News
Bead Lounge Is Closing
Yes, We Are Going Out Of Business:(
75% OFF All Remaining Inventory*!
Sunday, May 19th Last Day Store Will Be Open!
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On behalf of Storm and all of us here at the Bead Lounge, we’d like to thank all of you wonderful people who have supported the store and blessed us with your friendship, business, artwork and repairs! We will miss you!!
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If you have or have given one of our Gift Certificates, please bring it in to redeem it ASAP! I intend to honor all Gift Certificates, either through merchandise or refund, so please bring them in!
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Posted March 21st, 2013
30% OFF EVERYTHING*!
Going On Now!
Storm and I decided that we needed to start clearing out all of our old merchandise (*except consignment items) to make room for what spring will bring. We will also be dragging out stuff (fixtures, storage containers, display items, and who knows what all) from our basement and backstock room and putting it all on great discount too! Please help us with our spring cleaning by coming in and taking some of this great stuff home with you!
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Don’t Worry , Bead Happy!
Fine Beadwork By Laurie Parker Swenson
Re-scheduled To Saturday, March 16th
10am - 6pm
Join us for this great upcoming celebration of fine beadwork that is guaranteed to knock your socks off! Our own Laurie Parker Swenson will be holding court at her bead embroidery exhibition and demonstration entitled “Don’t Worry, Bead Happy” here at the Lounge on Saturday, March 9th! There will be a prize drawing for one of Laurie’s unique leather cuff bracelets valued at $50! Please come show your support for Laurie and great beadwork! This exhibition is sponsored by the LDDA.
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For Class Info Check Our March 2013 Classes On The “Classes” Page!
Please Call Or Come In To Register For Classes
No Drop-ins Day Of Class Please!
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We’d like to hear from you! Give us your feedback on how we’re doing and how we can improve. Email info@beadlounge.com or call or come in! We want to be your favorite go to place for beads!
Posted March 1st, 2013
Bead Lounge Will Open At Noon Today, Monday, February 25th Due To The Snow!
Storm’s Presidents Day Sale
20% OFF EVERYTHING*!
Saturday, Feb. 16th - Sunday, Feb. 24th
To celebrate our fine Presidents birthdays, Storm said we needed to make all our merchandise (*except consignment and trunk show items) an awesome 20% OFF tomorrow through the Sunday after the Voices Trunk show. This is a great opportunity to pick up some of those odds and ends you’ve been putting off picking up!
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Voices Of The Stones Trunk Show
One Day Only!
Saturday, February 23rd
10am - 6pm
Our favorite stone vending ladies, Carole, Mary and of course Miss Emma, will be arriving back in Colorado after their gig in Tucson in a few weeks! As usual they will have the latest and greatest stone strands, pearls, crystals, metal and who knows what all to share with us. If you’ve been jonesing for some fresh stone, mark your calendars now! This may be their last visit to the Lounge!
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Here’s A Few Upcoming Classes:
Sunday, February 17th
Basic Wire Pendant Wrap - Reversible Stone Donut
Please Call Or Come In To Register For Classes
No Drop-ins Day Of Class Please!
For More Info Check Our January/February 2013 Classes On The “Classes” Page!
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Bead Lounge Is For Sale!
Yes, you read that right, the Bead Lounge is for sale. If you have a passion for everything beady and would like to own your own fabulous bead store, here is a great opportunity! Transitional training is included and store is relocatable. Serious inquiries only, please contact me at locolobo@earthlink.net. You will need to be financially pre-qualified to receive sale info.
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We’d like to hear from you! Give us your feedback on how we’re doing and how we can improve. Email info@beadlounge.com or call or come in! We want to be your favorite go to place for beads!
Posted February 15th, 2013
Voices Of The Stones Trunk Show
One Day Only!
Saturday, February 23rd
10am - 6pm
Our favorite stone vending ladies, Carole, Mary and of course Miss Emma, will be arriving back in Colorado after their gig in Tucson in a few weeks! As usual they will have the latest and greatest stone strands, pearls, crystals, metal and who knows what all to share with us. If you’ve been jonesing for some fresh stone, mark your calendars now! This may be their last visit to the Lounge!
