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Make your gifts this year!
Here is a 15% off Coupon

 

15% off
* 15% Off Offer cannot be combined with other coupons or discounts and cannot be used on past Beads Amore purchases. 15% percent can be applied to any purchase with the exception of items already on sale, repairs, Gift Cards or specials. Limited to available stock on hand. No rain checks will be issued. Only one Coupon can be used per household. Valid at Indianapolis and Fishers Stores. Not valid at 3dbeadstore.com Coupon valid until 12/15/2008. No cash value.

Why not get started on the holidays right now! Try out some polymer clay! Take a class or just do what you love and make some awesome jewelry.

Special Ladies Night - in Fishers on Wednesday December 10th and In Indy on Thursday  December 18th - no minimum required - call your friends and register up today!

Silversmithing & Soldering Class on December 10th

We have booked another special class with Don Norris, world famous Silversmithing instructor  If you might like to take it please see this flyer.

November Specials!

Swarovski Christmas Tree Earrings

We still have Swarovski Christmas Tree Kits
at our usual low price of only $6.95 that's
$3.00 less than our local competitor.

They are available in:
Vitrail Medium
Crystal Peridot
Emerald


We also have Christmas Packages at only $15.00

& Snowmen in Opal & Crystal $8.95

Get them while they last.
These are proven great sellers at craft fairs..

These Kits are available. Use your Coupon!

Christmas Spider Kits


Your coupon is also good the following kits. 

Swarovski Crystal & Pearl
 necklace and bracelet kits

Dragonfly Kits

Colts Bookmark, Pin &
Pendants in Peyote Stitch
kits.

IU Pendant or Pin in Peyote stitch kit.

Purdue Pendant or Pin in Peyote stitch kit.


These kits are great for gifts and make terrific Mother - Daughter - Grandmother Projects that all will enjoy.

Get started with Polymer Clay
 get a Pasta Machines at
 below our cost a special at $9.95

Yellow label Bead Smith
German Jewelry Wire 30% off

Tubular Mesh 6mm in various
colors Metallic Ribbon20%

We have Gift Cards Available!

Give the gift of knowledge and tools this year!

We have put together a Deluxe Beading Kit that has $112.60 worth of tools, materials and a Class for only $69.95.
Here is what's included:
   Basic tool kit $37.95
   Crimp Pliers $12.95
   Bead Board $8.95
   Beading Mat $1.95
   20 ft. Soft Flex Wire $19.00
   20 tube crimps (s/s, g/f) $4.80
   10 clasps $2.00
   Class Coupon $25.00 Value (Beg. Bead or Wire Primer Class)
Total Value $112.60 for only
$69.95

We just heard that we have lost another great Bead Store here in the Indianapolis area. A Time to Bead tm as closed their doors. I guess it shows how important it is to Shop Local. Here is a reprint of an article from last month.

New free Polymer Clay Project.
 It a Snowman Pin or Pendant

 


SHOP LOCAL!
Why shop at your local bead store?


Do you remember the feeling you got when you first walked into a beads store? Was it awe and wonder? Did your jaw drop? Were you elated at the variety and how much money you could save by making your own jewelry, gifts or something to match an outfit? Or maybe you just needed to make something to match an outfit? Whatever the feeling was, is it even close to the feeling you get shopping on-line or at the mass merchants?

Your local bead stores have created a place where people of all ages and diversity, with a variety of artistic styles can find the tools, components and the skills necessary to help you further your passion for your art.

In our area around Indianapolis we have several great bead stores, such as Beads Amore’, Boca Loca and Bead Boutique. All of these stores strive to keep adequate supplies, a nice variety of products and a helpful staff. They offer classes, give hands on help and try to answer all your questions. Can you get that personal help on-line or at the discount and craft stores?

Upon occasion you may find some items you need on-line at lower price. A few months back I did a comparison of the cost of creating a Mother’s Bracelet. I compared buying all your components at Fire Mountain and at our store. The savings was of almost 50% when created with our components of the same or better quality. When you have to buy 200 of something you don’t need that many of just to get a lower price on those items, then you end up creating something that costs you more than it should have. With the cost of gas as it is, the five or more dollars you are spending for shipping could easily get you to and from your local bead store.

With the economy in the state that it is in all of the local merchants in our area need all the business you can give them to stay in business. Local businesses including bead stores are taxpayers and providing jobs in your local community. In the last year Indianapolis has lost eight crafting businesses and in the US over 10% of the bead stores are no longer around.

Some of you who read this will interpret that this is a sign that we are going out of business. That is far from the case. We are in it for the long haul. But if the economy worsens then we will tighten our belts more and not be able to provide the kind of assistance, variety of products, extended hours, highly qualified staff, and vast assortment of classes that you are used to. When you shop at the mass merchants and on-line you rarely get the quality, variety and price, and almost never get the knowledge that comes from you local bead stores.

We love supporting you and your passion, so help us support ours. Support you local bead stores by shopping with us.

