That KO Thread sounds fantastic! I'm always losing my needles, or not being able to find the right one, and end up ditching my plans over it. Having a thread that I could skip the needle for would be just plain wonderful. As it stands, the only one I can use like this without constantly trimming the frays, is tiger tail, and it can be too stiff for a lot of things. Count me in, please :) I'm also a blog subscriber :D
When in lived in San Francico I shopped at the Bead Shop when I was in the Palo Alto area. There was always an interesting assortment of beads, supplies & classes, & the virtual Bead Shop continues the tradition.
I live where I have limited access to beads & supplies, so mail order shopping is important to me. This gift certificate would go a long way toward feeding my need to bead!
I absolutely love the Beadshop site and tutorials. I have to admit, I'm hooked on wrap bracelets and I love the headband. I would love to win the $100 so I could purchase the tray among other items to increase my stock and make more bracelets.
Thanks for the opportunity. Sandra Woerner popspet@comcast.net
Great selection of tutorials. I am going to try the silk wrapping one when I get home from work. Thank you for the chance. Susan Marling rmar261783@aol.com
I'm in love with the Beadshop site and all the goodies they offer. The tutorials are fantastic and I can't wait to increase my stash to make more wrap bracelets not to mention the headband. Thanks for the opportunity to enter a fantastic giveaway. Sandy Woerner popspet@comcast.net
I love the Bead Shop! I've ordered from there a number of times and love their fast shipping! Thanks for the chance to win this great gift certificate! I would love it!
I made the Herringbone Wrap Bracelet with hemp cord that I had on hand. I love the design and I know it would be truly fabulous with the Chinese Knotting Cord. I have already spent "The Bead Shop's $100 Gift Certificate Giveaway" in my mind. Fingers crossed that dreams do come true!
What a fantastic prize! Talk about heaven! I'm already a blog follower, to yours and their site. I love shopping there, they are so friendly and their tutorials are great! Julie ~ julie4kw@yahoo.com
I found this site a while back and spent lots of $$ on supplies. Materials are fabulous and the videos are the best I have seen online. I wish I could visit the shop, but I live in NY. Actually, it is good that I don't live closer as I would have to buy beads everyday!! Would love to win the gift certificate!
What an awesome bracelet!! I can not wait to try this out, as I love the wrap bracelets, but was getting a little bored with the same old same old. What a fun way to mix it up! Thanks for sharing - I will definitely be visiting their shop a lot more! Love your blog!! ~Heather hburnem@yahoo.com www.spottedhorsestudio.etsy.com
Thank you for blogging about this store- I've been looking for a good source for cording for maedup- just got a book on it, can't wait to try it out! Plus a giveaway- thanks for making my Monday. :) -Heather, The Real Leopardstripes
I am glad to know of a resource for different types of cords--and California is not that far from my home in Alaska, so orders should come quickly. Thank you. Please enter me in the contest. nancysopp@gmail.com
BEADSHOP!!!!! One of my best site! I follow its video tutorial! Good ideas!! I create macrame' jewelry so...it's my site! (My blog is http://annodarte2013.blogspot.it . Thanks! Marina
This is so great. They have so many beautiful gems and design options. I could look at their site all day long.
Judy
February 3, 2014 at 1:51 PM
Anonymous said...
I adore the tutorials at The Beading Gem's site. I've shopped at The Beadshop and used their tutorials before -- it'a a fantastic site and their staff are very helpful! Thanks for introducing them to your blog audience.
Great shop and great resources too! Micro-Macrame is on my to learn list this year, I would love to win this GC and get a good supply of materials to start with:)
Wow! More fantastic variations on the art of decorating the human body! This is what makes this particular art so fascinating and so complex and unending Pearl! Who couldn't fall in love with some aspect of it once they tried it?
I am always so impressed when I come across people who have taken an idea and expanded it and then keep trying to see how far it will go. This is so evident here at The Bead Shop!
I love Beadshop.com. The quality and taste level of their website and products are superb. Not to mention the numerous projects for inspiration and youtube videos.
Hi there, I found the Bead Shop last summer and have been a huge fan ever since. They are so "beader friendly" not only with their video tutorials but also with their prices and shopping tools. LOVE EM!
I can't wait to check out this store. Thanks for the wrapping tutorial. I'm a blog subscriber.
February 3, 2014 at 3:48 PM
Sara Delgado said...
Favorite on-line bead shop ever!! Awesome products, no shipping fee, fast shipping, and the best customer service ever! Oh...did I mention the on-line tutorials that are FREE!! I have been inspired by Beadshop.com to try so many new techniques with amazing results! Love these girls and their shop!!
Thanks for introducing us to this shop - I am surprised I haven't found them before. The cord they sell is really awesome - and a fresh alternative to the usual beading "wire" used for these types of projects! I will be checking out their website for supplies! I subscribe to your blog.
This is an amazing shop! Not only are the tutorials and videos top notch, they carry high quality supplies and my orders have always arrived within a couple of days of placing them. sundaylakers@msn.com
Thanks for The Bead Shop info! I've recently moved from a house to an apartment so my usual jewelry techniques (soldering, etching) are on hold - but I'm using this time to learn new techniques! I'd love to win this!
