THE BEADING GEM'S JOURNAL

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BeadSphere's $30 Gift Certificate Giveaway Posted: 28 Nov 2011 05:08 AM PST Don't you just love it when you come across a diehard beader who has transformed her hobby into a viable business?  Well, meet Jen Runnion who is the  founder and CEO of BeadSphere.com who has been beading and designing original jewelry for 25 years. Crystal Ndebele Necklace About 12 years ago, Jen discovered a passion for sharing her beading knowledge and designs with others, and started offering tutorials and complete bead kits for creating her designs.  She also has an Etsy store. Snowflake and Icicle Beadwoven Necklace Although her stores offer plenty of beads (Miyuki delica beads, Czech and Swarovski crystals), supplies or just the instructions for sale, her kits though do save a lot of second guessing. Kits contain exactly what you need and thus reduce the leftovers. There is also nothing more frustrating than not having enough beads to finish a project!  Her 250+ range of kits also come in different color options and are graded for different skill levels. Crystal Lace Bracelet Triple Helix Necklace Jen told me she has dabbled in all kinds of crafts, including embroidery and yarn arts but her true love is beading.  She could do it all day, if only! Sound familiar?  Shown here are some of my favorites from her collection. Scalloped Necklace Beaded Amulet Pouch Giveaway Jen has kindly sponsored this $30 gift certificate giveaway. To win it, all you have to do is make a comment below. Extra entries if you become or are a blog subscriber or follower or also on Facebook Fan page or Twitter - even more entries if you do it for not just me but Lex's sites too. If you also do shout outs about this giveaway on your favorite forum, own blog, Facebook or Twitter even Google+ those will count as additional entries too!  Please say so in the comments. This international giveaway ends in a week's time at 6 pm EST Monday, December 5, 2011. I will pick a winner randomly and announce the results as soon as possible after. So be sure to come back and check! Good luck! Before You Go : Learn New Stitches with Beaded Earrings How to Make Beaded Hair Jewelry Tutorials Autumn Arbor Beadwork Necklace Tutorial Subscribers : To comment, click on the post title to return to the blog. At the bottom of the post, click on "Comments". If you do not have a Google account, website or online store, use Name/URL - and leave the URL blank. For more tutorials check out my Jewelry Making Tips Liked what you read? Don't miss a post!   Subscribe via RSS OR Via Email* It's FREE! *Click on the link in the confirmation email to activate subscription Be a Fan!

25 Ways to Wear a Scarf...and Add a Brooch? Posted: 27 Nov 2011 03:00 PM PST Some time ago, I wrote about how to tie scarf necklaces.  Well, here are more ways to keep your neck warm and still not miss out on adornment! This cleverly produced video shows 25 ways to wear a scarf in 4.5 minutes by WendysLookbook!  True, some of the versions look suspiciously similar but let's not get too picky.  She does show one with a floral decoration but there are many opportunities to add a brooch!  So have some fun with your scarves and brooches now that the colder weather has arrived. Before You Go : How to Make a Wire Bird's Nest into a Brooch How to Make Convertible Brooch Pendants Extreme Creativity : Unusual Brooch Designs For more tutorials check out my Jewelry Making Tips Liked what you read? Don't miss a post!   Subscribe via RSS OR Via Email* It's FREE! *Click on the link in the confirmation email to activate subscription Be a Fan!

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