Peyote Primer Group Class

Join our group class on July 19, 2012 at 10:30 am and learn to do basic even count peyote stitch!  This is the class you have been waiting for!  Peyote is one of the principal techniques used to make beautiful and unusual seed bead jewelry, sculpture and more!  We'll start our Peyote series with this basic even count peyote stitch by making a beautiful bracelet.  Class is limited to 6 students so hurry and register.  Don't be left out.  We will continue this series with variations of Peyote so its helpful to get in on the first class!  Fee is $35 and includes materials.  Taught by Anita Park-Rosenbaum

Check Out Our New Website!

Our new website is up!  Please go to http://www.analecedesign.com/, http://www.baysidebeads.com/, or stinkincutejewelry.com to see our new website!   Your comments about the new site are welcome and needed.  Order from our new site now through July 31, 2012 and get 10% off your entire purchase.  Plus, spend over $99.95 and get free shipping!  Use coupon code NEWWEB at checkout and get your 10% discount on all products. Plus, if you purchase beads you will automatically receive points for the Busy Beader Program.  If you have any problems with check out, coupon codes or general use of the website, just email us at support@analecedesign.com or call us at 251-929-3620.  Thanks for your support and happy shopping!

Crystal Clay Class, Thurs, June 21, 10:30 AM

Hurry and join our June group class!  We'll be using the fabulous new Crystal Clay, an epoxy clay material.  Participants will go home with a beautiful Pendant and lots of great ideas.  The class is only $20 per student plus materials, limit 6 students.  Jumpstart your summer designs with focal pieces made with this brand new product!

NEW WEBSITE COMING!

We are working hard to get our new fabulous website up as soon as possible.  If by chance you try to go to our website via analecedesign.com or baysidebeads.com and get an error message, don't dispair!  We have to switch our web hosting to a new provider so our site will probably be down two to three days.  But when its up and running it should be a much better way for our customers to shop.


We have also added Blog-Train.net to our links.  This is a great catalog of blogs, so check it out!
Blog Catalog

Seed Beads Galore!

Now available in the shop and online is our newest seed bead collection!

15/0 Round Miyuki
4mm Magatama
4x7 Long Magatama
4mm Cube
Twin Beads
Tila Beads
Peanut Beads
8/0 Czech Rounds
6/0 Czech Rounds
11/0 Czech Rounds

Order today online and use our coupon code WEBSALE04 for 10% off through June 15, 2012!

We have added a TON of new bead inventory on our website! Go to the catagory beads and check the drop down box. We have an amazing new selection of pearls, abalone, amazonite, amethyst and more! As always we are offering free shipping and for a limited time, enter the coupon code WEBSALE04 at check-out to receive an extra 10% discount!

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Project Idea: Chakra Balancing Gemstone Necklace

Activate your life force energy, amplify your focus, and revitalize your life! The changing patterns in this vibrant, colorful, and versatile necklace are rejuvenating and stress relieving. Designed to correspond to the body's subtle energy centers — also known as chakras — this easy to construct necklace is composed of Garnet, Carnelian, Citrine, Peridot, Turquoise, Iolite, and Amethyst. Casual enough for everyday wear, this necklace can also be worn as a wraparound bracelet.


In Eastern philosophy, such as yoga, it is believed that we transmit and receive physical, emotional, and spiritual energy through our chakras. In our modern and fast-paced world, it is easy to become unbalanced as we struggle to juggle daily responsibilities, leading to low energy and sluggishness. Using the energy of stones, especially those that correspond to the chakras, we can help balance the subtle energies that govern our bodies. This is helpful because when we are in balance, and our bodies are in a harmonious state with all faculties working together, we have more energy and are generally happier.


How-To:


To create a 16" choker:

You may use larger stones if you prefer a chunkier look.
 Lay 2" of the Red Garnet beads at center, then 1" of each of the following on both sides, in this order: Carnelian (Orange), Citrine (Yellow), Peridot (Light Green), Turquoise (Blue), Iolite (Indigo) and Amethyst (Violet-Purple). Thread beads onto beading wire and finish off with crimp beads and your clasp.


This order will place the colors from the first chakra to the seventh.

Chakra Stones

Following are the attributes of each stone and the corresponding chakra:


Amethyst represents the crown chakra and calms the mind, aids insomnia, enhances memory, increases focus, eases headaches, and reduces stress.


Iolite represents the brow chakra and is a vision stone that activates intuition, insight, and inner knowing.


Turquoise represents the throat chakra, enhances communication skills, and removes inhibitions. Turquoise is also a stone for purification of body and spirit and enhances the immune system.


Peridot represents the heart chakra and helps alleviate anger and stress. Peridot also opens and cleanses the heart of stagnant emotions and helps let go of the past.


Citrine represents the navel chakra, and raises self-esteem. Citrine also promotes abundance, self-confidence, and joy in life.


Carnelian represents the sacral chakra and restores vitality and motivation. Carnelian also stimulates the metabolism and inspires creativity.


Garnet represents the lowest root chakra, and inspires love and devotion. Garnet also balances the sex drive and alleviates emotional disharmony.

This project is compliments of our friends at Mama's Minerals in Albuquerque, NM.