I love, love, love the beadshop.com and miss the PA store so much, but the online shop is excellent. I would love to win the $100 gift certificate. Thanks for the opportunity to win and introducing me to this great blog!
Hi Pearl, I'm so happy to see you and Beadshop.com connected! I became your follower a year ago. I've been a fan of beadshop.com and took classes from their Palo Alto store. I love their selection of beads and supplies!
I've watched the kimono cord/silk wrap tutorial several times - it's fascinating and she's so clear with instructions - would love to win the $100 to purchase supplies to actually DO it!!
Thank SO much for this giveaway, Pearl & Janice!!
February 3, 2014 at 10:54 PM
Jen Zimmerman said...
I could really use an entry as well as some of these supplies. Thanks for the information! heartofbone@hotmail.com
The Bead Shop: I love their products and have spent many an hour viewing their products and video tutorials. I would love to enter this contest and it would be great to win if that were possible. I know exactly what I want to buy from them! I love the colors of their products and colors of the cording that they use and the beads they have selected.
Also, I am a subscriber to your blog. I enjoy reading it very much.
Thank you Pearl for providing a Wonderful giveaway! I can see how easy it would be to spend hours on the Bead Shop's site, lol! Would LOVE to win the GC ;)
I am already a subscriber to your blog! You have some very nice products! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
February 4, 2014 at 7:59 AM
Anonymous said...
I LOVE the Bead Shop! I have been buying from them for several years and they are AWESOME! I've emailed questions and always gotten a quick response. The staff always goes above and beyond; in fact, I ordered the Ultimate Design Board thinking it had pegs for knotting. Sam called me to say there were not actual pegs on the board and apologized for the description not being clear enough. I was SO impressed that she called me to be sure the board was exactly what I wanted. I kept it and love it!
I love their videos as well. I have made several bracelets from their "In the Garden" series - "Honey Bee," a cheery yellow, and "Orchid," a pretty, deep purple. The video made it so simple to do; easy-to-follow and very detailed without bogging you down with information.
I have also made their leather Tahoe Bracelet for myself and several friends.
I can also attest to the quality of their gemstone strands. The carnelian strand I purchased last fall was beautiful and very sparkly. I made a simple strand necklace and get lots of compliments.
Can't say enough about the quality of their products or their customer service. Love them!
Barb Christman bachristman@sbcglobal.net
February 4, 2014 at 8:27 AM
Barb Christman said...
Doesn't look like my first post went through so I'm redoing. LOVE the Bead Shop! They have fabulous products and their customer service is outstanding. I bought an Ultimate Bead Board thinking it had pegs on it. Sam personally called me to explain it did not and offered me a full refund because she wanted me to be completely satisfied with my purchase. I loved the board and kept it but was so impressed that she actually called me!
Also love their videos - very instructional but simple and informative. I've made several bracelets from their "In the Garden" series - "Honey Bee," which is a cheery yellow, and "Orchid," which is a rich purple. I've also made several of the leather Tahoe bracelets.
The quality of their gemstone strands is also outstanding. I ordered some carnelian last fall and made a simple strand necklace. Because the stones were so sparkly, it stood well on its own.
Can't say enough about their quality and customer service! Love them!
Barb bachristman@sbcglobal.net
February 4, 2014 at 8:37 AM
Tammy Roush said...
Awesome giveaway!! I could use it too, between making ChainMaille dragons and leather beaded bracelets, it sure would help out :) lol Thanks for the chance to win :)
I'm a subscriber and follower, I have shared this on Twitter, Facebook, Google+ and Pinterest :)
I'm having a good time learning all these cool techniques. So much wonderful instruction here. So yes I would like to enter the contest, the more product I have the more I can learn. Thanks Joyce Owen thefurbandi@msn.com
This is a fabulous giveaway! Ever since I spotted those kimono cords I want, want, want them :) I am a follower and did a shout-out on my Facebook and Twitter pages, though, frankly, I don't want a lot of participants here ;)
February 4, 2014 at 2:19 PM
Connie Mattos said...
Just beautiful! cmbmattos@aol.com
February 4, 2014 at 2:24 PM
Voltzia said...
Seems like an awesome shop, filled with very good ideas. Thanks for the giveaway !
I subscribe to you blog via email. I follow on twitter @barleecreations I follow on Google+ as Linda Barlee I tweeted: https://twitter.com/barleecreations/status/431130160734011393
I adore Beadshop and have been a fan for years. I am right in the midst of an "in the garden" wrap bracelet and last week finished a Harvest bracelet, using the hand made loom. What a wonderful inspiration Janice is! I will share your giveaway on Facebook via the Beadhop page, and I will happily subscribe to your journal! You are great! Best wishes, jean baldridge yates jyatesnewyork@aol.com
PS:I love the kimono cord as well and had a ball making the necklace!
I love love love your blog and would truly love to win this give away. I do beading but mostly I do Kumihimo weaving and it would be great to get my supplies at The Bead Shop. Thank you for your very informative blog Pearl!! email is v.koch1957@gmail.com
Love The Bead Shop! I have purchased many items from them, I particularly love their variety of ethnic and tribal beads and findings. Their tutorials are great too. Keeping my fingers crossed about the $100 shopping spree.
