and clasps from PMC. Then combine with round gemstones and chain.

Slinky Ndebele - Mon, Jan 10 - Learn this foundational rope stitch. Great for bracelet, or for hanging a pendant.

Beginning Wire Wrap - Tue, Jan 11 - Develop muscle memory for the basic skills of wire wrapping using fine gauge wire, while making a charm bracelet and earrings. Only 3 spaces left!

Egyptian Queen Collar - Wed, Jan 12 - Originally designed for 1 Stop! Learn ladder stitch, netting and fringing techniques. Cabochon optional.

Copper Baubles & Beads Necklace & Earrings - Wed, Jan 12 - Learn to manipulate heavy wire into different shapes and anneal. Also learn to use a metal punch to make your own jump rings, bail, clasp and 2 to 1 connector.

Beginning Bead Weaving - Thur, Jan 13 - 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 & thread to "sew" beads. Easier than it looks - hundreds of people have learned it & you can too!

Bezel Mania & Resin - Sat, Jan 15 & Wed, Jan 19 - 2 part class - Another mixed media. Pt 1 - Learn basic soldering, shaping, texture, ring sizing. Pt 2 - Learn to work with resin to capture your favorite image in a ring. This designer class really teaches you how to make designer jewelry using different mediums. If you desire to move from regular jewelry making into designing, learning to combine mediums is essential.

(Note: If links to classes or pictures are broken, simply go to our January Classes Page which can be found by cutting and pasting: http://www.1stopbeadshop.com/classes-january-2011-c-223_519.html?osCsid=6253a61b54e7e0010e6330d7078d8d12 .)

Spotlight on 1 Stop Bead Shop by Softflex

2011-01-06T16:41:00.000-08:00

1 Stop Bead Shop is being featured by Softflex in their Spotlight On...Store for January 2011. Enjoy the article below or go to the Softflex site here.

SPOTLIGHT ON ... STORE
January 2011

Our featured online bead store for this month is 1 Stop Bead Shop.

1 Stop Bead Shop, located in the quaint city of Dublin, Ohio has a mission - to be the recognized leader in their local community as the go-to source for all aspects of jewelry making. To provide superior customer service, the broadest product selection and the most innovative classes, embracing the beginner to advanced student in a community environment that feeds the individual and promotes the art.

The story of 1 Stop Bead Shop begins 7 years ago. Store owner, Lisa Busch was making jewelry and selling it at local craft shows and guiding make-it-and-take-it jewelry parties in local area homes. She became frustrated when beads that she used regularly in her designs and kits were not consistently available or even carried at all in her local bead store. That's where the idea for 1 Stop Bead Shop formed - a shop where a beader could get everything they needed. She has since discovered that's a pretty tall order (as there are "gajillions" of beads out there!). But, she keeps ordering and the store keeps growing.

Initially, 1 Stop Bead Shop's inventory consisted of a pretty large selection of the primary product lines: tools, books, semi-precious, Swarovski, Japanese seed beads, Silver and gold filled beads, findings, and wire, Czech glass, lampwork glass, etc. And now, 5 years later, its inventory is 5 times larger, adding many new product lines and expanding on all of the existing ones.

Teaching is another important aspect of 1 Stop Bead Shop. Because Lisa was already teaching beading, it was natural to start teaching at the store. Although Bead Weaving is her passion, with so many different techniques for making jewelry out there, she knew she couldn't teach them all. So, she went in search of other beaders, who shared her passion for passing on their knowledge to others. 1 Stop now has 26 instructors, teaching nearly 100 classes a quarter!

Bead Stringing

Bead Weaving

Wire Working

The icing on the cake at 1 Stop Bead Shop is the atmosphere. Lisa knew she wanted a really friendly, fun store. She envisioned the "Cheers of beading - a place where everyone knows your name!" Tables are set up in the store to encourage customers to "Come Sit and BEAD with Us!" She has had the pleasure of watching friendships form, grow and flourish around a common love of beading. She feels incredibly blessed to have watched her vision become a reality of not just a retail store being established, but a community of beaders created.

1 Stop Bead Shop
6347 Sawmill Rd.
Dublin, Ohio 43017
614-573-6452
Website: www.1stopbeadshop.com
Email: Lisa@1stopbeadshop.com

Annual SALE at 1 Stop Bead Shop

2010-12-31T19:29:00.000-08:00

And NOW...
The Announcement you've been waiting for...
Our Annual January "We Don't Want to Count it" SALE!
January 3 - 8, 2011

Here's What's in store next week
All items are Selected Overstock & Discontinued Styles

Monday - Czech Glass Strands- Buy 5 Get 6 FREE
Tueday - Seed Beads - Buy 5 Get 6 FREE
Wednesday - Base Metal & Tools - 25%-60% off
Thursday - Bagged Tierra Cast - Buy 2 Get 3 FREE
Friday - Swarovski & Chinese Cyrstals AND Silver & Gold Filled - 50% off
Everyday - Clearance & Christmas - Now 60% off marked price
Everyday - Comeback Coupon with EVERY purchase. Shop every day and get several!
Saturday - SURPRISE! Watch for next week's email to announce all the fun we're going to have on our BIG BLOW-OUT Day!

2010-12-31T19:14:00.000-08:00

Your Questions/Comments Answered

Comment: As an experienced beader, I would like to see more challenging classes.

