All About Beads Home Parties

2007-03-10T10:26:00.000-07:00

It was the best of times...

Friday, March 9th was my last day at All About Beads. I got a quick job offer for My Girlfriend’s Kitchen headquarters, starting out as a receptionist. I am really excited to start there on Monday, but I am also sad to leave AAB. I have enjoyed working there and working with all great women!

Beading and making jewelry is so fun. I want to continue this Blog for awhile, so if you have any pictures to put on the Blog send them to bgsweeti@yahoo.com. Even if you want to send a note to that e-mail, that would be great!

Thanks for making All About Beads great, and please continue to do so!

Happy Beading!

Becky

2007-03-08T12:31:00.000-07:00

Erin's Chain Creations

Erin attached 4mm and 6mm Red Swarovskis with headpins onto the chain. So classy!

2007-03-05T11:01:00.000-07:00

Long Necklaces

Diane made these 3 necklaces for her girls. This first one is made with the Tiny Silver Lined Crystal Seed Beads, 10mm Irregular, Saturn Swirl (green), Lt. Blue Swirl, and 2 limited edition beads we've had in the past. Way cute!
This one is made with the Tiny Silver Lined Grey Seed Beads that look like they have blue in it. It also has the 6mm Lt. Sapphire Swarovskis, Black Bicones, Hematite Oval, Hematite Discs, 8mm and 12mm Black Faceted.

This one is also made with the Tiny Silver Lined Crystal, 10mm Irregular, Large Seed Beads (Orange), Saturn Swirls (Pink), Chinese Pink Cubes, 8mm Rose and 8mm Tangerine Cat Eye Cubes, and 4mm Pink Swarovski Crystals. Pink and orange is super cute together!

2007-02-21T11:04:00.000-07:00

New Designs

A variety of colorful 8mm Cat Eye Cubes.

6mm Red Swarovskis, 10mm Red Opal Faceted, and Shiny Faceted Tube.

Binki Clip with SEED BEADS! The colored ones are the Large Seed Bead Mix with 5mm Crystal AB Cube between the colors, and the Tiny Silver Lined Crystal Seed Beads to make the loop.

Sodalite Nuggetts, Spider Webs, and Small Round Saturns.

2007-02-21T10:39:00.000-07:00

Browns

Diane made this pretty set. The earrings have the 10mm Smoke Topaz Faceted and 12mm Dark Brown Wood Bead (which are one of the 'Beads of the Week' this week).

This stretchy bracelet has the same beads as the earrings PLUS the new limited edition Flat Oval Zebra Stone.

2007-02-15T13:51:00.000-07:00

'The Secret' Trailer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPA5GPyVWq8

2007-02-15T09:17:00.000-07:00

The Secret

Everyone needs to read about this. There's a DVD/Book is called "The Secret" and it was featured on Oprah and other shows: http://www2.oprah.com/spiritself/slide/20070208/ss_20070208_284_101.jhtml

Here's the official site: http://thesecret.tv/home.html

I am going to watch the movie and read the book. I read about it on Oprah.com and watched the trailer of the movie and I got the general message that if you put your mind to it, you will succeed in what you are willing to do... whether it be in losing weight, having a better marriage, forgiving people, getting out of debt, changing some bad habits... whatever! They talk about sending out positive thoughts/vibes to attract that in your life.

"What we do is we attract into our lives the things we want, and that is based on what we're thinking and feeling. The principle explains that we create our own circumstances by the choices we make in life. And the choices we make are fueled by our thoughts—which means our thoughts are the most powerful things we have here on earth.”

Nobody likes a negative person. Even if you feel like your life is so horrible, they talk about turning that negative thought into a positive thought. Simply changing your language can start to make a difference in your attitude and goals. When asked how you are, you shouldn’t respond with phrases like "I'm surviving." Instead say things like, “I'm phenomenal. I'm great'. Even in the midst of all—I'm great. I'm great because I made it through.”

They say everyone has the RIGHT to be anything they want… happy, healthy, fun, beautiful… You just need to believe it!

“Make a decision. Do you have the right? Are you ready for it? Are you ready to look in the mirror and love every inch? Make 2007 about showing up in the now for you.”