Love your blog & I'll definitely be checking out the Bead Shop. I need a quality faux suede & I haven't found a consistent supplier yet. Best Wishes, Tabitha Savvykatstudio@outlook.com
I am on your email list. I would love to win the $100 giveaway. It could surely in getting my passion closer to being a business. Thank you for some amazing tips and ideas.
December 31, 2014 at 5:31 AM
angelwings9591@yahoo.com said...
I love the bead shop their 8/0 seed beads are so pretty. I'm just now working on a new order from them. They are friendly help with questions it would really help to win the $100 giveaway it can help with my order.Every I love I hope I win
Thanks for the info about The Bead Shop. I am a subscriber. Email:livingoutllivingoutloud26@gmail.com
February 6, 2015 at 8:53 PM
I first came across the California based jewelry supplier, The Bead Shop, through their marvelous tutorials on Youtube. I wrote about their Multi Patterned Leather Wrapped Cord Bracelet Tutorials and Mosaic Tila Bead Headband and Bracelet Tutorials because they were such refreshing approaches to popular techniques and beads.
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Herringbone Wrapped Bracelet- Fresh Berries
The Bead Shop was founded in 1982 by Janice Parsons. It is the online presence of the old Bead Shop once located in Palo Alto. They said, "Based on the culture of our old brick and mortar store, our website was created to reflect the artistic passion and beading knowledge of its owner and team. We continually push ourselves to provide our customers with new inspirational videos and handouts that give beaders of every skill level the confidence to create beautiful jewelry."
Their shop sells all sorts of jewelry supplies but with a distinct emphasis on those needed for micro-macrame, knotting and wrapping jewelry. They've clearly sourced the world for the best materials as you can get supplies like Irish waxed linen, Korean waxed cords and Chinese knotting cords. They also stock many colors of C-lon, Superlon and the US made Tuft cord which are used for micro-macrame jewelry. There is a large range of leather cords and also something called Compassion Suede which is not made from animals.
Their colorful range of threads, cords including leather come in different sizes to suit the varying bead hole sizes. I found their guide, Stitchionary, extremely useful in sorting out what sort of threads and cords to use for what projects. Indeed their site is peppered with useful tips and tricks.
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For example, Chinese knotting cord (0.5 mm) is used for the herringbone wrapped Greek leather bracelet shown above. I featured the tutorial before but it doesn't hurt to see the video tutorial by Nicole Anderson again. Love the changes of laddered beads along the long bracelet!
Also used in the video is KO thread. KO thread is made in Japan and is specifically designed for beaders. It's a "strong, fray-resistant and non-stretchy thread" which can be used with needles but is stiff enough to use the tail as a self needle. That last bit is useful if you do like making bead wrapped cord bracelets.
Heart's Desire is a lovely micro macrame necklace design tutorial by Janice Parsons.Gemstone rondelles are knotted together with micro C-lon. Check out the video tutorial here.
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The Bead Shop also carry beautiful kimono cord.One of my favorite Bead Shop tutorials is one of the easiest. A must see! Janice Parsons demonstrates in this video, the ancient technique of silk wrapping which requires no glue or visible knots to make this kimono cord necklace. It can be wrapped twice to make a bracelet and without the button, a eyeglass cord!
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A fun store to explore! I can attest to that as I have spent hours on the site.
Giveaway The Bead Shop is sponsoring a $100 gift certificate for any of their products. If you'd like be a winner, please make a comment below. Make sure you leave contact info below if you do not have an online shop or blog.
Subscribers need to click on the post title to come to my actual blog. Scroll down and enter your comment. Pick Name/URL. If you don't have a store or blog, leave the URL blank. This giveaway is international.Extra entries if you become or are a blog subscriber or follower etc. If you also do shout outs about this giveaway, those will count as additional entries too! Please say so in the comments.It ends in a week's time at 6 pm EST Monday, February 10 , 2014. I will pick the winner randomly and announce the results as soon as possible after. So be sure to leave a contact email if you don't have an online link or make sure you come back and check! Otherwise I will redraw in a week. Good luck! Before You Go :
3 Strand Shambala Bracelet Tutorial
Great Wrapped Leather and Beads Bracelet Tutorials
Macrame Bracelet Tutorials to Inspire
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Original Post by THE BEADING GEM Jewelry Making Tips - Jewelry Business Tips
posted by The Beading Gem at 8:00 AM on Feb 3, 2014
"The Bead Shop's $100 Gift Certificate Giveaway"
152 Comments -
Thanks for introducing me to this shop. They have lots of cool things and I'd love to so some shopping there.
February 3, 2014 at 8:36 AM
I would Love to enter the contest for the $100 Bead Shop Gift Certificate.
Treasa Brookman
February 3, 2014 at 8:49 AM
Thanks for the good information. I'd love a new place to get cord. I'm a subscriber. Thanks for the chance to win.
