New Classes

Click here to view our complete calendar of upcoming projects

Until next time, have a sparkling week and happy beading!

Remember, if you are interested in making any of the projects shown in our emails, but are not in the area to join in, you can purchase all the necessary supplies on shop.laurasbeads.com!

Many of the patterns are available through popular magazines or websites, which will be indicated on our website when you click on any of the projects above, so that you can view a materials list. If it’s an original pattern, simply email Laura at laura@laurasbeads.com and let us know you are interested. We love to share!

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We’ve added a LOT to our calendar since our last email!
You’ll find a variety of brand new projects and old favorites, from easy to challenging, there’s something for everyone, including our very first beading class for kids! Carve out some time during this busy holiday season to enjoy a class or bead circle with your friends and create a beautiful piece to wear to a holiday gathering or as a special handmade gift for someone on your list.

We also still have some spaces left in Marla Salezze’s classes coming up this Saturday. Click here for details and to sign up

“Intertwined Chevrons Bangle” Bead Circle | Intermediate 2 Bead & Button Magazine Project Designed by June Malone  <  Details  >	.	“Pol Bracelet” Bead-Weaving Class | Intermediate 1 Designed by Veres Zsuzsa-Vezsuzsi, Starman  <  Details  >
“Pinchy Necklace” Bead-Weaving Class | Intermediate 1 Designed by Ella Des  <  Details  >	.	Russian Spiral [Intermediate Version] Bead-Weaving Class | Intermediate 1 Tutorial by Laura  <  Details  >
“Solitaire Necklace” Bead-Weaving Class | Intermediate 1 Designed by Deb Roberti  <  Details  >	.	“Diamond Tila Set” Bead-Weaving Class | Beginner Designed by Deb Roberti  <  Details  >
Memory Wire for Kids Children’s Class | Ages 6-12  <  Details  >	.	“Jeweled Bracelet” Bead-Weaving Class | Beginner Designed by Deb Roberti  <  Details  >

Click here to view our complete calendar of upcoming projects

Laura’s Beads Annual Holiday Party

We are pleased that our friends at Stassi’s Italian Grill will be hosting our holiday party again this year on Sunday, December 16, 1:00-3:30. Small business supporting small business is always a good thing. As in past years, we will have the whole place to ourselves that afternoon to enjoy a great Italian meal and celebrate with beady friends.

Click here for details and to RSVP

Until next time, have a sparkling week and happy beading!

Remember, if you are interested in making any of the projects shown in our emails, but are not in the area to join in, you can purchase all the necessary supplies on shop.laurasbeads.com!

Many of the patterns are available through popular magazines or websites, which will be indicated on our website when you click on any of the projects above, so that you can view a materials list. If it’s an original pattern, simply email Laura at laura@laurasbeads.com and let her know you are interested. We love to share!

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customerservice@laurasbeads.com | www.laurasbeads.com  |  shop.laurasbeads.com

We are very excited to be hosting the second designer to visit and teach classes at our new shop — Marla Salezze! She’ll be joining us on Saturday, December 1 for an entire day of beady fun. There will be a beginner class from her book in the morning (more copies are on the way for sale at the shop), a meet & greet book signing event midday, then an intermediate class from a kit in the afternoon. Read on for details:

Morning Book Class: “Dew Drop Lariat”  10:30-12:30

This lovely lariat is open in the center which makes for a wonderful rope that can easily be looped around your neck and adjusted to any length.

Difficulty Level: Beginner|  Technique: Tubular Netting |  Instructor: Marla Salezze

Cost: This class is generously being offered free of charge by Marla with your purchase of her book and the beads to make the project. Please note that this Marla is taking up to 12 students, so this class will be larger than the standard beginner classes at Laura’s Beads.

Pattern:  This pattern is featured in Marla’s book “Learn to Stitch Beaded Jewelry”. Be sure to bring your copy of the book to the class or you can purchase your copy here.

