NEW CLASSES

Three days until December already? The past few months have been busy.... even crazy and now they are over. September, I worked all month on our new upcoming classes as well as many new pieces of jewelry and 300 pairs of earrings for upcoming shows. Then October was on us, class planning was put on hold. I grabbed my beads, jewelry and luggage and headed to Dallas, Texas. I spent the month of October doing jewelry shows/craft fairs and home parties. Drove back to New Mexico in a U-haul (another story for another day) and jumped right into November. The first week of November we expanded into the second half of our store with new beads, more handmade jewelry and now a new line of other handmade gifts. The second week of November we packed up for, my favorite show, the annual Christmas Jubilee, held here in Ruidoso. The last couple of weeks had us putting the store back together, driving to the Albuquerque airport to send a friend back home,Thanksgiving, and some school activities. So without further ado, here is the new line of classes!!

2012 Classes

Basic Stringing - This class is for anyone that would like to learn how to make their own jewelry or improve their skills. You will also learn tips for making multi-strand necklaces and extender options. I will share some of my secrets to help you string with confidence!
Class Time: 60-90 minutes
Cost: $35
Take home: You will take home at least one complete necklace
Materials Needed: One strand of beads (16” in length) and pendant (optional)

Beginning Wire Wrapping - learn to make wire wrapped loops of all sizes to be incorporated into earrings, pendants and necklaces.
Class Time: 90 minutes - 2 hours
Cost: $45
Take home: A wire wrapped bracelet or necklace
Materials Needed: One strand of beads (16” in length)

Beading on a budget - One of my favorite classes! Learn simple techniques that you can incorporate into your beading to get the most out of your money. Learn what to do with leftover beads and what items you should always have on hand!
* This class includes Basic Stringing and Beginning Wire Wrapping*
Class Time: 2-3 hours
Cost: $75
Take home: A variety of starter and finished pieces
Materials Needed: Beads! Bring your loose beads or a couple of strands.

Build your own clasp - Ran out of clasps or you just want to add a little pizazz to your piece? Make your own! There are many different options on how to finish off your necklaces and bracelets. Not only will it save you money, it will make your piece more unique.
Class Time: 60 - 90 minutes
Cost: $40
Take home: A variety of finished clasps and at least one finished bracelet.
Materials Needed: Loose beads or one strand of beads

WANTED: FOCAL PIECES
Regardless if you find yourself running out of pendants or if you just need a more creative way to “build” an eye catching piece, this class is a must! We will explore at least six different focal piece/pendant options that make a statement. And the best part, you probably already have most of these items in your beading bag.
Class Time: 3 hours
Cost: $75
Take home: Lots of new ideas, samples and some finished pieces.
Materials Needed: Beads! Please feel free to bring your personal stash of beads, findings and “scraps” to this class. You will have many opportunities to turn trash into treasures! If you don’t have your own beads, you will need to purchase a few strands to practice and play during this class.


RINGS I -
You will learn how to make 4 basic rings, including a beaded wrapped ring and a spiral ring.
Great class for beginners!
Class Time: 2 hours
Cost: $45
Take home: 4 new rings!
Materials Needed: All materials are included!

RINGS II -
This class includes all my favorite rings! You will learn how to make 5 different types of rings, including the butterfly ring, flower ring, button rings and more!
Prerequisite: RINGS I or knowledge of basic rings.
Class Time: 2-3 hours
Cost: $55
Take home: 5 new rings
Materials Needed: All materials are included!


Wire Wrapped Pendants & Focal Beads -
Learn to transform your beads into pendants! Great for beginners! Knowledge of wire wrapping not necessary for this class!
Class Time: 60 - 90 minutes
Cost: $45
Take home: What you make!
Materials Needed: All beads are included for this class!