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Here Until Wednesday, February 13th!
We still have a bunch of fabulous pewter beads in our Antelope Beads trunk show that’s going on now until next Wednesday. Hundreds of 8″ strands of great pewter beads and spacers at affordable prices! Most strands run between $2 & $3 a strand! Get them now while they’re here, ’cause we don’t know when they’ll be back!
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Here’s A Few Upcoming Classes:
Saturday, February 2nd
Tubular Bead Crochet
Basic Wire Wrapping Switch Back Links Bracelet
Saturday, February 9th
Basic Wire Components
Introduction To Polymer Clay Bead Making
Beading Basics
Saturday, February 16th
Salt Water Metal Etching We need 2 more people to sign up for this class!
Sunday, February 17th
Basic Wire Pendant Wrap - Reversible Stone Donut
Please Call Or Come In To Register For Classes
No Drop-ins Day Of Class Please!
For More Info Check Our January/February 2013 Classes On The “Classes” Page!
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Bead Lounge Is For Sale!
Yes, you read that right, the Bead Lounge is for sale. If you have a passion for everything beady and would like to own your own fabulous bead store, here is a great opportunity! Transitional training is included and store is relocatable. Serious inquiries only, please contact me at locolobo@earthlink.net. You will need to be financially pre-qualified to receive sale info.
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We’d like to hear from you! Give us your feedback on how we’re doing and how we can improve. Email info@beadlounge.com or call or come in! We want to be your favorite go to place for beads!
Posted February 1st, 2013
Storm Says Everything* 30% OFF!
Storm, our newest staff member, said we needed to have a sale so we’ve put everything in the store (*except consignment & trunk show items) at 30% OFF! She’s sure you will be able to find a few chew toys, er, beady items that you can’t live without! Sale runs through the end of the month!
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January 11th Thru ?
We still have a bunch of fabulous pewter beads in our Antelope Beads trunk show that’s going on now. Hundreds of 8″ strands of great pewter beads and spacers at affordable prices! Most strands run between $2 & $3 a strand! Who doesn’t need pewter?!
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Here’s A Few Upcoming Classes:
Saturday, January 26th
Basic Wire Components
Beading Basics
Sunday, January 27th
Beginning Stone Wrap - Basket Wrap & Twisted Bail
Saturday, February 2nd
Tubular Bead Crochet
Basic Wire Wrapping Switch Back Links Bracelet
Please Call Or Come In To Register For Classes
No Drop-ins Day Of Class Please!
For More Info Check Our January/February 2013 Classes On The “Classes” Page!
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Bead Lounge Is For Sale!
Yes, you read that right, the Bead Lounge is for sale. If you have a passion for everything beady and would like to own your own fabulous bead store, here is a great opportunity! Transitional training is included and store is relocatable. Serious inquiries only, please contact me at locolobo@earthlink.net. You will need to be financially pre-qualified to receive sale info.
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We’d like to hear from you! Give us your feedback on how we’re doing and how we can improve. Email info@beadlounge.com or call or come in! We want to be your favorite go to place for beads!
Posted January 21st, 2013
January 11th Thru ?
We’re having another pewter beads trunk show from Antelope Beads like the one we did last July. Hundreds of 8″ strands of great pewter beads and spacers at affordable prices! They are out and ready to go now! Come early for best selection!
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Meet Storm Our Newest Staff Member!
Storm is an 11 week old Tamaskan puppy who just loves everyone. She will be spending time at the Lounge acting as official store greeter and general crazy puppy! Come in and say “hello” to her soon before she grows out of her puppy cuteness!
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Seed Bead Alert!
We are heavily stocked with a great selection of Czech size 11 and Toho & Miyuki size 8 seed beads that are just looking to be used in that special project you’ve had in mind!