February 3, 2014 at 8:57 AM
the shop looks great, lots of projects to explore
February 3, 2014 at 9:00 AM
Lot the new ideas for headbands and bracelets. I would love to try out the techniques with some of their products.
g_bollivar@hotmail.com
February 3, 2014 at 9:03 AM
Thank you for introducing us to a great source of product and knowledge.
I am going to tell everyone.
February 3, 2014 at 9:09 AM
stunning, gorgeous shop!!!
It'd be a superb gift for my birthday next week!!!
I am also an email subscriber
deb_oro@yahoo.gr
February 3, 2014 at 9:28 AM
thank you! I had never heard of this company before. jenn at ou812amp@yahoo.com
February 3, 2014 at 9:30 AM
Pearl, you always find the coolest places for us to visit! Thank you for yet another great resource, and thanks for the giveaway!
February 3, 2014 at 9:32 AM
I am a blog follower as well.
February 3, 2014 at 9:33 AM
tweeted:
https://twitter.com/ShirleyMoore235/status/430348571892674560
February 3, 2014 at 9:35 AM
Posted to fb: https://www.facebook.com/shirley.j.moore.12
February 3, 2014 at 9:36 AM
I sub to the email list...this is a great idea, great intro to the business...and good stuff too! Have to go and do some serious shopping...
February 3, 2014 at 9:36 AM
Fabby! Me me me please! I love beads!!!! Great tutorials and I do enjoy your bloggage x
February 3, 2014 at 9:38 AM
Thanks for posting about this shop. I'd so love to win and get some of their supplies. Sounds like a great shop. Will be checking them out.
February 3, 2014 at 9:41 AM
I'm a blog subscriber. Email should be in blog profile.
February 3, 2014 at 9:41 AM
I LOVE Bead Shop! Thanks so much for a chance to win! I follow your blog and on facebook - I am sharing your post right now!
February 3, 2014 at 9:41 AM
Just tweeted about you post/review and giveaway.
https://twitter.com/kayzkreationz/status/430350513603743744
February 3, 2014 at 9:42 AM
Hi pearl, I love your blog and I love bead shop too! Yes please enter amirasdesigns@gmail.com or mar061555@gmail.com. Thank you!
February 3, 2014 at 9:43 AM
I also tweeted the giveaway!
February 3, 2014 at 9:43 AM
I would love to enter the contest. Thank you for blogging about them.
February 3, 2014 at 9:45 AM
Hi pearl, I love your blog and I love bead shop too! Please enter amirasdesigns@gmail.com for a chance to win! Thanks so much!
February 3, 2014 at 9:45 AM
That KO Thread sounds fantastic! I'm always losing my needles, or not being able to find the right one, and end up ditching my plans over it. Having a thread that I could skip the needle for would be just plain wonderful. As it stands, the only one I can use like this without constantly trimming the frays, is tiger tail, and it can be too stiff for a lot of things.
Count me in, please :) I'm also a blog subscriber :D
February 3, 2014 at 9:47 AM
When in lived in San Francico I shopped at the Bead Shop when I was in the Palo Alto area. There was always an interesting assortment of beads, supplies & classes, & the virtual Bead Shop continues the tradition.
I live where I have limited access to beads & supplies, so mail order shopping is important to me. This gift certificate would go a long way toward feeding my need to bead!
February 3, 2014 at 9:51 AM
The shop looks awesome. Love the bracelets. Thank you
February 3, 2014 at 9:55 AM
I subscribe to this page and whenever I check my email, this is always one of the first I open!! Love it, thank-you.
February 3, 2014 at 10:08 AM
I would LOVE to win! :)
SHANTEL575@hotmail.com
Shantel Hampton
February 3, 2014 at 10:15 AM
I love beading and basically just started a few months ago thanks for the introduction to the a new bead source and a chance to win
February 3, 2014 at 10:16 AM
I already follow with blog lovin
February 3, 2014 at 10:17 AM
Thanks for another wonderful giveaway offer and another great beading resource.
zanc@att.net
February 3, 2014 at 10:25 AM
I absolutely love the Beadshop site and tutorials. I have to admit, I'm hooked on wrap bracelets and I love the headband. I would love to win the $100 so I could purchase the tray among other items to increase my stock and make more bracelets.
Thanks for the opportunity. Sandra Woerner
popspet@comcast.net
February 3, 2014 at 10:25 AM
I am a blog subscriber.
zanc@att.net
February 3, 2014 at 10:25 AM
Great selection of tutorials. I am going to try the silk wrapping one when I get home from work. Thank you for the chance.
Susan Marling
rmar261783@aol.com
February 3, 2014 at 10:26 AM
I pinned the giveaway offer:
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/365987907189951098/
zanc@att.net
February 3, 2014 at 10:28 AM
I'm in love with the Beadshop site and all the goodies they offer. The tutorials are fantastic and I can't wait to increase my stash to make more wrap bracelets not to mention the headband. Thanks for the opportunity to enter a fantastic giveaway.
Sandy Woerner
popspet@comcast.net
February 3, 2014 at 10:31 AM
So neat to learn about another great bead shop! Please enter me into the contest. Thank you! spinningjenny57@hotmail.com
February 3, 2014 at 10:33 AM
Neat shop - thanks for the introduction.
geri.actor@comcast.net
February 3, 2014 at 10:35 AM
What a lovely store. So many new techniques to try out! So exciting!
