Stocking Stuffers...

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,

in the hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there. 

...for the Beaders in Your Life

Thread Cutter Pendant

Mini Sticky Bead Mat 

Needle Storage Case

 Peyote Ruffle Bracelet Kit

Storage Containers

...for the Women in Your Life

 Mini Magnetic Bag Light

Holiday Stackable Tea Tin 

Echo 'Touch' Ruffled Wool Blend Gloves

L'Occitane Hand Cream

Rosebud Salve

...for the Men in Your Life

 Whiskey Stones

Jack Black Lip Balm Quad

Cigar Case and Cutter
Stag Bottle Stopper

Gam 6-in-1 Hammer

...for the Dog Lovers in Your Life

Bad Dog Coasters

Sandy Paws Print Kit

Paw Print Notecards
Dog Bone Photo Frame

Sniff Soy Candles

Hope these stocking stuffer gift guides help you fill
the stockings of all the people in your life this year!

Let it Bead,


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Innovation Team

I'm excited to announce that I've been selected to participate in the 2013 Nunn Design Innovation Team!

Nunn Design is a small company that produces jewelry findings of the highest quality. Nunn Design  was founded by Rebecca Nunn and makes their findings in the United States. The goal of Nunn Design is to foster communication, build community and facilitate the creation of beauty. You can learn more about the Nunn Design brand here.

I'm so honored and excited to be a part of this creative and innovative team and to help spread Nunn Design's mission of inspiring and nurturing creativity among jewelry artists.

Introduce yourself to the other Innovation Team members and discover their talents here.

Let it Bead,


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The Write Stuff

"Greeting cards have all been sent

The Christmas rush is through

But I still have one wish to make

A special one for you.

Merry Christmas, Darling..."

Today I addressed my last Christmas card envelope, only to discover I had run out of cards and still had more recipients to write to. So I placed a quick reorder of cards from Shutterfly and dropped the 75 cards I had signed, stamped and sealed in the mailbox.

Stationery card

View the entire collection of cards.

This is the first Christmas we're celebrating with my puppy, Gracie. She has quickly become my family's dog, not just mine. So I thought it only appropriate to include her in the family Christmas photo and formally introduce her to all our friends and family. 

Writing out this year's holiday cards was truly in the spirit of celebrating 25 Days of Christmas. With each envelope I addressed, I thought of the recipient and the importance they played in my life over the years. The sentiment on the back of each card, along with a paw print stamp, will hopefully spread cheer and goodwill to everyone who receives it, knowing I'm thinking of them this Christmas.

May the magic and wonder of this Christmas season fill your heart and home.

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Did you send out holiday cards this year? Where do you create your photo cards?

I used Shutterfly for the first time to make my holiday cards. I found a 10% off and free shipping promotion code which made the price very nice. They had a great selection of greetings and designs and I was very pleased with the final product, although I couldn't get rid of our red eyes. While on the Shutterfly website I also discovered some creative photo gifts for the people on my Christmas shopping list, a happy bonus!

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