“…be grateful for your health and choose to stay healthy and whole… start every single day saying, ‘Thank you for the health I have.' Say, 'I love my legs because they're working functionally.’ Concentrate on your health and wholeness every day, and you'll attract more health and wholeness every day.”

You can do this with your bead business! Make goals.

I’m will have this many parties a week/month.

I’m will mention this beading business to everyone at my parties and out in public.

I will be a more positive Consultant to attract positive sign-ups to build a strong team.
I will sign up one new person (or more) a month to receive the $100 sign-up bonus and earn commission on these new consultants.
I will find time to make jewelry for myself.
I will be creative in my jewelry designs.

We all have different goals. I know my thing is getting into shape for my Hawaii trip in May, and being a more positive person. I know that this world can be hard to be positive in because of war, crime, murders, corrupt people, even the weather. I think we have a lot to be grateful for. A warm bed to sleep in, food to eat, water to drink, clothes to wear…

I really suggest getting this DVD and/or book. People say it is changing their lives! Go to http://www.dreambuilders.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv to purchase these.

Happy Beading! Happy Living!

Becky

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Krwrl9Hx5sQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dj9An8ojG-I

2007-02-12T12:17:00.000-07:00

Wood Beads

Kelly B. made this cute necklace with the 25mm Dark Brown Wood Beads and the 12mm Dark Brown Wood Beads. She also used the Black Seed Beads and the Black Bicones around each wood bead. So cute!

2007-02-01T14:31:00.000-07:00

Jewelry Sets

Tifani made ssome cute bracelet and necklace sets for her little girl to keep in style!

JaNae S. made this cute bracelet and earring set. She used the Small Silver Toggle rounds for the bracelet and fun dangles. She had all these bars left over from the Small Silver Toggle, so she connected them on some chain and made earrings. How creative!

Emily N. made a classy Rose Quartz set with Small Diane Beads and April Faceted Beads in with the Rose Quartz chips and nuggets.

Julie B. was creative with RED and used the Red Ladybugs with the Red Swirl beads. She added the cute Daisy Flowers, Black Bicones, and different silver spacers to put it all together.

2007-02-01T14:26:00.000-07:00

More CUTE Jewelry

Christie F. made these cute bracelets. This pink one has the Round Saturn, 6-Petal Flower, 6mm Pink Cat Eye Cubes, 5mm Cube Crystal AB, and 4mm Smooth Silver.
This red and white bracelet is made with the Red Swirl beads, 6mm White Cate Eyes, and 6mm Cut Out Rounds. Really classy!
Seeing RED: The left one has 4mm Red and Crystal Swarovski Crystals, and 2.5mm Smooth silver. The middle one has the Red Howlite Nugget, 8mm Red Opal Faceted, and Small Bead Caps around each bead. The one on the right has Red Round Matte, Star, and 6mm Crystal beads all on a stretchy.

Gayla or Natalie (Mother/Daughter team) made this cute necklace is made on the Silver Plated Wire. It is made with 3 different strands of wire. There are Rose Quarts Jumbos, 8mm Rose Cubes, 6mm Pink Swarovskis, 3mm Smooth silvers around each bead and crimped around each set of beads to give it the floating style.
JaNae S. loves to see what she can do that's not the "norm" and she amazes us. She took the Medium Chain, and attached beads on it with a headpin here and there. She used split rings to attach the dangles here and there. Love it!

2007-02-01T13:52:00.000-07:00

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Sandra made this bracelet with 12mm Crystal Faceteds, Large Bead Caps, 6mm Rose Cubes, 4mm Crystal Swarovski, 8mm Glass Pearls, and 2.5mm Smooth Silvers. She then made the necklace that's below with the silver wire "woven pendant" in the middle. So creative.

Kelly B. "talked down" about her bracelet that she made for the Open House when describing it to me over the phone. When I saw it, I thought it was such a great combination and I LOVE it! It is made with 10mm Red Round, Small Antique Flower Spacers, 4mm Red and Crystal Swarovski Crystals, and the Freshwater Pearls.

2007-02-01T13:14:00.000-07:00

Fun With Necklaces
Alisa S. Made this necklace with all the sized of the Irregular Round Metallized beads. Such a great idea!