Click Here to Register

Book Signing and Meet & Greet  12:30-1:30

Even if you are not taking one of Marla’s classes, we encourage you to come in during this time to have an opportunity to chat with Marla and get your book signed! Marla will also have a variety of kits and other supplies available for purchase.

Afternoon Kit Class: “Druzy Daydream Necklace”  1:30-4:30

Show off this sparkly druzy cabochon with a patterned peyote stitch bezel. Create a dreamy tassel with leather and a channel bead end cap embellished with a decorative strip of flat peyote stitch. This is a mixed media project incorporating multiple techniques to make an on-trend statement pendant.

Students will learn how to capture a natural stone in a circular peyote beaded bezel. They will also learn how to bead around a blank channel bead and how to create a leather tassel. Students will learn how to connect these components using mixed media techniques, beadweaving and basic wirework.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate/Advanced |  Technique: Mixed |  Instructor: Marla Salezze

Cost: Class fee is $40 plus all students are required to buy Marla’s kit which will contain all the supplies that you’ll need for this project for $70. Two colorways will be available.

Pattern:  The pattern will be included in your kit

Click Here to Register

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Meet Marla Salezze, author of “Learn to Stitch Beaded Jewelry”

We are very excited to be hosting the second designer to visit and teach classes at our new shop — Marla Salezze! She’ll be joining us on Saturday, December 1 for an entire day of beady fun. There will be a beginner class from her book in the morning (we already have copies available for sale at the shop), a meet & greet book signing event midday, then an intermediate class in the afternoon.

We are in the process finalizing all the details of the event, so keep watching for more information very soon. In the meantime, be sure to save the date!

Our first “Off the Truck” sale at our new location

We had one of our suppliers stop by the shop late last week with a whole truck full of goodies!

• A HUGE selection of unique colors of firepolish beads that differ from our typical offerings (these are always the most popular items at our sales)
• Unique colors and finishes of tile, dagger, pip and pinch beads
• Czech glass daisy spacer beads
• Assorted loose Czech glass beads, including dragonflies and sugar skulls which disappeared very quickly the last time we got them
• Vintage German beads in antique finishes and mixed colors

We’ll be working on setting up a table tomorrow and have everything ready for shopping by Wednesday morning. Remember, with these items we always say “when it’s gone, it’s gone” so be sure to grab what catches your eye as soon as you can!

Breast Cancer Fundraiser

A HUGE thank you to all of you who donated to our October fundraiser for breast cancer patient care. We collected a total of $155 which was just given to Moffitt Cancer Center!

Starman Free Holiday Workshop Pattern Booklets

Our friends at Starman have given us some fun and easy new patterns to complete your holiday gift list. Stop in or email us at customerservice@laurasbeads.com if you’re interested in receiving a copy. Merry beading!

Laura’s Beads Annual Holiday Party

We are pleased that our friends at Stassi’s Italian Grill will be hosting our holiday party again this year on Sunday, December 16, 1:00-3:30. Small business supporting small business is always a good thing. As in past years, we will have the whole place to ourselves that afternoon to enjoy a great Italian meal and celebrate with beady friends. We will have more details and an RSVP form when it gets a bit closer.

Small Business Saturday

The Saturday after Thanksgiving for a long time has been a day dedicated to supporting small businesses in your community. However it’s important to remember small businesses all year round. In the past few years we’ve seen quite a few local bead shops close around the country as people turn to the internet for their supplies. Bead shops aren’t just retail stores, they are part of their community. We dearly appreciate those of you who continue to support our small shop and hope that you always continue to find the value in the personal service we provide. We promise to provide a fun atmosphere you’ll enjoy every day!

Plus, as a bonus, we’re excited to be hosting Marcia Balonis on that Saturday who will be teaching another class from her book!  (class is full at this time and on a wait list status)

Until next time, have a sparkling week and happy beading!

