BAO Color Challenge

The color theme selected for this challenge was to use three colors found in this photo taken by Anna Neff.

Three of our BAO members participated in this challenge. For more information on each item, you'll find the links noted below.

1. Malodora 2. Naftali 3. thejadedog


Please join us again for the next challenge on April 25th!

BAO Items of the Week (April 8-14)

This week we have eight (8) of our Bead Art Originals members participating with Items of the Week. You can find details on each of these items and any specials available on them below. Unless otherwise noted, the specials below are valid until midnight on April, 2011.

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SandFibers

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3 for 2 Program - WIDE Corrugated Mixed Metals Color Ribbon Peyote Cuff - For Personal Use Only PDF Pattern File


Purchase any "for personal use only" pattern and receive a free upgrade to the "for personal and commercial use" edition if you mention BAO IOTW in the Notes to Seller.

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gwenbeads

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Fairy Chrysalis Beaded Necklace -- Rainforest


Purchase this necklace and receive the coordinating earrings as a free gift if you mention BAO IOTW in the Notes to Seller.

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SalamanderHouse

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Vineyard Windows Peyote Cuff Bracelet


Free shipping with BAO in notes to seller. Free fudge with local pickup.

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SmadarsTreasure

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Emerald and Gold Pendant Chain Necklace


15% off and free shipping

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MAKUstudio

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Raku Ceramic Cabochon Tile Raku Jewelry Supplies Handmade by MAKUstudio


10% off your total order when you purchase this raku cabochon. Use code BAOIOTW10 at checkout!

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Malodora

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Beads and Discs Necklace


Purchase this item by April 14 and receive free shipping worldwide and a free gift.

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thebeadedlily

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fountain, iced over necklace


10% off with BAO in notes to seller

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time2cre8

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Cranberry Juice Cocktail - Lush Fringed Caterpillar Bracelet

Receive 10% off this or any other item in the shop when you use the coupon code BAOItemOfTheWeek

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Extra! Extra! Bead All About It!

Welcome to our weekly Bead Art Originals news update, where we share newsworthy events submitted to our newsroom by our members. Check out this week's installment of Extra! Extra! Bead All About It!

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Three New Listings:

Glam Rock Black Leather Cuff

Glam Rock Necklace


Glam Rock Silver Cuff

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New Jewelry Listing:

Brown Leather Cuff with Bronze and Green Turquoise Focal

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New Listing:

Raku Bird Ceramic Pendant Raku Jewelry Supplies Handmade by MAKUstudio

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MaryLou is having a GIVEAWAY on her blog!

Visit and see how you can win your own Button It bracelet, like one of the ones you see here (you even get to choose your own colors).

New Jewelry Listings:

Simply Stripes - Bright Red and Sky Blue Slender Peyote Bracelet

Button It - Black and Gold Bracelet with Basketweave Button


Confetti Spaghetti - Multicolor Ndebele Rope Necklace or Bracelet


Pinstripes - Stainless Steel and Silver Peyote Bracelet

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This week we have six (6) of our Bead Art Originals members participating with Items of the Week. You can find details on each of these items and any specials available on them below. Unless otherwise noted, the specials below are valid until midnight on April 7, 2011.

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SalamanderHouse

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Betsy's Pink Silk Necklace with Swarovski Crystals, Pearls and a Spiral Rope

Free shipping with BAO in notes to seller

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Malodora

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Abstract Micromosaic Pin

Free shipping and a free gift

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SmadarsTreasure

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Blue and Green Sea Inspired Necklace


20% off and free shipping

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CieloDesign

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Caramel Twist Necklace


10% off and free shipping

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SandFibers

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Cathedral Windows in Turquoise, Black, and Violet Peyote Cuff


Receive a special gift when you purchase this cuff and leave BAO IOTW
in the Notes to Seller at checkout.
As always, worldwide shipping is free at Sand Fibers.

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time2cre8

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Springtime Patchwork - Peyote Bracelet for a Quilt Lover in Shades of Green and Pink


Receive 10% off this or any other item in the shop when you use the coupon code BAOItemOfTheWeek

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Extra! Extra! Bead All About It!

Welcome to our weekly Bead Art Originals news update, where we share newsworthy events submitted to our newsroom by our members. Check out this week's installment of Extra! Extra! Bead All About It!

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Carol Dean is proud to announce that she has been selected as one of six members of the new
Artisan Clay Design Team.
At the beginning of each month, team members will receive
Artisan Clay Design Challenge Beads.
Their creations will be revealed on the last Friday of the month.

Carol Dean is also celebrating the 2500th Sand Fibers sale on Etsy.
Look for a free peyote cuff pattern on her blog later this week as her "thank you" to her fans.

New Listings:

Copper Bloom and Leaf Pendant


The Stripes - Gold and Sea Opal Peyote Cuff Bracelet

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The Jade Dog and Jade Dog Beads
will show beads and select handcrafted jewelry
at the the Grand Island, Nebraska Bead Bazaar
at Fonner Park April 1st and 2nd.

Darcy will have copies available of BEADING ACROSS AMERICA,
in which she represents the beaders of Iowa.

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New Listings:

Caldera Bead Pendant With Electroformed Accent


Volcano Ring--size 9.5

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It's been a productive week at Smadar's Treasure. Four new items are listed:

Green Turquoise, Bronze and Red Mixed Media Necklace


Dark Grey, Lavender and Brown Cuff Bracelet with Flower Button


Long Necklace with Brown, Cream, Red and Green Turquoise Pendant


Unique Gold and Pink Swirly Flower Pendant Beadwoven Necklace

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New Listings:

3 Intersecting Rectangles for the Math Nerd in You No.3


DNA Beaded Earrings in Blue Green Black with Sterling Silver Ear Wires


DNA Beaded Earrings in Black and Metallic Colors with Sterling Silver Ear Wires


Hexagon Angle Weave Bead Woven Bracelet-Blue, Silver, Gray, Green


Beaded Circle Earrings in Blue Erinite Green Sterling Silver Wire

Super Right Angle Weave Bead Woven Bracelet Acid Lime Green Silver Blue

Gwen has also posted three video tutorials on bead weaving
that show how she made some of the new listings in her Etsy shop.
You can watch them for free on Gwen's blog.

Hexagon Angle Weave

Beaded Circle Earrings

Super Right Angle Weave

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New Listings:

Sugarplum Fairy Dance - Playful Bead Crochet Lariat with Artisan Polymer Clay Beads


Weathered - Dark Copper and Turquoise Green Knotted Bracelet (Knot, Ready for Primetime)


Periwinkle Twirl - Pastel Blue and White Bead Crochet Necklace


Available for the first time in MaryLou's Etsy shop is a
Checkerboard bracelet from her "Button It" series.
These simple bracelets, many featuring vintage buttons,
are also available in the Art on Depot Studio and Gallery in Waynesville, NC.

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