1 Stop is committed to the growth of both experienced and new beaders. We try to offer a variety of classes across all experience and interest levels each quarter. It's one of the reasons we offer so many classes. Here are a few of the ways you can find more advanced classes on our schedule:

Look for an instructor who often offers the more challenging pieces. Instructors to look for include:
Bonnie Elliot - Bonnie designs nearly all her pieces. She has a variety of beginning or intermediate classes and is uniquely qualified to give you insights into the design process.
Hannah Rosner - National award winner for both lampwork and Bead Weaving Design. Hannah also does all of her own designing and most of her classes combine a variety of stitches that will help you to learn how to think beyond the one-stitch design.
Peggy Chavez, Robin Brannan & Lisa Noyes all offer a selection of intermediate/advanced PMC, metalsmithing, and "Wire & Fire" classes (also known as soldering and fusing).

Look for the Level # in the "L" column on our class list or posted on our website in the class description:
Level 3 is an intermediate class that requires the pre-requisite knowledge listed. You do not have to take the pre-requisite class here, but it is required that you know it, so that the class goes smoothly for everyone.
Level 4 is an intermediate/advanced class. Level 4 classes usually require 2 pre-requisites or "mastery" of the technique. Mastery means you've done more than just take one class in it - you could do it in your sleep.
Level 5 is advanced and always combines a variety of techniques or design elements that require several pre-requisites.

Current schedule has 17 level 3 or equivalent classes and 9 level 4 or equivalent classes.

Visiting Guest Artist Classes - 1 Stop already has a 3 year track record of hosting the bead world's best and hottest - nationally and internationally known, recognized and often published.

These instructors are the bead world's most qualified and experienced instructors and we bring them to you at lower cost than the national shows. We have given you the opportunity to take classes from nationally recognized designers including:
Sherry Serafini - 3 times
Jeannette Cook - 2 times
Maggie Meister - Coming in 2 weeks for the 2nd time
Huib Petersen
Dallas Lovett - 2 times
Leslie Frumin - 2 times
Shielah Cleary

Coming in 2011 - All of the artists listed below are teaching at Bead & Button this year and many of them will be teaching the same classes here at a lower price and without the travel and hotel cost!
Janice Berkebile - Wire & Metals - Feb 17-19
Diane Fitzgerald - Beadweaving - April
Huib Petersen - Beadweaving - May
Cindy Pankopf - Bead Maille - Jun
Jeanette Cook - Beadweaving - Aug
Sherry Serafini - Bead Embroidery - Sep

That said, I will continue to encourage our instructors, as they make their choices for what classes to submit, to really think of challenges for our experienced jewelry makers.
Thanks for the great question/comment. Keep them coming!

Coming Up at 1 Stop Bead Shop

2010-12-31T19:03:00.000-08:00

Great Changes "In Store" for You

The creative world of design and fashion is one of constant shift and change. 1 Stop Bead Shop is always interested in staying on the cutting edge of what's new and hot and what you are asking for.

Here are a few of the new items we have begun adding to the store in the last couple of months:

Mykonos Greek Ceramic Beads - Formerly a Byzantium favorite - You asked for it, so we got it. Solid & Mixed Metalic colors. Ask for them by name. So popular we have plans to continue to expand the line in 2011.

1 Step Crimper - Newest innovation in beading tools. You asked for it. We got it!

Tila Seed Beads - Two hole flat seed beads that tickle the design imagination. All the best designers are using them, including our Bonnie Elliot. Show us your designs!

Metal Seed Beads - Real metal beads in seed bead shape in 3 sizes and a dozen metalic colors. 1 Stop is one of only 2 stores in the state to carry these and the only store w/ 15s.

Artistic Wire & Colored Jump Rings - Artistic Wire Jump Rings are new from Artistic Wire. Colored Jump Rings were another request from former Byzantium customers. We intend to expand this line to make 1 Stop your Chain Maille headquarters. Now in a brand new location - easy to see - easy to find!

Base Metal Chain - As silver and gold prices have climbed, manufacturers have stepped up the quality of their base metal production. You're going to love the variety and affordability of even the chunkiest chain.

$10 Large Hole Sterling Core Beads - Semi-Precious, Glass & crystal. Designed to fit Pandora, Chamillia, PerlAmore, etc. but at 1/3 the price!

BrightEye Magnification Glasses - One of the hotest new items of 2010. 2 LED lights on the front of the magnifying glasses light up and magnify your project simutaneously. Lightweight, multiple magnifications and great designer styles!

Sequins - We get constant feedback on how much you love these. Look for them in their new home at the end of the seed bead wall - great dedicated location that allows you to see all the designs!

Janice Berkebile Coming Soon to 1 Stop Bead Shop

2010-12-31T18:39:00.000-08:00

Visiting Guest Wire & Metal Artist
Janice Berkebile arrives in February
All Samples in the Store
All Wire & Metals Classes Pre-req: Intro to Wire (taught Jan 6)

Midnight Lanterns - Thu, Feb 17 - Using plain and textured metal, stack domes in layer after layer adding beads for texture and color. When the stacking is done, cage it all up with wire. Embellish. These are AWESOME in person - you gotta' see the sample!

Pod Rings - Thu, Feb 17 Embellish a special bead with a thai silver drop and cage with basketweave for a dramatic ring!

Fierce Connections - Fri, Feb 18 - Using plain and textured metal, cut out a variety of forms. Explore using disc cutter and dapping block. Add layer after layer of contrasting metals and using various connections, combine the elements. Add beads for texture and color.

Crown Jewel Focal - Fri, Feb 18 - Showcase a focal bead by wrapping it in textured metal strips. Secure with large holed spacers. Embellish with caps, spacers and complimentary beads and add ball chain.

Fruit of the Vine - Sat, Feb 19 -Using basic low tech Repousse and chasing techniques, move metal to create 3-D leaves. Add a few pods made using basketweave and stuffed with your favorite gems and pearls. This is one of the most beautiful bead /wire pieces I've seen - the picture can't even begin to capture the depth and color!

