Wooowee, we have been at the Bead True Blue Show in Tucson (at the Double Tree Reid Park) now for 6 days, in our WELL STOCKED booth. We are having a blast. It's wonderful to see our customers face to face and to meet and welcome some new ones. We have 3 more days to go with this show.
Kate and Lisa have had time to duck out a bit and go explore other shows. If you have never been to Tucson this time of year for this big ol' Gem/Jewelry/Bead/Random Stuff Show, you should know that there are like 20 shows going on at once. It's wonderful and crazy!
Our feet are a bit sore, but we are hanging in there. Come by and see us (and our cute new aprons) if you are in town!!!
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{Saturday, February 6, 2010}
{Tuesday, January 26, 2010}
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words (or Lbs).
It's that time of year...the Tucson Gem Show.
Some of you readers may be familiar with this HUGE event. If not, let me just tell you...it's a big darn show. Big as in "the-whole-city-of-Tucson-turns-into-one-big-bead-gem-diamond-tools-and-metals" show. Big as in fancy companies sell fancy beads and jewels at fancy shows...and then there can be some guy selling geodes out of the trunk of his car at the gas station. It's diverse, it's fun and it's hard to get a decent dinner reservation.
Now many of us here at Beaducation have been in this biz a while and have experienced the hullabaloo that the Tucson Gem Show can be, but this is the FIRST TIME EVER that we are exhibiting AS A COMPANY!!! You might have heard that we'll be at the To Bead True Blue show as well as teaching some classes.
(For your information, that is excitement you hear in my voice, not stress...NOT STRESS...)
This is the part of the post that I talk about the 1000 lbs of stuff we are taking. In case you want to be really impressed, let's just call it HALF A TON. Display? Check! Hammers? Check! Design Stamps? Oh yeah! Wire? We have it! Tools? Uh huh!
Let me photo essay the rest of the process:
That's the freight truck ready to pick up the shipment. The shipment won't fill the truck...but it's going to be close. (No, not really. Half a ton isn't THAT big.)
Here you see Kriss S. and Kris G. hauling boxes. This may the the fourth time that day that Kris G. lifted that box. There were 22 more... Kriss S. is trying to be encouraging.
Boxes are now on the pallet. There is one more pallet to fill and wrap.
Our UPS freight gal gives us some tips on wrapping. K & K pay close attention.
And there it goes...off to the show!
We land in Tucson on Friday and the show starts up on Sunday the 31st. The show goes until February 8th. We'll be in booth G175 & 176 in case you're coming by. We'll keep you posted.
Some of you readers may be familiar with this HUGE event. If not, let me just tell you...it's a big darn show. Big as in "the-whole-city-of-Tucson-turns-into-one-big-bead-gem-diamond-tools-and-metals" show. Big as in fancy companies sell fancy beads and jewels at fancy shows...and then there can be some guy selling geodes out of the trunk of his car at the gas station. It's diverse, it's fun and it's hard to get a decent dinner reservation.
Now many of us here at Beaducation have been in this biz a while and have experienced the hullabaloo that the Tucson Gem Show can be, but this is the FIRST TIME EVER that we are exhibiting AS A COMPANY!!! You might have heard that we'll be at the To Bead True Blue show as well as teaching some classes.
(For your information, that is excitement you hear in my voice, not stress...NOT STRESS...)
This is the part of the post that I talk about the 1000 lbs of stuff we are taking. In case you want to be really impressed, let's just call it HALF A TON. Display? Check! Hammers? Check! Design Stamps? Oh yeah! Wire? We have it! Tools? Uh huh!
Let me photo essay the rest of the process:
That's the freight truck ready to pick up the shipment. The shipment won't fill the truck...but it's going to be close. (No, not really. Half a ton isn't THAT big.)
Here you see Kriss S. and Kris G. hauling boxes. This may the the fourth time that day that Kris G. lifted that box. There were 22 more... Kriss S. is trying to be encouraging.
Boxes are now on the pallet. There is one more pallet to fill and wrap.
Our UPS freight gal gives us some tips on wrapping. K & K pay close attention.
And there it goes...off to the show!We land in Tucson on Friday and the show starts up on Sunday the 31st. The show goes until February 8th. We'll be in booth G175 & 176 in case you're coming by. We'll keep you posted.
{Friday, January 22, 2010}
Mad Tucson prep
What have we been up to? Good question!
Since we returned from the holiday break, we have been in mad prep mode for our show in Tucson. We will be at the To Bead True Blue show. And let me tell ya, I am thinking we have brought more than can possibly fit in our booth, so please come by....we will have a great selection of must haves!