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Laura’s Beads | 7813 Mitchell Blvd, Ste 102, Trinity, FL 34665 |  727-495-0803
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New Natural Stone Trunk Show

We promised trunk shows when we moved into this new, BIG location, so now we’ve already got our second one set up and ready for shopping! This one is a little different than the last; this is all beautiful strands of stones and it’s a smaller show that will stay set up here for you to shop until November 24. Some of the styles were already disappearing as soon as we started to put them out today though, so come soon for the best selection!

Other New Product Arrivals

A selection of drop beads that would look gorgeous on the netted Christmas ornaments, as well as necklaces:

A new style of 3-strand magnet clasps and magnetic end caps:

Plus the latest editions of Bead & Button and Beadwork magazines:

Added to Our Calendar

Bead & Button Bead Circle: “Marrakesh Bracelet” Designed by Zsuzsanna Erdei, www.eclecticabeads.com, Level: Intermediate 2
Inspired by the intricate patterns found in fabulous Moroccan carpets, this bracelet transforms the basic diamond shape from simple to sublime.
Click on the photo for details and to sign up; three dates to select from when registering

Intermediate Class: Carrier Bead Peyote Tubes
Carrier beads wrapped in peyote tubes have become of the big trends in beading this year. You can make either a necklace or a bracelet and there are lots of patterns to work from.
Click on the photo for details and to sign up

Intermediate Class: “Pinchy Necklace” designed by Ella Des, www.ellad2.com
This necklace designed by Ella Des is remarkably easy! Pinch beads line the upper part of the necklace (thus the name), and an assortment of superduos, o-beads, drop beads and pearls fit perfectly together to create the details along the bottom edge.
Click on the photo for details and to sign up

Intermediate Class: Rag Rug Peyote Bracelet
This is called “rag rug peyote” because when the bracelet is finished it looks an awful lot like a rag rug, doesn’t it? It’s a fun, very free-form technique where you’ll use a variety of beads in various counts to create this look.
Click on the photo for details and to sign up

Beginner Class: Icicle Ornament
Learn how to stitch a simple spiral while making a few adjustments and magically you have an icicle ornament! This piece works up quickly and makes a perfect gift.
Click on the photo for details and to sign up

Beginner Class: “Starlight Pendant”
This pendant pattern is easy and fun to make. Pendants make perfect gifts and you never have to worry about the right fit! We made one with bicones, one with firepolish beads and one with pearls and they are all equally beautiful. You’ll love the easy-to-understand instructions written by Deborah Roberti.
Click on the photo for details and to sign up

Click here to view our complete calendar of upcoming projects!

Until next time, have a sparkling week and happy beading!

Remember, if you are interested in making any of the projects shown in our emails, but are not in the area to join in, you can purchase all the necessary supplies on shop.laurasbeads.com!

Many of the patterns are available through popular magazines or websites, which will be indicated on our website when you click on any of the projects above, so that you can view a materials list. If it’s an original pattern, simply email Laura at laura@laurasbeads.com and let her know you are interested. We love to share!

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Laura’s Beads | 7813 Mitchell Blvd, Ste 102, Trinity, FL 34665 |  727-495-0803
customerservice@laurasbeads.com | www.laurasbeads.com  |  shop.laurasbeads.com

Our email last week was completely focused on our new product arrivals and Venetian glass trunk show, so this week we want to update you on the all new sessions we’ve added to our calendar. We also want to thank all of you who attended our first trunk show — it was a real hit and I know I personally can’t wait to assemble my new beady treasures into pieces to wear!

Classes Added to Calendar

Intermediate Class: “Katja Necklace” designed by Ella Des, www.ellad2.com
This stunning necklace is made up of square components featuring a sparkling Swarovski chaton at the center of each. It is finished with detailed straps of seed beads.
Click on the photo for details and to sign up; three dates to select from when registering

Bead & Button Bead Circle: “Cathedral Windows Ornament”
Designed by Cathy Andrews, www.etsy.com/shop/andreacatherinejewel, Beginner/Intermediate level
Get a head start on stitching Christmas ornaments for your tree or gifts! This merry ornament cover that features window-like beaded archways made of traditional seed beads pearls and crystals.
Click on the photo for details and to sign up; three dates to select from when registering

