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It’s SUMMER! It is that time of year to sit back and relax. Enjoy the sun—sink your toes into the sand. Not everything should be so structured. We need some rambling vines on our wrists, like Kelli Burns' English Picket Fence Bracelet. Break away from exacting design and ramble a little. An easy way to do this is to think of your designs in an expressive way. First, think of COLOR. Then, think of things you love to eat…like Gumdrops (Jennifer Colbern's Gumdrop Dreams), Butterscotch (Susan Berkowitz's Leaf Impressions), Juicy Berries (The Hole Bead Shoppe's Chandelier Choker) or even Gumballs (Handmade Glass Beads by Martha Proctor in the Gallery). The idea here is to let your imagination go…to see color and shape in a very natural and alluring state. I suggest you start with your local farmers' market. If you can’t get to the farmers' market, go to the produce department of your favorite grocery store. It will talk to you and inspire you in very cool ways.
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Chandelier Choker Lampwork beads, sterling silver, and tons of crystal—this impressive choker is fit for a princess! |
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A Gift from the Sea Envelop a few of those sea shells you’ve collected in seed beads to create a beautiful beach keepsake! |
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Copper Macramé Bracelet Looking for a fresh take on macramé or wirework? Why not combine them to create a hip bracelet with retro overtones? |
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English Picket Fence Bracelet With every motion of your wrist, you’ll anticipate the scent of sweet-smelling flowers filling the air! |
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Floating Cocoa Bracelet In the time it takes you to make dinner or read the newspaper, you can create this simple, yet stunning and sophisticated bracelet for yourself or a friend! |
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Vineyard in Amethyst Bracelet Saving a special set of lampwork beads until you find the perfect bracelet design to show them off? This bracelet just might be the design you’ve been searching for! |
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Crystal Blossom Earrings and Necklace Celebrate the natural beauty of summer throughout the year with this sparkling crystal set. |
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Metropolitan Summer Silk strings and dichroic glass beads—a luxurious combination! |
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Gumdrop Dreams |
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Lady Lore Honor the Goddess within yourself with this mixed-media piece. |
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Leaf Impressions The subtle leaf impressions on this piece hint that fall is closer than we think, but we can still cling to that last bit of sun and sand with soft, summery flowers and tiny bursts of bright color. |
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Artist Trading Cards Create a trading card that reflects your artistic soul. |
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Petite Watch Clocks Why take the time to turn a watch into a clock? They make great “bread and butter” gifts, little prizes, or fun accents in a small space. The possibilities are endless! |
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Purse Charming Use a combination of lampwork beads and sparkling crystal and chain to create a unique accessory to adorn your purse! |
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Stroll by the Sea Hip Bag Carry your necessities in style this summer with this fun beaded bag. |
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Silver Vintage-Style Bag Embellish a plain evening bag with beads, pearls, and silver heart charms to create a fabulous, vintage-looking accessory for any occasion! |
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Beach Party! Adorn a plain straw purse and pair of sandals with hemp, beads, and medallions to make a big fashion statement at the beach this summer! |
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Next Generation: Summer Lovin’ Choker Make this choker using all red beads, or mix-and-match with different colors to create a choker that looks great with any outfit! |
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Simple Elegance: Midnight Sky Dichroic Set Combine the intense color of Paula Radke Dichroic Glass with Swarovski® Crystal and sparks of gold to create a stunning set that is perfect for a night out on the town! |
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Artist Spotlight: Ute Bernsen Read all about the creative journey of this silk-painting extraordinaire! |
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I Could Just Live Here! : The Hole Bead Shoppe:
The “Hole” Story Bead Unique profiles those heavenly shops that make you feel, "All I need is a pillow and blanket. I could just live here!" We'll divulge the well-kept secrets of these shops and their proprietors' love for their craft. |
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Beads in the World: The Portable Playhouse Learn about how Maryann Corey, a handful of generous volunteers, and "Silly Milly" are making a difference in children's lives. |
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Bead Synergy: Interchangeable Ear Wire Earrings Many new findings allow you to just "add a bead" and you're ready to go! Here at Bead Unique, we have found several ear frills where you can do just that—add those beautiful beads! |
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First Glass: Ladies and Bumbles Create your own lampwork ladybug and bumblebee beads, and then make an adorable garden tag to show them off! |
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Inspiration & Design: Beaded Extenders and Dangles Transform your favorite choker or necklace into a new piece by adding some length and a little bead flair — you’ll get multiple looks with only a few minutes of work! |
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Second Glass: Lampwork Conch Shell Bead Create your own lampwork seashell bead! |
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Pet Panache: Nametag Pet Necklace Our pets need nametags in case they get lost, so why not give them a stylish glass tag strung on a beaded collar? You'll be just as excited to make it as your pet will be to flaunt it! |
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The Beaded Home:Organic Bead Shade Light up a dark corner with this beaded freeform shade using simple wire working techniques. |
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Art of Embellishment: Beaded Slippers Embellish a cozy pair of slippers to create a luxurious gift for a friend, or just to pamper yourself! |
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