Happy Mother’s Day Weekend Beaders! Spring is in the air…I can feel the warm weather approaching! So roll up your sleeves and show-off some beautiful beaded jewelry! We have lots of ideas for Mother’s Day gifts…and lots of finished jewelry for those of you who have run out of time to make something. Continue reading to see what we’ve been working on this week ….
FREE PATTERN OF THE WEEK:
PEYOTE PEBBLES
If you’ve never picked up a beading needle before, this is a great project to start with! It is easy-to-master & quick moving. Before you’re done, you’ll be thinking of color combinations for your next one. This project uses 11/0 & 8/0 seed beads. Skill Level: Beginner.
FREE EARRING KIT!
Today thru Sunday (5/8) stop in the store & with a purchase of $30 or more receive a free dragonfly earring kit. Cute, Lightweight & takes only minutes to make! Please ask for this free offer when you check out.
NEW & RESTOCKED KITS THIS WEEK
We have over 100+ kits in the store to choose from! There is something for everyone & every skill level! Stringing, Leather, Stretchy & basic beadweaving.
CARNELIAN TEARDROP DREAMER NECKLACE KIT
An innovative & easy-to-string necklace with a top-drilled Carnelian gemstone, metal noodles, chain & an assortment of glass beads & spacers. Skill Level: Beginner. $26.95
CHEVRON BEAD & BUTTON BRACELET KIT
A vivid blue & red bracelet using our beautiful, affordable, quality reproductions of Venetian Glass Trade beads, crystals & a button for a closure. Easy to string & fun to wear! Skill Level: Beginner. $22.50.
VINTAGE PEARL FOLLIES NECKLACE KIT
A whimsical brick stitch pearl pendant placed inside a Metal Halo Components & attached to Antique Brass chain. Kits come with complete instructions & all materials needed to make up to a 22 inch necklace. Skill Level: Motivated Beginner/Beadweaving. $28.50.
HIGHLIGHTED PRODUCTS
NEW CZECH GLASS SEED BEADS
Stop in to see lots of yummy new colors of 6/0 Czech Glass Seed Beads! I used Cheyenne Pink & Sioux Blue Travertine in this beautiful 4-Stranded Button Bracelet below.
MILLEFIORI GLASS PENDANTS
Colorful, transparent & uniquely detailed Millefiori glass Pendants will knock your socks off! Just hang from a chain…a great gift for Mother’s Day fast approaching! Sold by the piece.
CZECH GLASS BEAD TUBES
These lovely glass tubes measure 4x14mm with over a dozen colors available to choose from! Sold in strands.
TOHO SEED BEADS RESTOCKED
Hundreds of Japanese Toho Seed Beads have been restocked this week…11/0’s, 8/0’s, 6/0’s, Cubes, Bugles, Treasures, Hex-Cut and more. Stop in for your favorites today!
GIFT CERTIFICATES
Midwest Beads Gift Certificates are always in style!
Sold in $10, $25 & $50.
FLEX-RITE BEADING WIRE
Try one of the best flexible beading wires on the market today to string your necklaces, bracelets, eyeglass holders, etc. Soft, supple, kink-resistant & affordable! Sold in 30 foot spools. Only $12.95.
IDEAS FOR YOUR BEADS!
EYEGLASS HOLDER IDEA
I converted my beaded face mask chain into an eyeglass holder just by adding our elastic eyeglass connectors! A unique gift for Mother’s Day!
NEVER LOSE KEYS AGAIN!
You mom would certainly appreciate a Beaded Wrist Keychain for Mother’s Day this Sunday, May 8th! Stop in today to make one with our finished Roll-On Crochet Bracelet & some special beads & charms.
CHANDELIER EARRING IDEA
Use our Spiral Chandelier Earring Components to make fun & whimsical earrings! Sold in packages.
BRICK STITCH PENDANT IDEA
One of my favorite stitches is Brick Stitch…Stop in to see our vast selection of Miyuki Delica Beads for those projects that need structure & shape!
SATURN BEAD FRAME EARRING IDEA
Our Antique Copper Bead Frames perfectly fit around any 6mm bead or pearl. Midwest beads has all the supplies for you to make your own!
SUEDE LEATHER EARRING IDEA
Here’s any earthy, casual earring idea using our flat suede & 10mm crimp ends. Stop in & make a pair today!
FILIGREE CONE EARRING IDEA
A fun & flirty earring design using our new filigree bead cones. These cones can also be used for tassels, multi-strand necklaces, kumihimo & more!
TORTOISE GLASS BEAD NECKLACE IDEA
I just couldn’t wait to create a necklace with our new Tortoise Glass tubes! Stop in today to see all the colors…over a dozen to choose from!
Hope To See You Soon!
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