To Register For Janice Berkebile's Classes, go to: http://www.1stopbeadshop.com/visiting-guest-artist-classes-janice-berkebile-c-223_234_524.html

Maggie Meister Samples at 1 Stop Bead Shop

2010-12-31T18:06:00.000-08:00

Maggie Meister's Classes Filling Fast
All Samples in the Store

Intimidated by Visting Guest Artist Classes? Don't be. If you have learned the pre-requisites, that's all you need to take a VGA class. If anything, you are in the best qualified hands to teach you. These artists teach at Bead & Button, and in stores and venues all over the country and the world. They are highly experienced and qualified instructors who are best suited to helping you take the next step in your beading journey.

Macha Necklace - Thu, Jan 20 - Participants will learn to make spiral pattern components with circular peyote and and join the components to make three-dimensional triskelians – a motif from the Celts. Participants should be familiar with circular peyote and right angle weave.

Bacchus Bracelet & Earrings- Fri, Jan 21 -Learn to make grape leaves with a combination of RAW and Peyote stich and grape clusters with a variation of Nepal Chain. Pre-req Peyote and Right Angle Weave.

Iside Necklace - Sat, Jan 22 - Components are made with peyote stitch and then combined with RAW to creat this pendant. Pre-req Peyote.

To Register for Maggie Meister's Classes, go to: http://www.1stopbeadshop.com/visiting-guest-artist-classes-maggie-meister-c-223_234_286.html

New Projects for 2011 at 1 Stop Bead Shop

2010-12-31T17:16:00.000-08:00

Start off the New Year with a New Project

Dozens of Great Classes in Jan 2011

Simple Rope Workshop - Mon, Jan 3 - Learn 4 new different techniques! Brick Stitch, Tri-Angle Stitch, Quad-Angle Stitch and Daisy Stitch.

Sparkling Filigree Leaf Necklace - Mon, Jan 3 - Use polymer clay and a filigree pendant to creat this fun, motion-packed necklace. You'll be able to develop your own color and shape variations.

Beginning Bead Stringing - Multi-Strand w/ Chain - Tue, Jan 4 - Learn all the basics of bead stringing using the multiple strand technique, and how to attach chain.

Bling's the Thing Bracelet & Earrings - Wed, Jan 5 - Make simple square beaded beads using 3D RAW and string them into a bracelet and/or earrings.

2 RAW Rings - Wed, Jan 5 - A delicate round top and a show stopping square cocktail ring with crystals.

Intro to Wire Components - Thur, Jan 6 - This is the pre-requisite class for all Level 3 wire classes and ALL metals classes. Learn about wire gauges, tools, and bsic wire handling techniques. Make several parts including: basic ear wires, head pins, simple designs and clasps.

DIY (Do It Yourself) Jewelry Jumpstart - Fri, Jan 7 -This sampler class introduces the basics of 3 techniques and makes a complete matching set of jewelry: 1) Bead Stringing Necklace 2) Wire linked Bracelet 3) Wire Wrapped Earrings. For more in-depth fin ishing techniques & designing try Begin Bead Stringing. For wire wrappig perfection try Begin Wire Wrap.
(Note: These pics do not link to website. Click on class name for link.)

Icicle Kumihimo Necklace - Sat, Jan 8 - A new round Kumihimo braid with 8 strands and 2 colors. Compact and easty to work RAW stitched center bead and crystal fring. 21 inches long. Learn how quickly a beaded rope works up on the Japanese Marudai. Marudai rental available for class. Pre-work required.

(Note: If links to classes or pictures are broken, simply go to our January Classes Page which can be found by cutting and pasting: http://www.1stopbeadshop.com/classes-january-2011-c-223_519.html?osCsid=6253a61b54e7e0010e6330d7078d8d12 .)

WHAT? Another SALE at 1 Stop Bead Shop

2010-12-29T21:42:00.000-08:00

Watch for another email this week announcing Next Week's Inventory Reduction Sale!
What? Another Sale?
Yep - you read it right!

So how will next week be different?
This week you get 50% off ENTIRE departments, so you get to choose your savings.
Next week, we choose only those items that are overstock or selected for discontinuation. New items will be added each day, but these items will NOT be on sale next week:

Base Metal Beads & Findings - unless discontinued
Base Metal Chain
Seed Beads - except overstock
Czech Glass - except discontinued
Tierra Cast - except discontinued loose & overstock bags

So, be sure to get in by THIS Friday in order to take advantage of savings on ALL your favorite beads!

Maggie Meister IS COMING to 1 Stop Bead Shop

2010-12-23T16:35:00.000-08:00

Yea! Maggie Meister is officially coming!

Thanks to all the people who signed up before the airline deadline, we were able to get enough confirmed class reservations to cover her fees!

Good News! If you haven't signed up yet, there are spaces remaining in all 3 classes.

Macha Necklace - Thur, Jan 20 - to make spiral pattern components with circular peyote and and join the components to make three-dimensional triskelians – a motif from the Celts. Intermediate to Advanced Participants should be familiar with circular peyote and right angle weave.

Bacchus Bracelet & Earrings - Fri, Jan 21 - Participants will learn to make grape leaves with a combination of Right Angle Weave and peyote stitch and grape clusters with a variation of Nepal Chain to make a pair of earrings or bracelet. Instructions include directions for both medium and large leaves. Intermediate – Participants should be proficient in peyote and familiar with Right Angle Weave basics.

