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Bead Stores
Asked by J.T. from Chicago
on June 3, 2009
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Hi ladies! I would like to try my hand at making some of my own jewelry, and wondering if anyone has any tips, websites, etc. I've been to Blue Frog Bead store in Vill...
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- Try Chicago Bead on Roosevelt Road in Glen Ellyn just west of Park next to Ace Hardware.
- Downtown Wheaton has 2 bead places. One is Carlson's located on Front Street and the other is The Genuine Article located on the corner of Front STreet and Hale. h...
- I haven't been to any other stores to compare, but Bead in Hand in Oak Park has gorgeous beads and friendly staff.
Jewelry Allergies
Asked by D.B. from Scranton
on February 13, 2007
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My 10 year old daughter is breaking out from her costume jewelry necklaces. She loves to wear jewelry, but isn't ready for gold. Does anyone have any suggestions on wh...
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- A word to the wise.....a lot of cheap custome jewelry has lead in it. Especially, do not trust jewelry from fle markets. A lot of items shipped into the United State...
- Hi D.! Sorry to hear about your daughter's allergy to her costume jewelry. Sterling silver would probably work best for her. I happen to make jewelry and have a kid...
- A tip if you have the time is to coat them in clear nail polish! I imagine you could probably try clear shelac from a craft store, but we always use clear nail polish,...
Charm Bracelets like Pandora?
Asked by P.G. from Dallas
on January 1, 2011
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Hi moms. I recently saw a commercial for modular charm bracelets - I believe the company is Pandora. I'm not a big jewelry wearer, but I really like the modular bead d...
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- I don't know who copies who, but my wife received a Trollbeads bracelt for Christmas. It's much like Pandora, and probably competitively priced. The good thing is th...
- I saw beads at Hobby Lobby and at the Hallmark store here in San Antonio. I bet they're everywhere. You'll get the same look for a tenth of the price. The thing I...
- I don't know what Pandora's price range is, but Brighton has an awesome selection of charms and all kinds of ideas for bracelets, should you want some guidance. The br...
Friendly Crafting Group in West Valley for Moms!
Asked by J.R. from Phoenix
on February 1, 2007
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We're a new crafting group in the West Valley and are looking for moms who love to scrapbook, quilt, knit, crochet, stamp, bead jewelry, etc, etc. - or would like to l...
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- J., where in the West Valley are you? C.
- How FUN! I am an avid scrapbooker- computer scrapper now..have crocheted although it's been yrs, alays wanted to learn to quilt...love any crafts and probably have mor...
- Hello fellow craft mommy! We would love to join your craft group!MY 2 neighbors and I love to scrapbook & get together often.we would love to have other...
Games and Activities for Girls Ages 4-9
Asked by K.B. from Salt Lake City
on March 5, 2011
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We are having a Birthday party for my daughter next weekend-all girls in the neighborhood w/these age ranges. I have a few ideas etc. but this group is always good fo...
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- It depends on your party theme, there are SO many wondeful ideas out there, you should check out some party websites. One year for my girls (who share a birthday) we ...
- Decorating cookies or cupcakes usually goes over well and is something they can do by themselves that you don't have to go around and help the little ones so much. An...
- Spin art would be a fun activity. We did it for my daughter's 7th birthday. The girls loved it! Very easy and not messy. Here's how to do it. 1 salad spinner p...
What Would You Gift?
Asked by L.P. from Pittsburgh
on April 29, 2011
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My wedding is coming up in a month. I don't really have a wedding pary, per se, just 2 flower girls, one who is turning 3 on our wedding day, and one who will be 2 1/...
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- Make it something other than a wedding favor.My sis gave out toys for all the kids at hers, age appropriate.You only have 3 kids to buy for
- Totally get them TOYS! :)
- It sounds like you have provided nice things to commemorate their participation in the wedding. Instead of a toy...maybe a day spent with them somewhere (after the we...
What Are 8 Year Girls into This Year?
Asked by A.L. from Las Vegas
on December 16, 2011
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Morning,
I want to purchase a Christmas gift for an 8 year old girl . She is the niece of a friend of mine and was in a car accident not too long ago. Since then, ...
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- IMO, Since you don't know the family as well as you would like I dont think I would give anything too personal. I would give her something that she would like, to make...
- my 7 year olds got into crochet, knitting so i saw some kits (less than 9 dollars) at ac moore, beginner stuff, so you could get her a few of those. my kids love when ...
- The Fur-Real friends are awesome...and I like the keyboard idea!
Do You Have an Idea?
Asked by L.P. from Pittsburgh
on April 28, 2010
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What was your FAVORITE Mother's Day gift??
Just looking for some different, creative ideas for Mother's Day gifts...
Last year, my son and his only cousin painte...
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- I am sorry of this is a repeat.... we have done their handprints/names on a pot and planted flowers in it. Or you can put packets of seeds for her to grow her own.
- We make stepping stones for Father's Day every year. You can find kits at any craft store. My kids put their handprints on it and we usually put a short message to D...
- HI L., I thought of a few ideas..... 1. Hallmark has a recordable book called I Love You Grandma that your son can read and the story gets recorded. She could di...
Necklaces...
Asked by J.S. from Austin
on March 14, 2011
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So when did you start letting your LO wear necklaces? This is not JFF as I would like to know when you felt comfortable letting your LO wear necklaces under your super...
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- My 2 year old wore a bead necklace a couple times. It was like a shoelace make your own necklace kit and I made her one that said her name and had hearts and flowers o...
- My 7 year old just now started wearing necklaces, only because she got some really nice, grown up ones from grandma for christmas!! I think my 5 year old was BORN wear...
- My daughter wears her gold cross on Sundays to church and did fairly well with it from about age 1 to 3ish, but she only wore it that one day a week. But then one day...
Confirmation Gift for a Teen
Asked by D.B. from Charlotte
on May 20, 2010
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My son's 16 year old girlfriend is having confirmation this Sunday at her Catholic church, and my son will be attending. (I'd love to go, but she is only allowed 4 pe...
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- When I was confirmed years ago, I did get $, but my favorite gift was a silver charm bracelet, which I still have. Just a few charms will do, preferably one with a cr...
- I'd find out how devout the family is in their Catholicism. I went through Confirmation, but I wasn't from a devout family. I work with someone who's extremely devou...
- A piece of jewlery... My niece just made her's in the fall, we got a ring from Kay jewelers. Not sure what your budget is, but I bet you can find something for $50