Emily N. Made this necklace with the Red Howlite Chips, and 6mm Silver Spacer in the middle of the Red Chips and each section of beads are crimped on Invisiline.

Jenn C. Made this necklace with 12mm Black and Crystal Faceted, Bumpy Bead Caps, 10mm Red Opal Faceted, Spider Web Met., Large Black Cube, Large Met. Flower Spacers, Large Bicone Met., Oval Rectangle Met., Crystal Wedding Bands, Large Daisy Met., Small Bead Caps, 6mm Red Cube, and Small Met. Flower Spacers.

Gayla made this simple long necklace with Black Seed Beads, Red Mileforis, and 4mm Red Swarovskis.

Kristen B. Made this cute red and pink set with the 6mm Red Round Matte, 6mm Pink Cat Eyes, and 3mm Smooth Silver. She strung it different and it's not on WIRE. It's like Fishing wire... I don't know how to describe how she did it, but hopefully you can see it in this other picture, below...

Jenn C. Used the chain and put the 10mm Red Smooth and Opal beads in between the chain with headpins.

2007-02-01T13:13:00.000-07:00

Earrings

2007-02-01T13:04:00.000-07:00

Open House Display Jewelry
The open house was a success! We love seeing the Consultants come out and mingle with each other and share their beading ideas.

We had a "Valentine's Day" theme. We had a lot of fun PINK, CRYSTAL, and RED examples of jewelry.

Above, are pictures of the jewelry that was on display.

Thanks to all those that came out and helped us with what we needed. :)

Teri B. made this set with different sized Silver Plated beads. For example, on one strand she used all 4mm and on the other strands she used 5mm.

She added a little color in there with a 4mm Red Swarovski Crystals.

Sandra S. used the Silver Plated Wire with 12mm Crystal Faceted, 6mm Rose Cube, 8mm Glass Pearl to make this.

She weaved the middle beads in to make a pendant. So creative.

2007-01-23T13:45:00.000-07:00

PROBLEMS WITH BLOGGER

I'm sorry that I haven't updated this blog for almost a month. I was having some troubles being able to log in and post new pictures of jewelry. It should be working just fine... *crossing fingers*

Please feel free to send me some pictures of your jewelry, so I can post it and share it with everyone!

Happy Beading!

Becky

2007-01-23T13:37:00.000-07:00

Gifts

A great thing about owning your own Beading Business is that you always have a creative gift to give to people. Gifts can be FREE ADVERTISING! People will usually ask where you got the jewelry and it’s a perfect time to tell them you made it and that you do home parties and so-on!

Diane made these items for her kids’ teachers for Christmas. What an easy thing to do.

2007-01-23T13:18:00.000-07:00

Necklace

This Fun Necklace is made with the November and August faceted colors, a variety of Smooth Round Silver Plated sizes, Tubes, 4mm and 6mm Silver Spacers, Small Antique Flower Spacers, Quartz Crystal Chips, Crystal Bicones, 6mm Hematite, Hematite Cube, and Tiny Silver Lined Crystal Seed Beads.

Each end has a Crimp to hold the beads on. A Large Lobster Clasp and a Split Ring with Chain is used to fasten the necklace.

Another unique way to make a necklace!

Happy Beading!

2007-01-23T13:13:00.000-07:00

Fun with Colors

2007-01-23T13:04:00.000-07:00

Unakite Daisy Set

I love the Unakite Nugget and how well it goes with the 8mm Olive Cat Eye Cube.

The necklace is made with the 10x1.5mm Silver Plated Tube, 4mm Smooth Round, Large or Small Bead Caps, 8mm Olive Cat Eye Cube, Jumbo Daisy, and uniquely has the Sunburst Toggle in the front.

I love this different style that I would have never thought of!

2007-01-23T12:51:00.000-07:00

Little Girl Jewelry

Little Girl bracelets seem to be a highlight at boutiques and with MOM consultants!

Here are a few made with a variety of Cateyes, Flower cubes, Swarovski crystals, and seed bead mixes.

So cute!

2006-12-21T11:54:00.000-07:00

We wish you...
a wonderful holiday season. We hope that all of you can be with those you care about. No matter what you are celebrating, I think this is a great time of year to just give of your self to those who may not have as much as you do.

