Finally the trees are coming out of their dormant period and blooming! I love Spring and all the colors. There is lots of color in fashion this spring too. Steinmart had a variety of yellow, turquoise, coral and green in their store. I love it when fashion and season are colorful. So many years beige and white dominate the scene.
We have still have a selection of flashy, colorful crystal glass beads left in the Trunk Show. It has thinned out but there are still some chunky beads left. I also purchased a small amount of African beads yesterday. The choices he had were overwhelming. I had not seen this particular vendor before so it was hard to make decisions on what to get. He had some fabulous antique ones but just too expensive for this time. Mostly I purchased small sandcast beads, African glass Christmasbeads, and metal in the smaller sizes. Maybe I will spring for more elaborate beads next time.
Hope to see you soon!
Friday, March 26, 2010
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Update on Trunk Show
Wow, I cannot believe how fast these beads are flying out the door! There is still a great selection though. Folks have ooh'd and ahhh'd over them and taken more than they had planned. The prices are great too!
All the strands are 8" and the 4mm bicones start at $1.65. The 8mm" rondells are $3.00 and going fast. There are lots of colors for spring and summer jewelry too. I need to grab a few for myself before the best ones are all gone!
Come and bead with us!!
All the strands are 8" and the 4mm bicones start at $1.65. The 8mm" rondells are $3.00 and going fast. There are lots of colors for spring and summer jewelry too. I need to grab a few for myself before the best ones are all gone!
Come and bead with us!!
Friday, February 26, 2010
TRUNK SHOW now in.
Finally the trunk show has arrived
This is a new vendor for my shop. The beads are all crystal and faceted. There are over 50 styles/colors to choose from and are they fabulous! I couldn't unpack fast enough because I wanted to admire each one. There are no semi-precious stones in this shipment, but if you are looking for bling this is it!!!!
If I can get good picture today, I will post them tonight.
Hope to see everyone.
This is a new vendor for my shop. The beads are all crystal and faceted. There are over 50 styles/colors to choose from and are they fabulous! I couldn't unpack fast enough because I wanted to admire each one. There are no semi-precious stones in this shipment, but if you are looking for bling this is it!!!!
If I can get good picture today, I will post them tonight.
Hope to see everyone.
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Snowy Friday, Sunny Saturday!
I hope everyone enjoyed our brief snow "storm". It was unusual to have so much but if was beautiful. Due to the freeze last night we still have the white stuff around. The shop will be open today, as usual, until 4pm. I have been out the last day and a half and look forward to being back. I have hopes of the new trunk show coming in soon, it was delayed due to the storms on the east coast.
Keep checking back for updates on the show and other developments at the shop.
Hope to see you soon! Sherri
Keep checking back for updates on the show and other developments at the shop.
Hope to see you soon! Sherri
Monday, February 8, 2010
February! Already?
What happened to January? I think it might have floated away.
I've been working on several embroidered pieces and can't seem to move away. The material becomes my canvas and the beads, my paint. Two pieces were collars and then a pendant and a cuff bracelet joined the group. If anyone is interested in trying their hand at this, I will be happy to assist/instruct them.
I've also worked up a couple of simply simple little bracelets with the new 3 and 4mm firepolish beads. It was fun figuring out how to put them together. Now I wish I could think up a new one, as I have made several of them.
Kumihimo is also a new effort. It is really easy once the beads are strung on the cords. I've done several bracelets and a couple of necklaces using the Kumihimo disk.
Barbara Grant did a couple of classes on PMC the end of January. We had a great time making rings, pendants and other great things. Barbara is so creative and gives so much in her classes; we are very lucky to have her to teach and share with us. She has taken 3 level certifications and many special classes to perfect her techniques. It is worth the time and effort to take a class everyone can go home with something unique and personal. Hopefully, we can have another class for beginners again soon. I will post here as well as send emails. There were some pictures taken and I will upload them soonest.
I've been working on several embroidered pieces and can't seem to move away. The material becomes my canvas and the beads, my paint. Two pieces were collars and then a pendant and a cuff bracelet joined the group. If anyone is interested in trying their hand at this, I will be happy to assist/instruct them.
