New Artist- Nancy Peterson of Beaver Island Jewelry

We just got a new supplier for lampwork beads—Nancy Peterson of Beaver Island Jewelry. 

Come in to look at her fun, whimsical focals.  My favorites are the animal faces.  So cute!

Look Who Is "Cool"

We just received the new Step by Step Wire Jewelry magazine. 

Who should be named as one of 2012’s “New Cool Tools & Treasures,” but our very own Susan Bailey (Turtle Soup Beads), Sandra Helm (Buckaroo Beads), and Susan Matych-Hager (Hager Studios). 

Congratulations, to all three!

New from Buckaroo

Buckaroo Beads now has focal beads!  Two trays were just delivered of focal and coordinating beads.  Come in to see this preview of her November show.

Thank you.

Thank you to everyone who came to the Hager Studios show yesterday.  We hope you had a great time.  If you missed the show, we kept three trays of Susan’s amazing work.  Stop in and take a look.

Jenn’s New Necklace- “The MB”

I just fell in love with this Dahlia focal bead by Turtle Soup Beads. I though that I wanted to stitch some kind of elaborate necklace. However, no matter what style I tried, it just did not do this flower justice.

After weeks of pondering what to do with it, I remembered a phrase my mother likes to say, “Simple techniques, but luxurious materials.” I put everything into this necklace: Turtle Soup Bead polymer clay beads, crystals, pearls, glass, and metal chain.

Once this necklace was complete, I realized that it was very much in the styling of our friend Michelle B. So, I named it in her honor.

Just In- (Almost) Finished Necklaces

These beautiful pearls and crystal designs come already strung on beading wire. Simply add the clasp of your choice and it is done.

Since they are only $25 per necklace, we think they will make a great gift for everyone on your holiday list (including yourself!).

Last time we bought these, the sold out within weeks, so do not wait to come in and get yours!

Turtle Soup Focal Beads- Featured in Beadwork (see post below).

Here are the different colors that we currently have in stock.  Please call or e-mail us to check availability and to see what colors of crystal in the middle.