Thursday, December 17, 2009

Dakota Stones Trunk Show
The show leaves on Thursday, but will be at Briolette Beads from Friday, Dec. 18 through Dec. 24.

The selection of semi-precious beads from Dakota Stones is fabulous. Come early for the best selection!

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Dakota Stones Trunk Show
Dec. 9 through 17
jasper
Our trunk show has arrived! You can come in today as we are setting it up early. The selection of semi-precious beads from Dakota Stones is fabulous. Come early for the best selection!
Just in...Pandora/Troll style beads.
pandora
We thought we'd give these a try. They look just like the real thing but MUCH CHEAPER. Just add the beads to our bracelet chains and make a great,easy holiday gift!
SALE, SALE, SALE!
Now through the end of December all our czech seed bead hanks, cat's eye strands and glass pearl strands on on special.
Buy two of the same type (2 czech hanks, 2 pearl strands, etc.), get the third one of the same type free!*
*Cannot be combined with other discounts, specials or coupons.
Get in the holiday spirit by making our cute

"Candy Cane pendant"!

candy cane pendant

Perfect for the holidays! Form a candy cane frame with sterling silver square
wire. Use wire wrapping techniques to attach crystal beads to the frame.
Add a cord and you're all set!

Kit fee approximately: $12.00
Saturday December 12 from 3:00 to 4:00
Sunday December 13 from 3:00 to 4:00
Call 773-248-9555 to reserve your spot as space is limited for this class.
Don't forget...all this month you will receive a $5.00 Bead Buck for every $50 you spend on merchandise. These Bead Bucks can be redeemed on merchandise in January.

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

BEAD THERAPY night this Wednesday from 6 to 8 pm.

Work on your holiday projects or take our free class, the Sugar Plum Necklace from 6 to 7.


Our "Sugar Plum Necklace" is our free class this weekend.

It features our new Chinese Crystal beads and chain.
Perfect for the holidays! Use wire techniques to attach crystal beads to chain.
This class will also be run during our Bead Therapy night this Wednesday from 6 to 7 pm.

Kit fee approximately: $18.00
Saturday December 5 from 3:00 to 4:00
Sunday December 6 from 3:00 to 4:00
Call 773-248-9555 to reserve your spot as space is limited for this class.

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Don't miss our Black Friday Specials
We will be opening at 10 am this Friday to start our sale.
10 am to 11 am......take 25% off your purchase
11 am to 12 pm......take 20% off your purchase
12 pm to 1 pm.......take 15% off your purchase
1 pm to 7 pm.........take 10% off your purchase

All day.....buy 2 czech hanks get 1 more for FREE!
The earlier you shop, the better your savings!
*Discounts cannot be combined with sale items or coupons.Consignment items
and classes do not receive discounts.
A big THANK YOU to everyone who attended our artist's Holiday Faire last Saturday. It was great to see all the wonderful pieces that our staff created. We all had alot of fun, too!
Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
The Caravan Beads crew

We're getting in the Holiday spirit with this weekend's
free class. Make a pair of cute snowmen earrings.

snowmen earrings

These guys are fancy...we used Swarovski crystals for their bodies.
Make a couple pair, they're great gifts, too!

Kit fee approximately: $8.00
Saturday November 28 from 2:00 to 3:00
Sunday November 29 from 3:00 to 4:00
Call 773-248-9555 to reserve your spot as space is limited for this class.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Don't miss our Bead Therapy night this Wednesday
from 6 to 8 pm. We will be offering a free workshop as well to give you a head start on your Holiday gifts. This is our last week for the Lakeview Pantry Food Drive. If you can, please bring in a non-perishable food item for our bin!
And don't forget....this Saturday is the Holiday Gift Faire sponsored by the artists of Caravan Beads and Briolette Beads. We will be open until 8 pm and refreshments will be served from 6 to 8 pm.

We are offering our free workshop tomorrow during Bead Therapy night and on Saturday and Sunday.

We will be making our always popular

"Crystal Drop Earrings."

crystal wrapped earrings

These earrings are always a hit and very fun to make. Learn several

wire working techniques to complete the project. A great gift, too!
Kit fee approximately: $18.00
Wednesday, November 18 from 6:30 to 7:30
Saturday November 21 from 2:00 to 3:00
Sunday November 22 from 3:00 to 4:00
Call 773-248-9555 to reserve your spot as space is limited for this class.

Friday, November 13, 2009

We are getting new items everyday to get ready for the Holidays. We are restocked on findings, tools, wire, more semi-precious, and will be receiving lots of Chinese crystal in a variety of colors and shapes early next week. Remember to SHOP LOCAL this holiday season. Small businesses like us count on you to survive and we really appreciate your support. We'll do our best to have what you need to make this holiday season a happy and affordable one!

This weekend's free class is our
"Multi-Techniques Necklace."

Learn or practice multiple techniques when you make this beautiful necklace.
We've combined labradorite, garnet and sterling silver wire and chain using several
wire working techniques. Also makes a nice gift for the holidays!

Kit fee: $25.00
Saturday November 14: 2:00 to 3:00
Sunday November 15: from 3:00 to 4:00
Please call 773-248-9555 to reserve your spot.

Friday, November 6, 2009

This weekend's free class is our

"Harvest Bracelet."

This fun salute to Fall combines Czech glass and Japanese seed beadswith a copper clasp.

Learn to string multiple strands on one clasp and howto use focal beads on bracelets for a balanced design.

Kit fee: $15.00

Saturday November 7: 2:00 to 3:00

Sunday November 8: from 4:00 to 5:00
Call to reserve your spot
773 248-9555