More beads in today

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! I'm sure most of us put on a pound or two eating all the great food we seem to have this time of year. Most of it is not on the "regular" diet, but oh so good. Now things speed up to Christmas and New Year's. How time flies. So let's bead!

More beads arrived today. We got in over 20 colors of 3mm crystal cubes, and 12 new colors of 4mm bicone and cubes.  I didn't get pictures of the new beads but there are plenty of them to go around. There must be over 40 colors of most rondelle and bicone sizes. There are some new stone beads in and LOTS of metal to choose from. Prices start at $2.00 for some of the strands and all the metal packages. $2.50 a strand for round glass pearls all sizes as well as some of the crystal strands. 

November Trunk Shows!!!!!

We just received a new trunk show from a new vendor. The prices are even better on the crystal and pearls beads. I can't wait to get the camera out and shoot a few pictures to post tomorrow! 

You folks that love the big bling balls will have a lot to choose from and prices are so much better than the last ones. There is a HUGE selection of metal beads and findings that I haven't even gone through yet. 

Check back here later this week for sneak peek pictures and other information!!!

Happy Beading!

Shows Coming to an End SOON!

The last week has been a busy one. I spent a weekend away from the shop and focused on beading and relaxing. (Why am I so tired?) I've been working on several projects and still haven't finished any of them. The Trunk Show has had a great response and I even snatched up a few thing for myself.

Next Monday, October 1, is the last day for the big show that is at the front of the store. The seed bead show will end next week as well. I hope everyone has had a chance to stop in and look them over. For sure, someone will come in after it is gone, looking for beads that are gone.

I have also purchased some African beads in brass, recycled glass (like sea glass) and other things. Not a big selection but interesting. Also some Trade Beads that are about 50 years old, for those looking for them.

Charlottes and cuts are also in the very near future. Again, limited and they go fast.

Gotta go, clock is ticking away.
Happy Beading,
Sherri

New Seed Beads

Just in! A Seed Bead show. WOW two trunk shows at the same time, what's a beader to do?

Come in and SHOP! That's what. The see beads are sure to get picked up fast. There are several colors of peanut beads and lots of colors in the 15/0, 11/0, 8/0, and 6/0. The Italian beads have some 10/0 in them. This show is for two weeks.

The Big Trunk show just started too, lots of stone beads to choose from as well as pendants, findings and metal beads. 

See you soon!

Trunk Show has arrived and ready by Thursday!!!!

I'm just back from my vacation and now it is time to get ready for the upcoming Trunk Show. 

There are lots of new items to chose from including metal beads and findings, Pandora beads and bracelets, large variety of stone beads, crystal, Murano, Fimo, porcelain, pearls, and so much more. There is somethings for everyone so come in and "shop till you drop!" See sample pictures below.

New Trunk Show NOW!

We just got in a new trunk show yesterday and it is all ready for shopping. There are lots of stone and natural beads as well as crystal in 3mm, 4mm, and larger mm sizes. I've not had any of the 3mm before and lots of patterns call for that size. There is also a a selection of metal beads, pendants and charms. Come in soon as this will only be here a couple of weeks!

Happy Beading,
Sherri

New Seed Beads

        Just arrived yesterday! a new supply of seed beads.


I finally got my order and am in the process of getting it onto the shelves. I ordered a lot of new colors and also replaced ones we have been out of. This is a large order, but only 6 tubes of each so plan your projects so you get enough. Lots of bright colors in this shipment. I can't wait to start an new project using some of them.


There is also a selection of craft wires that arrived. The newest Wireworking is on the shelf and both Bead and Button and Beadwork. I will be scheduling another wire wrapping class soon. This time we will be using Sterling Silver filled instead of copper. More when I get it on the calender.


Huge trunk show is still in progress, but just until the 22nd then it is GONE! Pandora beads and spaces are only $1 each. Still good selection of crystal and Murano glass as well as stone. Check the video in past post and see the what the selection looks like


Happy Beading!

Well the seed bead show is finally done. It was a good show and I have a few of the tubes put in my stash for future projects. Quite a number of the seed beaders stopped by the last two weeks to stock up. 


Now I am preparing for the Silversmithing Class,  David Smith is coming to teach. I have had several people ask for a class that includes soldering and metal working. Finally it is going to happen. I am really looking forward to learning all the techniques of designing a pendant with silver and gemstones. Don't know when we will get a chance to do this class again, we were just fortunate to have this opportunity now.


I am heading out of town after the class for a few days. Cynthia will be back at the store so be sure to drop in and see her. It has been awhile since she has been able to come in and I think she would love to see her beading friends. When I return later in the week, I will be setting up a new and beautiful Trunk Show. I will post more when I get back and hopefully a short video.


Happy Beading! 

SEED BEAD TRUNK SHOW GOING ON NOW!

HIGHSTRUNG BEADS

The seed beads are in and selling well. There is a great selection of sizes and shapes as well as new colors and mixed tubes. The vendor has send a nice variety of the Bella beads which are the Italian ones. The show started Friday and will end on the 10th so come in soon. I haven't been able to restock my seed beads lately so now is a chance to get some I don't have.

Trunk Show sample

Finally figured out how to do this. They keep changing stuff and nothing works like it did before! Seems to happen everywhere on the net.

Anyway, I have a short video of the trunk show. It doesn't show everything but it's a sample after all.

Just copy and paste this into your search bar.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uC-qfTUa8qk


Hope everyone can come in and see it, shop it and have fun at the Open House.