February 3, 2014 at 10:46 AM
Would love to enter the contest. Love the bracelets!
grinchswoman@hotmail.com
February 3, 2014 at 10:49 AM
I really love the video. I am going to share it with my friends who work with silk and fiber!
February 3, 2014 at 10:55 AM
This shop has good products.
February 3, 2014 at 11:17 AM
GFC Follower.
February 3, 2014 at 11:17 AM
Feedly subscribe.
February 3, 2014 at 11:17 AM
I love the Bead Shop! I've ordered from there a number of times and love their fast shipping! Thanks for the chance to win this great gift certificate! I would love it!
February 3, 2014 at 11:19 AM
I would love to win, this shop has tons of pretty things! I am a blog subscriber too.
Thanks!
www.CreativeAtelier.net
February 3, 2014 at 11:20 AM
I love the Bead Shop! All their tutorials and videos are fantastic. And I love how they offer some really unique beads. Thanks for the giveaway!
dora.moreland@gmail.com
February 3, 2014 at 11:21 AM
Beautiful colors. Looks like a great product!!! I would love to win!!
February 3, 2014 at 11:43 AM
I made the Herringbone Wrap Bracelet with hemp cord that I had on hand. I love the design and I know it would be truly fabulous with the Chinese Knotting Cord. I have already spent "The Bead Shop's $100 Gift Certificate Giveaway" in my mind. Fingers crossed that dreams do come true!
February 3, 2014 at 11:51 AM
What a fantastic prize! Talk about heaven! I'm already a blog follower, to yours and their site. I love shopping there, they are so friendly and their tutorials are great!
Julie ~ julie4kw@yahoo.com
February 3, 2014 at 12:07 PM
This would be amazing, such a great shop with so many new projects to dive into.
February 3, 2014 at 12:12 PM
Thx for introduction to your store.
I would like to enter your draw
Patricia\
trish128@gmail.com
February 3, 2014 at 12:29 PM
Thanks for the information about the shop. I would love in win!!
Thanks for the chance.
February 3, 2014 at 12:38 PM
I am a blog follower
February 3, 2014 at 12:38 PM
I found this site a while back and spent lots of $$ on supplies. Materials are fabulous and the videos are the best I have seen online. I wish I could visit the shop, but I live in NY. Actually, it is good that I don't live closer as I would have to buy beads everyday!! Would love to win the gift certificate!
February 3, 2014 at 12:49 PM
What a great giveaway! And what a great opportunity to try out the bead shop!!!
February 3, 2014 at 12:59 PM
I also subscribe via email.
February 3, 2014 at 1:00 PM
What an awesome bracelet!! I can not wait to try this out, as I love the wrap bracelets, but was getting a little bored with the same old same old. What a fun way to mix it up! Thanks for sharing - I will definitely be visiting their shop a lot more! Love your blog!!
~Heather
hburnem@yahoo.com
www.spottedhorsestudio.etsy.com
February 3, 2014 at 1:09 PM
Thank you for blogging about this store- I've been looking for a good source for cording for maedup- just got a book on it, can't wait to try it out! Plus a giveaway- thanks for making my Monday. :)
-Heather, The Real Leopardstripes
February 3, 2014 at 1:23 PM
I am glad to know of a resource for different types of cords--and California is not that far from my home in Alaska, so orders should come quickly. Thank you. Please enter me in the contest.
nancysopp@gmail.com
February 3, 2014 at 1:26 PM
I love this store and have ordered from them before. Great products!
February 3, 2014 at 1:31 PM
I would Love to enter the contest for the $100 Bead Shop Gift.
Thanks for the awesome give-away.
February 3, 2014 at 1:34 PM
Wow I love the Kimono necklace, I have to make one. Fab giveaway many thanks.
February 3, 2014 at 1:35 PM
BEADSHOP!!!!! One of my best site! I follow its video tutorial! Good ideas!! I create macrame' jewelry so...it's my site! (My blog is http://annodarte2013.blogspot.it .
Thanks! Marina
February 3, 2014 at 1:39 PM
This is so great. They have so many beautiful gems and design options. I could look at their site all day long.
Judy
February 3, 2014 at 1:51 PM
I adore the tutorials at The Beading Gem's site. I've shopped at The Beadshop and used their tutorials before -- it'a a fantastic site and their staff are very helpful! Thanks for introducing them to your blog audience.
Vanese@logic.bm
February 3, 2014 at 2:02 PM
I just recently found out about this store and I can't wait to make my own leather wrap jewelry. I love the selection of cords and colors they have !
February 3, 2014 at 2:02 PM
I love this shop. I subscribe to their newsletter and have ordered from them. I already have a list of things to buy with the gift certificate. LOL
February 3, 2014 at 2:12 PM
Great shop and great resources too! Micro-Macrame is on my to learn list this year, I would love to win this GC and get a good supply of materials to start with:)
February 3, 2014 at 2:36 PM
I love the Bead Shop and all of their tutorials & merchandise. I have made several items with their assistance. Please pick me!