I've also worked up a couple of simply simple little bracelets with the new 3 and 4mm firepolish beads. It was fun figuring out how to put them together. Now I wish I could think up a new one, as I have made several of them.
Kumihimo is also a new effort. It is really easy once the beads are strung on the cords. I've done several bracelets and a couple of necklaces using the Kumihimo disk.
Barbara Grant did a couple of classes on PMC the end of January. We had a great time making rings, pendants and other great things. Barbara is so creative and gives so much in her classes; we are very lucky to have her to teach and share with us. She has taken 3 level certifications and many special classes to perfect her techniques. It is worth the time and effort to take a class everyone can go home with something unique and personal. Hopefully, we can have another class for beginners again soon. I will post here as well as send emails. There were some pictures taken and I will upload them soonest.
Friday, January 22, 2010
January 2010
Hello and Happy New Year!
Looks like we have a slight repreve from the icy cold weather we just experienced. Today is beautiful, warm and sunny. I hope many of you are able to get out and enjoy the day.
Highstrung just received a new shipment of Czech fire-polish crystal in 3, 4, and 6mm. There are a number of projects in the recent bead magazines that use this size of beads. I've also made a cute and simple bracelet using 3 and 4 mm beads with size 11/0 seed beads. I've also picked out some other pressed glass beads too. Come by soon to check them out.
The PMC classes for Jan.30 and 31 are about full. We are really excited and ready to make something beautiful with Barbara Grant.
I am also going to try a new trunk show vendor later this month. They have lots of crystal so keep look out for the announcement of dates.
Happy Beading!
Sherri
Highstrung Beads
www.beadgypsie.blogspot.com
This has also been sent as an email to my bead list.
Looks like we have a slight repreve from the icy cold weather we just experienced. Today is beautiful, warm and sunny. I hope many of you are able to get out and enjoy the day.
Highstrung just received a new shipment of Czech fire-polish crystal in 3, 4, and 6mm. There are a number of projects in the recent bead magazines that use this size of beads. I've also made a cute and simple bracelet using 3 and 4 mm beads with size 11/0 seed beads. I've also picked out some other pressed glass beads too. Come by soon to check them out.
The PMC classes for Jan.30 and 31 are about full. We are really excited and ready to make something beautiful with Barbara Grant.
I am also going to try a new trunk show vendor later this month. They have lots of crystal so keep look out for the announcement of dates.
Happy Beading!
Sherri
Highstrung Beads
www.beadgypsie.blogspot.com
This has also been sent as an email to my bead list.
Monday, January 4, 2010
Happy New Year1
I can't believe it is 2010! I hope everyone had a safe and happy holiday season. Highstrung Beads reopens tomorrow at 10:30am.We are looking forward to a great new year.
Barbara Grant is offering two classes in PMC (precious metal clay) this month. The beginner class will be Sunday January 31st and the advanced class will be on Saturday January 30th from 10am til closing. The advanced class will be making rings and the beginners will be creating pendants, charms and other items. She is also offering studio that day for student that have had experience. You can contact the shop to get information these classes. The class size is limited so reserve your place soon.
Sherri
Barbara Grant is offering two classes in PMC (precious metal clay) this month. The beginner class will be Sunday January 31st and the advanced class will be on Saturday January 30th from 10am til closing. The advanced class will be making rings and the beginners will be creating pendants, charms and other items. She is also offering studio that day for student that have had experience. You can contact the shop to get information these classes. The class size is limited so reserve your place soon.
Sherri
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About Me
- Beadgypsie
- Montgomery, Alabama, United States
- I've always loved jewelry and sparkly things, so when my life took a change I began considering my own shop. I started Highstrung Beads in January of 2003 and it is still going strong. The shop is now at it's third location and better than ever. I try to keep a selection of unusual items, pendants, and lots of gemstone as well as the standard bead items. I wish I could have even more beads in the shop, just like other bead lovers, there is never enough!!