There have been times when I have to go paycheck by paycheck to get by, but then I know there are people out there with no job, home, food, or a warm/clean place to sleep. It's a great time to realize how much we have, especially as Americans. I think it’s so great how many people give a little extra. It can be some extra change to a Bell Ringer outside a grocery store, a special gift off an Angel Tree at the mall, or even visiting someone you haven’t seen in awhile. I Hope we can all remember how we feel when we give and who it affects and remember to give a little extra in February or May, not just December!

I’m not a saint, but I love making someone’s life a little bit better by serving them in a way that needs to be done. We can make this world a little bit better by not being greedy and selfish.

I love working with all of you and hope I am serving you to the best of my ability here at the All About Beads Office.

Becky

2006-12-19T13:29:00.000-07:00

Earrings

Tifani also made these earrings that have Pietersite Nuggets, Diagonal Drilled Luster, and 12mm Brown Striped Round on them.

Love them!

2006-12-19T13:15:00.000-07:00

Making it Your Own Design

One of our newest Consultants, Tifani, designed this long necklace. It is similar to Diane's brown one on the Necklace display, but it varies a little bit. That's what's so great about beading. You can take someone's design and change it up a little bit to make it more yours!

The different beads Tifani used are the Black Lace Agate, 12mm Brown Striped Round, and Tiny Silver Lined Crystal Seed Beads(in certain areas).

2006-12-12T10:20:00.000-07:00

Stretchy Bracelet

Alisa wore this in our office the other day.

It is the New Metallized Round with Flowers and 16mm Black Faceted all on a Stretchy.

It's kind of a chunky bracelet, but I didn't think it was TOO chunky for me!

SO SIMPLE, CLASSY, AND CUTE!

I want to copy this for myself. Thanks for the idea Alisa!

2006-12-12T09:56:00.000-07:00

Chain Earrings

JaNae came in and showed me these beautiful earrings that she made using the Multi-drop Lace Earrings with the Small Silver Chain.

She cut the chain the same length. If I'm correct she did 6 strands of chain. She then attached the chain by skipping about 3 holes on the Multi-drop Lace Earrings.

Then she took one strand of Small Chain and attached it in the middle to come straight down with a small silver bead on the end of it. So amazing! You could put any type of bead on the there. Even any color would look great!

I was so impressed by these earrings. She just said that she sat down and put them together…. like “no big deal”. Thanks JaNae for making us all look bad with your incredible talent to make these types of earrings!

2006-12-05T11:00:00.000-07:00

Headpin Earrings

Lauren came in wearing these dangly earrings. I wanted to see them and noticed she just used headpins and looped them on a Watch Connector ring (You could use a split ring as well).

She has the 8mm Riverstone, 8mm Swirl Rose, Diagonal Drilled Luster Cube, and Small Metallized Drum all on there to make these earrings.

I'm an earring person and this was super cute!

I'm going to have to copy these for MYSELF! :)

2006-12-05T10:51:00.000-07:00

Glass Beads and Gemstones... TOGETHER

Connie came in wearing this beautiful long necklace I HAD to share it with everyone.

She used: 10mm Pietersite Round, 6mm Olive Swirls, Flat Oval Swirls- browns, Picture Jasper Chips, 6mm Natural Wood Round, and Tiny Dark Brown Seed Beads.

So pretty! I would have never thought to put the Swirl Olive in there with the chips, but it looks AWESOME. I'm so amazed how people come up with such great designs.

2006-11-28T14:42:00.000-07:00

Crimp, Crimp

I love these awesome long necklaces that you crimp each bead in its own spot. It gets tricky stringing it because you have to know where you’re going to crimp it and remember to put a baby crimp on each side. If you forget one, you may have to just to start over!

2006-11-14T10:43:00.000-07:00

Black Long Necklaces

Gayla always comes in the office describing what her and her daughter Natalie made at some Bead Parties. She would be so excited about them and talk like they were so amazing. She finally brought some in and they lived up to our expectations! These are some cute black necklaces she made.

The first one has black Seed Beads; Chinese Cubes in Pink, Red, black, and Crystal; Black Lace Agate; a variety of round Smooth and Faceted Black Beads; Large Black Glass Cubes; 4mm and 6mm Pink, Black, Smoke Grey, Red, and Crystal Swarovski crystals. SO AMAZING.

