Welcome to The Gallery section of our website!
This section is where we will share projects, ideas and inspiration that come from our guests, friends, team members and instructors.
If you have ideas you would like to share - please bring them in to the store.
Beading Classes...
If you are interested in learning how to make any of the fabulous pieces below, contact Beth at The Bead Shoppe to schedule a class!
Wire Working
Wire Jig: An introduction to working with a wire jig and incorporating jig components with chain and beads. $45.00 ($35.00 if bring your own wire jig)
Geometry Bracelet: An introduction to bending and coiling wire. $35.00
Wire Crochet: Create a lovely wire crochet and glass bead bracelet. $35.00 (please bring a 2-3mm steel crochet hook)
Wire Rings: Create several unique sterling silver wire rings while learning a few traditional wire working techniques. $45.00 (please provide your own graduated ring mandrel)
Seed Beading
Circular Peyote Pendants: An introduction to circular peyote stitch. $35.00
Peyote Cuff: This class will run in TWO three-hour sessions. An introduction to even-count, flat peyote stitch. $45.00 (please bring a small shank button for the closure.)
Russian Zig Zag Stitch: Create an elegant bracelet with a surprisingly fast and simple technique. $35.00
Stringing
Stringing 101: A great overall introduction to jewelry making. Create a necklace and matching earring, or a bracelet and matching earring. $35.00
All beading classes are scheduled by you! Any class may be scheduled Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. All classes run roughly 3 hours unless otherwise specified, and require at least 3 students attend. The cost of the class includes both kit fee and instruction fee (no extra charge when you show up!). All students will receive a 15% shopping discount good to use the day of the class.
Stamp your title using stamps mounted on a clear block...use the flex ruler to help you make swirls that fit your page...print your photos on textured cardstock to give it a different look...try something new!
A page of my daughter on a sunny spring day, just being herself. You do not always need to have a reason (holiday, birthday, vacation, etc) to scrapbook - just the everyday is enough!
Added May 29, 2007: Please enjoy these gorgeous layouts created by our wonderful customer and friend Keri Wilson using papers, embellishments and more from the store. She created a beautiful album as a gift to her cousin.
July 2007
Our friend Dee shares with us cards made with Magenta proudcts:
Here is a sample of what you can create with the beautiful and big silk flowers that have become so popular. This is a book that opens with a hidden magnetic snap. Barb created this at conference.
Here is a wonderful sampling of Beth's talent with wire working. Be sure to check out her classes:
Georgia created a number of elegant cards using a "Quilting" technique.
Stacey Stamps are known for their triangular shapes which makes them unique and offers several options to use them. Below are two ideas using the very same stamp.
Georgia created this stunning Iris Folded Birthday Card.
Our Team Member, Tiffany Palm, has been published on a couple of websites!
Please click on these links to see her work.
Tiffany's Canvas Concepts Artistic Scrapbook Page
Tiffany's "Grid Lock" Scrapbook Page