Sunday, October 7, 2012
Thank you everyone, I'm glad you like our selection and butterfly. Good luck and remember we have these beads in our e-store at www.newenglandbeads.com if this isn't your winning month, YET. If you are in the area of Keene, NH you may also come to the store by appointment, just call 603-352-7192, we would love to see you!
Saturday, October 6, 2012
October Free Beads Giveaway and Challenge
October's FREE Bead Giveaway is open!! This month, we have these gorgeous selections ready to post out:
1 Swarovski 16mm Vitrial Medium Rivoli
24 Swarovski 4mm bicones in Vitrial Medium
10 grams lavender size 15
10 grams green size 11 and
10 grams gold size 11!!
age. Find the new post about the giveaway each month, and 'Like' the post and share our giveaway post on your wall and then make sure to come back and leave a comment saying you've shared it. That's it, that's all you have to do to be entered to win the giveaway. We will leave the post open for comments for three days, and on the fourth day, we'll use a random number generator to pick that month's winner and send out your beads!
For the 'Challenge' part of the giveaway, we're asking each winner to make something lovely out of the beads that are sent, by the end of the giveaway month. You are free to make whatever you would like with them, and add to them from your stash as well. You don't have to use all the beads sent, although we would prefer you used at least a few of each. We'll post a picture to our blog of your creation, and one here on Facebook as well, in our new Customer Gallery photo album! Please don't enter to win if you don't plan to complete the challenge part of the giveaway, as we would really like to see what you make with your beads!
We can't wait to see what this month's winner comes up with!
For the 'Challenge' part of the giveaway, we're asking each winner to make something lovely out of the beads that are sent, by the end of the giveaway month. You are free to make whatever you would like with them, and add to them from your stash as well. You don't have to use all the beads sent, although we would prefer you used at least a few of each. We'll post a picture to our blog of your creation, and one here on Facebook as well, in our new Customer Gallery photo album! Please don't enter to win if you don't plan to complete the challenge part of the giveaway, as we would really like to see what you make with your beads!
We can't wait to see what this month's winner comes up with!
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Website & eStore outages corrected
In the past couple of day we have had some outage problems with our eStore and website, our service provider has corrected the issues and everything in back on line as of this evening. Tests have been completed and everything is working properly once again. We are Sorry for any inconvenience it may have cause
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Thursday, September 6, 2012
September's Giveaway!
September's FREE Bead Giveaway is open!! This month, we have these gorgeous selections ready to post out:
24 Rose Swarovski Crystals in 4mm
10 grams of luscious dark green size 15 beads
10 grams of dark purple size 11 seed beads
Generous handful of sparkly teal chinarovski crystals
Three beautiful Bali Silver focal beads
If you would like to be entered in for a chance to win this beautiful mix, here's what you need to do: come on over to Facebook and 'Like' our p
age. Find the new post about the giveaway each month, and 'Like' the post and share our giveaway post on your wall and then make sure to come back and leave a comment saying you've shared it. That's it, that's all you have to do to be entered to win the giveaway. We will leave the post open for comments for three days, and on the fourth day, we'll use a random number generator to pick that month's winner and send out your beads!
For the 'Challenge' part of the giveaway, we're asking each winner to make something lovely out of the beads that are sent, by the end of the giveaway month. You are free to make whatever you would like with them, and add to them from your stash as well. You don't have to use all the beads sent, although we would prefer you used at least a few of each. We'll post a picture to our blog of your creation, and one here on Facebook as well, in our new Customer Gallery photo album!
We can't wait to see what this month's winner comes up with!
For the 'Challenge' part of the giveaway, we're asking each winner to make something lovely out of the beads that are sent, by the end of the giveaway month. You are free to make whatever you would like with them, and add to them from your stash as well. You don't have to use all the beads sent, although we would prefer you used at least a few of each. We'll post a picture to our blog of your creation, and one here on Facebook as well, in our new Customer Gallery photo album!
We can't wait to see what this month's winner comes up with!
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Beginning Beading
Hello everyone,
There is a hint of fall in the air, that means school and holidays are coming soon!
Would you like some new jewelry to make the clothes from last year look new again?
