Tag Archives: beads

Clasp Wars: Buttons

Posted on October 22, 2018 by samwescott

Hey, everybody! We’re back at it with our clasp war series, where I talk about the pros and cons of different types of clasps and my suggestions for using them. Today we are talking about a real classic – buttons! … Continue reading →

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Giveaway and Sale Announcement!

Posted on August 28, 2018 by samwescott

Hey, friends! This will be a quick post with two announcements. Labor Day Sale! First off, I’m having a quick Labor Day Sale with the rest of Etsy. It starts Aug 28th and goes until Sep 3rd – So pop … Continue reading →

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Sale Time – Memorial Weekend Sale!

Posted on May 24, 2018 by samwescott

Hey there, everybody! I just wanted to pop in and remind everyone my etsy shop is having a big sale this weekend! Going from today until the 29th, everything in my shop is at least 20% off! All the discounts … Continue reading →

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SuperDuo Star Earrings 2.0 (with Kite Beads) – Rescuing an Old Pattern from Retirement

Posted on October 23, 2017 by samwescott

Hello, my dear friends! Are you having a nice fall? Things are finally cooling down around here and I am LOVING it. So, quick story time. Back when I was a wee babe working at Beads Direct USA when it … Continue reading →

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Tips on Nail Care for Beaders!

Posted on September 30, 2017 by samwescott

Hello, everyone! So, I was scrambling for a topic for a new blog post this month (since part of my resolution for this [and every] year is to post twice a month and September is over today – OOPS) and … Continue reading →

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New Design! – Vistella Earrings with AVA beads

Posted on July 30, 2017 by samwescott

Hello, my darlings! So, you all remember another lovely sunday afternoon an embarrassingly long time ago when I sat down and spent the day with some of Potomac Bead Company’s AVA beads? Do you also remember how I completely failed … Continue reading →

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Secret Bead Along – Summer 2017 Color Selection!

Posted on June 30, 2017 by samwescott

Hey, everyone! You may remember last summer I participated in Jean Power’s Secret Bead Along and made this fantastic necklace. I’ve decided to play along again and picked out my beads based on Jean’s requirements list. She listed the beads needed … Continue reading →

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Measuring Jewelry to Sell Online – How to Describe Exactly What You’re Selling

Posted on June 22, 2017 by samwescott

Hey, everybody! So, one of the big frustrations of buying jewelry online is making sure that the piece you’re buying fits properly and is the size you expected. As an Etsy seller who lists handmade jewelry in addition to my … Continue reading →

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Toying with Tiles 2.0 – An Old Pattern Revisted

Posted on May 29, 2017 by samwescott

Hi, everybody! So, I’ve been writing patterns for about three or four years now and lately, I have been wanting to revisit an old one. Anybody familiar with my Toying with Tiles pattern? It’s an oldy, but a goody and … Continue reading →

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Quick Update on Sunset Colors!

Posted on May 19, 2017 by samwescott

Hey, guys! I’ve just got a quick post for you today, but don’t worry, there’s something more substantial coming by the end of the month, I promise! So, I got a really warm reception on Facebook when I shared the … Continue reading →

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