Intermediate Class: Bead Embroidery Cuff 
The latest bead embroidery piece designed by Dawn is a beautiful hard cuff featuring a Czech glass cabochon and glass buttons, fully beaded. In this class you will learn how to modify a standard bezel to create one with a star shape, plus how to create your own shapes and designs in the spaces surrounding the bezeled features.
Click on the photo for details and to sign up

Beginner Class: Viking Knit
Viking Knitting dates very far back, as you can probably guess from the name! It’s a method of weaving thin wire around a dowel in a way that creates a stunning result when completed and pulled through a drawplate. In this class the instructor has chosen a piece where you only make a partial section in Viking knit with the intention that you will be able to learn how to complete your piece and use the drawplate while in the classroom. Once you learn the technique, the designer will have pieces to show you that are made fully of viking knit and also pieces where beads are added to knit as you go, all to give you inspiration of where you can grow!
Click on the photo for details and to sign up

Beginner Stitch Workshop: Peyote Stitch
This workshop will teach you how to stitch the flat, even-count version of this versatile technique. The beads in peyote stitch sit in a brick formation, however is is worked in a very different way from a brick stitch. For each stitch you’ll pick up a new bead and sew through the next high bead from the previous row. In this workshop you’ll be making a stylish tri-color striped cuff.
Click on the photo for details and to sign up

Intermediate Class: Diagonal Cellini Bracelet designed Laura
This workshop will show you how stitching peyote with different size beads will make the 3-dimensional effect referred to as “Cellini” stitch to create this beautiful statement piece of jewelry.
Click on the photo for details and to sign up

Intermediate Class: “Faenza Beaded Beads” Designed by Nela Kábelová (www.gianelle.beadforum.cz), compliments of Beadsmith
We are so addicted to beaded beads here at the shop that when our friends at Beadsmith offered this fantastic FREE pattern, it was a no-brainer that it needed to be a class! There are no core beads needed for these; there are superduos and miniduos on the inside as well as the outside to give the bead a very firm structure. They work up quick and easy too! You can play with the colorways, either making each beaded bead the same or mixing up the colors, as you can see in the various photos. We even took some and strung them on ball chain to make a simple necklace.
Click on the photo for details and to sign up

Click here to view our complete calendar of upcoming projects!

Until next time, have a sparkling week and happy beading!

Remember, if you are interested in making any of the projects shown in our emails, but are not in the area to join in, you can purchase all the necessary supplies on shop.laurasbeads.com!

Many of the patterns are available through popular magazines or websites, which will be indicated on our website when you click on any of the projects above, so that you can view a materials list. If it’s an original pattern, simply email Laura at laura@laurasbeads.com and let her know you are interested. We love to share!

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Laura’s Beads | 7813 Mitchell Blvd, Ste 102, Trinity, FL 34665 |  727-495-0803
customerservice@laurasbeads.com | www.laurasbeads.com  |  shop.laurasbeads.com

The Venetian Glass has arrived

These beads are absolutely stunning and as you can see from the photos, the selection is huge! This trunk show is only taking place for 3 days, October 18-20. We’ve put some projects on our calendar that can incorporate these beads just to help you with a little inspiration. They’ll make a gorgeous focal point for your tubular netting or viking knit bracelet, to put between your beaded beads. Don’t miss out on this unique shopping opportunity!

More New Products Recently Arrived

All of the following products are available both at our store and online

Amos par Puca Beads pair neatly with the Paisley Duos, as seen in the latest edition of Bead & Button magazine. There are several projects we’ve got our eyes on that use these flat, teardrop-shaped 2-hole beads, so keep watching.

We been wanting to stock 2mm Firepolish beads for quite some time, but space was our enemy. Not anymore!

Coming up next — a beautiful new line of “Fancy Color-Lined” Delica beads is lined up to be stickered as I write this, so stay tuned!

