Bird’s Nest Pendant

Apr
9
12:00 pm

Bird's Nest Pendant

Learn to work with beads and wire to make a beautiful bird’s nest pendant. You can follow our samples or plan a gift for your favorite mother using a bead for each child.

Duration:
1 Hour
Level:
Beginner
Materials Fee:
Included

$25.00

Class Registration Policy

Abeille reserves the right to cancel any class with insufficient enrollment. We will refund your registration fee if you are unable to attend a proposed make up date.

Store credit will be given for cancelations made at least 48 hours in advance of the start of a class, unless otherwise noted. All other cancelations or no-shows are nonrefundable.

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March Birthstone (Aquamarine)

Were you born in March? Lucky you, your birthstone is Aquamarine! The word comes from the Latin “Aqua” and “mare” meaning sea water. The ancient Romans believed the stone was symbolic of Neptune, the god of the sea, and could provide protective powers against the dangers of the ocean. The ancients also believed that the stone had magical healing properties, especially when submerged in water, to cure illnesses of the heart, liver, stomach, and throat. The gem symbolizes safety and security, especially with long-term relationships. Aquamarine can be found in many places, most notably in Brazil, as well as China, India, Australia, Africa, and the United States.

Aquamarine encapsulates all the beautiful colors of the sea. The light, crystalline blue-green color is sure to dazzle and delight. The color emphasizes the soft blue of one’s eyes, or brings out the green in a teal sweater. Pair this gem with jeans and a t-shirt for a casual yet cool look. Abeille has many different beads in Aquamarine, ranging from elegant Swarovski® crystals to strands of Aquamarine rice pearls. Why not stop by the store and see what works for you!

This post was sourced from:
http://www.about-birthstones.com/marchbirthstone.html

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Tummy to Toes Drive … Abeille drop off site

Abeille is hosting a Family Food and Footwear Drive this February… called Tummy to Toes organized by Boston Cares.  Community agencies large and small are reporting unprecedented demand for clothing, food and other necessities.

How you can help?

- Hold your own drive. Having a Superbowl party? Ask your guests to bring a non-perishable food item
- Time for spring cleaning? Any ‘gently used’ kids shoes cluttering up the closets?
- Make an individual donation

We’ll have a drop box at Abeille. Please spread the word and help our neighbors!

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Chic and Charming’s Inspirations

Gathering Spriggs

We are pleased to have Guest Blogger, “Sophia Charming” of Chic and Charming share some of her favorite inspirations:

When it come to inspiration, the blogosphere is an excellent source of prose, pictures, music and videos. Personally, I find images most inspiring. I follow a huge number of blogs online to inspire crafting, decorating and stylish living in general.Here are a few of my favorites:

This is Glamorous
  • As a lingerie designer I keep an eye on Frou Frou Fashionista to spot the latest trends and popular color choices. I also like to reinterpret some fancy designer brands into affordable pasties and pastie kits!
  • The Paris Apartment puts a classic french spin on all things stylish.I often find inspiration here for paper crafts.
  • The Oh Joy! Blog features inspiration and design finds from designer Joy Cho. Cho is the co-author of the soon to be released book Creative, Inc., which promises to be a great read for anyone intrested in starting their own creative small business.
  • Black, White and Yellow is another decor heavy blog. What can I say? I dig decor blogs. They often have great art and really interesting color insipirations. Maybe I should have been an interior decorator in a previous life
Toile from Maquette
  • Maquette is a brilliant pattern designer, I especially love her naughty toile. She posts inspiration and favorite designs on her blog.
  • At Gathering Spriggs you can find quite an array of inspiration, but I especially love her handmade features.
  • Poppy Talk does a wonderful job currating handmade goods available online and always has an amazing selection of goodies on her blog.
  • For more decor inspiration check out Heidi Claire.
  • CoCo’s Tea party always has a fabulous collection of fashion images.

What are you favorite design inspirations online?

Images from Gathering Spriggs, This is Glamorous and Maquette

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Happy Birthday, February Babies!

Born in February?  Happy Birthday!  Your birthstone is the beautiful amethyst, a semi-precious stone that we here at Abeille love working with.  Amethyst is actually a type of quartz, ranging from a light violet color to a deep purple.  Amethyst can contain streaks of red, blue, and when exposed to extreme heat, it turns yellow and is then referred to as Citrine.

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Amethyst has a rich history, dating back to the Greeks and Romans.  There are several stories in Greek mythology as to how Amethyst got its purple color.  In one version, the God of wine sheds tears of wine that stained a crystalline quartz statue of his unrequited love purple.  Amethysts are said to possess many powers and in medieval times, soldiers wore it for protection and to provide good fortune in war.  It was believed that the Amethyst could also protect crops from tempests and locusts, as well as drive out evil spirits, in general.  Amethysts were once prized gemstones, in the same class as diamonds and rubies, and were often found in the jewelry of the royals.  In fact, the Empress Catherine the Great of Russia once sent thousands of miners into the Ural range solely to search for Amethysts.

