Designers' show offers jewelry, vests, bags Nov 21, 2009
The show includes vests by Elizabeth Kent fashioned from vintage kimono, the whimsical bead jewelry of Bev Creamer, and Hadji Baba handbags, each an original piece of wearable art, by Lynda Sakraida. Information and directions: 235-1736 or 225-8271. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Kimberley A. Stoddard Nov 13, 2009
Her interests included crafts, making bead jewelry and photography. She was an avid NASCAR and Raiders fan and looked forward to watching her two sons play softball. (Charles City Press, IO)
Native American Heritage celebrations this weekend Nov 12, 2009
Hand-made Native American crafts, such as bead jewelry and drums, will be for sale. Vendor spots are still available and are free of charge. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Meet local artisans at Scalas in Georgetown Nov 5, 2009
Some of the artisans at the Nov. 8 event will be Susan Hough with her hand-blown glass bead jewelry, photographer Sandy Madden, Jamie Krenn with her handmade soaps, the organic home-baked breads of Deb Jackson s The Living Well Shop, and Scala s abstract paintings and jewelry. There will also be handbags and accessories like belts, wallets and key chains, says Scala. (Georgetown Record, MA)
Make reservations to attend Ladies Only Luncheon Oct 18, 2009
New merchants added to this year's fare include Classy Lady Jewelry, which offers handcrafted semiprecious gemstones, crystal and updated vintage jewelry; Essence Pottery with home items and ceramic bead jewelry; and Sable Studios with matted photography of attractions in Erie and Chautauqua counties. Longtime favorites will also return, including distinctive jewelry and accessories from Dash of Pizazz, unique purses from Lily's Holiday, and sterling jewelry from Silpada Designs. (Erie Times-News, PA)
FBI Raids Offices of Fla. Attorney-Accountant Oct 10, 2009
Freeman had served as receiver for shuttered Melbourne-based foreign exchange money manager Capital Blu Management, Boca Raton-based marketing firm Professional Resource Services International and Unique Gems International, a fraud that charged 15,000 consumers as much as $3,000 each to assemble worthless bead jewelry. Advertisement. (Law.com)
New business offers place for bargains Sep 30, 2009
The store features handmade glass bead jewelry by Cambria area artist Julie Coogan, who designs the glass beads in a variety of shapes and colors. And long-time Orcutt Junior High School home economics teacher Sheila Krausse has a small room at the front of the shop filled with shabby chic furniture and children's clothes she created with recycled denim. (Santa Maria Times)
Grilled buffalo on the menu Sep 30, 2009
Items like dream catchers, flutes, bows and arrows, gar jewelry and bead jewelry will be available for purchase. The vendors will include Margo Rosas, a part Native American craftsperson from Lacombe who uses natural materials and processes to fashion beaded jewelry, leather pouches and belts, and other distinctive and unusual items. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
Project Have Hope T-shirt design contest prize: Trip to Uganda Sep 11, 2009
Founded in January 2006, PHH began its activities by partnering with the women of the Acholi Quarter to start a handmade paper bead jewelry business. Today, in addition to maintaining this business, PHH provides loans to women so they may start their own businesses, offers vocational training, and coordinates other local programs aimed at increasing opportunity for PHH members, their children and extended families. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Fashionable and ethically correct Sep 10, 2009
Fair trade fashion isn t just about bead jewelry from the Amazon or recycled hemp bags from Nepal. To Valerie Parker, founder and executive director of the Lowell-based nonprofit Second World, fair trade also means supporting artists and designers close to home. (Boston Globe)
Juried art show better known, attracts new and returning artists Sep 7, 2009
Other participating artists are: Mel Meyers, stoneware and porcelain; Wilber Suitor, wildlife photography; Karen Armentrout, stained glass; Anne Ferguson, wire wrap jewelry; Beth Peterson, bead jewelry; Peg Novak, batik textile; Annette Andres and Sue Leeson, brass filigree jewelry; Xanthe Walker, mixed media; Julie Vandeberg; and Kim Hutchison, mixed media. Also Julie Vandeberg, mixed media; Michelle Lamb, acrylics; Linda Ireland, acrylics; Doug Reynolds, stoneware; Linda Scallon, pastel; Darla... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Bead jewelry missing from Florence library Jul 3, 2009
Friday, July 03, 2009. More Stories in this Section. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Catoosa County Library summer programs Jun 6, 2009
This week teen participants put together duct tape crafts, paper bead jewelry and hemp key chains. The programs take place each Thursdays at 4 p.m. The library is also hosting an after hours murder mystery party for teens on June 25. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Living gently, Living green Apr 19, 2009
-- Potato bead jewelry class at GreenWay Ecomart. Cost: $5. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Portia Jewelry Unveils its 2009 Spring Fashion Jewelry Trend Report and New Spring Arrivals on PortiaJewelry.com Apr 4, 2009
Portia Jewelry offers the latest styles in sterling silver jewelry, cubic zirconia (CZ Jewelry), bead jewelry and handbags. Dozens of Portia's fashion Jewelry and accessories have been featured in top fashion magazines including Glamour, Essence, Instyle, Life and many more. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Living with Joy Mar 30, 2009
That was when her son Glenn De Mattia, a hairstylist who, at his Hayes Valley salon, sells the popular semi-precious stone-and-glass bead jewelry his mother continues to make, invited De Mattia to come live in the three-story building he co-owns. It was an offer she couldn't refuse. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Weather just right for home show Mar 17, 2009
In a change of pace, Ralph and Marsha Froman of Hamilton set up their glass bead jewelry and illuminated, decorated glass blocks as well as furniture, while Sheena Clark handed out samples of Grandpa G's salsa. Additional vendors included: First Community Bank of Keokuk, Hawkins Tree and Stump Removal of Keokuk, Oakwood Industries LLC of Memphis, Mo. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