Have you thought of all of those wonderful gifts you will be giving your loved ones?
WE HAVE A SOLUTION FOR YOU!
This Saturday is our BEGINNING BEADING class, starting at 10:30am. Why not bring a friend and have a day of fun, you'll go home with a finished necklace AND a pair of earrings!
More details in the calender at the bottom of the blog, just give us a call at 603 352-7192 to register.
We hope to see you Saturday!
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There is a hint of fall in the air, that means school and holidays are coming soon!
Would you like some new jewelry to make the clothes from last year look new again?
Have you thought of all of those wonderful gifts you will be giving your loved ones?
WE HAVE A SOLUTION FOR YOU!
This Saturday is our BEGINNING BEADING class, starting at 10:30am. Why not bring a friend and have a day of fun, you'll go home with a finished necklace AND a pair of earrings!
More details in the calender at the bottom of the blog, just give us a call at 603 352-7192 to register.
We hope to see you Saturday!
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Friday, August 10, 2012
Upcoming Classses
We are celebrating the HERRINGBONE (N'Debele) stitch for the month of September! All of our classes will be using variations of the herringbone stitch, and of course we will offer our beginning class, as we do each month (we'll even talk about herringbone stitch in this class). Please come join us and learn the stitch that adds two beads at a time instead of one! Check the calender at the bottom of the blog for dates and information on August and Sept. classes. Just give us a call at 603-352-7192 to register or ask questions.
Sunday, August 5, 2012
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
August Free Bead Giveaway!
It's time again for our Monthly Giveaway Challenge! First, though, we would like to share with you what our July winner, Tammy Bowman, made with her free beads. Thanks so much for participating, Tammy!
And THIS is what we're giving away for August: a fabulously cool water themed mix, perfect for cooling off in the summer's heat!
Included in this month's giveaway are:
1 strand of delicious light powder blue freshwater pearls
24 4mm Blue Zircon Swarovski crystals
24 4mm Teal Blue Swarovski crystals
1 12gm box #399O size 11 seed beads
1 12gm box #32 size 15 seed beads
1 12gm box #376 size 11 seed beads
2 gorgeous Aqua Swarovski faceted pear shaped drop beads
If you would like to be entered in for a chance to win this beautiful mix, here's what you need to do: come on over to Facebook and 'Like' our page. Find the new post about the giveaway each month, and 'Like' the post and share our giveaway post on your wall and then make sure to come back and leave a comment saying you've shared it. That's it, that's all you have to do to be entered to win the giveaway. We will leave the post open for comments for three days, and on the fourth day, we'll use a random number generator to pick that month's winner and send out your beads!
For the 'Challenge' part of the giveaway, we're asking each winner to make something lovely out of the beads that are sent, by the end of the giveaway month. You are free to make whatever you would like with them, and add to them from your stash as well. You don't have to use all the beads sent, although we would prefer you used at least a few of each. We'll post a picture to our blog of your creation, and one here on Facebook as well, in our new Customer Gallery photo album!
So come on over, we can't wait to see what our winner comes up with this month!
Tammy Bowman's earrings - winner of the July Free Beads Giveaway and Challenge
And THIS is what we're giving away for August: a fabulously cool water themed mix, perfect for cooling off in the summer's heat!
Included in this month's giveaway are:
1 strand of delicious light powder blue freshwater pearls
24 4mm Blue Zircon Swarovski crystals
24 4mm Teal Blue Swarovski crystals
1 12gm box #399O size 11 seed beads
1 12gm box #32 size 15 seed beads
1 12gm box #376 size 11 seed beads
2 gorgeous Aqua Swarovski faceted pear shaped drop beads
If you would like to be entered in for a chance to win this beautiful mix, here's what you need to do: come on over to Facebook and 'Like' our page. Find the new post about the giveaway each month, and 'Like' the post and share our giveaway post on your wall and then make sure to come back and leave a comment saying you've shared it. That's it, that's all you have to do to be entered to win the giveaway. We will leave the post open for comments for three days, and on the fourth day, we'll use a random number generator to pick that month's winner and send out your beads!
