Thursday, December 31, 2009

Pearl & Semiprecious Stone Sale!





Pearl & Stone Strand Sale
January 2nd - 16th, 2010

50% OFF - Pearl Strands (Swarovski excluded)

30% OFF - Stone Strands

Friday, December 25, 2009

Happy Holidays!



Season's Greetings!

Holiday hours at Eclectica and The Bead Studio

December 24th 10:00am - 3:00pm

December 25th - Closed

December 31st 10:00am - 5:00pm

January 1st - Closed

Thursday, December 24, 2009

New Kit - Winter Gem Necklace!

Winter Gem Necklace

Create an elegant necklace using 1950's vintage glass beads that cap sparkling crystal rondelles, spaced with silver charlottes. This kit is available in three colors: Emerald, Sapphire and Ruby. The sample is shown in Sapphire. For more information on this kit, visit our website.

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Kit Sale!


Earth Girl Necklace



Snowflake Bracelet


Charmed Necklace

Come spend quality time with friends and family during the holiday school break, by working on one of our many beautiful kits in The Bead Studio.

Young Beader and Holiday Kits are on sale December 23rd through January 3rd. Buy one, get one of equal or lesser value 50% Off! You may use our tools and our friendly, knowledgeable Bead Studio staff are ready to assist you.

We have added new adult kits to our selection and have put several additional kits on sale!

Friday, December 18, 2009

December Trunk Shows

The last day of the Fabulous Sterling Silver trunk show
is December 19th. Hurry in before it's gone!



Lampwork Glass Bead Artist Seth Auger
Trunk Show - December 18th-31st.

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Chain, Chain, Chain!


December 18th, 19th & 20th

40% OFF All Chains

  • Base Metal
  • Sterling Silver
  • Gold Filled
  • Finished Chains

Looking for the perfect chain to complete your holiday look?

We have a HUGE selection of new chain, in addition to our selection of sterling silver, gold filled and base metal chains.

Customize the length, color and design to reflect your unique style.

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Kit Sale at The Bead Studio!


December 18th, 19th & 20th
  • Get an additional 20% OFF ANY Sale kit!
  • 40% OFF all Holiday kits!
  • Purchase any regularly priced kit and choose a Free book or magazine as our gift to you!

Monday, December 14, 2009

Fun & Fabulous Findings!



Th new Snap-Tite™ settings make it easy to create beautiful earrings and pendants. They are available in pendant, post earrings and lever back earrings styles, with a choice of either sterling silver or gold filled. These settings are compatible with many of our loose CZ stones. The stones snap into place, no tools are required. Now you are able to create dazzling jewelry that looks like it came out of a jeweler's window!

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Customer Appreciation Weekend! December 11th, 12th, & 13th

December 12th ~ 5:00pm-10:00pm
In appreciation of your patronage we would like to invite you for a Special Bead Social Event on Saturday, December 12th from 5:00pm until 10:00pm at The Bead Studio. As our gift to you, please choose a Free book or magazine just for stopping in. (no purchase necessary, limit one per adult)

Also choose any adult kit and receive the second kit at 50% Off.

We will be serving soft drinks & cookies!

December 11th - 13th
For the Book Lovers



Buy any one adult kit at The Bead Studio on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday 12/11-13 and receive a decorative pewter bookmark and finishing kit as our gift to you! Hurry in for the best selection!

Happy Holidays!

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Holiday Gift!


For this weekend only Friday, December 4th through Sunday, December 6th at The Bead Studio, buy ANY adult kit or ANY two young beaders kits and choose between two fabulous FREE gifts with your purchase ($18 retail value). Hurry in for the best selection!

Applicable to retail purchases only.

Monday, November 30, 2009

Cyber Week Special



Starting November 30th through December 4th, 2009 all internet orders will receive a Swarovski Crystal flower component as a gift from Eclectica. In addition all Holiday kits will be 20% Off! The component is 26mm in diameter with a multi-hole connector on the back that measures 12mm.

Friday, November 27, 2009

December Free Make and Take Event



Come to The Bead Studio and make a festive pair of Holiday Earrings!