Lisa will be teaching a few stamping classes at the show. These are 1.5 hours classes and they will only cost ya $20. We will provide all the tools and materials you will need to make a copper and a sterling pendant. CLICK HERE to sign up.
Hope to see you there :)
Since we returned from the holiday break, we have been in mad prep mode for our show in Tucson. We will be at the To Bead True Blue show. And let me tell ya, I am thinking we have brought more than can possibly fit in our booth, so please come by....we will have a great selection of must haves!
Lisa will be teaching a few stamping classes at the show. These are 1.5 hours classes and they will only cost ya $20. We will provide all the tools and materials you will need to make a copper and a sterling pendant. CLICK HERE to sign up.
Hope to see you there :)
{Wednesday, December 23, 2009}
'Twas the Night Before...(insert your holiday name here)!
'Twas the night-before-the-night-before Christmas,
and all through Beaducation,
we were packing up the last packages
with glee and elation!
The pliers were nestled
in their boxes with care,
hoping that the mailman
soon would be there.
Shipping had them all crated and done in a snap,
thank goodness it's almost over...we all need a nap!
When from the front office there arose such a clatter!
Lisa cried out "Get the word out this minute! Tell our customers how much they matter!"
Away to my computer, I flew like a flash
(Hoping my hard drive wouldn't soon crash!)
to get that blog post out quick
do not waste a minute... I could hear that clock tick
I thought and I thought and thought some more
knowing I couldn't go home 'til I finished this chore.
And as I sat, I realized how lucky
we are to have such great customers...each one quite plucky!
A sincere word of thanks is what we would like to say
for making what we do so enjoyable every day!
We all want to exclaim before we turn out the office light,
Happy Beading (and wireworking and soldering) to all and to all a good night!
Many thanks to you this Holiday Season for your continued patronage. In times like these, we really value that you spend your hard-earned dollar with us.
We will be closing Friday at 2PM PST and be back in the office bright and early at 9AM PST on January 4th . You can still place orders on the website, if you wish, but packages will not be shipped until we return on the 4th.
May you all have a wonderful start to 2010! See you next year!
and all through Beaducation,
we were packing up the last packages
with glee and elation!
The pliers were nestled
in their boxes with care,
hoping that the mailman
soon would be there.
Shipping had them all crated and done in a snap,
thank goodness it's almost over...we all need a nap!
When from the front office there arose such a clatter!
Lisa cried out "Get the word out this minute! Tell our customers how much they matter!"
Away to my computer, I flew like a flash
(Hoping my hard drive wouldn't soon crash!)
to get that blog post out quick
do not waste a minute... I could hear that clock tick
I thought and I thought and thought some more
knowing I couldn't go home 'til I finished this chore.
And as I sat, I realized how lucky
we are to have such great customers...each one quite plucky!
A sincere word of thanks is what we would like to say
for making what we do so enjoyable every day!
We all want to exclaim before we turn out the office light,
Happy Beading (and wireworking and soldering) to all and to all a good night!
Many thanks to you this Holiday Season for your continued patronage. In times like these, we really value that you spend your hard-earned dollar with us.
We will be closing Friday at 2PM PST and be back in the office bright and early at 9AM PST on January 4th . You can still place orders on the website, if you wish, but packages will not be shipped until we return on the 4th.
May you all have a wonderful start to 2010! See you next year!
{Monday, November 30, 2009}
Ho, ho, ho, holiday hours!
Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving! Just a reminder regarding our holiday hours:To receive your order in time for Christmas, we recommend choosing Priority Shipping and placing your order no later than December 15th *
We close at 2pm PST on Thursday, December 24th. Our offices will be closed December 25th through January 3rd.
We will not be shipping orders during that time. Normal business hours resume Monday, January 4th.
You may now resume your normal "Cyber Monday" activities!
{Tuesday, November 24, 2009}
We are Thankful for...
...YOU! Thanks for your continued patronage. Have a very Happy Thanksgiving Holiday from the Beaducation Family to yours!
P.S. Blank Sale is still up and running until the 30th...check it out here!
{Monday, November 16, 2009}
Sterling Silver Blanks are 20% off...
..starting today. So get out your hammers, bench blocks and design stamps and get goin' on those holiday gifts.
(It's November 16th!!! Start those gifts TODAY... Think of how satisfied you'll feel on the day after Thanksgiving having started your gifts early...well, relatively early.)
Shop early for the best selection. This sale is always popular, so things go fast. Sorry, no rainchecks or backorders.
Looking for ideas? Tell me you have seen our Design Ideas section on the website. No? Really? Click over now. They are pretty cute, if I do say so myself...(I am making my mom this one. Yep, that' a the two of us, just a little younger.)
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