For the 'Challenge' part of the giveaway, we're asking each winner to make something lovely out of the beads that are sent, by the end of the giveaway month. You are free to make whatever you would like with them, and add to them from your stash as well. You don't have to use all the beads sent, although we would prefer you used at least a few of each. We'll post a picture to our blog of your creation, and one here on Facebook as well, in our new Customer Gallery photo album!
So come on over, we can't wait to see what our winner comes up with this month!
Monday, July 2, 2012
Facebook Giveaway and Challenge!
We've decided to give away some beads every month!! Yes, FREE BEADS!! Of course, you have to do a little something to get them...
Here's how it works: come on over to Facebook and 'Like' our page. Find the new post about the giveaway each month, and 'Like' the post and share our giveaway post on your wall and then make sure to come back and leave a comment saying you've shared it. That's it, that's all you have to do to be entered to win the giveaway. We will leave the post open for comments for three days, and on the fourth day, we'll use a random number generator to pick that month's winner and send out your beads!
For the 'Challenge' part of the giveaway, we're asking each winner to make something lovely out of the beads that are sent, by the end of the giveaway month. You are free to make whatever you would like with them, and add to them from your stash as well. You don't have to use all the beads sent, although we would prefer you used at least a few of each. We'll post a picture to our blog of your creation, and one here on Facebook as well, in our new Customer Gallery photo album!
This month, we are giving away this lucious, summery set of beads:
Included in the giveaway for July are:
1 12 gram box each of: Delica beads #DB625 in Silver Lined Light Pink
size 11 seed beads #F134 in Matte Transparent Chocolate Brown
size 11 seed beads #403D in Opaque Dark Cream
size 15 seed beads #654 in Silver Lined Gold AB
24 pieces of Mocca 4mm Swarovski crystal
24 pieces of Light Rose AB 3mm Swarovski crystal
1 Golden Shadow 14mm Swarovski rivoli
1 bobbin of pink One G thread
So come over to our Facebook page, and win yourself some excellent beads!
Here's how it works: come on over to Facebook and 'Like' our page. Find the new post about the giveaway each month, and 'Like' the post and share our giveaway post on your wall and then make sure to come back and leave a comment saying you've shared it. That's it, that's all you have to do to be entered to win the giveaway. We will leave the post open for comments for three days, and on the fourth day, we'll use a random number generator to pick that month's winner and send out your beads!
For the 'Challenge' part of the giveaway, we're asking each winner to make something lovely out of the beads that are sent, by the end of the giveaway month. You are free to make whatever you would like with them, and add to them from your stash as well. You don't have to use all the beads sent, although we would prefer you used at least a few of each. We'll post a picture to our blog of your creation, and one here on Facebook as well, in our new Customer Gallery photo album!
This month, we are giving away this lucious, summery set of beads:
Included in the giveaway for July are:
1 12 gram box each of: Delica beads #DB625 in Silver Lined Light Pink
size 11 seed beads #F134 in Matte Transparent Chocolate Brown
size 11 seed beads #403D in Opaque Dark Cream
size 15 seed beads #654 in Silver Lined Gold AB
24 pieces of Mocca 4mm Swarovski crystal
24 pieces of Light Rose AB 3mm Swarovski crystal
1 Golden Shadow 14mm Swarovski rivoli
1 bobbin of pink One G thread
So come over to our Facebook page, and win yourself some excellent beads!
Sunday, July 1, 2012
Mobile New England Beads Store!
Today we activated our Mobile website optimization. What this means is that you will now be able to access the http://shop.newenglandbeads.com store from your mobile device without the need of a software download! Everything is done on the web. Click the link using your mobile device and you will be taken to the eStore. All of the functionality of your laptop on your phone. It is a really cool addition!!
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Friday, June 22, 2012
July Classes
We are back in the swing with classes my creative friends.
July's classes are in the calendar.
Give us a call to register for classes at 603-352-7192.
This is our line-up so far for July
Crocheted Rope & Crocheted Rope Join
Pearl Knotting
Cab Wrap
Herringbone Lariat
Beginning Beading- includes earrings Drop Crochet
Saturday, June 9, 2012
Monday, May 14, 2012
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Beaded Leatherette Class
My REPAIR BUSINESS continues so if you are local to the Keene area, and have any broken strands of beads that you would like repaired, give me a call at (603)352-7192.