Iside Necklace -- Sat, Jan 22 - Components are made with peyote stitch and then combined with right angle weave to create this pendant. Although the pendant is shown on a Viking Knit chain, Viking knit will not be taught in this workshop but instructions for Russian Spiral will be included in the handout. Participants should be proficient in peyote.

Classes Still Available For The Rest Of 2010

2010-12-23T16:21:00.000-08:00

Peacock Feather Bracelet - Mon, Dec 27 - Learn Odd-count peyote in this lovely, original design cuff designed to appear like double peacock feathers complete w/ fringe.

Spiral Elegance - Tue, Dec 28 - Learn a basic spiral stitch wit a "twist", by adding different size beads.

Hodo Japanese Chain Maille - Wed, Dec 29 - Combination of Japanese 4-in-1 and 8-in-1 techniques in a pattern of alternating small and large rings. Can be made in copper, silver, aluminum, brass.

Stringing with a Flair - Wed, Dec 29 - 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 components using jump rings.

2010-12-23T16:20:00.000-08:00

Holiday Store Hours
Christmas Eve - Closing at 3:00
Christmas Day - CLOSED
New Year's Eve - Closing at 3:00
New Year's Day - CLOSED
Sat, January 15 - Closing Early at 5:00 for Inventory

Janice Berkebile's Classes at 1 Stop Bead Shop

2010-12-23T16:08:00.000-08:00

Hey Wire & Metal Fans

Have you checked out Janice Berkebile's classes yet?

Samples are in store NOW!

After Christmas Sale at 1 Stop Bead Shop

2010-12-23T16:03:00.000-08:00

1 Stop Bead Shop's BIG After Christmas Sale begins Monday, December 27

Save BIG on key departments all week!
50% Off Seed Beads - all types
50% off Czech Glass - stranded & loose
50% off Tierra Cast - bagged & loose (excluding 3mm hexagonal heishi)
50% off Base Metal - bagged & loose
50% off Clearance marked price (many new items pulled for clearance in addition to the clearance rack)
50% off Christmas THEMED beads
Sale Ends Friday, Dec 31, 2010
at 3:00 pm

2010-12-17T19:22:00.000-08:00

2 Exciting New Products at 1 Stop!

Leave it to 1 Stop to keep getting in new products right up till the end of the year!

Welcome New Local Lampwork Artist Azura

2 Styles of bracelet sized beads in regular & large hole.

Bump style bead w/ a Moon-glow bump that looks like you are looking at a glow ball. Stunning!
Multi-color swirl smooth bracelet beads in a rainbow of colors - Just $3 a bead!

So new we don't have pictures yet. Besides you've got to see these in person to see how amazing they are! We've never had any like them.

Artistic Wire Chain Maille Jump Rings

Not just your ordinary Jump Ring

Artistic Wire jump rings are precision made and have the ideal temper for chain maille designs.

All made with Artistic Wire non-tarnish wire.

18 Guage
4 colors - Copper, Gold, Silver & Black
Variety of Sizes

Still Room In Classes at 1 Stop Bead Shop

2010-12-17T18:43:00.000-08:00

Classes still available for the rest of 2010

Right Angle Weave Chain - Mon, Dec 20 - Use right angle weave to make a chain of semi-round beaded balls using 2 colors of crystals. familiarity with RAW recommended - may finish in class.

Ndebele Cubes Bracelet - Mon, Dec 20 - Flat Ndebele using cubes and and innovative latch clasp.

Swarovski Triangle Kaleidoscope Bracelet - Tues, Dec 21 - Diagonal spacer bars separate a rainbow of bicone crystals in this simple 3-strand beauty. Try seasonal colors for the holidays! Strings up quickly - still time to make several for gifts.

Peacock Feather Bracelet - Mon, Dec 27 - Learn odd-count peyote in the lovely, original design cuff designed to appear like double peacock feathers complete w/ fringe.

Spiral Elegance - Tues, Dec 28 - Learn a basic spiral stitch wit a "twist", by adding different size beads.

Hodo Japanese Chain Maille - Wed, Dec 29 - Combination of Japanese 4-in-1 and 8-in-1 techniques in a pattern of alternating small and large rings. Can be made in copper, silver, aluminum, brass.

Stringing with a Flair - Wed, Dec 29 - 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 components using jump rings.

Maggie Meister at 1 Stop Bead Shop

2010-12-17T17:37:00.000-08:00

Maggie is scheduled for 3 full day classes in January, but time to sign up is getting short!

Flight tickets have to be bought three weeks in advance.

Deadline to sign up for Maggie's classes to guarantee she comes is December 27!

Macha Necklace - Thurs, Jan 20 - The original piece was inspired by the Celtic torcs worn in ancient Ireland and was named for the woman who was the only High Queen among the High Kings of Ireland. Participants will learn how to make spiral pattern components with circular peyote and join the components to make three-dimensional triskelians - a motif of the Celts. Intermediate to Advanced. Participants should be familiar with circular peyote and right angle weave.

Bacchus Bracelet & Earrings - Fri, Jan 21 - The grape motif is found throughout antiquity in jewelry, mosaics, and frescoes. Participants will learn to make grape leaves with a combination of Right Angle Weave and peyote stitch and grape clusters with a variation of Nepal Chain to make a pair of earrings or bracelet. Instructions include directions for both medium and large leaves. Intermediate - participants should be proficient with peyote and familiar with Right Angle Weave.

Iside Necklace - Sat, Jan 22 - Iside (Isis in Italian) is a pendant inspired by the headdress that is found on many of the statues of Isis found in Pompeii and Southern Italy. Components are made with peyote stitch and then combined with right angle weave to create this pendant. Although the pendant is shown on a Viking Knit chain, Viking Knit will not be taught in this workshop but instructions for Russian Spiral will be included in the handout. Participants should be proficient in peyote.

