A Tip from a DIY Bride
I’ve been married for a little over a year now, but with wedding season just around the corner, I wanted to remind all of the brides to be that going DIY doesn’t mean you can’t be elegant. Last time,...
View ArticleExpert Advice from Devin!
February is National Start a Business Month, so what better way to start things off than with expert advice from a successful entrepreneur? Devin Kimura, President and Co-Owner of Artbeads.com, shares...
View ArticleDIY Weddings
Are you getting prepped for your wedding? We’ve got some fun tips to get the wedding of your dreams that’s still in budget! We were inspired by two Artbeads employees that recently tied the knot and...
View ArticlePantone Spring/Summer 2013 Color Report
Shake off the winter blues and get ready for spring! We’re here to help brighten your spirit with Pantone’s color choices for Spring 2013, and we know you’re going to love it. Spring is all about new...
View ArticleThe 2013 Pantone Color of the Year – Emerald
Photo Source: Pantone. We’re absolutely in love with the Pantone color of the year—after all, we are nestled next to Seattle, the Emerald City. This rich, elegant color is the ultimate color of...
View ArticleHappy Year of the Snake!
photo source: freepik.com. Chinese New Year officially started last Sunday, February 10. Happy Chinese New Year! You can learn more about how Chinese New Year is celebrated in our previous blog post...
View ArticleThe Crystal Applicator Tool is so Cool…
How cool is it? Well, first of all, this tool allows you to customize your clothing and accessories with Swarovski crystal components like a professional designer! Moreover, the crystal applicator...
View ArticleCelebrate Quilting Day During National Craft Month!
Photo Source: Galenfrysinger.com Quilt Festival. The third Saturday in March is officially designated as the day to celebrate the fabulous fabric designs, though this whole month is dedicated to...
View ArticleFun with Fiber Arts
Photo Source: doodlebudgetzines.com. Art is meant to be an expression. It doesn’t have to be clean, precise or even make sense. It’s supposed to be an outlet for your creativity and emotions. Fiber...
View ArticleOur Designers’ Favorite Jump Rings
The Artbeads jewelry designers are experts in using the best components and techniques, and love sharing their knowledge with our readers so anyone can create professional jewelry. One of the most...
View ArticleArtisan Glass
Our lampwork beads are some of our favorite pieces, not only because of their beauty but because each one is made by hand. In a sense, these beads are small works of art! Each lampwork artist trains...
View ArticleSpring Break Fashion and Fun
Be honest—when you think Spring Break, what do you think of? Is it bikini-clad coeds at the beach? When you read the title of this blog, did you think we were going to show you some beads gone wild?...
View ArticleArtbeads Artist Spotlight – Unicorne Beads
At Artbeads, we feel that individuality is important for expressing creativity. Thinking outside the box— choosing a different path— is what being an artist is all about. That’s why we’re always...
View ArticleGemstone Legends IV
It’s been a while since our last installment of gemstone legends, and with the addition of our gorgeous collection from Dakota Stones, we’re able to bring you new stories and new stones. Since ancient...
View ArticleGreat Gatsby and the Real Flapper Girl
This year’s hottest fashion craze is all about 1920s fashion, thanks in large part to the highly anticipated 2013 release of the film, The Great Gatsby. This variation of the F. Scott Fitzgerald novel...
View ArticleSmashing Summer Jewelry Fashion from Downton Abbey
We’re excited that the American 1920s lavish fashion is sweeping the runways and fashion mags due to the release of the new Great Gatsby film, but this film isn’t creating the trend all on its own....
View ArticleHot Chocolate Fashion
So many ooey, gooey, delicious things come in brown, and today we want to celebrate the tasty power of this color in fashion. The perfect shade of chocolate brown is a cool complement to other shades...
View ArticleMagical Pearls
Photo Source: AP Big Story Pearls bring to mind different images of elegance, like a bride on her wedding day or a classic Hollywood starlet. There’s a reason why these gems are a symbol of timeless...
View ArticleDried Out Gilders Paste? No Problem!
Gilders Paste is a great way to add new color to metal, wood, polymer clay, ceramic, wax and resin surfaces. It comes in lots colors and each container provides enough paste for many, many projects....
View ArticleSwarovski Rivolis
Swarovski rivoli crystals are beautiful stones that make a sparkling impact on any design. Their unique facets refract light in a dazzling display. These stones don’t have stringing holes, so they...
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