Archive for December, 2008

Squeaker Report #3 And a SALE!!

Wednesday, December 10th, 2008

Squeaker went to the vet on Monday so he could get vaccinated before going to Operation Kindness in two weeks.  When the vet tech took him out of the carrier, it was love at first sight!  He held Squeaker up to his face, Squeaks purred and touched Rob’s nose with his paw, and it was all over for both of them.  Rob had been looking for a kitty, and Squeaker latched onto him and wasn’t letting go.  Squeaker took his blankie and his NemoFishy toy and didn’t look back. 

Rob said we can come visit sometimes, and that he’d try to send pictures.

So that’s a happy ending, and the Cutest Kitten in the universe has a wonderful forever home!

AND, to celebrate, we’re putting seed beads on sale 35% off in both stores!  But because not everybody has a seed bead addiction, loves seed beads, needs more seed beads, we’re also giving you 35% off of any single item (except books) in the store.  So come see us soon, before the good colors are gone!

 

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Get ready for the holidays!

Monday, December 8th, 2008

It’s time to think about all those gifts you have on your list!  We’ve been working hard to come up with some fast, relatively inexpensive gifts for you to give teachers, co-workers, friends, and relatives.  But these are all nice looking, useful gifts that you’ll be proud to give and the recipients will be glad to get.

Like a bookmark.  You can make angel bookmarks in gold or silver for just over $5.  Or bookmarks with beads for even less.  Or make the angels into earrings, for less than $10!

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Crystal cube earrings that take less time to make than to choose the beads for less than $20

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Or a fabulous memory wire bracelet!

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We have several bead weaving patterns for beginners that we’re giving away free if you buy the beads to make them.  These are some the great patterns from Mary’s books, and some of Valarie’s.   And of course, we’re always ready to help if you need it.

And check out our displays of “ours vs theirs” where we’ve made items similar to those we found in fancy catalogs and advertisements, for half the price or less! 

Don’t forget gift certificates, tools, and books – they make easy gifts for your family and friends to give you!   

 

 

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Squeaker Report #2 – with pictures!

Sunday, December 7th, 2008

Squeaker is now 6 weeks old, and in full Furry Commando mode.  He seems to be completely fearless, climbing to the top of the 8 foot tall scratching post, jumping off the back of the couch, chasing the resident 50-pound-black-panther-trapped-in-a-housecat-body around the house, and trying to ride on shoulders.

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 Squeaker in the single motionless moment of the day.  I think he’s plotting.

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Trying out the couch – not impressed.

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Near the top of the 8 foot tall scratching post.  Note that he’s not really concerned at all, not even worried.  Instead, he’s watching a cat on the floor.  Five minutes later he tried to jump off.

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He’s watching a piece of turkey lunchmeat – time to come back to earth!

Squeaker has asked us to help him find a forever home.  He will be ready to move the weekend before Christmas.  He has excellent grooming and personal habits, (except for a slight tendency to bite everything at least once, just to see if it’s edible.)  

Interested parties please email info at artfulbead dot com, or in a comment to this entry. 

 

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