In modern times, amethyst is more widely available, and many gem therapists believe that the Amethyst has a cleansing and healing affect.  It is said that people in need of a calming effect or who have suffered a great loss gravitate towards this powerful gem.

In celebration of February birthdays, Abeille is offering an in-store special of 20% off all amethyst strands for the entire month of February!  Strands start at just $8.95!

Not crafty? We have several premade pieces using amethyst. Check out our amethyst gem drop earrings, gem drop necklaces in our new online store!  Don’t forget- we also offer classes and custom jewelry design and consulting for a unique one-of-a-kind piece.

Please note- The following link served as sources for this post:

http://www.gemstone.org/gem-by-gem/english/amethyst.html

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Dragonfly Ring Project

This project was designed by Jess Italia Lincoln. It’s so simple yet clever. She uses round nose pliers and a ring mandrel to shape our dragonfly pendant into a ring.

You can take it one step further and adhere mini-rhinestones to the wings for added embellishments.

Click here to restore original picture.

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Brookline Junior Open Studios 2010

Brookline Artists Open Studios is welcoming young Brookline based artists (9th-12th grade) to participate in Brookline Artists Open Studios. Each student will be matched with a mentor and have the opportunity to show and/or sell their work during Open Studios in May.

There is no fee to participate but space is limited. The application deadline for Juniors is Tuesday, January 19th. More details can be found at: http://www.brooklineartists.com/junior_os.cfm

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Sarah’s Designs and Bakery

Abeille is pleased to support local Junior Artist, Sarah, a multi- talented jewelry designer and baker.  Sarah has a unique sense of style that is both sophisticated, yet whimsical. I’d like to share with you two of her pieces, both of which incorporate her hand drawn focal pendants. They are strung on wire with sterling silver, fresh water pearls and Swarovski crystals. They are absolutely stunning.

Sarah can also be found in the kitchen, where she churns out delicious baked goods and with the same flair for whimsical color and design, elaborately decorates everything from cakes to cookies.  Sarah has baked for birthday parties at Abeille, including Abeille’s very own first birthday party!

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Stop by the shop to see some of Sarah’s other designs. All pieces are on sale at Abeille and the sales go directly to the junior artist. So come and support the arts (and maybe even get some holiday shopping done!).

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January Birthstone

The January birthstone is the lovely garnet, a deep red gem whose name comes from the latin term “granatus,” meaning grain or seed.  It is believed that its resemblance to the beautiful and bright red pomegranate seed earned the garnet its name.

 Interestingly, while garnet is most closely associated with its red incarnation, it also comes in other colors, including yellows, oranges, pinks, lime greens and violets.  The reason for such a variety of offerings is chemical- each gem has a unique configuration of its elements, including iron, calcium, and manganese. 

Garnet was first mined in Sri Lanka over 2500 years ago, and it is also found in Africa, Australia, India, Russia, South America and in Idaho and Arizona.  According to Biblical legend, Noah hung a garnet on the ark to provide light to navigate the ark during the great storm caused by God’s wrath.  In medieval times, Garnet was believed to stop bleeding and cure blood disorders. 

Garnet makes a lovely gift for those born in January as it is said to have protective qualities, particularly for those going on a journey to heed a safe and quick return home.  It is also a symbol of love.  Abeille has garnet and a multitude of other supplies for you to make a gift that will make a terrific impression.  

Sources: http://www.about-birthstones.com/januarybirthstone.html, http://www.bernardine.com/birthstone/garnet.htm and expansion

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Fashion Trend Alert!

Here at Abeille we’re always paying attention to the latest in fashion and jewelry trends so that we can bring the goods to you.  During this holiday season, whether it’s supplies or ready-made pieces, we’ve got what you need to make a splash at your next holiday fete or give a truly stylish and unique gift.

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Designers and retailers alike heralded in the latest in jewelry trends with their winter collections- Statement jewelry.  *Bold* is the keyword.  Mixed metal chains and crystals are two elements that are really in style this season.  We’re seeing a lot of chain layering, bold contrasts and some serious sparkle.  And no matter your age- with the holidays around the corner, it’s the time for glitter and shine!

We are pleased to announce that our Bee List members will enjoy 20% of all metal chains and Swarovski crystals for the entire month of December!  Come in and choose from a wide variety of Swarovskis and check out our extensive chain selection- gunmetal, bronze, copper, gold, sterling silver, and more.  We’ve got what you need for a festive piece that will be sure to keep people talking year-round.

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