February 3, 2014 at 2:47 PM
Wow! More fantastic variations on the art of decorating the human body! This is what makes this particular art so fascinating and so complex and unending Pearl! Who couldn't fall in love with some aspect of it once they tried it?
I am always so impressed when I come across people who have taken an idea and expanded it and then keep trying to see how far it will
go. This is so evident here at The Bead Shop!
Put my name in please Pearl .....
Aims
bigbluebarn@gmail.com
February 3, 2014 at 2:47 PM
I love the Bead Shop … they have helped me out with beading questions more than once. Also, they have great videos and their online shop is super!
February 3, 2014 at 2:52 PM
I loooooove this shop !!
February 3, 2014 at 3:15 PM
Beadshop.com is AWESOME! the finest quality beads and materials AND the best tutorials anywhere!! So appreciate the chance to enter this giveaway!!
February 3, 2014 at 3:32 PM
I love Beadshop.com. The quality and taste level of their website and products are superb. Not to mention the numerous projects for inspiration and youtube videos.
Amy
February 3, 2014 at 3:32 PM
This is great!!! I would love to enter the contest for the Bead Shop's giveaway!!! Thanks for the chance to enter!!!
Cheryl A Hill
chillwthme@gmail.com
February 3, 2014 at 3:35 PM
Hi there, I found the Bead Shop last summer and have been a huge fan ever since. They are so "beader friendly" not only with their video tutorials but also with their prices and shopping tools. LOVE EM!
February 3, 2014 at 3:40 PM
I can't wait to check out this store. Thanks for the wrapping tutorial. I'm a blog subscriber.
February 3, 2014 at 3:48 PM
Favorite on-line bead shop ever!! Awesome products, no shipping fee, fast shipping, and the best customer service ever! Oh...did I mention the on-line tutorials that are FREE!! I have been inspired by Beadshop.com to try so many new techniques with amazing results! Love these girls and their shop!!
Sara Delgado
saried214@gmail.com
February 3, 2014 at 3:55 PM
This looks great! Haven't looked at their shop before today, but definitely will be again!!!
February 3, 2014 at 4:06 PM
Thanks for introducing us to this shop - I am surprised I haven't found them before. The cord they sell is really awesome - and a fresh alternative to the usual beading "wire" used for these types of projects!
I will be checking out their website for supplies!
I subscribe to your blog.
February 3, 2014 at 5:07 PM
Cool giveaway. Nice to know about another shop too!
icbnett(at)gmail.com
February 3, 2014 at 5:12 PM
Just pinned your post and giveaway.
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/537195061774751257/
February 3, 2014 at 5:31 PM
What an interesting shop The Bead Shop looks to be. Nice of you to host a give-way. The tutorial is neat.
~cryssT
February 3, 2014 at 5:37 PM
I have always loved this shop. And Pearl keep up the good work you do with your Blog! I am a long time subscriber.
February 3, 2014 at 5:43 PM
This is an amazing shop! Not only are the tutorials and videos top notch, they carry high quality supplies and my orders have always arrived within a couple of days of placing them. sundaylakers@msn.com
February 3, 2014 at 5:46 PM
Looks like great products. Will definitely check out their store.
Karyn.weintraub@gmail.com
February 3, 2014 at 5:54 PM
Very cool new find!!! Love the selections they have on their site.
February 3, 2014 at 5:59 PM
Would love to win this!!!! Am a blog subscriber as well. Thanks
Marlene
mlsjewel@yahoo.com
February 3, 2014 at 6:03 PM
Hi Pearl,
Thanks for the link to such a great website - hours of fun for all.
Cheers
Vicky;)
victoria _ farrell at hotmail dot com
February 3, 2014 at 6:15 PM
I have always loved the Bead Shop. It is a marvelous site.
February 3, 2014 at 6:54 PM
Uh oh, a new shop to spend money in.:) I love it, and my obsession just got a little deeper.
February 3, 2014 at 7:27 PM
Forgot-I am a subscriber!
Love all the reviews that so carefully analyze so we don't have to.
February 3, 2014 at 7:28 PM
Kaymie McKinny kgem56@yahoo.com
I have ordered their products before and love the colors and quality!
February 3, 2014 at 7:33 PM
Thanks for The Bead Shop info! I've recently moved from a house to an apartment so my usual jewelry techniques (soldering, etching) are on hold - but I'm using this time to learn new techniques! I'd love to win this!
February 3, 2014 at 7:39 PM
I LOVE the Bead Shop! Last year I made a dozen wrap bracelets with their tools and materials and everything turned out beautifully.
February 3, 2014 at 7:39 PM
I love beadshop.com, I actually shopped the brick and mortar store way back in the day.
I love seeing the projects you come up with.
mia dot mclaughlin at gmail dot com
February 3, 2014 at 7:41 PM
I love tutorials! Thanks for introducing the shop, I will try it out. Once again, a great blog!! You are amazing!!
pglenda@yahoo.com
February 3, 2014 at 7:46 PM
I love, love, love the beadshop.com and miss the PA store so much, but the online shop is excellent. I would love to win the $100 gift certificate. Thanks for the opportunity to win and introducing me to this great blog!