“WIRED” Pendants -
Learn to make pendants out of wire! You will also learn how to incorporate this technique into earrings.
Class Time: 2 hours
Cost: $45
Take home: One wired pendant and earrings
Materials Needed: A variety of loose beads and seed beads or $5 to purchase loose beads at the class

“Life of Christ”
This class was made popular by our local First Baptist Church here in Ruidoso, New Mexico. All ages are welcome to join us make a bracelet telling the story of the life of Christ. All beads and materials are included!
Class Time: 45 min - 90 minutes
Cost: $10 a bracelet
Materials: Included

Elegant Earrings - Learn new techniques using wire and chain to make elegant earrings!
Class Time: 60 - 90 minutes
Cost: $45
Take home: What you make
Materials Needed: Loose beads and crystals or one strand of small beads (4-6mm are best)

Hair Clips & Head Bands -
Learn how to incorporate your beads into hair accessories using wire.
Class Time: 60 - 90 minutes
Cost: $25
Take home: One head band and one set of hair clips
Materials Needed: Loose beads or 1-2 strands of small (approx 6mm) beads.

Bangle Bracelets -
In this class you will learn to transform your beads and wire into beautiful one of a kind bracelets.
Previous wire wrapping knowledge recommended but not required.
Class Time: 90 minutes - 2 hours
Cost: $45
Take home: What you make
Materials Needed: Loose beads or 1-2 bead strands, 6-10mm size, round or rondelle work best.

Redefining Resin -
Heather Kingsmore will teach you a variety of possibilities using resin, including her coffee bean pendant that was featured in Bead Trends magazine.
Class Time: 60 - 90 minutes
Cost: $35
Take Home: What you make! Please note: All pieces will need time to set and can be picked up the following morning
Materials Needed: All materials for this class are included!

Handmade Earring Cards & Bookmark -
Using simple beading and scrapbooking skills, you will learn to make your own earring cards and bookmarks for gifts.
Class Time: 60-90 minutes
Cost: $25
Take Home: One earring card with matching earrings and a bookmark
Materials Needed: All materials for this class are included!

Mother/Daughter bracelet class -
Learn basic stringing techniques while making matching bracelets.
Class Time: 60-90 minutes
Cost: $35 for both

Guardian Angel Pendant and Faith Bracelet -
You will learn to make the popular guardian angel pendant that can also be used as a zipper pull, charm, cell phone charm, ornament, etc. You will also learn how to make a faith bracelet.
Class time: 45 min - 1 hour
Cost: $14 for both


For more information or to sign up, please contact Heather Kingsmore

h.kingsmore@gmail.com
575-257-9903

October Events

Beads to Beauty will be open and my wonderful husband will be manning the store while I am out. I will be spending the month of October in the Dallas area. If anyone lives in the DFW area, please stop by one of the following shows to say hello!

October 7th & 8th (Friday & Saturday)
"Heart of Texas" Art & Craft Show
Located at the Plano Centre
2000 East Spring Creek Parkway

October 15th (Saturday)
North Garland Craft Fair
CANCELLED

October 16th (Sunday) 3pm - ?
Our first "BEAD BASH"
Bead party hosted by Cindetta

October 21st (Friday) 7pm
Our 2nd "BEAD BASH"
Bead party hosted by Heather and Mary Kay

October 28th & 29th (Friday & Saturday)
Preston Meadows Christmas Craft Fair


I will return October 31st, just in time for "trick or treating" in midtown.

November 1st - We will begin our expansion! More news on November events, coming soon!

NEW BEADS ~ COMING SOON

Our largest bead order EVER is coming soon! In order to make room for all of our new inventory, we are offering up to 50% off the current inventory. Stop by the store beginning April 1st to pick up your Easter egg! Each egg will have a discount coupon for 10%-50% off your bead order. You can pick one egg a day until all the eggs are gone!

Salt Lamps

New arrival of salt lamps are now back in stock!

Only $19.95 each

What's coming in 2011?

Plenty! I am so excited about the New Year and many new opportunities. In addition to adding a larger line of beads and finding, we are also opening up the "Beads to Beauty" bakery. So stop by if your in the Ruidoso area and check out our unique bead store! Grab a great cup of coffee, slice of pie and a bag of beaded goodies all in one location!

