Jeannette has taught her first 2 classes with us in the past few weeks and the students had such a fantastic time that we add two new classes to the calendar for this year. We have also a new low price for these classes. All day class with Jeannette Cook is now only $55! Here is a run down of the upcoming classes with Jeannette. If you have not seen her website go take a look Beady Eyed Women
Patchwork Collage November 13th 10am – 5pm
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Freeform Sculptural Peyote Style with Bling! December 4th 10am – 5pm
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All Buckled Up December 11th 10am – 5pm
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A few weeks ago I wrote a post about choosing colors for your jewelry projects. If you did not read it click here: Choosing Colors. In the spirit of that post I am having another giveaway! I have 3 color wheels to giveaway. That’s right 3 color wheels to give away!
Now down to the nitty gritty of how to enter to win! If you have any questions on this please email me michelle@thebouncingbead.com and I will answer. The giveaway ends on September 30th so any entries after September 30th 12:01am will not be entered!
Mandatory entry worth 1 entry: Answer the following question in the comment section below
- How do you choose the colors for your jewelery designs?
Extra entry worth 1 entry: (When you have done this leave a comment below saying you have done it)
- From the Choosing Colors blog post which of the three tools I mentioned have you used if any?
Extra entry worth 1 entry: (When you have done this leave a comment below saying you have done it)
- Fan us on Facebook! A great way to keep on top of the daily activities and updates here at The Bouncing Bead. Use any of the Facebook buttons on the website or here on The Blog. On the right side of The Blog you can also Fan us in the Facebook box. If you are already a Fan put that in your comment.
So you have 9 chances to win this awesome giveaway. 3 color wheels and 3 chances for each one!For each entry you need to leave a separate comment for them to count. For example:
- Entry #1 – I have a favorite shirt that I used once to pick colors from and the bracelet turned out perfect!
Then start a new comment
- Entry #2 – I like using paint chips. OR I have never thought of using any of those but I plan on trying the PANTONE program.
Then start a new comment
- Entry #3 – I “Faned” you on Facebook OR I am already a Fan
All entries must be submitted here on The Blog not on Facebook.
That’s it and I hope everyone has fun reading the comments! I will announce the winners on October 1st so stay tuned. The winners have 72 hours to contact me or I pull another winner. You need to be in the Continental US for us to ship and if you are local we would appreciate it if you could come by and pick it up. Email me at michelle@thebouncingbead.com
Added to the October class calendar is this wonderful design taught by Nancy Vaughn. The versatile wire wave can be used for bracelets or necklaces. It can be made with any size wave. The waves can be made with rounded or squared tops. The sides can be tall or short or waves of different heights can be used together.
Space is limited so sign up today!
Wire Wave October 2nd 1pm – 3pm

From hot weather to cool our weather sure is weird lately. This week is a little different as we will be OPEN this Sunday due to the Shop Hop. Want more info on the Shop Hop then visit this page Shop Hop. Here is a look at the week ahead here at The Bouncing Bead.
September 12th OPEN Noon – 6pm for the Shop Hop
September 13th Basic Beading FULL
September 13th Copper Patina 6pm – 8pm

September 14th Basic Knotting 6pm – 8pm

September 16th Shop Hop weekend 2 starts
September 18th Intro to Wire 10am – Noon

September 18th Everybody Loves Leather 11am – 1pm
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September 18th Double Loop Bracelet 1pm – 3pm

September 18th Shop Hop ends for our store but it continues until the 19th at other locations. It’s our Moms birthday on the 18th but we are celebrating on the 19th!
Have a fabulous week!
Happy Labor Day! I hope you all have a good holiday and a great week. We will be open on Monday the 6th Labor Day from 10am – 4pm for your beading needs.
Here is the upcoming week:
Labor Day September 6th OPEN 10am – 4pm
Bead Party Sept. 8th 5pm – 9pm
Basic Beading Sept 9th 6pm – 8pm

Basic Beading Sept 11th 9am – 11am
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Petal Pushers Filigree Ring with Janet Pitcher Sept 11th 1pm – 4pm

A busy week ahead for us here at The Bouncing Bead! The holidays are just around the corner and we are starting to order in new product for all of your gift giving needs. If you need anything special just let us know so we can get it in for you in time. Here is a look at the upcoming week.
August 16th Basic Beading – Full Class


August 18th Wire Wrapped Cabochon
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August 21st Introduction to PMC

August 21st Everybody Loves Leather

August 21st Double Loop Bracelet

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