February 3, 2014 at 8:23 PM
Very nice giveaway from The Bead Shop. I'm a blog subscriber.
February 3, 2014 at 8:38 PM
Great Shop!
Meghan Hoyt
RecoveryWraps@gmail.com
February 3, 2014 at 8:39 PM
Thank you for this blog. Tutorials are my way of learning more how to use my creative juices! I would love the opportunity to win!! bsprenkle@live.com
February 3, 2014 at 9:04 PM
Hi Pearl, I'm so happy to see you and Beadshop.com connected! I became your follower a year ago. I've been a fan of beadshop.com and took classes from their Palo Alto store. I love their selection of beads and supplies!
February 3, 2014 at 9:09 PM
Hi Pearl, would love to win this. Checked out shop and they have lots of lovely supplies. Thanks for a chance to win this.Pat S
February 3, 2014 at 9:25 PM
I love this shop! Their designs are awesome.
February 3, 2014 at 9:43 PM
I need more supplies. Thanks for a chance to win!
February 3, 2014 at 9:50 PM
I've watched the kimono cord/silk wrap tutorial several times - it's fascinating and she's so clear with instructions - would love to win the $100 to purchase supplies to actually DO it!!
Thank SO much for this giveaway, Pearl & Janice!!
February 3, 2014 at 10:54 PM
I could really use an entry as well as some of these supplies. Thanks for the information!
heartofbone@hotmail.com
February 3, 2014 at 11:48 PM
I checked out Bead Shop and would enjoy a shopping spree! :-) Thanks for the chance! I'm an e-mail subscriber hycat@aol.com.
February 3, 2014 at 11:59 PM
happy to have found your blog, lovely bracelets
February 4, 2014 at 12:19 AM
I would absolutely LOVE to enter the contest for the Bead Shop's $100 gift certificate. Thank you so much for the opportunity
February 4, 2014 at 12:42 AM
I would love having the supplies for new projects. Posted this to Facebook also.
February 4, 2014 at 2:40 AM
The Bead Shop: I love their products and have spent many an hour viewing their products and video tutorials. I would love to enter this contest and it would be great to win if that were possible. I know exactly what I want to buy from them! I love the colors of their products and colors of the cording that they use and the beads they have selected.
Also, I am a subscriber to your blog. I enjoy reading it very much.
February 4, 2014 at 5:29 AM
Thank you Pearl for providing a Wonderful giveaway! I can see how easy it would be to spend hours on the Bead Shop's site, lol! Would LOVE to win the GC ;)
February 4, 2014 at 7:01 AM
Love the micro macrame necklace! I will HAVE to try it! Thanks!
February 4, 2014 at 7:15 AM
I am already a subscriber to your blog! You have some very nice products! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
February 4, 2014 at 7:59 AM
I LOVE the Bead Shop! I have been buying from them for several years and they are AWESOME! I've emailed questions and always gotten a quick response. The staff always goes above and beyond; in fact, I ordered the Ultimate Design Board thinking it had pegs for knotting. Sam called me to say there were not actual pegs on the board and apologized for the description not being clear enough. I was SO impressed that she called me to be sure the board was exactly what I wanted. I kept it and love it!
I love their videos as well. I have made several bracelets from their "In the Garden" series - "Honey Bee," a cheery yellow, and "Orchid," a pretty, deep purple. The video made it so simple to do; easy-to-follow and very detailed without bogging you down with information.
I have also made their leather Tahoe Bracelet for myself and several friends.
I can also attest to the quality of their gemstone strands. The carnelian strand I purchased last fall was beautiful and very sparkly. I made a simple strand necklace and get lots of compliments.
Can't say enough about the quality of their products or their customer service. Love them!
Barb Christman bachristman@sbcglobal.net
February 4, 2014 at 8:27 AM
Doesn't look like my first post went through so I'm redoing. LOVE the Bead Shop! They have fabulous products and their customer service is outstanding. I bought an Ultimate Bead Board thinking it had pegs on it. Sam personally called me to explain it did not and offered me a full refund because she wanted me to be completely satisfied with my purchase. I loved the board and kept it but was so impressed that she actually called me!
Also love their videos - very instructional but simple and informative. I've made several bracelets from their "In the Garden" series - "Honey Bee," which is a cheery yellow, and "Orchid," which is a rich purple. I've also made several of the leather Tahoe bracelets.
The quality of their gemstone strands is also outstanding. I ordered some carnelian last fall and made a simple strand necklace. Because the stones were so sparkly, it stood well on its own.
Can't say enough about their quality and customer service! Love them!
Barb bachristman@sbcglobal.net
February 4, 2014 at 8:37 AM
Awesome giveaway!! I could use it too, between making ChainMaille dragons and leather beaded bracelets, it sure would help out :) lol Thanks for the chance to win :)
I'm a subscriber and follower, I have shared this on Twitter, Facebook, Google+ and Pinterest :)
litlwlf@yahoo.com
February 4, 2014 at 8:53 AM
I'm having a good time learning all these cool techniques. So much wonderful instruction here. So yes I would like to enter the contest, the more product I have the more I can learn.