JULY CLASSES

Saturday, July 10th 10-12pm “Bonsai Tree/Tree of Life”
Saturday, July 10th 1:30 - 4pm “Cages and Cabochons”
Tuesday, July 20th 10am-12pm “Three Ring Circus”
Tuesday, July 20th 1:30 - 4pm “Kaleidoscope Cane Beads” NEW!



“Bonsai Tree/Tree of Life Pendant”! - A Wire Jewelry Creation with Kelley Pounds $45
“Celebrate spring and summer by creating your own Bonsai Tree/Tree of Life Pendant. Using copper wire and a variety of chip beads, you will create your own one-of-a kind pendant. And just like real trees, it is guaranteed no two tree pendants will be exactly alike! Beads to Beauty will provide a variety of colored chip beads, and Kelley Pounds will provide the wire and step-by-step instructions, complete with pictures, in a handout you can take home for later use so you can create more pendants.”



“Cages and Cabochons” - with Kelley Pounds $45
“When you think of wire-wrap jewelry, chances are you envision wire cages and cabochons. In this lesson you will begin with the cage wrap of a freeform polished stone and progress to the more complicated wrapping of an oval cabochon. In the process you will also learn how to give these traditional wire wrapping techniques your own unique twist using bead embellishments. Materials include square practice wire, two freeform polished stones, and a 30 X 40 cabochon.”



“Three Ring Circus” - with Kelley Pounds $45
In this introductory class on wire ring making, learn how to construct three different types of rings: the hammer scroll ring (adjustable and non-adjustable types); the simple and classic Etruscan swirl ring; and the ever-popular one-bead ring, along with tips to make your own unique variations. Kelley will provide examples of rings that incorporate variations on these three techniques so that your eyes will be opened to the mystery of even more complicated wire ring construction. Wire and beads will be provided in this class.



“Kaleidoscope Cane Beads” - with Kelley Pounds $45
Polymer clay kaleidoscope beads are some of the prettiest of polymer clay beads, with complex designs that at first glance seem far too complicated for the beginner. But in this class the process will be de-mystified! You will learn how to create the simplest of polymer clay canes so that you can turn your humble polymer clay beads into mirror design masterpieces.


Beads to Beauty
575-257-9903
h.kingsmore@gmail.com
www.beadstobeauty.storenvy.com

Bead Trends

I just found out one of my necklaces will be in the August issue of Bead Trends magazine. Can't wait to see it!

"Cosmic Canyon"

Handmade by Kelley Pounds

For those of you that have taken a class with us, there's a good chance you have had Kelley Pounds as your instructor. She is very talented and makes very beautiful wire wrapped and polymer clay pieces. Many of you love her work so it's no surprise that she won 2nd place in a Beading Daily contest! For any of her "followers" here is a little information about the contest.

Author/designer Ronna Sarvas Weltman and Jewelry Artist editor-in-chief Merle White chose the two winning pieces. The two winners will be featured on Beading Daily (circulation: 90,000) in late June.

Congratulations Kelley!

New Bead Store in Ruidoso, NM

We are finally open! I am very proud to share the fun I have daily, with my new bead store, Beads to Beauty. Some of you already know that I opened a handmade jewelry store mid October '08 in Ruidoso, NM but grew out of the small store rather quickly. So, thankfully February offered new beginnings. I am now located inside The Four Seasons Mall at 2500 Sudderth #3, Ruidoso, NM 88345. We offer handmade jewelry to go or while you wait, if you want to design your own. We have a wide selection of beads and we get in new inventory weekly! Starting March 2009 we will offer classes for adults and seperate classes for kids. We also offer bead parties so girls can get together for a day or night out! If you are interested in our parties, classes or if you have any other questions, please email me at h.kingmsore@gmail.com

Handmade Jewelry by:

King's Ransom Designs

A Heather Kingsmore Collection