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Here’s A Few Upcoming Classes:
Saturday, January 12th
Polymer Clay 101 Heart Shaped Beads
Basic Wire Components
Beading Basics
Sunday, January 13th
Beginning Stone Wrap - Basic Frame
Saturday, January 26th
Basic Wire Components
Beading Basics
Sunday, January 27th
Beginning Stone Wrap - Basket Wrap & Twisted Bail
Saturday, February 2nd
Tubular Bead Crochet
Basic Wire Wrapping Switch Back Links Bracelet
Please Call Or Come In To Register For Classes
No Drop-ins Day Of Class Please!
For More Info Check Our January/February 2013 Classes On The “Classes” Page!
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Bead Lounge Is For Sale!
Yes, you read that right, the Bead Lounge is for sale. If you have a passion for everything beady and would like to own your own fabulous bead store, here is a great opportunity! Transitional training is included and store is relocatable. Serious inquiries only, please contact me at locolobo@earthlink.net. You will need to be financially pre-qualified to receive sale info.
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We’d like to hear from you! Give us your feedback on how we’re doing and how we can improve. Email info@beadlounge.com or call or come in! We want to be your favorite go to place for beads!
Posted December 14th, 2012
These Wonderful Necessities Are!
All Pearls, Shell & Chinese Crystal Are 30% Off!!
All Tools Are 20% Off!!
12/1/12 thru 12/9/12
It’s that time of year for Holiday parties and putting some miles on that little black dress! What better way to accessorize that velvet baby than crystal and pearls! And of course you may need some new tools to help with putting it all together, or maybe someone you know needs a new pair of pliers in their Christmas stocking. Ok, I know beaders are a unique bunch, but who among us can’t use some new pliers or cutters? Well, here’s your chance to stock up on bling and the tools to make it all sparkle.
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Czech Glass Has Got To GO Sale!
All Our Czech Glass Is 50% Off!!
Until It’s Gone!
11/12/12 thru ????
We have oodles of Czech glass beads that just flat out need to find new homes, so it’s all on sale for 50% OFF the regular price. Certainly you can find it in your heart to fluff your bead stash with some fun shapes, colors and sizes of awesome Czech glass! Hurry in for best selection!
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Great New Gift Items In!
Raku Pottery Works!
New from Raku Pottery Works! We just got in these beautiful Mini Dreamcatcher Jars, Angel Ornaments, Horses and Bears! Hand made by artisan Jeremy Diller and his crew in California, these amazing creations will really catch your attention. With each Dreamcatcher Jar purchase you receive a FREE Chakra stone to put inside! These are going to make the neatest gifts for your peeps!
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And There’s More…..
Artsi2 No Sew Quilt Kits!
Artsi2 is a small local company started by Karen Raum that’s located in Erie. Claire saw these at a local quilt show and decided we needed to share these with you! These nifty no sew quilt wall hanging kits let you create fabulous looking mini quilts with a pair of scissors, some scrap fabric and oh, maybe a few beads too. No sewing necessary! They range in size from 4″x4″ to 6″x6″ and we have a great selection of patterns to choose from. They make great stocking stuffers too!
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Susan Mikkelson
December Artist Of The Month
Pottery Makes Fabulous Gifts For The Holidays!
Littleton ceramic artist Susan Mikkelson will have her beautiful pottery pieces at the Lounge for your Holiday shopping pleasure for December, so get in here while the selection is good!
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Upcoming Classes
Basic Wire Components
Saturday, December 1st
1pm - 4pm $45 ($5 materials fee)
Learn how to make jump rings, simple wire spirals, ear wires, a simple pendant bail and a double-ended bead link wrap!
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Tubular Bead Crochet
Saturday, December 1st
10:30am - 2:30pm $65 (bring or purchase materials)
Learn the basic technique for tubular bead crochet. You will make a fabulous bead crochet bracelet. See the “Classes” page for materials needed for this class.
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Beginning Stone Wrap - Basket Wrap & Twisted Bail
Sunday, December 2nd
12:30pm - 3:30pm $65 ($5 materials fee)
Learn to wrap a stone arrowhead (without hole) with a simple basket wrap and make a twisted wire bail for a stone pendant (with hole). You will make two pendants. These make great gifts! Hint, hint!
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Please Check Our “Classes” Page for More Wire Working and Other Nov./Dec. Classes!
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Alley/Breezeway Construction Underway!