Thanks
Joyce Owen
thefurbandi@msn.com
February 4, 2014 at 9:42 AM
Wow! Another great giveaway!
February 4, 2014 at 11:27 AM
Such an inspiration for me... Love your amazing work!
tawnyapeacejc@gmail.com
February 4, 2014 at 11:30 AM
This is a fabulous giveaway! Ever since I spotted those kimono cords I want, want, want them :) I am a follower and did a shout-out on my Facebook and Twitter pages, though, frankly, I don't want a lot of participants here ;)
February 4, 2014 at 2:19 PM
Just beautiful!
cmbmattos@aol.com
February 4, 2014 at 2:24 PM
Seems like an awesome shop, filled with very good ideas. Thanks for the giveaway !
voltzia@gmail.com
February 4, 2014 at 2:41 PM
I am a blog subscriber.
February 4, 2014 at 2:42 PM
Just tweeted about your post and giveaway.
https://mobile.twitter.com/kayzkreationz/status/430805416922992640?screen_name=kayzkreationz
February 4, 2014 at 3:51 PM
Oh I was wondering where to pick up some more Superlon. Great timing Pearl!
February 4, 2014 at 7:01 PM
I follow your blog through GFC as Shaiha
February 4, 2014 at 7:01 PM
I shared the giveaway on FB.
https://www.facebook.com/sShaiha/posts/10202987408795682?stream_ref=10
February 4, 2014 at 7:02 PM
I follow you on twitter as Shaiha_
February 4, 2014 at 7:02 PM
I could always use supplies. Thanks for the give aways.
February 5, 2014 at 12:12 PM
Oh yes please enter me in this great giveaway!
February 5, 2014 at 1:16 PM
I subscribe to you blog via email.
I follow on twitter @barleecreations
I follow on Google+ as Linda Barlee
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/barleecreations/status/431130160734011393
February 5, 2014 at 1:20 PM
Hi I'd love to be entered in the contest. I'm a blog subscriber, on Facebook and email subscriber.
thanks
Alicia
February 5, 2014 at 9:18 PM
please add me
mrsrodjac at hotmail.com
February 5, 2014 at 10:07 PM
I adore Beadshop and have been a fan for years. I am right in the midst of an "in the garden" wrap bracelet and last week finished a Harvest bracelet, using the hand made loom. What a wonderful inspiration Janice is! I will share your giveaway on Facebook via the Beadhop page, and I will happily subscribe to your journal! You are great!
Best wishes, jean baldridge yates
jyatesnewyork@aol.com
PS:I love the kimono cord as well and had a ball making the necklace!
February 6, 2014 at 3:40 PM
Love their bracelet tutorials. Would love to win a gift certificate.
Carolyn
Carolynscreations@live.com
February 6, 2014 at 9:27 PM
Follow and enjoy your blog.
Carolyn
Carolynscreations@live.com
February 6, 2014 at 9:29 PM
I love love love your blog and would truly love to win this give away. I do beading but mostly I do Kumihimo weaving and it would be great to get my supplies at The Bead Shop. Thank you for your very informative blog Pearl!! email is v.koch1957@gmail.com
February 7, 2014 at 1:05 AM
I'll have to check out the Bead shop. Those wrapped bracelets are awesome!
February 7, 2014 at 8:28 AM
great tutorials, thanks for the gift certificate opportunity.
February 8, 2014 at 10:49 PM
Love The Bead Shop! I have purchased many items from them, I particularly love their variety of ethnic and tribal beads and findings. Their tutorials are great too. Keeping my fingers crossed about the $100 shopping spree.
February 9, 2014 at 12:08 PM
Hi Pearl, I posted about this giveaway in my blog http://reginaswritings.blogspot.com/2014/02/bead-soup-sign-up-and-100-bead-shopping.html
and I am a long time subsriber/follower of The Beading Gem. Thanks for the giveway.
February 9, 2014 at 12:28 PM
I'm a subscriber!
February 9, 2014 at 5:52 PM
I love the kimono cord, I would love to get some!
February 9, 2014 at 5:52 PM
Love your blog & I'll definitely be checking out the Bead Shop. I need a quality faux suede & I haven't found a consistent supplier yet.
Best Wishes,
Tabitha
Savvykatstudio@outlook.com
February 9, 2014 at 8:19 PM
Just tweeted again about your post and giveaway.
https://twitter.com/kayzkreationz/status/432885066356629504
February 10, 2014 at 9:34 AM
What a wonderful giveaway!
February 21, 2014 at 6:09 PM
What a very generous giveaway!
March 9, 2014 at 12:59 PM
I am on your email list. I would love to win the $100 giveaway. It could surely in getting my passion closer to being a business. Thank you for some amazing tips and ideas.
December 31, 2014 at 5:31 AM
I love the bead shop their 8/0 seed beads are so pretty. I'm just now working on a new order from them. They are friendly help with questions it would really help to win the $100 giveaway it can help with my order.Every I love I hope I win
January 16, 2015 at 1:42 PM
Thanks for the info about The Bead Shop. I am a subscriber. Email:livingoutllivingoutloud26@gmail.com
February 6, 2015 at 8:53 PM