New Kit- a mixed metals leather wrap!

Even though I don't always get alot of time to sit and bead, sometimes I am really on a mission because of something I really want to have and wear. That's the case of this new kit "shield of arms". It is a double wrapped leather and mixed metals (delicas and other metalic type beads) and you get to choose your own shield (button ) to adorn it with. Check it out at www.beadsgonewildstore.com
Happy beading!

Cynthia Rutledge

Recently at Crystal Creations Bead Institute we had 4 great days with Cynthia Rutledge.  I am always so amazed by her designs. One of the classes was Les Filles du Roi (pictured) and it is magnificent. I love the fact that she is using the "Silver silk" in the design. A new way to use something! When I introduced her, I remembered that she was one part of the group of the initial bead pioneers who have help create the beading that we do today. Cynthia, along with Diane Fitzgerald, David Chat, Joyce Scott, Carol Wixcox-Wells, Jeannette Cook,  Vickie Starr, Carol Perrenoud, Virginia Blakelock, NanC Meinhardt, Leslie Fraiser, Margo Fields, Humming Beads, Don Pierce  (just to name a few) were all taking us from peyote, right angle weave,  brick stitch, and netting to the complex fine jewelry quality that we enjoy today. I am so happy to still be learning from the pioneers.

Free Download. If you have had trouble with the odd count peyote, or are looking for a neater, simpler way to do it, check out this download created by Cynthia Rutledge on how to do odd count peyote using the step down, step up method. It's located on our site and is a free download. Go to www.beadsgonewild.com It is really worth having.
Till we talk again. Happy Beading.. The bead goddess, Glenda

Happy New Year 2014 -

Happy 2014! This year is already charged with so much excitement and fresh ideas that I can hardly stand it.  The momentum has been gearing up since the latter part of 2013, and by January 1st, it hit the ground running. I personally don't ever remember a new year having so much energy and promise!
We have a lot of new and fun filled events planned already for the new year.  On Jan 18th, we will host our first ever "It's What's Trending" event that will celebrate the Chinese New Year.  We will have a beading day party with food, free instructions, sales on specialty beads, all with a Chinese New Years theme.
Hopefully you have had a chance to check out the new web site, and we are now working to make the on line store a better shopping experience for everyone.

We have a new store manager, a new web master, a new warehouse manager, and a great staff of sales people ready to make it happen this year one of our best!

We started a new program this year. It might be your time to shine! Check out the Beads Gone Wild Certified Designer Program. Here is a new class that was created by
Beads Gone Wild certified Designer Dana Witker. It is called Diamond Dust.

Maggie Meister is coming to Crystal Creations Bead Institute

Maggie Meister, famous for her historic inspired designs, will be back at Crystal Creations Bead Institute for 3 great classes!  Maggie is fun and enormously talented and approaches her bead work with such passion. I am really looking forward to the classes. Check your calendar now and see if you can make one or more of the classes.

Sadly, The Dakota Trunk show is over. It was really great. We all  got some fantastic semi precious stones for current and future projects, as well as holiday gifts.  You can stop by the shop and see Pat's quartz necklace that she made. It's cool.

On a good note as we wrap up one trunk show, we are gearing up for the next which will be Sea Glass!   Stay tuned.

And finally if I don't see you before.. Have a Happy Thanksgiving! and Happy Hanukkah!

Glenda
The Bead Goddess

Sarah Lariat by Maggie Meister

Kim Stathis - Piazza Bella Class

I enjoyed Kim's class so much yesterday!  I love taking our guest teacher classes to step into their mind and follow their process for a little while. This Piazza Bella bracelet was constructed very interestingly and I loved all the attention to detail. I worked mine in the peach/ pink color. I love the color! Today's class is Song of the South.. Another favorite.

Kansas City Rocks

The Kansas City Bead society was an excellent group of beaders! Super nice and very fun! thanks so much to our hostess Carol Mundy. I met Carol when she went on our Italy Trip with Maggie Miester. Speaking of Maggie, she will be joining us again at Crystal Creations Bead Institute starting Thursday November 21st 2013. Here is the link for the flyer: http://www.beadsgonewild.com/site/guest-teacher-flyers/maggie-meister-2013.pdf   But first we get to have Kim Statis who is coming to teach this weekend, followed by Sabine Lippert, Jean Power, and Melissa Grakowsky Shippee. See all of our guest teachers http://www.beadsgonewild.com/site/guestteachers.php 
Kansas was really fun and I enjoyed getting to know all the ladies. That is what make the beading community such a fun place to be.

Marcia DeCoster/ Kim Stathis

Well the guest teacher Season here in Florida is starting off with a bang. We Just had 3 full classes with the fantastic Marcia Decoster. Author of Beaded Opulence and Beads In Motion... just to name a few.
The classes were great, projects delicious, and students were kicking with great color schemes, and more.
It was fun to browse thru Marcia's bag of jewelry, and at every moment she would change jewelry so we had a fun fashion show. Next up will are having the Findings Trunk show.. starting tomorrow  Sept 25th till Sunday the 29th.. lots of goodies there.. Then on October 11th the marvelous Kimberely Stathis. Please check her designs on the web site.. and join us for another set of great class

!