Kaleidoscope Beads Blog

Baton Rouge Bead Society Presents
Beads, Beads & More Beads Show

A variety of vendors of loose materials for beading and jewelry design. Pearls, silver, crystals, vintage beads, natural gemstones, handcrafted pendants, wire work, dichroic glass, lampwork glass, enamel work, findings tools and more.

June 21 -10am – 5pm & June 22, 11am - 4pm
UCT Building
11175 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70815

Booths available for a limited time only
For more information call Libby Quintana, Event Coordinator, Baton Rouge Bead Society, (225) 284-2836 or email q_libby@cox.net

Here’s one from the Las Vegas area. You’ll have to visit their website to get passes to attend:

An Invitation From To Bead True Blue
To Attend Lalibella Blu Las Vegas May 26 - 29, 2008

Lalibella Blu is a wholesale cash and carry bead and design show at the Las Vegas Gem and Jewelry Show, featuring fine exhibitors of art couture, handmade beads, accessories, wearable art, designer components, lapidary, and art jewelry. For multiple passes, or to register as a Wholesale VIP buyer, go to:

www.lalibellablu.com

(530) 274-2222 ~ lalibellablu@msn.com
Mirage Hotel, 3400 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89109

I just posted an update to the gallery, adding two beautiful pieces from Suzanne Juneau. Click here to take a look!

Happy beading!
Sharon

The gallery has been updated to include a new piece made by Susan Breeland, of Rocky Mount Gourds. Click here to take a look!

Happy beading!
Sharon

I hope everyone has a happy and healthy New Year!
Happy beading in 2008!
Sharon

The first few Gallery pages have been published, and there’s lots to see! The thumbnail images on the main page are clickable, and will take you to the individual gallery page for each artist, where you’ll find fullsize photos, details on the piece and the artist, and contact information. Click here to take a look.

I’ll be updating the Gallery often, so be sure to bookmark it and check back frequently!

Happy beading!
Sharon

I’ve set up this blog as an addition to my websites at Kaleidoscope Beads and Jewelry and Beadwork Books. The content I’m planning will include news of interest to beaders, beads and beading discussions, and book reviews. If you have an upcoming event that you’d like to promote, please email me by clicking here or post a comment below. Be sure that you include a valid email address so I can contact you for more details.

A lot of the content here will be my opinion, but please feel free to chime in with comments! You must register in order to comment, but it’s quick and easy. The database for the blog is separate from the one for the store - being registered in the store does not automatically register you for the blog.

I’m setting up a gallery section on the site, as well, so look for the announcement when it opens. If you have a piece that you’d like to have included in the gallery, along with a brief bio and link to your website, please let me know. Bios should be very brief - preferably 100 words or less. Photos should be in gif or jpg format. If you’d like further information, please let me know.

Happy beading!
Sharon