2010-12-17T17:35:00.000-08:00

Holiday Store Hours

Christmas Eve - Closing at 3:00

Christmas Day - CLOSED

New Year's Eve - Closing at 3:00

New Year's Day - CLOSED

Holiday Specials at 1 Stop Bead Shop

2010-12-17T17:26:00.000-08:00

On the First Day of Christmas my 1 Stop gave to me…

6 days left to live out the song with 1 Stop specials each day.

WE'VE SAVED SOME OF THE BEST SPECIALS FOR LAST!

We'll be announcing the special for each day on our webite.< /span>

Here is a sampling of a few of the specials we saved for the next 6 days!

See below for tomorrow's awesome special.

Bead of the Month Club -1 Year Membership - Buy 10 months, get the last 2 free (must pay for first 3 months upon registration). Already a member? - You can extend your membership for another 12 months and take advantage of this great deal now!
2 Free mystery bags ($25 value each) with every $50 Gift Certificate purchase. Buy 1 for yourself and get the 2 free mystery bags as your bonus.

(Specials will be posted EACH day on the website. )

All specials are designed with gift giving in mind, but the deals are so good you may want to snag them for yourself!

Tune in to our website each day from now till Dec 24 and find a great deal on your True Love - Beads!

Saturday, Dec 18 Sale

Classes - Buy 2 - Take $15 off the pair

(That's an extra $5 off per pair)

1 Stop Bead Shop

2010-12-17T17:23:00.000-08:00

Earring Recipe Bar

Tomorrow - Saturday, Dec 18

11:00 - 3:00 (Or while supply lasts)

Great last minutes gifts & Stocking stuffers!

Bring the kids...

Bring the neighbors...

Several quick & easy-to-make recipes

All set up assembly line style.

Make several pair in just a few minutes.

Club Bead

2010-12-09T21:14:00.000-08:00

Club Bead Girl's Night Out

This, Friday, Dec 10

7:00 - 10:00

Doors Open at 6:50

Not a member? Join that night!

2010-12-09T21:13:00.000-08:00

1 Stop Bead Shop Holiday Store Hours

Tue, Dec 14 - Closing at 5:00 for Staff Appreciation

Christmas Eve - Closing at 3:00

Christmas Day - CLOSED

New Year's Eve - Closing at 3:00

New Year's Day - CLOSED

Get Your Orders In Early For Christmas!!

2010-12-09T21:12:00.000-08:00

Product Availability through Christmas

As we approach the end of the year, ordering naturally slows down, and some items may run low on stock (don't worry, we'll still have crimps & wire). If you have an important item on your Christmas list, we recommend getting it now, so you're not disappointed at the last minute.

Last day to place special orders for guaranteed Christmas delivery is Monday, December 13.

CONGRATULATIONS from 1 Stop Bead Shop

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Congratulations to the Winners of our 1st Annual Christmas Tree Ornament Contest

1st place - Mary Moore - Sea glass and wire

2nd place - Mariane Gehring - Clear glass ball with beaded netting

3rd place - Caroline Moeller - Soldered glass panes

Thank you to all our contestants who entered. It was a pleasure to see the variety and creativity of the designs and we have enjoyed displaying them on our tree.

Still Room in Our Classes at 1 Stop Bead Shop

2010-12-09T21:09:00.000-08:00

Classes still available until Christmas

St Petersburg Chain w/ Focal - Mon, Dec 13- An intricate chain of alternating colors of seed beads with Swarovskis to match a colorful focal bead and branching fringe.

Peyote Cobblestones - Wed, Dec 15 - (or what to do with that cool mix of size 6 seed beads) Peyote base with dense fringe to create a supple carpet of color.

Vintage Crystal & Antique Earrings - Wed, Dec 15 - Create your own bezel to hold your rivoli and embellish with crystals and pearls using Peyote, RAW and Netting. Permission of Deborah Roberti.

Jazzy Jig Earrings - Thu, Dec 16 - You'll opo off dozens of these in gifts. Try using colored craft wire for fun! Pre-req - Intro to Wire or Jig Components

Copper Treasure Bracelet- Sat, Dec 18 -Learn to die cut shapes from copper sheet, texturize and hole punch to make a beautifully texturied bracelet. Add patina optional. Use soldering tech to make a toggle clasp out of copper.

Right Angle Weave Chain - Mon, Dec 20 - Use Right Angle Weave to make a chain of semi-round beaded balls using 2 colors of crystals. Familiarity with RAW recommended - may finish in class.

Ndebele Cubes Bracelet -- Mon, Dec 20- Flat Ndebele using cubes and an innovative latch clasp.

Swarovski Triangle Kaleidoscope Bracelet -- Tue Dec 21 - Diagonal spacer bars separate a rainbow of bicone crystals In this simple 3-strand beauty. Try seasonal colors for the holiday! Strings up quickly - still time to make several for gifts!

Hurry to Sign Up for Maggie Meister's Classes

2010-12-09T21:05:00.000-08:00

Maggie is scheduled for 3 FULL Day classes in January, but Time to Sign up is getting short!

Maggie is one my favorite designers. She is passionate about antiquities and all of her designs recreate these antiquities by intricately combining stitches.

No artist challenges you quite so much to think outside of traditional pattern designs and truly combine stitches with the ancient piece as the standard. I learned more about combining all the stitches I have learned from Maggie's classes, than from any other artist!

The pieces you create in Maggie's class have already stood the test of time and will be a treasured heirloom in your collection!

