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On the Road….. To Bead True Blue 2015
Clover on the Road….. To Bead True Blue 2015 Clover is on the road all year long spreading the word on our latest and greatest. This week the Clover team is heading to To Bead True Blue in Tucson, AZ. Visit us at Booth 231-232. As always, we’ll be providing hands on demonstrations on some of our newest products including the Mini Beading Loom and Mini Flower Loom. Check out some inspiration on these new items below. We’ve updated our tradeshow calendar, you can follow along throughout the year: 2015 Tradeshow Calendar Pendant made with Clover’s Mini…
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Clover on the Road
The Clover team is on the road and heading to the Bead & Button Show in Milwaukee, WI. If you’re attending the show, please stop by the Clover booth 1026,1028. Clover will be providing hands on product demonstrations at our booth. Curious as to how work the Bead Loom? Carol Porter will be there to show you step by step from beginning to end. Want to try crocheting with beads? Fran Ortmeyer will be showing techniques and tips to crochet with beads using our Amour Steel Crochet Hooks. Always a…
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New Bead Loom Inspiration
New Bead Loom Inspiration Carol Porter brings you Kenyan inspired jewelry using Miyuki and Kazuri Beads. Kenyan Inspired Beaded Jewelry We still have a bead inspiration giveaway taking place, see the link below for details: To get you started on your beaded projects, we’re giving away a prize package of : Bead Weaving on a Loom By Fran Ortmeyer & Carol C. Porter Making Jewelry with a French Knitter By Carol C. Porter French Knitter How to Enter: Leave a blog post telling us what your favorite Clover beading tool…
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French Knitter Jewelry
Create extraordinary jewelry with Clover’s French Knitter! The tool itself comes with 3 interchangeable peg heads and a hook for stitching. Different types of materials can be used such as yarns, nylons, wire, satin cord and more. Watch the video tutorial on how to use our French Knitter. We also want to get you started on your way to create beautiful one of a kind jewelry, check out our bead inspiration giveaway: To get you started on your beaded projects, we’re giving away a prize package of : Bead Weaving…
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Bead Loom Project: Panda Bear Pendant
Bead Loom Project and Giveaway! Clover Needlecraft is headed to the Bead & Button show June 6-9th. The Clover team has beads, beads, beads on our minds. Stay tuned as we discuss the beading products Clover has to offer. Create gorgeous beaded jewelry and accessories with Clover’s Bead Loom. The loom itself is easy to set up with detailed step by step instructions included in the packaging. This Panda Bear pendant is the perfect beginner project, the continuous warp method is used. Toho Treasure size 11/0 beads were used to…
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Felting with Beads & a giveaway!
Follow along with us all month long as we share projects, tutorials, and inspiration with Clover’s crafting tools. In celebration of National Craft Month we also have giveaways planned all month long! We want to see how you are celebrating National Craft Month and let us know what crafting tools you would like featured this month. Feedback is always appreciated! We’ve seen felt beads but have you ever tried felting WITH beads? Clover’s Pen Style Needle Felting Tool, Felting Claw, and Felting Needle Mat to create a heart shaped embellishment on…
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Kantan Couture Beading Embroidery
Kantan Couture A quick reminder: Today’s the last day to enter our Embroidery Essentials Giveaway! See the link below for details: http://cloverusa.wordpress.com/2014/02/18/embroidery-essentials-giveaway/ Along with our embroidery stitching tools, Clover carries “Kantan Couture” bead embroidery tools. Which is an old art of embroidery, using a fine hook on a fine cloth stretched in a frame known as “Tambour”. Watch a quick demonstration on how this tool creates beautiful motifs using sequins and beads. A more detailed instructional video is also available on Clover’s YouTube page. Have you started working on any…
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Bead Loom- Features, Kits, and more!
We’re making our way to the Tucson, AZ To Bead True Blue bead show which runs February 2 -10. There are so many great features to Clover’s Bead Loom and thought now would be the perfect time to share with you what the Bead Loom has to offer. We created a brief introductory video on the bead loom which discusses set up options, package contents and more. Our Educational Director, Carol Porter, states that “The engineering that went into this loom tool has all the desires and features that Bead…
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On the Road…..To Bead True Blue
The Clover crew is headed to Tucszon, AZ next week for the To Bead True Blue bead show. If you plan on attending the show please visit us at booth #231-232. Clover’s Bead Loom, French Knitter, & Tatting Shuttles are just a few of our products we’ll be demonstrating at the show. Workshops for these products will be held on Feb. 5, 6, & 8th. Bead Weaving on a Loom Skill Level: All Date/Time: February 5 from 10am – 1pm Fees: $80 Class Instructor: Carol Porter This is a great class that introduces…
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Make “French”-ship Bracelets with the French Knitter
One of the hottest trends this season can be made using Clover’s French Knitter! Give the gift of creativity with this fun and easy to use tool. Easy set up, easy to hold and easy to control. Make bracelets, key chains, and more. Keep reading for instructions on the fishtail style bracelet. This is a great project for kids, you can also add beads for a more personalized look! Supplies Needed: French Knitter (Art No. 3100) 1.5mm Rubber Bands (Found at your local craft store) “S” Clips (Found at your local craft…