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marthnickbeads
2w ago
As spring arrives, nature awakens with vibrant life and fresh possibilities. Every ripple in the lake and every joyful leap of a frog celebrates life’s abundance. Inspired by the beauty of nature, this collection invites you to capture life‘s beauty and quiet moments of tranquility. Every bead tells a story, inspired by the season’s magic ..read more
marthnickbeads
4M ago
Samples are provided by OHM. The original OHM Twisted Bangle was my favourite bangle for years. With its oval shape, it fits beautifully on the wrist and then the hook closure ensures it won’t fall off. It’s no wonder they are coming out with a new version on November 5 and this one is even ..read more
marthnickbeads
5M ago
In a world where time flows ceaselessly, the pursuit of longevity stands as a beacon of hope, guiding us towards a life not just lived, but cherished. Longevity embodies the quest for an extended lifespan, where vitality and wisdom intertwine gracefully. It’s more than simply adding years to life; it’s about building a meaningful life ..read more
marthnickbeads
1y ago
Celebrate the idea-that every gesture, no matter how small, can promote personal growth and the birth of deep and meaningful connections with others.
Bead samples are provided by Trollbeads.
Today I have a sampling of some of the new spring beads from Trollbeads. It’s still winter in Canada although we have not had much snow this year. I look forward to seeing everything grow and turn green again. These beads make me feel happy and excited for the return of spring.
A piece I was especially excited to see is the Leather Cord Bracelet in Black. Similar in style to the leather necklace, it’s a gr ..read more
marthnickbeads
1y ago
Bead samples are provided by TrueBeadz.com. Please check out their website to see many of the products used here.
Today I’ve got a short blog post to discuss the True Beadz Christmas Collection, featuring some stoppers and locks. Stoppers and locks are fairly new to the brand, as is their chain bracelet. The Red Candy Lock and Stoppers are perfect for making one think of candy canes and sweets at Christmas! The glass garland bead is also a favourite of mine. It makes a wonderful addition to my Christmas themed beads.
The stoppers are similar to OHM’s, in that they have the tiny silicone inser ..read more
marthnickbeads
1y ago
A butterfly to help you prepare for change. Break out of your cocoon and unleash the wonders within you! Change can be big or small. Embrace it and trust your journey.
Bead samples are provided by Trollbeads.com.
Today I’ve got a short blog post with some pictures of the four new butterfly beads, designed by Tenzin Phuntsok and Kalden Chophel. They are completely opaque, which I know will really appeal to some collectors. They each have a name, but I think of them by colour: Wings of Energy (orange), Wings of Success (green), Wings of Serenity (blue) and Wings of Passion (pink). Trollbead acci ..read more
marthnickbeads
1y ago
200 million years ago, turtles mingled with the dinosaurs. With their protective shields and navigational abilities, they have stood the test of time and change.
From their inception on a sandy shore, the turtle hatches from an egg, and then begins a dangerous journey towards the ocean. Not everyone will make it. But those who do always come back to the same beach where their life started to lay their own eggs. Such is the miracle and circle of life.
The turtle is the master of its own destiny and must seek its own happiness. Once it reaches the water, it starts growing and takes on its majest ..read more
marthnickbeads
2y ago
For the first time in 8 years I went on a trip (Disney World) and didn’t take any beads or bracelets with me. I knew I would be wearing a MagicBand the whole time, so really, there was no point. This weekend I had some free time and looked through my bead boxes and wondered what I could do to make more use out of the many gorgeous beads I have. I’ve been getting samples and doing this blog since 2016, so there are many beads just sitting around, and I feel a bit sad for them! I don’t build bracelets every day anymore, maybe just once or twice a week. So, I made up a bunch of ‘grab and go’ brac ..read more
marthnickbeads
2y ago
We had a bit of an ice storm where I live and so with school cancelled for the day, I thought I’d finish off my trio of blog posts showing parts of the Trollbeads spring beads. The colours featured in the Protection collection are super pretty. They feature the new small faceted beads in Feldspar Moonstone, Strawberry Quartz and Rose Quartz. I also have the darling silver Bird’s Nest, the Trinity of the Heart Bead, the Daisy Spacer and the Daisy Clasp.
The quite spectacular Trinity of the Heart with its Rose Quartz, Strawberry Quartz and Feldspar Moonstone will fill you with love, harmony and ..read more
marthnickbeads
2y ago
Today I have some photos of a selection of beads from the Trollbeads Music & Theatre collection. Trollbeads has a new marketing scheme whereby they are no longer naming collections by season. Instead of calling the large release in January the spring collection, it has been divided into three collections: Music & Theatre, Hope & New Beginnings and Protection. I’ll do blog posts of the other two collections over the next two weekends. For me as a Canadian, it makes sense not to call the January release a spring collection, because January in Canada is nowhere even close to being spr ..read more