Greetings! happy Tuesday morning to you...I am sitting here at Panopolie with a nice cup of coffee at my elbow and Son Volt playing in my ears. The only thing that would make this better is a bit of metal to hammer. Oh, wait, I get to do that next! Yeah...
This Saturday
We're opening early on Saturday at Ornamentea!
Come to the Designer's Downtown Market and browse the booths of artists and craftspeople from around the region in Raleigh's open-air art market. There's a wide selection of amazing crafty goodies to see.
Get more info about the market here.
We'll open the store early at 9:00 and have a selection of sale goodies to temp you.
Sale details here.
Beadfreak Deal of the Week
Are you a beadfreak? Really, really a beadfreak? If you are, come in to either store March 9-14th and you can get a free Beadfreak coffee mug. Just say 'Cynthia said I am such a beadfreak that I need a free mug.' This very, very special beadfreak deal is good only while the (limited) mug supply lasts. Thanks to our fab friend Susan for helping us with this extra-sweet beadfreak deal.
*obviously, one free mug per beadfreak, you'll need to be registered in our system as an official beadfreak, additional mugs may be purchased, while supplies last, for $8.75 each.
A busy, crafty week to learn something new:
Try-It Tuesday today with me at Panopolie today and you will make a simple Spring Swirl Necklace. This project uses hammers and it will get noisy, baby!
Are you interested in Fusing? This silversmithing technique allows you to create a solid bond with fine silver and no solder. Come make a simple band ring for just $5 and you'll learn how to use this versatile technique to create components you can use. Click the link above to see a picture...
From 6:30-8:30 Thursday at Ornamentea.
Saturday you can learn a basic chain maille link with the very patient Janet at Panopolie.
Call 919-872-4767 to register today, space is limited.
Saturday you can learn three basic jewelry-making techniques in one day at Ornamentea's
Beading Boot Camp. You'll make four individual projects and leave with new jewelry and new skills.
Call today to register, spaces are limited. 919-834-6260.
take time for a class - click for more details
New and Restock Items
restock of brass, copper and nickle eyelets
restock of Fire Polish mix with lots of great, Springy colors...
new Swarovski crystal crosses (larger size) and some chandelier, two-hole drops
new-half round silver plated wire in 18 gauge
restock of gold-toned French Wire in XL size
restock of Swarovski 6 mm Lt. Siam, Lt. Rose, Jet, Crystal Silver Shadow, Montana AB
restock of wax for casting (sheet and tube!)
Our current Stone Trunk show leaves the stores on Wednesday...if there is a stone you are dreaming of come and get it before it is gone...
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