december-2023

Merry Christmas, Xmas Jewellery & a Beady Poem Order Beads Early For Christmas

10th December 2023

Merry Christmas & Beady 2024Sorry for delay mailing orders. We return from our buying trip in a couple of days, and will post 1st class then.

We mail right up to Christmas Eve – so still time to top up ya beads – MrBead Shop: https://mrbeadshop.com

For bead fairs booked so far click Bead Fairs 2024.

Content:
Sourcing New Beads
Brighton Gem n Bead Fair Report
Christmas Jewellery
Christmas Beads
Jewellery Is The Ideal Christmas Present
Christmas Beady Poem
Beady Jokes
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Sourcing New Beads For You!

Bead StockWe have thousands of exciting new beads for you! Some will be online soon, and others you can see at our 2024 bead fairs.

Bead BuyingWe have lots of 4mm, 6mm, 8mm round and large unusual-shaped semi precious beads – both matte and gloss. Prices in China are only up a little – except for pearls, which have rocked up 400% in four years.

Bead BuyingPearls

China Train

Packing Beads

China TrainTransport in China has gone from fast to amazingly-fast. Trains from Guangzhou to Kowloon Hong Kong (about 120-miles) took over 5-hours 30-years ago. Now 53-mins, including a stop – and only about £26! It feels like a time machine.

Brighton Gem n Bead Fair Report

Brighton Gem n Bead FairBrighton Gem n Bead FairAnother disaster! Although we enjoy going to Brighton, there was few visitors or sales. Next year we’ll only attend London, Kempton Park, and Harrogate Gem n Bead Fairs. Many of these mineral fairs are getting less-and-less bead buyers.

East Sussex Bead FairSee us near Brighton in the spring at the beautiful village of Alfriston on Sunday 24th March 2024 at East Sussex Bead Fair.

East Sussex Bead FairThis spring our show there was super busy – so next year we’ll be bringing more staff to held with sales. Have a great day out exploring what the Daily Telegraph calls ‘The UK’s most beautiful village’. Have a meal in one of the old pubs and work it off along a river walk.

Christmas Jewellery

Christmas Bead DesignsBeady ideas For Christmas-themed crafts:

  • Beaded Ornaments
    Create festive ornaments by stringing beads onto wire or thread in holiday colours and shapes like stars, snowflakes, or Christmas trees.
  • Beaded Jewellery
    Make holiday-themed bracelets, earrings, or necklaces using Christmas colours and charms.
  • Beaded Wreaths
    Design mini wreaths with beads and wire, and hang them on your tree or around your home.
  • Beaded Garland
    String beads into a garland to decorate your tree or mantel.
  • Beaded Stockings
    Decorate stockings with bead embellishments for a personalized touch.
  • Beaded Snowflakes
    Craft intricate snowflake designs using beads and wire for beautiful window decorations.
  • Beaded Gift Tags
    Make unique gift tags with beaded designs to add a special touch to your presents.
    These projects can add a personal and festive touch to your holiday decorations and gifts.

    CHRISTMAS BEADS

    Christmas BeadsBeaded jewellery makes the best presents – every time the design is worn, they think of the giver. Also, jewellery is easy to mail, tuck in a stocking or hang on the tree. You should be busy now selling at craft fairs or Christmas markets.

    Many stores take one-third of their entire year’s sales this period. So ensure you make lots of necklaces and bracelets. You can always give away as presents if they don’t all sell.

    Earring DisplayA top Canadian jeweller says earrings are their most popular item this year ‘because they’re versatile, simple but sophisticated, come in varying styles and can make a big impact while fitting almost any budget.”  Boxed necklaces with matching earring sell well and easy to wrap. Offer your customers free gift wrapping and mailing.

    JEWELLERY IS THE IDEAL CHRISTMAS PRESENT

    Jewellery is the ideal present for your loved ones. They’ll think of you whenever they wear it. Grab our budget ready-made necklaces, bracelets or rings – or there’s still time to make your own. Jewellery makes a lasting gift!

    Since ancient times we’ve been decorating ourselves.
    Pearl NecklaceAfter we’ve taken care of food and shelter needs, safety and relations are our essentials. Once these too are achieved, we tend to crave self-fulfillment. Around this top tier of needs, we seek a feeling of accomplishment. Jewellery serves this yearning.

    Other Benefits Of Jewellery:

    • Makes you feel you belong to a particular group – social or cultural status.
    • Shows wealth to attract love, respect or status.
    • Self expression – sends a message to others, and perhaps to ourselves too.
    • Makes you feel good – boosting self confidence.
      Our mind can change our behaviour: our behaviour can change our outcome!

    Click To See Our Budget Ready-Made Necklaces, Bracelets & Rings

Christmas Beady Poem

Beads Poem & Cat
Beady Poem

Beady Jokes For You

  • Why did the bead go to therapy? It had too many issues to string together!
  • What did the necklace say to the bracelet? “You’re quite the charmer!”
  • Why did the bead break up with the string? It felt too tied down!
  • What’s a bead’s favourite type of music? Hip-hop – they love to pop and lock!
  • Why did the bead enroll in school? To get a little “string” of education!
  • How do you make a small fortune with beads? Start with a large fortune and keep buying beads!I hope these brought a little bead-inspired humor to your day!

    2024 Bead Fairs

Bead Fairs 2024
Weekend 10th-11th Feb: Harrogate Gem n Bead Fair
Weekend 3rd-4th March: London Gem n Bead Fair
Sunday 12th March: Norwich Bead Fair
Sunday 24th March: East Sussex Bead Fair
Many More To Follow!

For the shows booked so far next year, click: 2024 Bead Fairs.

15% Off All From MrBead
Enjoy 15% off anything with no minimum order. Shipping is free too on UK orders over £35. International shipping from £7.

Can only be used at the NEW shop & not with any other coupon. To get the discount Key CHRISTMAS at checkout now, as offer ends Friday 15th December. Use at https://mrbeadshop.com.

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