Bead Wishes from Humblebeads

Today is my birthday so wishes are allowed and sometimes granted!

Here are my current beady wishes for the following year:

1. I'd like to learn to electroform treasures from nature.

2. I want to figure out fold forming leaves.

3. I'd like to have a mid-winter bead retreat next February in New Orleans.

4. I'd like to travel to more awesome beads stores for events, like the super retreat Andrew and I are hosting at Allegory Gallery in September.

5. I'd like to work on a new line of jewelry inspired by my upcoming book.

I'm giving away two gifts today! 

1. Leave a comment sharing a beady wish that you have and I will draw one random winner on Saturday for a $42 Humblebeads Gift Certificate. (No, that's not a ranom number!)

2. Use code BDAY20 for 20% off your order today and tomorrow at Humblebeads.com. 

Looking forward to hearing your beady wishes!

Bead Fest Pity Party Sale

Are you sad about missing Bead Fest this weekend?  I am! Okay, wipe away those tears - you are going to need those Kleenex's for drooling! I've gathered together some awesome beadmakers and shops to share discounts with you for the weekend.  All sales are Friday through Sunday. Discount code for each shop is PITYPARTY13.

Humblebeads - 20% off beads and jewelry.

Tesori Trovati - 15% off.

MoreSkye Jewels - 15% off.

Gaea - 15% off.

Second Surf - 20% off.  Also check our Second Surf's Facebook page for one-of-a-kind bead sets through the weekend.

Grubbi - 40% off.

Kristi Bowman Design - 15% off.

The Curious Bead Shop - 10% off.

SongBead - 20% off.

Jewellery Quarter - 30% off.

Olla Podrida - 25% off.

Join me all weekend on my blog for giveaways, a weekend of inspiration and connecting with other creative folks online!

Bead Sale

This is rare - some of the Art Bead Scene editors have teamed up to bring you a sale this weekend.  We are all a little bummed that we can't attend Bead Fest, so we thought we'd have some fun and offer our readers a discount.  I'm having a blog party all weekend to keep our minds occupied and inspired with three days of events and giveaways.  Check out my blog for all the details and even more sale codes from other participants.

Here is a little peek with my picks from each editor's shop.  Below are the discount codes and their offer for the weekend. 

 

Humblebeads

PITYPARTY - 20% off 

Earthenwood Studio Website & Etsy Shop 

PITYPARTY - 15% off 

 

More Skye Jewels 

PHILLYFEST - 15%

 

Tesori Trovati 

PITYPARTY - 15% 

 

Clay Buttons

PITYPARTY - 20% off minimum $20 order. 

Tari is traveling and orders will be filled after 8/28.

 

Song Bead 

PITYPARTY - 20% off

Hope your weekend is filled with beads, inspiration and some summer fun!

Trends and News

If you are like me, a little peek at Pantone's color report always provides a much needed shot of inspiration.  Above are the colors for Spring 2011 and some of my beads that match.  Have fun finding beads in your stash that match the color report colors and find ways to work them into your jewelry. 

News from the ABS editors:

Tomorrow is the last day to sign up for Lori Anderson's next Bead Soup Party. There are already over 180 participants!

On the 15th Cindy Gimbrone is having a clearance bead sale - don't miss it! 

Lorelei Eurto has opened a new shop featuring her handmade tin bead caps, charms and connectors.  Super cute.  Lorelei is also the featured designer in this month's issue of Bead Trends magazine.  Be sure to check it out. 

I'm offering a Bead of the Month Club for 15 lucky customers!

Do you have news to share with us?  I'd love to hear it.