Sherri

November at Highstrung Beads

The month of November is gearing up to be a busy one. Ellen had a group in this past week and taught them a spiral bracelet she calls Twisted Sister. They had a great time choosing their beads and starting the project. It used pearls, seed beads and crystal or firepolish.

I had a vendor by and got lots of pretty pearls, the wall was looking bare. I also picked up some other items that will be great for the holidays.

Our last trunk show went pretty well; and yesterday I sent what was left back . Now we have a big seed bead show set up. If you are looking for 15/0, bugles, cubes, and other shapes come in and look through these. There are also the Italian Bella Beads. These beads are not dyed and should not fade as the colors are in the glass.

We also got some new items from another vendor. There are some sparkly balls in several colors and some pretty Pandora style beads too. I need to get that box inventoried and out tomorrow. I am looking forward to seeing what she sent us.

Happy Beading!

Highstrung Beads Shoppe

I can't believe how time is flying by. Halloween is over;Thanksgiving will soon arrive, then Christmas! It's so hard thinking about Christmas gifts and the holidays seems as though summer has just ended. I've been working on several different projects from recent issues of B&B and Beadwork. There have been some nice things in the last few issues.

The trunk show is still available through this Saturday, November 5th, after that it will be returned to California. This has been a good show with many new beads and lots of color. If you have a chance stop in this week.

Upcoming show for the seed bead folk! There was such a response to the last one we are trying it again next week. I am looking for the boxes and will post when they are in and ready. If you are looking for seed beads in lots of shapes, sizes and colors get in fast, this is a popular show.

Happy Beading everyone!

Trunk Show

The first few days of this trunk show have been great. Granted, some of the pieces are priced higher but there are plenty of items in the low and median prices. The pearls are in all colors but they are going fast. Southern ladies love their pearls.

Lots of new folks have been stopping in. Beading is still going strong here! I can't wait to have some time to get a new project started. I want to do some metal work with copper and plan a stamping class soon. Anyone interested?

Great new TRUNK SHOW BEADS!!!

They finally arrived! This is a new vendor and they sent lots of beads and pearls. The beads are arranged in color groups to help mix and match for your projects. There is a lot of variety in the pendant selection too! I just couldn't believe all the colors and choices. Come on in and check out the show! It will only be here for two weeks!!!!

Seed Bead Trunks Show

I decided to try something different and scheduled a Seed Bead Trunk Show. It has been a long wait but the seed beads finally have arrived and are ready for sale. We unpacked them and were excited to see new colors, shapes and sizes. There is even a selection of Italian seed beads and some glass bicone beads and firepolish rounds too.

There are so many of us that love working with these little beads so I know you will enjoy seeing these. They included square, bugle, triangle and some other shapes too. It is going to be hard to decide which ones to take home. Check your project lists and come on in soon

Happy Beading!
Sherri

TRUNK SHOWS are great!

Highstrung Beads is going to extend the Trunk Show till next weekend. It has been going great! There were/are many new beads in this one including metal, ceramic, large holed fresh water pearls and glass pearls. I called the vendor today and got the extension for a third week.

We are also scheduled for a Trunk Show in September, but this time it will be seed beads! There are so many seed bead enthusiasts around here so I thought wed try one. There will be both Japanese seed beads and Italian one. Gina said the Italian ones are not dyed and have some unusual colors. Plan to check this one out if seed beads are your addiction!

Happy Beading,
Sherri

Trunk Shows Now !

Hello all you bead lovers! Highstrung Beads is having a BIG Trunk Show now through the 25th of March. Many of my customers have already been shopping all the selections. The bead prices start at $2.00 for round glass beads in bright summer colors and go up to $26.00 for gemstone strands. There are many items priced at $4.00 including Murano style glass and metal findings. Don't miss the LARGE Hole beads for Hemp jewelry, stone pendants and donuts, closeouts and so much more.

I've also gotten in the new Super Beadwork Magazine, Wirework magazine, and several bead and wire books. Come in soon and check out the store.

Happy Beading!

November

It's been a busy week at Highstrung Beads. I had a nice class recently with some of the Embroidery Guild making Christmas Ornament covers. This was the largest group I have had in a long time. The Trunk Show is going great too. Lots of the beads have found new homes in the past week. I have even adopted a few for myself. Presently, I am working on a necklace incorporating a cab from the show. I hope to get it finished before the Mistletoe Artists and Crafters Market next week. I have several other projects in the works as well. It is hard not to be creative with all this beautiful stuff around.

If you get a chance be sure to stop by Falkner University and do a little holiday shopping. I am really excited and can't wait to see what some of our local fiber artists have created. The market is November 11 and 12th from 10:00am until 6:00pm in the J.L. Perry Bldg. NO admission or parking fees.

Have questions? Contact VIcki Ellis at: vellis@faulkner.edu

Happy beading!

Trunk Show for October

Just in at the shop, a new trunk show! We have a variety of charms that have clasps attached so they can be attached bracelets, shoe laces, purse, where ever you like. There is a selection of crystals both round and rondell shapes in a variety of sizes and colors, and some new Pandora style facetted beads in several colors. Pendants, bracelets, shell beads, and glass pearls; metal beads and spacers with cz's. Come check them out soon!

I also received a new group of seed beads and bugle beads. Start planning those Christmas ornaments. I am~

New Beads!!!

It's been a busy weekend! I have had the opportunity to purchase new merchandise for two differnt vendors this past week. Lots of new glass has been added to the wall. There are new beads on the tables too, including metal, glass and other items. The glass was so hard to choosem but I think there is a great selection of spring and summer colors now available.

Come on in and check out the new stuff and find discounts on a variety of beads as well. Mother's Day is coming and she always loves jewelry!!

Happy Beading