The downtown Alleyscape construction work on the 300 east block is progressing. Our parking lot and alley behind our store is undergoing an extreme makeover that, when finished, should be an improvement over it’s previous state. Unfortunately, this will impact your parking when you visit our store. The parking lot and breezeway are now open, but the alley behind our store is closed for construction.
There are alternative parking lots available for your use up and down the east and west side of Main. Additionally, street parking is available on both the east and west side of downtown on the Avenues, and Kimbark and Coffman Streets. Many of these streets have no restrictions; therefore they are available to park all day.
Thank you for your continued patronage and patience while the construction is going on!
For more info on the Alleyscape project visit the LDDA website: Downtown Longmont
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Posted November 30th, 2012
Thanksgiving Week Blowout!
All Stone 30% Off!!
11/17/12 thru 11/25/12
Thanksgiving is upon us already, so we thought we’d give thanks by giving you some great deals on all of our stone. Stone strands, stone pendants, stone specimens, most anything stone is a fabulous 30% OFF our regular low prices. Sorry, consignment items are NOT included in this sale.
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Czech Glass Has Got To GO Sale!
All Our Czech Glass Is 50% Off!!
Until It’s Gone!
11/12/12 thru ????
We have oodles of Czech glass beads that just flat out need to find new homes, so it’s all on sale for 50% OFF the regular price. Certainly you can find it in your heart to fluff your bead stash with some fun shapes, colors and sizes of awesome Czech glass! Hurry in for best selection!
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Great New Gift Items In!
Raku Pottery Works!
New from Raku Pottery Works! We just got in these beautiful Mini Dreamcatcher Jars, Angel Ornaments, Horses and Bears! Hand made by artisan Jeremy Diller and his crew in California, these amazing creations will really catch your attention. With each Dreamcatcher Jar purchase you receive a FREE Chakra stone to put inside! These are going to make the neatest gifts for your peeps!
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And There’s More…..
Artsi2 No Sew Quilt Kits!
Artsi2 is a small local company started by Karen Raum that’s located in Erie. Claire saw these at a local quilt show and decided we needed to share these with you! These nifty no sew quilt wall hanging kits let you create fabulous looking mini quilts with a pair of scissors, some scrap fabric and oh, maybe a few beads too. No sewing necessary! They range in size from 4″x4″ to 6″x6″ and we have a great selection of patterns to choose from. They make great stocking stuffers too!
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Kelly Shanafelt
November Artist of the Month
Come in and check out our November Artist of the Month, Kelly Shanafelt’s beautiful glass mosaics. These great pieces will make awesome gifts for the Holidays!
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Here’s The Winners Of Our Day Of The Dead Challenge
Jewelry/Wearable Art:
1st Place Debbie Valdez
2nd Place Sherry Akia
Art:
1st Place Barbara Beasley
2nd Place Chris Kuhn
Overall People’s Choice:
Barbara Cargill
Congratulations to the Winners! We had some great entries submitted which really made judging rather difficult! We’d like to thank all of you who entered this year’s Challenge and hope to see your entries next year!
Pictures of the winning pieces will be posted here soon!
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Upcoming Classes
Basic Wire Components
Saturday, December 1st
1pm - 4pm $45 ($5 materials fee)
Learn how to make jump rings, simple wire spirals, ear wires, a simple pendant bail and a double-ended bead link wrap!
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Tubular Bead Crochet
Saturday, December 1st
10:30am - 2:30pm $65 (bring or purchase materials)
Learn the basic technique for tubular bead crochet. You will make a fabulous bead crochet bracelet. See the “Classes” page for materials needed for this class.
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Beginning Stone Wrap - Basket Wrap & Twisted Bail
Sunday, December 2nd
12:30pm - 3:30pm $65 ($5 materials fee)
Learn to wrap a stone arrowhead (without hole) with a simple basket wrap and make a twisted wire bail for a stone pendant (with hole). You will make two pendants. These make great gifts! Hint, hint!
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Please Check Our “Classes” Page for More Wire Working and Other Nov./Dec. Classes!
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Alley/Breezeway Construction Underway!