Maggie is coming Jan 20 - 22

But flight tickets have to be bought 3 weeks in advance.

Deadline to sign up for Maggie's classes to guarantee she comes is December 27!

Just click on the pics to sign up.

Macha Necklace - Thur, Jan 20 - The original piece was inspired by the Celtic torcs worn in ancient Ireland and is named for the woman who was the only High Queen among the High Kings of Ireland.

Participants will learn to make spiral pattern components with circular peyote and and join the components to make three-dimensional triskelians – a motif from the Celts. Intermediate to Advanced Participants should be familiar with circular peyote and right angle weave.

Bacchus Bracelet & Earrings - Fri, Jan 21 - The grape motif is found throughout antiquity in jewelry, mosaics, and frescoes. Participants will learn to make grape leaves with a combination of Right Angle Weave and peyote stitch and grape clusters with a variation of Nepal Chain to make a pair of earrings or bracelet. Instructions include directions for both medium and large leaves. Intermediate – Participants should be proficient in peyote and familiar with Right Angle Weave basics.

Iside Necklace -- Sat, Jan 22 - Iside (Isis in Italian) is a pendant inspired by the headdress that is found on many of the statues of Isis found in Pompeii and Southern Italy.

Components are made with peyote stitch and then combined with right angle weave to create this pendant. Although the pendant is shown on a Viking Knit chain, Viking knit will not be taught in this workshop but instructions for Russian Spiral will be included in the handout. Participants should be proficient in peyote.

12 Days of Christmas Sale at 1 Stop Bead Shop

2010-12-09T21:01:00.000-08:00

On the First Day of Christmas my 1 Stop gave to me…

For the next 12 days, you can live out the song with 1 Stop specials each day.

We'll be announcing the special for each day on our webite, but here is a sampling of a few of the specials we willing be doing sometime in the next twelve days:

Classes - $15 off a pair
Selected Sterling Core Pandora-style beads - A huge assortment - just $5 each when you buy 10 (you could make several gifts w/ this one!)
Tools - 20% off and Tool Kits - 10% off
Bead of the Month Club -1 Year Membership - Buy 10 months, get the last 2 free (must pay for first 3 months upon registration). Already a member - you can extend your membership for another 12 months and take advantage of this great de al now!
2 Free mystery bags ($25 value each) with every $50 Gift Certificate purchase. Buy 1 for yourself and get the 2 free mystery bags as your bonus.

(The specials listed above are only 5 of the 12 specials we will be offering. Specials will be posted EACH day on the website. )

All specials are designed with gift giving in mind, but the deals are so good you may want to snag them for yourself!

Tune in to our website each day from now till Dec 24 and find a great deal on your True Love - Beads!

Saturday, Dec 11 Sale

Kevin O'Grady Bracelets

40% off - Staring at just $36!

At these prices, this deal won't last long!

15 Bracelets in various styles and sizes!

All pieces are made of durable borosilicate glass, also known as Pyrex, and are signed and dated by the Artist with his exclusive signature cane. Pyrex is strong and durable and will last a lifetime if cared for like the precious Art Jewelry it is. Each piece is truly one of a kind and variations are to be expected and treasured as true Art Glass.

Still Room in Next Weeks Classes at 1 Stop Bead Shop

2010-12-03T17:08:00.000-08:00

Classes Still Available Next Week

Spiral Duet - Mon, Dec 6 - 2 fun spiral ropes for quick gifts! Sedona Spiral - Like the DNA spiral with spacers. A Helx Spiral - an elegant spiraling tubular rope - the trick is in the tension.

Beginning Bead Stringing - Mon, Dec 6 - Learn essential beginning beading techniques including tools, how to use them, crimping and finishing, and how to choose quality components.

Intro to Wire Components - Tues, Dec 7 - Learn about wire gauges, tools, and basic wire handling techniques. Make several parts including: basic ear wires, headpins, simple designs, and clasps. This is the prerequisite class for all level 3 wire classes and All metal classes.

Sky Blue Necklace & Earrings - Wed, Dec 8 - Two-thread techniques to make a crystal ball and triangle pattern along with vintage filigree to look like antique jewelry.

Star Fruit Bracelet - Wed, Dec 8 - Beautiful "Star" shaped bracelet that transitions in this ombre-style in color and shape. Triangle weave, RAW variation. Permission of Heather Kahne.

Holiday PMC - Thurs, Dec 9 - Celebrate the holidays with your own special charms and pendants using brand new templates and textures available for the first time in 2010. Personalize by adding names and dates on the back.

Rivers of Blue Kumihimo Necklace - Sat, Dec 11 - This truly square braid is made with 8 strands of beads. Chevron patterned and long enough to go over the head. Finish with big focal bead and tassel. Pre-work required.

2010-12-03T17:07:00.000-08:00

1 Stop Bead Shop Holiday Store Hours

Tue, Dec 14 - Closing at 5:00 for Staff Appreciation

Christmas Eve - Closing at 3:00

Christmas Day - CLOSED

New Year's Eve - Closing at 3:00

New Year's Day - CLOSED

Visiting Artis Maggie Meister at 1 Stop Bead Shop

2010-12-03T15:35:00.000-08:00

Time to sign up for Visiting Guest Artist Maggie Meister is short & We Added a 3rd Class

Maggie is coming January 20 - 22

But flight tickets have to be bought three weeks in advance

Deadlines to sign up for Maggie's class to guarantee she comes is December 27

Macha Necklace - Thurs, Jan 20 - The original piece was inspired by the Celtic torcs worn in ancient Ireland. But as time went on, I fell in love with the spirals found in Celtic designs and Macha changed to use these spirals and more color. The piece was named for the woman who was the only High Queen among the High Kings of Ireland. Participants will learn to make spiral pattern components with circular peyote and and join the components to make three-dimensional triskelians-a motif of the Celts. Intermediate participants should be familiar with circular peyote and right angle weave.