This second one has Black Seed Beads, Black Bicones, 6mm/8mm/12mm Black Faceted Beads.

The Faceted Beads make is shine and look really classy!

We love these and want to make them for ourselves!

Happy Beading

Becky

2006-11-07T10:53:00.000-07:00

Building Your Business Night

Bryan Thayer mostly talked about the following:

All About Beads has such a great opportunity for everyone. For less than $1,000 you can be a part of a business and make money within 60 days on your own schedule! That’s AMAZING. We should all be willing to spread this business because it will benefit both you and the people who sign up.

You should define your “Why”. In other words, why are you involved in All About Beads? To make some extra money? To pay the bills? To get away? Write this “Why” down somewhere and put it up somewhere where you will see it. This should motivate you to be more involved in your business because your reason is there to remind you. We naturally move toward what we picture in our minds.

“When your WHY gets stronger… the HOW gets easier.” – Jim Rohn

A great point Bryan made was “The women who have more consultants on their team aren’t any smarter. They think BIGGER.” These women who think bigger recognize and understand the big picture of All About Beads and the benefits you get by having a team.

Every Consultant should have a Contact List that must be your #1 inventory to have. Keep a log of who you meet in a nice notebook and keep it in mind for anything you do. You never know when you may think of that person or when that person may think of you and NEED you.

You should look for opportunities to meet people...

Go in the Bank lobby or Restaurant instead of the drive-thru.

Stay off your cell phone when waiting in line or in a waiting room.

Choose to sit next to people.

Make eye contact with people and even start a conversation. Genuinely compliment them on something. “By being interested and recognizing something unique or special about them, you elevate the conversation to a connection.”

Always have your business cards on hand and even brochures. The brochures and company newsletters are great to keep on hand, so when you are waiting you can pull it out and read it, even though you may have read it a million times. People will notice.

“If people don’t know you’re in business, then you’re not in business.”

You should represent the business when you are out and about by wearing the jewelry. Women love jewelry and may be looking for a way to make it and make money, but they don’t know where to find it. That’s your job to tell them about it. You never know if they are “looking” for you.

You should send out the type of attitude that you wish to attract to your team. Find that person that is even more excited about the jewelry and business than you are!

2006-11-07T09:18:00.000-07:00

Training Meeting
Buiding a Better Bussiness

We had a great Training meeting last Wednesday evening. We were so lucky to hear from Bryan Thayer and Diane on how to get your Bead Business out there and how to build a team. Diane gave great tips on what to do at parties to promote MORE parties.

2006-11-01T14:34:00.000-07:00

Keri came in the office wearing this and I had to take a picture of it! It has the 8mm Mahogany Swirl, 18mm Camel Faceted, 8mm Camel Faceted, Lt. Brown Square w/ Spots, and spaced with Flower Spacers

So Cute! The colors all go really well together.

2006-10-24T09:48:00.000-06:00

Chunky Necklace

Laura came by the office the other day wearing this great chunky necklace. It's filled with 25mm Wood Beads, Picture Jasper Nugets, and a variety of Metallized beads. She used a chain to add more length when she wants.

It looks great!

Thanks Laura!

2006-10-17T09:30:00.000-06:00

Our Open House was a success! We sold out of all of our special items FAST! There were great new jewelry examples that were here and that people just brought. Thank you to all that came by, it was nice to see everyone.

2006-10-11T11:54:00.000-06:00

Fact: 3

Age and health history can affect the risk of developing breast cancer. Anything that increases your chance of getting a disease is called a risk factor. Risk factors for breast cancer include the following:

· Older age.
· Menstruating at an early age.
· Older age at first birth or never having given birth.
· A personal history of breast cancer or benign (non-cancerous) breast disease.
· A mother or sister with breast cancer.
· Treatment with radiation therapy to the breast/chest.
· Breast tissue that is dense on a mammogram.
· Taking hormones such as estrogen and progesterone.
· Drinking alcoholic beverages.
· Being white.

