Let’s get the buzz started!

Every Spring, we see a trend…  After the cold winter, people stroll up and down our sidewalks, enjoying the warm spring sunshine.  We always get about a dozen new people who wander in and say, “I never knew you were here!”

We want your help starting the buzz and spreading the word about Stony Creek Bead.  Here’s what we want you to do…

Write A Favorable Review Of Us Online (Yelp, Google, Etc), Print It Out, Bring It In and Receive $5 Off Your Next Purchase Of $25 Or More.  (Excludes commission items.  One per person.  Offer expires 6/2/13)

Thanks for helping!  Jenn

Happy Holidays! Just a reminder that we are going to be closed May 25-27. We hope you have a holiday filled with fun, friends, and beads!

Beautiful Clasps Make a Difference

By adding a unique clasp to your jewelry, it will turn a good design into a piece of art.  Lucky for you – Stony Creek Bead just got in a big shipment of decorative clasps.  Here are just a few for you to play with …

Do You Have Skills?

At Stony Creek Bead, we are firm believers in learning basic techniques, and learning them well.  Once you have those skills to build on, you can have fun creating beautiful art. 

We have two technique classes coming up that we believe everyone should take.  If you have not taken a basic stringing class nor a wrapped loop (earring) class, call to sign up.  We limit the space to eight people, so call soon.  734.544.0904

 

Basic Stringing         

Thursday, May 23     6-8 PM            $30

You don’t have to spend time “reinventing the wheel.”  We can teach you all you need to know to be successful – jewelry design, how to make your pieces fit, and the best way to finish the clasp combination.
 

Earrings & More      

Tuesday, May 28       6-8 PM            $30

Everyone who makes any sort of bead jewelry needs to know how to make an excellent Wrapped  Loop.   No excuses!  Earrings, pendants, joining clasps, multiple strands all use this vital technique. 

New Contest!

BeadStyle Magazine has a new contest for you!  October, 2013, is “Visit Your Local Bead Store” month.  To celebrate, the October issue is going to be filled with designs that you have created, and we (the stores) have submitted. 

If you are not familiar with BeadStyle, be sure to look at a copy.  Most of their designs are basic stringing, wrapped loop, simple sewing, etc.  Remember – simple techniques, plus luxurious materials, makes an incredible piece of art.

We, Stony Creek Bead, need a high resolution picture of your design by July 1st.  Be sure to include your name.

We will send the pictures and information to BeadStyle.  BeadStyle will have them posted on their site from July 12-21.  During that time, be sure to have all of your family & friends vote for your design.  The top three designs will be featured in the October issue of BeadStyle.  How cool is that?

E-mail your pictures to StonyCreekBead@hotmail.com
Visit BeadStyle at: http://bds.jewelrymakingmagazines.com/

Spring - Summer Classes

Our May-August, 2013, class list is now ready!  Click here to view and print your copy.  Now, grab your calendar, call your friends, and make plans for the classes you are going to take.  Give us a call and we will make the reservations for you.  734.544.0904

Please note – the only way to attach a document to this blog is by using GoogleDocs.  Some of you have trouble viewing items with that format.  Give us a call or e-mail and we will send a pdf directly to you.  Thanks!

SuperDuos Are Back

Two weeks ago we told you about the new SuperDuo beads.  Later in the week almost all of them were gone.  Wow – we hope you have had fun with them! 

 

We now have all of these fun, two-holed beads back in stock as well as a few new colors.  (Jenn loves this color- Jet Sliperit.)