Bacchus Bracelet & Earrings - Fri, Jan 21 - These earrings are a component form the Penelope's Crown Workshop. The grape motif is found throughout antiquity jewelry, mosaics, and frescoes. Participants will learn to make grape leaves with a Right Angle Weave and peyote stitch and grape clusters with a variation of Nepal chain to make a pair of earrings or bracelet. Instructions include directions for both medium and large leaves. Intermediate-participants should be proficient with peyote and familiar with Right Angle Weave basics.

Iside Necklace - Sat, Jan 22 - Iside (Isis in Italian) is a pendant inspired by the headdress that is found on many of the statues of Isis found in Pompeii and Southern Italy. This Egyptian Goddess was worshipped in Pompeii where a temple and frescoes showing the rituals of the cults have been found. Components are made with peyote stitch and then combined with right angle weave to create this pendant. Although this pendant is shown on a Viking Knit chain, Viking Knit will not be taught in this workshop but instructions for Russian Spiral will be included in the handout. Participants should be proficient in peyote.

For more info and sample photos, visit: http://www.1stopbeadshop.com

Winter Class Scedule at 1 Stop Bead Shop

2010-12-03T15:33:00.000-08:00

Some of you told me that you had missed the Class schedule and calender, and requested I send it again - Here you go!

The New Winter 2011 Class Schedule is HERE!

Want a copy of the calendar? Click here.

2010-12-03T15:32:00.001-08:00

Last Day to Vote for 1 Stop Christmas Ornament Contest

Tomorrow, Saturday, Dec 4

12 beautiful ornaments - Support your favorite - Cast your vote!

Just In at 1 Stop Bead Shop

2010-12-03T15:30:00.000-08:00

New Arrivals - Fresh in at 1 Stop

Check out the New Arrivals Wall

8" Semi-Precious Strands
32" Chip Strands
Cathedral Beads - A favorite for Czech glass fans - in a rainbow of colors
Czech Pressed glass beads in New Matte Fairy Dust Finish - so pretty!
Lots of new, hard-to-find rich, bright Purples
Dozens of new colors of Sz 6 "E" Beads
BrightEye LIGHTED Magnifying Glasses - great gift! Already 1/2 sold out!
More styles of Base Metal Plated Chain

Saturday Only at 1 Stop Bead Shop

2010-12-03T15:29:00.000-08:00

Saturday Special - 1 Day ONLY!

Tomorrow - Saturday, Dec 4

10:00 - 6:00

$10 Bead Bucks w/ Every $50 purchase

(Some exclusions apply. Cannot be redeemed w/ any other discount. See store for details.)

2010-11-29T10:07:00.000-08:00

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.

Holiday Message from 1 Stop Bead Shop

2010-11-23T21:43:00.001-08:00

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

2010-11-23T21:40:00.000-08:00

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

2010-11-23T21:13:00.000-08:00

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

2010-11-23T21:11:00.000-08:00

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

2010-11-23T21:06:00.000-08:00

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 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 Everything she needs with none of the hassel. Great Christmas afternoon project!	PerlAmore Large Hole Beads 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 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 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

2010-11-23T21:00:00.000-08:00

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

2010-11-23T20:57:00.000-08:00

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.

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

2010-11-15T14:27:00.000-08:00

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!

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

Welcome New Customers to 1 Stop Bead Shop

2010-11-11T23:08:00.000-08:00

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

2010-11-11T23:03:00.000-08:00

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

2010-11-11T22:52:00.000-08:00

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

2010-11-11T22:49:00.000-08:00

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

2010-11-11T22:46:00.000-08:00

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

Still Room In Our Classes at 1 Stop Bead Shop

2010-11-04T17:32:00.000-07:00

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

2010-11-04T17:29:00.000-07:00

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

2010-11-04T17:25:00.000-07:00

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

2010-11-04T17:19:00.000-07:00

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!

Upcoming Classes at 1 Stop Bead Shop

2010-10-29T15:12:00.000-07:00

RAW Pearl & Crystal Bracelet-Mon Nov 1-Simplicity has never looked so beautiful! Stitch-up pearls, crystals and seed beads in this quick, stunning piece!
Basic TAMJ Components -Mon Nov 1-Learn to lay out pegs in different patterns and create multiple unique combinable shapes. Fast and FUN! Great for gift making.
Intro to Wire Components -Tue Nov 2-This is the pre-requisite class for all Level 3 wire classes and ALL metals classes. Learn about wire gauges, tools, and bsic wire handling techniques. Make several parts including: basic ear wires, head pins, simple designs and clasps.
Crystal Pearl Jam Cuff -Wed Nov 3-Embellish rows of 2-needle RAW with crystals and seed beads.
Passion Flower Necklace -Wed Nov 3-Sweet Swarovski Flower Penant. Fast and easy gift!
*Accent on Gold* - Thur Nov 4-Create jewelry elements and add 24kt gold before firing to create a lovely 2-tone effect using your choice of 9gm or 16gm packets of PMC. PMC experience is preferred but not required.
*Berry Branch Necklace* -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.
*Bead Encrusted Free-form Wire Pendant* -Sat Nov 6-Shape a copper or silver frame then wire on random beads. Can by thick or lightly beaded. Great way to use up random stash.