Tuesdays & Thursdays ~
10:15am -7:00pm
  • December 1st - 22nd, 2009
  • One pair per person
  • Limited seating
  • Minimum age 12 years

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Double Stamp Days November 27-29!


For the first time ever, starting on Black Friday, you can earn Double Stamps on your Frequent Beader Card! All purchases on Friday November 27th, Saturday November 28th and Sunday November 29th, will receive double stamps.



Happy Thanksgiving!

Friday, November 20, 2009

Daily Additions to the 70% Off Table!

During the holidays we will be adding new beads to the 70% Off table daily!

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Focal Point Sale!



November 21st - December 6th 20%-40% OFF
  • Artist beads
  • Focal point beads
  • Semiprecious stone cabochons
  • Semiprecious stone pendants
  • Vintaj and other stamped brass components
  • Other selected findings
  • Holiday Kits at The Bead Studio

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Waukesha Food Pantry - Food Drive

From November 21st - December 6th, bring in cans of food to The Bead Studio to benefit the Waukesha Food Pantry and receive one bead buck for every can of food brought in. The bead bucks are worth $1 and are valid December 7th - 31st.

Friday, November 13, 2009

Inspiration from Venice!





Fun samples created using beads from the trunk show.


Starting November 13th the Venetian bead trunk show will be moving from The Bead Studio to Eclectica. The trunk show ends November 29th.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Huge Sterling Silver Trunk Show!



From November 14th through December 19th we will hosting a giant sterling silver trunk show! There will be hundreds of styles of beads, clasps, pendants, spacers and much more!

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Holiday classes are here at Eclectica!

There's still room in the Peyote Christmas Tree Bracelet class! In this class you'll make a fun, seasonal bracelet featuring Christmas trees. The class session is scheduled for Saturday, November 21st, from 10:30am - 12:30pm and the cost is $28. For more information, view our class schedule on the web or call (262)641-0910.


Sunday, November 8, 2009

Our holiday kits are back in stock!



Come visit The Bead Studio or our website to view our seasonal kits. These kits are available for a limited time for the holidays, and include the Snowman Earrings kit, the Christmas Tree Earrings kit, and the Snowflake Pendant and Earrings kit.

Friday, November 6, 2009

Shimmerwings - Tropic Jewels of the Jungle!


At at the end of the butterfly's natural life cycle, the wings are collected from the equatorial Rainforest floor. The delicate butterfly wings are skillfully prepared and set in Sterling Silver. This environmentally sensitive program provides income for local families while encouraging conservation and a sustainable lifestyle. Shimmerwings are durable and the colors will remain vibrant, however please avoid exposure to water.

Thursday, November 5, 2009

New Jewelry Displays!

Display your jewelry on these Victorian Style displays.

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

November Free Make and Take Event


Join us at the Bead Studio November 3rd - 24th for our special Free Freshwater Pearl Bracelet Make and Take Event! This project will teach you the basics of stringing and crimping.

  • Tuesdays & Thursdays ~ 10:15am - 7:00pm
  • Limited seating
  • One bracelet per person
  • Minimum age: 12 years

Venetian Bead Trunk Show




Come visit us and browse through an incredible selection of handmade Italian glass beads!

From November 3rd through November 29th we will be hosting a trunk show featuring beautiful handcrafted glass beads from Venice, including shimmering gold foil and silver foil beads, millefiori beads, and a wonderful assortment of pendants. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to view these lovely beads!

Friday, October 23, 2009

70% OFF - Special Closeout Table!

We have added new styles to the 70% OFF closeout table.
The selection is fantastic!
(In-store only)

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Holiday Sparkle Sale starts October 24th!







Join us at Eclectica from October 24th through November 8th for the Holiday Sparkle Sale!

  • All semiprecious stone and pearl strands ~ 20% Off (excluding Swarovski pearls)

  • CZ strands ~ 50% Off

  • 20% Off All loose semiprecious stone beads, pearls, and drilled CZ's
(In-store sale only)