Dave & Sue Smith & staff

 

Hours at our Fishers store!
Tuesday and Thursday  11:30 to 8:00 PM
Wednesday & Friday  11:30 to 6:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Closed Sunday and Monday

82nd Street hours are still the same:
Mon. & Wed. 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Tues., Thurs., Fri., Sat 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Sunday - Noon to 4:00 PM

 

Green Bridge is Open! Hoorah!

Thank you for being our customer!

Basic Peyote Bracelet #342
At 82nd St store
on Sat. 11/29/2008 2 - 4 p.m. 
Cost: $15.00 + supplies

Don't be scared off by seed beads. Learn the basic Peyote Stitch and create this stunning bracelet. Come join the fun learning this easy stitch and be amazed at how inexpensive this bracelet is to make. Please arrive early to allow enough time to select & purchase your supplies.


Diamond Bracelet #527
At 82nd St. store
on Wed 12/3/2008 6 - 8 PM 
Cost: $20.00 + supplies

You will create brick stitch diamond components then stitch them together to wrap your wrist in diamonds. You'll can choose to make it all one color, use metallic beads or a combination of your favorite tones for a great look. Nancy Miller will be teaching this class.

Earring Creations #523

At Fishers store
on Thur 12/4/2008 2 - 4 p.m. 
Cost: $20.00 + supplies

Prerequisite: Wire Primer Learn how to create your own ear wires and headpins. You will create four types of earwires, make spirals, triangles, hearts and paddle head pins. Add a few beads and "Voila", beautiful earring sets! This is a great gift giving idea and very inexpensive!

Lady's Night #179
All Skill levels
At 82nd St. store
on Thu12/18/2008 6 to 9 PM 
Cost: no minimum cost

SPECIAL NO MINIMUM LADIES Night...Bring your friends and have a party on us! No minimum purchase is required for this "Get a jump start on the holidays" event. You can create as many items you like in the time allowed. We will be glad to help you by showing you the basics. There are so many things you can make for gift giving: bracelets, necklaces, anklets, wine glass markers, eyeglass holders, or ??? Bring your own beverages, light wine OK, and we furnish the appetizers and dedicated staff to help. Reservations are required as space is limited so call today. $5.00 registration fee is required. Use it for your purchase or refunded if you call to cancel within 48 hours before event. Please no beads and supplies from home. Sorry no children at this event.

Wire Angel #442
All skill levels
At 82nd St. store
on Mon 12/8/2008 2 - 4 p.m. 
Cost: 20.00 + supplies

This beautiful angel would look great as an ornament, on your holiday packages or as a holiday pin. It's a great gift for the holiday season. Natalie will be instructing and giving lots of hands on attention. This class is limited so sign up today.

Loopy Spiral #151
All skill levels
At 82nd St. store
on Wed 12/10/2008 6 - 8 p.m. 
Cost: $20.00 + supplies

We'll create a base with the super speedy spiral rope stitch and then embellish it for a really fun, textured bracelet. Please arrive early to select and purchase your supplies before class begins. You will not complete this bracelet in class time. Nancy will be your instructor.  

Crystal Rings #1 #354
All Skill Levels
At 82nd St. store
on Sat 12/20/2008 10 - 12 noon 
Cost: $15.00 (+ supplies)

These gorgeous rings will be "a must" on your gift list as all your friends will want one. Once you learn this bead weaving technique you'll be able to make them in record time. This 2 hour class should allow you to finish one ring and possibly start another. Made with Swarovski crystals to optimize the beauty of these rings. Call your friends and sign up today as space is limited!
Lady's Night #179
All Skill levels
At Fishers store
on Wed 12/10/2008 6 to 9 PM 
Cost: no minimum cost

SPECIAL NO MINIMUM LADIES Night...Bring your friends and have a party on us! No minimum purchase is required for this "Get a jump start on the holidays" event. You can create as many items you like in the time allowed. We will be glad to help you by showing you the basics. There are so many things you can make for gift giving: bracelets, necklaces, anklets, wine glass markers, eyeglass holders, or ??? Bring your own beverages, light wine OK, and we furnish the appetizers and dedicated staff to help. Reservations are required as space is limited so call today. $5.00 registration fee is required. Use it for your purchase or refunded if you call to cancel within 48 hours before event. Please no beads and supplies from home. Sorry no children at this event.

We have more  awesome classes on our website at beadsamore.com


More Class Information...


Beading Materials
Ocean Jasper
Opal africian
Sky Blue Stone Amazonite

More beading materials...


Beading Terminology  101:
Donut:  An object that is shaped like donut with a hole in the center, usually thin on the side and the hole is usually 1/4 the height of the object. Many times used as a focal point on a necklace. The donut shape makes for easy attachment of other objects like dangle and other embellishments.
Jump Ring:  A ring that has a square edged cut across it. This finding is used to attach charms, clasps, and other items to Jewelry. Many time it is used to make bracelets longer and to provide a weak point. A weak point is the place you would want the bracelet to come apart when snagged.
Pendant:  Any object that is hung from necklace or bracelet that hangs at the centering point or Focal point. Drilled stones, Mounted Cabochons, and Glass drops are just a few examples of pendants.
  Link to more beading terminology...

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