2006-10-11T11:49:00.000-06:00

Pink Long NecklaceMade with Rose Quartz, White Cat Eyes, Pink Flower Cubes, 12mm Crystal Faceted, and tiny Crystal Lined Seed Beads.

2006-10-10T13:47:00.000-06:00

OPEN HOUSE

We're having an Open House for all Consultants. Thursday October 12th. We'll be open from 7 am to 4 pm.

We will have some really fun product on sale this day only. Great colors, shapes, and sizes! Come drop by to see new ideas and US! Bring your new ideas with you, so we can know what other creative things people have come up with!

See you then!

Becky

2006-10-10T13:45:00.000-06:00

More About Breast Cancer

Fact: 2

For more than 20 years, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM) has educated women about early breast cancer detection, diagnosis and treatment. NBCAM continues reaching out to women with several key messages, most notably, the importance of early detection through annual mammography screening for women over 40, or earlier for women at increased risk.

Mammography screenings are a woman's best chance for detecting breast cancer early. When coupled with new treatment options, mammography screenings can significantly improve a woman's chances of survival. Independent reports indicate that this has been instrumental in the increase in the survival rate for women with breast cancer.

2006-10-09T10:50:00.000-06:00

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Fact: 1

In the United States, breast cancer is the most common non-skin cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related death in women. Each year, a small number of men also are diagnosed with or die from breast cancer.

Although the breast cancer diagnosis rate has increased, there has been a steady drop in the overall breast cancer death rate since the early 1990s.

2006-10-03T11:45:00.000-06:00

Riverstone Earrings

With 6mm Brown Swarovski, Bumpy Bead Cap, and 10mm Riverstone on a Sterling Silver Headpin, these earrings are great with almost any outfit!

The Triple Drop Kite and Headpins attach 6mm Brow Swarovski crystals on each side, and 10mm Riverstone in the middle. There are 2.5mm Smooth Round on each ends of all the beads.

2006-10-03T11:34:00.000-06:00

Earring Designs

Spaced by 2.5mm Smooth Round these earrings start with 6mm Jet Black Cubes and then Hematite Discs on a Sterling Silver Headpin.

Using the Single Drop Shiny Lace and a Headpin to attach the beads, there are one 3mm Smooth Round and Small Antique Flower Spacer on top of the 8mm Black Faceted to make this classy looking Earring.

2006-10-03T10:46:00.000-06:00

Earrings

We have some new items to make earrings. The New Triple Drop Kite, Single Drop Shiny Lace, Multi Drop Lace. We also have added Gold-Plated Headpins and Earwire upon request. Check the website for prices and avalability.

2006-09-29T14:13:00.000-06:00

Longer the Better

Gayla, an AAB Consultant, came into the office to pick up an order and was wearing this cute long necklace. I just had to take a picture.

She used Silver Lined Crystal Seed Beads, 10mm or 12mm Black Faceted Round, and 3 of the 4mm or 5mm Smooth Silver in between the Black Faceted and 1 on the outside of each Black Faceted.

I'm sorry if I get some sizes wrong... but it looked really classy and I just had to take a picture. The Silver Lined Crystal Seed Beads made it look a little shiny. You can't see that part really well in the picture. But you can try it if you'd like!

Thanks Gayla!

2006-09-26T10:08:00.000-06:00

Fun For All Ages!

I recently attended my niece's birthday party. They had all different kinds of activities, including making their own bracelet. They loved putting all the different colors togehter to make their very own bracelet to wear.

They all couldn't wait until their creation was finished! I just thought it was a cute idea for a birthday party!

Happy Beading!

Becky

2006-09-21T10:38:00.000-06:00

Cute Long Necklaces

Teri, a Consultant/Director of All About Beads, made some really cute long necklaces. We loved them so much, we wanted to show everyone!

2006-09-18T09:44:00.000-06:00

Recruiting Promotion

We are approaching the busiest party time of the year. We would hope for you all to promote the business opportunity that All About Beads has to offer. Sometimes you need a little something extra to help you promote or discuss the business. So, we're offering you that little something extra.

Special Offer For The Next 5 Consultants That Sign Up

The next 5 Consultants that sign up and purchase either an Essential Package or a Premier Package will get a $50 Bead Certificate to use towards even more beads and supplies to get their business off the ground.