Dallas Lovett Coming Soon to 1 Stop Bead Shop

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Dallas Lovett will be returning to 1 Stop Bead Shop

Friday & Saturday November 19-20^th.

Come learn how to master wire from the master!
Click on the pictures below to sign up OR call us OR stop by!
The samples are on display in the store!

We're Listening To You at 1 Stop Bead Shop

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We welcome your suggestions and comments!

If there is a suggestion for a product you'd like to see,
or a comment about our store or service, PLEASE let us know.
There is a SUGGESTION BOX located at the front of the store,
please drop in your suggestions and comments.

Customer Rewards News at 1 Stop Bead Shot

2010-10-29T15:05:00.000-07:00

Customer Rewards Program Update

Beginning Monday November 1st the Customer Rewards Program will be updating
to the second 60 day rolling time frame. For the NEXT 60 day rolling time frame,
customers will earn a 10% off* coupon for every $150 purchased.

*Some departments excluded.

NOTE: If you have already EARNED a $10 reward coupon from this first rolling 60 day cycle,
YOU MAY STILL REDEEM THE COUPON AS LONG AS IT IS NOT EXPIRED.

Winter Holiday Beads at 1 Stop Bead Shop

2010-10-29T15:02:00.000-07:00

CHRISTMAS & HOLIDAY BEADS!

Available beginning Monday November 1^st.

HUGE selection of beads, charms and pendants-Santa, Snowmen, Angels, Gingerbread Men, bells and, and, and...
Swarovski Holiday Earring Kits-Trees, Angels, Snowmen & Santa
Margaritas in 6 colors & 3 sizes for Christmas Trees
Ornaments
And of course...red, green, white, gold & silver beads!

Swarovski Sale at 1 Stop Bead Shop

2010-10-29T15:00:00.000-07:00

SALE! SALE! SALE!

Attention Swarovski Lovers!

We have accumulated a lot of Swarovski bits & pieces over the past year.

We need you to come give them homes!

They are too pretty to be sitting alone in a box.

LIMITED QUANTITIES! WHEN THESE ARE GONE, THEY ARE GONE!

Including:

12mm Chessboard Rounds, 23mm Rock Pendants, 28mm Wavy Disc Pendants, Wing Beads & Pendants, 22mm Rings set with Chatons and MORE!

PLUS...

We have organized our Swarovski case and are eliminating some colors and/or shapes.

Come take advantage of great savings on bicones, cubes, rondelles, squaredelles & MUCH MORE!

50% OFF marked prices!

New Arrivals at 1 Stop Bead Shop

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NEW Swarovski Shapes Just Arrived!

Limited Availability!

Jet MINI-PEAR pendants in 8mm, 10mm and 12mm. Make easy earrings by using jump rings!
8mm CLOVER bead in Crystal Golden Shadow.
20mm HELIOS pendant in Red Magma. This is a gorgeous oval go-go drop!
8mm faceted LUCERNA bead in Crystal Golden Shadow. A great cross between a bicone and a cube!
17mm WILD HEART pendant in Red Magma. Ideal for all of you Steampunk lovers!
12mm ARTEMIS bead in Olivine. (New Size.) Perfect for Christmas Tree Earrings!

Other New Arrivals!

4mm Swarovski Bicones in Sun Flower. Brighter than Topaz, very pretty for Autumn designs.
4mm Swarovski Bicones in Crystal Silver Night. More like the "old" Black Diamond color.
3, 4 and 6mm Chinese Crystal Bicones in NEW YUMMY colors! (The cute ones in the bottles!)
- Ruby Jade, White Jade, Dark Green AB, Rainbow, Purple Light and Green Light.
NEW Base Metal Chain in Silver Plate, Gold Plate, Antique Copper, Gun Metal and Rose Gold!

Classes Still Available Next Week at 1 Stop Bead Shop

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Beginning Bead Strringing - Multi-Strand or Laura Liska Bracelet -- Mon, Oct 25 - Learn all the basics of bead stringing using the multple strand technique and or Laura Liska bead mix. Only 2 spaces left - no pushes!

Viperkin Chain Maille Cuff - Wed, Oct 27 - Kin to the viper weave. Advanced weave - are you up for the challenge? Please note - this is a Level 4 class and requires at least 2 previous CM classes!

Netted Necklace - Wed, Oct 27 - Variation on the original. Learn to make an embellished netted necklace that properly curves around the neck. Add any drops. Netting, RAW, fringe.

Molded PMC Button Charms - Thu, Oct 28 - Make a two-part mold of your favorite buttons to use with PMC. Create charms for a bracelet or necklace. May not be completed in class.

Intermediate Lampwork - Sat, Oct 30 -This is the perfect opportunity to hone
your skills. You will learn other shapes (cones, cylinders, bicones, cubes) and then you will also learn about some stuff you can do with dots (stacked dots, poked dots, included bubbles). You'll makes some interesting patterns as well (raked dots, raked
stripes...)!

Redeem Frequent Beader Cards Now at 1 Stop Bead Shop

2010-10-21T17:41:00.000-07:00

Last day to redeem Frequent Beader Cards for 5% - 30% off:
NEXT Saturday, Oct 30!
.
Flexible Rewards earned Sep 22 - Sep 30 also expiring this week.
Check your receipts for dates.
Don't let these great savings slip away!

Sherry Serafini Trunk Show at 1 Stop Bead Shop

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This Fri & Sat - Oct 22 & 23
10:00 - 6:00 Fri
10:00 - 4:00 Sat
(note: Sherry is leaving after class on Sat)

Shop directly from Sherry's stash!

Instructions
Kits
Vintage Beads
Hard-to-find beads
Or buy a finished Serafini!
And much more!