Upcoming Classes

We’ve also been busy adding classes to our calendar, but didn’t want to try to pack too much into one email, so we’ll send more details on those in the next couple of days. If you don’t want to wait, you don’t have to —  view all the details and sign up right on our website today!  https://laurasbeads.com/sessions/2018-11/

Until next time, have a sparkling week and happy beading!

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New Products Just In

Paisley Duos have arrived! We love these because you do NOT need a right and left bead since they are flat on both sides instead of domed like some other similar types. We got a BUNCH of great colors and they are available both in our shop and online.

We also restocked our Czech glass buttons, including some new, larger size designs:

Coming up next — a beautiful selection of 2mm firepolish is being unpacked and ticketed as I write this, so stay tuned!

Classes Added to Calendar

We’ve added a lot of new classes to our calendar lately, so be sure to check them out and join us for some fun and learning!

Intermediate Level:

Tubular Netting: We are offering this class complimentary and asking that you instead make a donation to help fight breast cancer, in honor of breast cancer awareness month. We will have a donation jar here at the shop and give the proceeds to Moffitt Cancer Center (see moffitt.org for more info).
Tubular netting is an easy, repetitive stitch that produces a substantial rope with a lacy effect. We used a combination of two different colors of 4mm beads and size 15 seed beads to create a swirled, plaid-like pattern. You can either make one long tube, or two shorter ones with focal beads in between. We then finished our piece with flexible beading wire and crimps. Although our featured bracelet was all done in pinks, you can stitch yours in whatever colors you like.
Click on the photo for details and to sign up; two dates to select from when registering

“Brique Bands” designed by Deb Roberti, www.aroundthebeadingtable.com
These bands are a fun, quick little project with several variations included in the pattern, so you can be creative. Make a Halloween piece (looks like candy corn!), a patriotic piece, or any other color combination that makes you happy. This is the perfect project for a beader who has taken a few beginner classes and would like to try an easy intermediate-level piece.
Click on the photo for details and to sign up

Cellini Ring
When one of our staff members here, Cessile, came in wearing a beautiful Cellini stitched ring, we knew that it needed to become a class project! In this particular version we used odd-count peyote to get the bicone crystals completely centered and a variety of bead sizes for just the right shape. It works up quickly and easily — we know you’ll enjoy this unique project!
Click on the photo for details and to sign up

“Scalloped Pearl Necklace” designed by Deb Roberti, www.aroundthebeadingtable.com
This necklace has a traditional and classic look. Deb used some creativity in her triangle weave to get the components that make up this necklace to keep turning direction, creating movement, and giving it the scalloped edge.
Click on the photo for details and to sign up

“Step it Up Bracelet” base by Kathy Simonds, compliments of Starman; embellishment by Laura
We really loved Kathy’s use of several types of 2-hole beads, including crescents and bricks, to make the sleek look of the base of this bracelet. She then added a subtle embellishment, which is perfect for beginners stitching this piece. However if you would like to dress it up a bit more with the detailed embellishment shown in the photo, Laura’s add-on tutorial will help you accomplish that . We think it produced quite a beautiful group effort!
Click on the photo for details and to sign up

Perfect for Beginners:

Basic Bead Stringing – Learn how to repair your own strung jewelry
Learn the basics of stringing beads on flexible beading wire. You’ll play with design options with guidance from your instructor, as well as learn how to crimp and finish your piece. This is also the perfect class for people who would like to learn how to repair their own pieces of strung jewelry.
Click on the photo for details and to sign up

“Cali Band” designed by Deb Roberti, www.aroundthebeadingtable.com
These contemporary bands can be worn single or stacked and use the unique, 3-hole Cali beads. Perfect for beginners!
Click on the photo for details and to sign up

Click here to view our complete calendar of upcoming projects!

Until next time, have a sparkling week and happy beading!

Remember, if you are interested in making any of the projects shown in our emails, but are not in the area to join in, you can purchase all the necessary supplies on shop.laurasbeads.com!