This is a great way for them to get some of the special items that don't come in either kit and really customize their selection.

*As an added bonus, for any new Consultants that sign up outside the state of Utah, we'll increase the certificate to $100! We need to expand our borders and increase our recruiting outside of Utah. This could be the extra incentive needed for someone to make the decision.

Consultants- just sign them up online and/or call the office.
Any possible future consultants- e-mail me at becky@itsallaboutbeads.com

I hope all of you take advantage of this great time of year!

Happy beading!

Becky

2006-09-15T13:07:00.000-06:00

Flowers

My husband brought me flowers a couple of days ago. He has always loved spoiling me with beautiful flowers. I tell him to save his money, since we just got married, but he couldn't resist.

I just wanted to show you the pretty roses. They smell really good, too!

Ask me about the butterfly on it too. There's a story that goes with it. :)

Anyway, I hope everyone has a great weekend!

Becky

2006-09-13T13:04:00.000-06:00

Earring Stands

So, Diane got these cute Earring display stands that spin for Draper Days. We had a ton of earrings hing on it. But, the other day she did a party here at the office. She displayed bracelets and necklaces on there as well. They worked perfectly!

If you'd like to order one, let me know. We like to order them in bulk, because we get a better price!

I just had to show you it! There are so many fun things you can do to display examples of your jewelry!

Happy Beading!

Becky

2006-09-12T10:32:00.000-06:00

Remembering September 11th
In Sandy City, They do this thing called the “Healing Field”. They have so many flags that represent the people who lost their lives on that terrible day. It’s kind of mind boggling to see them all, because they represent so many lives. When you hear a number, you think wow… But actually seeing something that symbolizes the same number, it’s totally different.

I go to this every year. I didn’t lose anyone on September 11th, but I feel so strong about it and remembering it. As I walk through the waving flags I think of all the families affected and especially the children. 2,800 children lost a parent that day. But, I think it’s amazing that we have made it become something that has made us stronger and wanting to make our lives better. Some of these kids have said they want to do good things for people like volunteer, in hopes that the acts of September 11th will never happen again.

I hope we can all remember how we felt that day and make sure we never feel that way again. I hope we can be better people every day because you never know when it will be your last.

“Our nation has endured trials, and we face a difficult road ahead, winning this war will require the determined efforts of a unified country. So we must put aside our differences and work together to meet the test that history has given us.” President George W. Bush (9/11/2006)

2006-09-11T11:49:00.000-06:00

Draper Days Pictures!

Here's 2 of our awesome consultants helping with the booth. It was so hot this day... about 100 degrees!

We had so many pre-made jewelry, we didn't know what to do with ourselves! We rewarded several outstanding Consultants by allowing them to help with the booth as well as sell pre-made jewelry.
Consultants made up women's bracelets, necklaces, watches, earrings, cell phone charms, and the cutest baby bracelets. It was fun to see all the different styles that people have and came up with.

It was such a great opportunity to get our name out there and have fun doing it!

We hope to make this an annual thing!

Becky

2006-09-08T09:49:00.000-06:00

New Items!

We just had some additions to our inventory! Check the website for:

8mm Grey Riverstone
8mm Camel Faceted
12mm Pink Matte Faceted
10mm Burnt Red Jasper Round
8mm Red Howlite Round
3-Dot Metallized Spacer
Small Shiny Silver Toggle
Black Matte Seed Beads (Addition to our many other colors of Seed Beads)
Stirling Silver Chain in 2 sizes, both coming in lenths of 2 Feet

We are constantly looking for fun new items to carry. I love these new items, and I'm sure there will be more coming!

2006-09-05T09:58:00.001-06:00

Fall is Approaching

Fall is a great time to get started in your bead business because people are back to school, work and have time to do things! Summer seems to go by too fast because you're busy having fun. Things are slowing down and the holidays are on there way. Soon, it will be summer again! (It's like a circle) Maybe it's just me, but LIFE is going by way too fast. I need to figure out how to slow it down.

Thinking about fall, and winter, family get togethers may be another common thing. It's a good time to have parties with family and to have people make gifts for the December holidays.

One of our Consultants said that it's become a tradition for her and her family at Thanksgiving to make jewelry while the boys watch football and take naps!

