You're Invited to Win a $250 "Bead Genius" Prize Package

Duchess from Artbeads.com just emailed me with some details about an awesome giveaway Artbeads is hosting.  You've gotta check it out. 

Who:  All U.S. and Canadian (except Quebec) residents who are 18 years of age and older.

What: An AWESOME sweepstakes!  Start by taking a Bead IQ quiz to assess your bead/jewelry making knowledge (this isn't required, but it is fun!).  Then, enter the sweepstakes for the amazing prize package!  The $250 'Bead Genius' Prize Package includes a $100 Artbeads.com gift cards and $150 worth of beading and jewelry making supplies. 
Where:  http://bit.ly/ajdrDF
When:  Hurry and enter, the sweepstakes ends on September 16, 2010.
Why:  Because this is an awesome prize package from an awesome company!

What's even better?  Artbeads.com has a prize for everyone who purchases beads and supplies from them!  They've just launched their Instant Savings Plan.  All you have to do is purchase the minimum order, and the savings are applied automatically when you check out. 

• Spend $45 and you will receive a 5% discount.
• Spent $95 and you will receive a 10% discount.
• Spend $175 and you will receive a 15% discount.

What's even better than automatic discounts?  You can combine the instant savings with coupons for even bigger savings.  Just enter the coupon code when you checkout.  The instant savings will be applied to the post-coupon amount!


Happy Beading and Good Luck!
Kell

Under The Sea Bracelet

In my June Post, Pretty Pretty Beads, I gave you a sneak peek at some of the charms and glass beads I received from Artbeads.com.  I left you with the promise that I would show you what I created with the gorgeous beads.  Well, since some of the beads are charms, I knew I was going to make a charm bracelet of some sort... but, I didn't want to make a traditional bracelet with charms hanging from chain.  I wanted to make something really cool and funky. 

Since the charms were sea-themed, I decided to combine them with the amazing glass beads that shimmer and change color just like the ocean.  I created cages for the glass beads and used wire wrapping to suspend them in their cages.  Then, I alternated charms with the glass beads, also attached using wire wrapping.  This charm bracelet came out how I imagined it.  It was inspired by some of my SCUBA diving trips, and everything from the colors to the charms remind me of my trips!

I'm pretty happy with the way the bracelet turned out.  Next time, I will try using a smaller gauge wire so the structure of the bracelet is sturdier.  I'll also make the bracelet slightly shorter since it's a little big for my wrist.  Other than that, it came out the way I imagined it.  I hope you guys enjoy it as much as I enjoyed making it!

FTC Disclosure: The items in this post were provided to me free of charge from Artbeads.com for review or design purposes as part of the Bead Blogger program. I am providing an honest review of the products for which I am receiving no compensation.