Many of the patterns are available through popular magazines or websites, which will be indicated on our website when you click on any of the projects above, so that you can view a materials list. If it’s an original pattern, simply email Laura at laura@laurasbeads.com and let her know you are interested. We love to share!

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We are thrilled to present our first trunk show at our new Trinity location! A selection of gorgeous, authentic Venetian glass beads will be here for 3 days only, so be sure to stop by. Nicole will also be signing copies of her new book that details the history and process of how seed beads were made, starting in Italy.

We’ve added a bunch of classes and new products to the store in the last week, so be watching for another email from us this week with all the details on those!

Ciao for now!

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Saturday, September 29, 12-4 pm

We will have food, cake, door prizes and fun!

We are also excited to have Marcia Balonis, author of “Lush & Layered Beadweaving” joining us for a book signing event from 1-3. Marcia will be offering a couple of complimentary classes in the coming months for beaders who have purchased the book. We will have more details and begin taking registrations at the event, but spaces are limited and these classes will be first-come-first-served.

We hope to see you!

New Products Just In

The new products have been pouring in, however it will take us a little time to inventory everything, so watch for new goodies to be available a little at a time. This week we added:

• Several more colors of Toho Demi-Round beads, which will be perfect for the Grand Duchess Bracelet (scroll down for details)
• Mesh tubing which is perfect for putting inside Russian Spirals or Peyote with a Twist to give your piece a little more structure. We have both light and dark.
• We also received the brand new book by Marla Salezze “Learn to Stitch Beaded Jewelry”, which is just perfect to beaders just starting out.

Keep watching as we continue to add new products everyday. We are particularly excited to introduce Amos par Puca and Paisley Duo beads in the next week or so. Enjoy!

Sessions Added to Calendar

Bead Circle (Intermediate Level):

“Basketweave Bangle” designed by Helen Roosa, featured on the cover of Beadwork Magazine, Oct/Nov 2018 Edition
Embellish and connect multicolored peyote-stitch panels to create this gorgeous bracelet that’s fit for royalty.
Click on the photo for details and to reserve your seat; three dates to select from

Intermediate Level Class:

Russian Leaves
Russian leaves are stitched using diagonal peyote. They can be a bit tricky to master at first, but once you’ve got the hang of it they can actually be quick work up. What you do with them next is up to you! You can make up something as simple as a pair of earrings as shown above, or stitch an assortment of them to a spiral necklace and make a much more detailed piece as shown below.
Click on the photo for details and to sign up

Perfect for Beginners:

“Crystal Boxes”
This sparkling bracelet is wonderfully simple to make! Stitch single-row right-angle-weave and ladder to create a base of connected squares made of bugles, then embellish with crystal bicones.
Click on the photo for details and to sign up

Basic Kumihimo with Beads
Kumihimo is the ancient Japanese art of braid making. You’ll learn how to interlace strands of cording on a disc, while dropping beads into position. If you’ve never tried it before, we’re sure you’ll enjoy this very unique form of beading!
Click on the photo for details and to sign up

“DNA” Spiral Rope
This Stitch Workshop will teach you how to create a beaded spiral rope. There are many types of spiraling techniques, however this particular spiral is often referred to as a “DNA” spiral because of the loops all rotating around a beaded core. This soft and flowing necklace is wonderful for combining with your beaded pendants, or to simply make a casual bracelet.
Click on the photo for details and to sign up

Click here to view our complete calendar of upcoming projects!

Until next time, have a sparkling week and happy beading!

Remember, if you are interested in making any of the projects shown in our emails, but are not in the area to join in, you can purchase all the necessary supplies on shop.laurasbeads.com!

Many of the patterns are available through popular magazines or websites, which will be indicated on our website when you click on any of the projects above, so that you can view a materials list. If it’s an original pattern, simply email Laura at laura@laurasbeads.com and let her know you are interested. We love to share!

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Laura’s Beads | 7813 Mitchell Blvd, Ste 102, Trinity, FL 34665 |  727-495-0803
www.laurasbeads.com  |  shop.laurasbeads.com