The Beaders Supply Source

April 30th, 2012 by Susan Jecminek

I recently spoke with a customer who wanted an item in particular (don’t we all?)  and couldn’t find it.  No surprise there!  Most bead shops are very helpful and can order for you if you know exactly what you are looking for but, if you can’t think of the term to describe it, go to a jeweler’s source, which there are many.  My favorite is Fire Mountain Gems and Beads, their on-line catalog is wonderful – aside from the fact if you do order, inevitably, you’ll probably spend too much as there are so many wonderful pieces to choose from.  Enjoy!!

 

 

 

 

 

Spec Holders, the New Eyeglass Holders are Here!

March 28th, 2012 by Susan Jecminek

New – Spec-Holders, the new eyeglass holders by Bits of Yore are available now!  We’ve added more Ze Twists wine stem wraps and Zip Tog zipper pulls. We’ll have a new gallery this summer with Cat originals and prints and as always, new 3-Dimensional Posters and Collages.

Spring is Springing around the Corner!

March 13th, 2012 by Susan Jecminek

Spring is springing around the corner, we’re all chomping at the bit – it’s that time of year when we’re all getting antsy to get out there and enjoy!   We all make plans – or intend to – what shall we do this weekend?  While artisan, craftsman and musicians are getting their wares set up, with the multitude of festivals you could be marking your calendar.  Many of the festivals will have beautiful unique handmade pieces to display, with many of the venues which may also include music, theatre and a variety of specialty eats.  Sometimes just knowing something will be close enough to venture to will inspire the jaunt and you’ll truly be pleased you did.  A couple of great sources are artfestival.com, Festivals.com and artfaircalendar.com, offering a nationwide calendar of events throughout the year.  Enjoy the weather, artisans, crafters, musicians and food, do something a little different, you’ll be starting a new tradition or if this is something you have enjoyed for years, check out the calendars for a new exciting destination.  Enjoy!

See What’s New for 2012!

February 29th, 2012 by Susan Jecminek

See What’s New for 2012!  Coming in March, Bits of Yore has been busily designing Eyeglass Holders to compliment the Beaded Accessories.  Along with the New Eyeglass Holders you’ll find New Zip Tog – Zipper Pulls, Badg-ewelry – Badge/I.D. Lanyards  and Ze Twists – Wine Stem Wraps!  Let us know if you have requests for a particular color or style of our beaded accessories, requests for specific jewelry or deocr, custom orders are always welcome!

Try 3-D Decoupage!

February 7th, 2012 by Susan Jecminek

Try your hand at 3-D Decoupage.  I have always worked with collages and mixed media with multitudes of textures and always looked for new processes.  Five years ago I got curious after catching ‘The Paper Tole Supply Center’ website.  Deciding to try my hand at it, ordered several kits and loved it.  Now I choose my subject matter and incorporate 3-Dimensional Decoupage in a lot of my collages.  Giving kits as gifts, many of my relatives have been enjoying this craft for years now.  The variety of prints ‘The Paper Tole Supply Center’ offers is vast and carries kits and prints for the beginner to the novice.  It is a great source for all 3-D Decoupage/Paper Tole supplies.  Whether you are an avid stamper or have a love of paper and cloth crafts, you’ll love trying 3-Dimensional Decoupage!  Have fun!!

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Merry Christmas to All!

December 21st, 2011 by Susan Jecminek

Merry Christmas to all from Bits of Yore!  Wishing you happiness, strength and health  throughout the New Year!

NEW!

October 28th, 2011 by Susan Jecminek

NEW!  Lots of new inventory will be available, from wall hangings to badge landyards (even some stocking stuffers for the younger set) will be available by Bits of Yore at the following Art Festival venues: 

Nov 4 – 6th,Fort Collins,Colorado, The newly remodeled Lincoln Center presents the 2011 Hall of Gifts 

Nov 12 – 13th, Highlands Ranch Colorado, Applewood Arts festival at Highlands Ranch High School 

Nov 19-20th,Loveland Colorado, Applewood Arts festival at The Ranch (Larimer County Fairgrounds)

There will be a wide assortment of Artisans & Craftsman displaying unique American designed and fine hand crafted treasures to delight for all ages with the aromas of specialty foods to entice the tummy as well.  We’ll be seeing you there!

See Events tab on BitsOfYore website for detailed info and come join the fun!

 

 

 

Badge Lanyards and Cell Phone Lanyards are here!

July 29th, 2011 by Susan Jecminek

Badge Lanyards and Cell Phone Lanyards are here!  Check out our Badg-ewelry and Cell-wear under the Ornamentations – Beaded Lanyards drop down.  They are unique, artistic handmade lanyards (made in America) that make a fashion statement about you!  Stand out in the mundane crowds of lanyard wearers whether you are working in an office, medical field, students, vendors or conventioneers.  The Badg-ewelry is created for the sophisticated set to the just plain funky lovers.  Enjoy!

Cheers to the age of the Victorian and Nouveau Era!

July 28th, 2011 by Susan Jecminek

Cheers to the age of the Victorian and Nouveau Era!  One of our all time favorite sites for the romantics is The Victorian Trading Company.  They have such a wonderful online catalog as well as a newsletter you can sign up for.  The elegance of a time gone by can still be there for you.  You will love the variety of products and pleasure of strolling through The Victorian Trading Company’s site.  The era is expressed as well with Bits of Yore’s artisan handcrafted reminders of the lively age of Victorian and Art Nouveau art and style in our ornaments, custom Heirloom magnets, Classic poster magnets, the 3-dimensional poster prints and collages. 

If you have a favorite Victorian product site you’d like to share,  please send us the information and what you love about it!

 

Badg-ewelry (I.D. Lanyards) and Cell-wear (Cell Phone Lanyards), are coming soon!

June 3rd, 2011 by Susan Jecminek

Badge Lanyards and Cell Phone Lanyards, coming soon!  In June, Bits of Yore will be adding cell phone lanyards and badge (I.D.) lanyards to the Ornamentations galleries.  Check us out!