The downtown Alleyscape construction work on the 300 east block is progressing. Our parking lot and alley behind our store is undergoing an extreme makeover that, when finished, should be an improvement over it’s previous state. Unfortunately, this will impact your parking when you visit our store. The parking lot and breezeway are now open, but the alley behind our store is closed for construction.
There are alternative parking lots available for your use up and down the east and west side of Main. Additionally, street parking is available on both the east and west side of downtown on the Avenues, and Kimbark and Coffman Streets. Many of these streets have no restrictions; therefore they are available to park all day.
Thank you for your continued patronage and patience while the construction is going on!
For more info on the Alleyscape project visit the LDDA website: Downtown Longmont
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Posted November 16th, 2012
Czech Glass Has Got To GO Sale!
All Our Czech Glass Is 50% Off!!
Starts Veterans’ Day!
11/12/12 thru 11/18/12
We have oodles of Czech glass beads that just flat out need to find new homes, so it’s all on sale for 50% OFF the regular price. Certainly you can find it in your heart to fluff your bead stash with some fun shapes, colors and sizes of awesome Czech glass! Hurry in for best selection!
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Rip Up Our Alley Sale!
Everything* Is 20% Off! Extended Thru Veterans’ Day!
11/3/12 thru 11/12/12
To help us forget that the city is razing our alley and cutting us off from our parking lot we’re having a sale! We’ve gotten in some great new beads, charms (lots of wings), beautifully carved bone pendants, leather cord, necklace cords, stone strands (rubies, yum!), well, you get the idea, and we’re putting it all on sale to help you get back into that creative mood! The sale applies to everything *except consignment items and yes, you can still park behind the store but you have to walk around to the front to enter.
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All You Lampwork Lovers Have Only 1 More Week!
Cindybeads Lampwork Will Be Gone After Nov. 16th!
Cindy Brown
Lamp Work Glass
Cindy Brown, premier glass bead maker, will be picking up her work on Nov. 17th, so if you were waiting to come get a few things, dally no longer! Her work is stunning and her prices are great for American made lampwork. She still has a grand assortment of her full line of work. Plan to stop by and pick up a few of your favorite beautiful beads before they’re gone!
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Kelly Shanafelt
November Artist of the Month
Come in and check out our November Artist of the Month, Kelly Shanafelt’s beautiful glass mosaics. These great pieces will make awesome gifts for the Holidays!
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Here’s The Winners Of Our Day Of The Dead Challenge
Jewelry/Wearable Art:
1st Place Debbie Valdez
2nd Place Sherry Akia
Art:
1st Place Barbara Beasley
2nd Place Chris Kuhn
Overall People’s Choice:
Barbara Cargill
Congratulations to the Winners! We had some great entries submitted which really made judging rather difficult! We’d like to thank all of you who entered this year’s Challenge and hope to see your entries next year!
Pictures of the winning pieces will be posted here soon!
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Upcoming Classes
Basic Wire Components
Saturday, December 1st
1pm - 4pm $45 ($5 materials fee)
Learn how to make jump rings, simple wire spirals, ear wires, a simple pendant bail and a double-ended bead link wrap!
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Tubular Bead Crochet
Saturday, December 1st
10:30am - 2:30pm $65 (bring or purchase materials)
Learn the basic technique for tubular bead crochet. You will make a fabulous bead crochet bracelet. See the “Classes” page for materials needed for this class.
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Beginning Stone Wrap - Basket Wrap & Twisted Bail
Sunday, December 2nd
12:30pm - 3:30pm $65 ($5 materials fee)
Learn to wrap a stone arrowhead (without hole) with a simple basket wrap and make a twisted wire bail for a stone pendant (with hole). You will make two pendants. These make great gifts! Hint, hint!
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Please Check Our “Classes” Page for More Wire Working and Other Nov./Dec. Classes!
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Alley/Breezeway Construction Underway!
The downtown Alleyscape construction work on the 300 east block is progressing. Our parking lot and alley behind our store is undergoing an extreme makeover that, when finished, should be an improvement over it’s previous state. Unfortunately, this will impact your parking when you visit our store. The parking lot and breezeway are now open, but the alley behind our store is closed for construction.
