Lucie Beader's

Here we are getting ready for our first Bead Retreat as we are celebrating our 2nd year anniversary. It has been quite the experience and we have come a long way in offering a unique bead experience. We have met so many great people as we offer more than just beads. All of our classes are free. Our bead parties also include great food and lots of laughter!

Bead Retreat August 12th to August 14th.

We will start Friday around lunch with possibly two classes being taught that day and continue till Sunday early afternoon. There is room for campers and tents. We are also offering limited rooms in two RVs on site. So, first come, first serve! The meals will be a set menu and I will try to select something that everyone will enjoy. Any special diet requirements can be handled if I know in advance. This will be a fun filled weekend with Beaders coming to share and learn from each other. You may contact me at info@carlosbeadstore.com with any questions.

Reservation will be on a first come first reserve basis. Your registration fee will guarantee your spot at the retreat. If you are sharing a room in one of the RVs please let me know your roommate.

Bracelet swap: Make a bracelet in your size to swap. We will do the swap on Saturday after supper. Bracelets should be made in half inch sizes ex. - 6 1/2, 7, 7 1.2, 8, 8 1/2, etc. Please measure accurately.

White Elephant Box: Bring your unwanted items to share with others your rejects might be someone's wants... I have been looking through my stash and pulling things I will never use. I am sure my white elephants will be someone else's treasures.

Classes: Pearl knotting, wire wrapping, crochet with beads, Resine, Viking Knit and much, much more!

Massage therapist will be on site to offer relaxation! Call to book your massage! (cost varies with length of the massage)

For your shopping convenience, Carlos Little Bead Store will offer a 15% discount during the weekend on beads and tools.

Cost: The cost is $275.00 for the whole weekend. Day visitor cost is $125. This will include all your food and classes.

There is room for RV’s, campers or tent with access to power and water.

Call Lucie at 403-391-0870 or Tammy at 403-844-5786

We are putting on our first Bead Retreat! August 12th to August 14th. The details are still in the work but we are very excited about this event! Keep an eye on our blog or visit us on FB.

On a very quiet day I was searching the net for new "funky pendants" to bring to our customers. I came accross the Golem website. Right away I was blown away with the unusual colors and forms which fitted with Carlos Little Bead Store style of original components. I just got them yesterday and I love them........ Worth the trip to Leslieville to view.

October 28, 2009

Africa is a vast, wild continent with majestic landscapes. The civilization holds its mystic beauty of an era that long ago faded, but won’t be forgotten.

Metalcraft by DeZine offers a means of conduit to this distant age by using the traditional, and adding a touch of modern edge.

Copper and brass has been used by Africans for self adornment since 500 B.C. Simple yet complex, ancient yet modern, this copper and brass jewelry is inspired by the Ndebele culture whose art has played such a prominent part of their everyday lives.

Metalcraft by Dezine are handcrafted brass and copper components, cresting high-quality metal art. Each piece is formed by hand, burnished, polished and then dipped in anti-tarnish lacquer.

These pieces are made in a small village in South Africa by local craftspeople, utilizing Fair Trade Standards. Metalcraft by Dezine provides meaningful employment for over 100 members of their village.

In addition to economic benefits, villagers are provided with on-going training and education in life-skills.

Carlos Little Bead Store is proud to offer the Metalcraft by DeZine line to its customers.

Beadiful Dreams!

October 22, 2009

Today Kazuri, the Swahili word for 'small and beautiful' produces a wide range of hand made, hand painted ceramic jewelry that shines with a kaleidoscope of African colors and Kenyan art that reflects a culture and appeal to a worldwide fashion market. Kazuri's beautifully finished products are made to an international standard and are sold worldwide. These standards are maintained through high training standards and a highly motivated management team. Carlos Little Bead Store has a vast assortment of Kazuri Beads and they are just super-cala-bead-a-licious-expi-alla-docious!