Monday, May 7, 2012
Bead Happenings
We are getting closer to making the website real to all of you! To see a sample of the e-store go to www.newenglandbeads.com and click on the preview.
We ARE here for your bead emergencies and NEED for bead shopping, just call! For those of you who are local or traveling to Keene, come see us at New England Beads' new home, which is our home, just call (603)352-7192 first to make sure we're here and get directions, you can still see and touch the beads!
***News Flash*** JUST ARRIVED! 100, yes, one hundred new colors of Swarovski 4mm bicones. It's SO exciting!
Okay back to the blog, it's just that all of those beautiful crystals grabbed my full attention!
Tomorrow night at 6pm is Open Bead 'N' Chat at 135 Old Homestead Highway in Swanzey. Next Wednesday and Thursday nights beginning at 6pm is a BEGINNER BEADING CLASS, that is, May 16 & 17(same place). Please call us at least 24 hours in advance, if you would like to attend the class, you need to preregister. Beaded Leatherette will be taught on Monday May 21.
That's all for now, we hope you're enjoying spring, we are!
We ARE here for your bead emergencies and NEED for bead shopping, just call! For those of you who are local or traveling to Keene, come see us at New England Beads' new home, which is our home, just call (603)352-7192 first to make sure we're here and get directions, you can still see and touch the beads!
***News Flash*** JUST ARRIVED! 100, yes, one hundred new colors of Swarovski 4mm bicones. It's SO exciting!
Okay back to the blog, it's just that all of those beautiful crystals grabbed my full attention!
Tomorrow night at 6pm is Open Bead 'N' Chat at 135 Old Homestead Highway in Swanzey. Next Wednesday and Thursday nights beginning at 6pm is a BEGINNER BEADING CLASS, that is, May 16 & 17(same place). Please call us at least 24 hours in advance, if you would like to attend the class, you need to preregister. Beaded Leatherette will be taught on Monday May 21.
That's all for now, we hope you're enjoying spring, we are!
*Please follow us at nebeads.blogspot.com for the MOST up to date news. Don't forget the calender of classes is at the bottom of the blog page.
*Remember you can find us on facebook under New England Beads - don't forget to "like" us.
*For more information - our website www.newenglandbeads.com which will soon have the shopping cart included in it.
*For more information - our website www.newenglandbeads.com which will soon have the shopping cart included in it.
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Do you want to shop for BEADS, findings, accessories, wire...?
NEW ENGLAND BEADS/Earth Treasures is REOPENED!
It's easy,
CALL us at (603)352-7192 (yes we still have the same store phone number), we'll give you directions and
YOU CAN COME SHOP!
We are continuing to work diligently to get the online store up, it's just time consuming.
We can't wait to see you,
Dave, Jo & Sadie
NEW ENGLAND BEADS/Earth Treasures is REOPENED!
It's easy,
CALL us at (603)352-7192 (yes we still have the same store phone number), we'll give you directions and
YOU CAN COME SHOP!
We are continuing to work diligently to get the online store up, it's just time consuming.
We can't wait to see you,
Dave, Jo & Sadie
Monday, April 23, 2012
RAW
Just a reminder of a Right Angle Weave Bracelet class, tonight, Monday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Give us a call at 603 352-7192 for more information, and to let us know you are coming.
We will embellish it with Swarovski crystals for lots of sparkle or if you prefer, seed beads for a more subdued look. It's a wonderful, strong, supple, off-loom beadweaving stitch that you will want to use again and again.
Remember you can find us on facebook under New England Beads,
don't forget to "like" us,
and for more information - our website www.newenglandbeads.com
Don't forget the calender of classes is at the bottom of the blog page.
We will embellish it with Swarovski crystals for lots of sparkle or if you prefer, seed beads for a more subdued look. It's a wonderful, strong, supple, off-loom beadweaving stitch that you will want to use again and again.
Remember you can find us on facebook under New England Beads,
don't forget to "like" us,
and for more information - our website www.newenglandbeads.com
Don't forget the calender of classes is at the bottom of the blog page.
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