There are alternative parking lots available for your use up and down the east and west side of Main. Additionally, street parking is available on both the east and west side of downtown on the Avenues, and Kimbark and Coffman Streets. Many of these streets have no restrictions; therefore they are available to park all day.
Thank you for your continued patronage and patience while the construction is going on!
For more info on the Alleyscape project visit the LDDA website: Downtown Longmont
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Posted November 2nd, 2012
Cindybeads In Store Now!
September 29th thru November 16th
Cindy Brown
Lamp Work Glass
Cindy Brown, premier glass bead maker, will have her work for sale at the Lounge for an extended trunk show. Her work is stunning and her prices are great for American made lampwork. She will have a grand assortment of her full line of work. Plan to stop by and pick up a few of your favorite beautiful beads.
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It’s Getting To Be Spook Time….
Halloween & Day of the Dead Juried Art Exhibition & Challenge
Bead Lounge is seeking your spooktacular creations in any (non-perishable) medium! Entry Fee is $5, Limit 2 entries per artist, artwork must be ready to hang (limit 10lbs, 4ftx4ft).
Your piece(s) must be submitted by Friday, September 28 - Friday October 5, 2012. Winners will be announced at our 4th Annual Halloween Reception on Fri. Oct. 26th from 6:30 - 9:30pm.
The winners will win a gift certificate for the Bead Lounge, have their designs displayed at the Bead Lounge for the 2 weeks following the competition and will be posted on our FaceBook page.
1st Prize: $50 Gift Certificate
2nd Prize: $25 Gift Certificate
For more info call or stop in to the store!
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Coming Up In A Few Weeks!
Jewelry Fixture Swap/Sale
Saturday, October 20th 10am - 6pm
Do you have jewelry display or storage items you need to get rid of or are you looking for new items for display pieces for your booth at the craft shows? If you answered yes to either of these questions, we have the event for you!
Join us as a Swapper/Seller at our upcoming Jewelry Fixture Swap/Sale to change out, add to and/or sell your display pieces. Or
Join us as a Buyer to aquire some new/nearly new/ well loved display pieces.
There are 2 ways to participate as a Swapper/Seller. 1 - join us for the day and negotiate your transactions with your buyers for a $25 space fee, or 2 - drop off your already priced items and have us transact the sale - through our register - for you. We will not negotiate on the price you have marked on your pieces. We will charge a 50% consignment fee if you choose to let us do the work for you.
If you are interested in joining in on the fun, stop by the store and pick up one of our fliers about this event for all of the details!
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Upcoming Classes
Polymer Clay Faux Opals
Saturday, October 13th 11am - 2pm $30 ($5 materials fee)
Learn to create fabulous opal look-alike beads and pendants using polymer clay!
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Heidi Kummli Rings & Earrings Workshops & Book Signing
Saturday, October 13th
10:30am - 1:30pm & 2pm - 5pm
$75 For Each Class or $125 For Both (includes materials)
Heidi will be teaching 2 new classes based on projects from her new book “The Spirit Of Bead Embroidery” and signing copies of her new book. You can take one or both of these great project classes! See our “Classes” page for more info.
Please Check Our “Classes” Page for Oct./Nov. Classes!
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Alley/Breezeway Construction Underway!
The downtown Alleyscape construction work on the 300 east block will be starting August 1, 2012. Our parking lot and alley behind our store will be undergoing an extreme makeover that, when finished, should be an improvement over it’s current state. Unfortunately, this will impact your parking when you visit our store. Most of our parking lot is now open, but the alley is due to be torn up soon, after they finish working on the breezeway.
There are alternative parking lots available for your use up and down the east and west side of Main. Additionally, street parking is available on both the east and west side of downtown on the Avenues, and Kimbark and Coffman Streets. Many of these streets have no restrictions; therefore they are available to park all day.
Thank you for your continued patronage and patience while the construction is going on!
For more info on the Alleyscape project visit the LDDA website: Downtown Longmont
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Posted October 1st, 2012