I'm excited for fall and the cooler temperatures. Here in Utah, it was 100 degrees almost every day in the summer. I'm excited for sweaters, long necklaces to wear with the sweaters, chunky bracelets, new colors, and whatever new styles that show up!

Happy beading!

Becky

2006-09-01T10:08:00.000-06:00

Brown is the New Black...

...So I hear! We have a lot of fun browns in. We have them in Nuggets, Glass Beads, Swarovskis, Cat Eyes, and Wood!

Some of my favorites would have to be the 18mm Camel Faceted, Smoke Topaz 8mm/10mm, Black Lace Agate Oval (in this picture- It's swirled with browns and white. I LOVE it!), round Riverstones, Picture Jasper Nugget, Pietersite Nugget, Tiger Eye Nugget, Square Mahagony Wood, Natural Flat Oval Wood, and 6mm Light Brown Swarovski.

We have a 25mm HUGE dark round wood bead that is SO in! Someone made a cute necklace out of them, and it fits the style of chunky that is in today!

If you need any fun ideas, I'm sure we have some...

Becky

2006-08-31T09:50:00.000-06:00

Dyslexia?

I’ve been counting our inventory for the end of this month. Let me tell you, it’s hard when I’m up to fifty-something on one item and the phone rings or someone comes in! I have to write down the number I was on or I’ll forget and have to start over. Plus, I’m a LITTLE dyslexic. I have to focus on numbers. I get it from my dad. He’s left handed and somewhat dyslexic. I’m right handed and have some moments with dyslexia. :)

I have to repeat back phone numbers or credit card numbers to make sure I didn’t write them down wrong. It’s happened before when I don’t pay attention. Crazy, huh?!

So, I will be busy today counting away…

Have a great day!

Becky

All About Beads

2006-08-28T12:43:00.000-06:00

Our Sale went really well. There were a lot of orders that came through over the weekend. It sure kept me busy this morning.

Most people took advantage of this awesome sale to stock up on popular items and make a bigger profit on their jewelry.

We may do this sale again, but on different items. It could be on our Swarovskis, Gem Stones, Cat Eyes, or even Silver Plated items.

We'll let everyone know when this sale will happen again!

Happy Beading!

Becky

2006-08-24T11:59:00.000-06:00

SALE! SALE! SALE!

This weekend, we're having a sale on all Metallized Beads and a popular Toggle, called the "Shiny Silver Toggle". Creative name, I know!

The sale is about 25% off!

Only consultants can log on to make the order.

Thanks and have a great weekend!

Becky :)

2006-08-24T09:17:00.000-06:00

All About Beads

2006-08-23T11:46:00.000-06:00

Chunky is IN!

We have ton of Chunky Stone Beads in different colors.

Our Greens and Browns are really popular.

Here's some examples.

2006-08-15T15:17:00.000-06:00

These are some other cute examples. There are so many things you can do!

2006-08-15T14:32:00.000-06:00

All About Beads is a unique opportunity that allows you to enjoy your passion for beading and making jewelry, all while building a successful business for yourself. As an All About Beads Independent Consultant, you will host in-home jewelry making parties where your guests will use their creativity to make custom “one of a kind” jewelry pieces, including bracelets, necklaces, earrings, watches, key chains, or anything else they come up with. They’ll even leave the party with the jewelry they have created. It’s all about having fun, making friends, and also making some extra money along the way!

We currently have over 260 women that are enjoying the fun of being an Independent Consultant with us. With our company headquartered in Draper, Utah, many of our Consultants are from this area, but we also have Consultants growing their businesses in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, and Wyoming. We would love to continue to grow all across the United States.

To get started and become an All About Beads Independent Consultant, we like to suggest one of our Starter Kits. Our kits include all the beads, tools, supplies, and business materials you will need to do in-home jewelry making parties. Our goal is to provide you with all the tools and resources you need to be successful and have a great time doing it. Being a Consultant is easy. We allow you to work at your own pace, and host parties when they fit into your schedule. You can have one party a week or several; it’s really up to you!

Let me know if you would like more information about our exciting opportunity! I’ll be happy to send you a copy of our brochures or information through e-mail if you prefer.

Happy Beading!

Becky
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