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Supplies for May 2012 Meeting
May 11th
Hello everyone,
Poor Silki has a computer virus and can’t get on line right now. She gave me the supply list for May.
A bezel (can be any size)
A picture sized to fit inside the bezel
If you want a bead or other small object(s) to encase with the picture
Each person who makes a piece should plan on giving Silki $2.00 for the resin.
See you soon,
Julie
April, 2012 Show And Tell Photos
May 11th
I apologize for not getting all of the April Show and Tell photos cropped and posted with the April minutes. We are knee deep in Pow Wow season and there just wasn’t time. But here is all of the marvelous work presented at the April meeting. I am sure you will be in awe and inspired by the talents of our members.
Meeting Minutes April 24, 2012
Apr 30th
Beady Bunch April 24th, 2012 Meeting Minutes
The meeting was called to order with 19 members and 1 guest present. Welcome Kim!
Lisa gave the Treasurer’s report with our current balance plus the receipts from the Bead Bazaar. She noted the members that still need to pay their 2012 dues.
Julie reported on some of the comments from the vendors at the Bead Bazaar. Discussion was held on how we could improve the advertising and signage to create more exposure for next year’s event. Suggestions included newspaper ads, radio, flyers at public venues and our website.
We had a last minute review of details for the Melanie Potter workshops this weekend. One open spot was quickly filled. The attendees are looking forward to learning from Melanie and shopping at her trunk show.
Joni collected everyone’s pieces for the Edna Perkins project and the contributions to keep the stash going. She will artistically arrange and deliver the donations to the Veteran’s Hospital for Mother’s Day weekend. Thanks to everyone who contributed and to Joni for taking on this project and getting it delivered!
Diane had several suggestions for adding fun to our meetings. It was noted that our finances would not allow for all of them so, Diane made a motion that at the end of the year we have a drawing from all members that taught a project during the year. The prize would be a $25 gift certificate to a local bead shop. Denise made a motion that it be from “beads etc” because Linette is so supportive of our group. Joni seconded it and both motions passed.
“beads etc” will be moving their store in June. Julie handed out coupons for 20% off your purchase during June at the new location.
Julie reported that she had talked with Charlene from 5z’s in Lincoln about teaching a workshop for us next year. Julie would like us to go to their web site www.5zs.biz to check out the class offerings. The group agreed that it would be good to have a local person in to teach.
The meeting was adjourned followed by Show and Tell and a project on bead bezeled rivoli taught by Diane. Thanks Diane for a fun project!
Submitted by:
Denise Stahl, Secretary
Webmaster Note: Show and Tell photos to follow soon!
April, 2012 Project Supply List
Apr 18th
Supply list to bead around a Swarvoski Crystal Rivoli
18 Mm crystal rivoli (IBM has them) You can use a smaller one if they’re out of 18′s
Delica – Color to match
Size 15 – These will help cinch up around the center on front and the back
Size 3 or 4Mm crystals (IBM has examples for you to see what a finished one looks like)
You don’t need very many to complete the project. I’ll bring some I’ve completed that have 3-4 Mm crystals around the sides.
I’ll have an instruction sheet for you to follow.
Also need basic beading kit. I use 4lb Crystal Fireline
Call me at
402-889-1148 with any questions – Diane
Meeting Minutes March 27, 2012
Apr 18th
Beady Bunch Meeting Minutes March 27th, 2012
The meeting was called to order with 15 members present.
Chris gave the Treasurer’s report in Lisa’s absence.
Business: Chris gave us a recap of details on the upcoming Melanie Potter workshops on April 28th and 29th. Open spots are being filled from the backup list for those who signed up and are unable to attend.
The Omaha Bead Bazaar will be held on April 14th. Joan passed the volunteer list around to fill a few timeslots. The hours are 9:00 to 4:00 at the Westside Community Center at 108th and Grover.
Edna Perkins project. Be sure to bring your finished pieces and any donations from your bead stash to replenish our supply of beads by the April meeting. Joni will assemble all the finished pieces and deliver them to the Veteran’s Hospital for Mother’s Day. We want to keep this worthy project going strong, so dig deep ladies!
Joan mentioned that Papio Beads invited the Beady Bunch to have a Bead Party at their store sometime. It was suggested that we have it on our regular meeting night. Joan will follow up with more details at an upcoming meeting.
The meeting was adjourned followed by Show and Tell and a chain maille project taught by Eileen. Thanks Eileen! Good job.
Submitted by: Denise Stahl, Secretary
Show and Tell Photos
February 28, 2012 Meeting Minutes
Mar 6th
Beady Bunch February 28, 2012 Meeting Minutes
The meeting was called to order with 15 members and 1 guest present. Welcome Sue!
Chris gave the Treasurer’s report in Lisa’s absence.
Business: Discussion of the upcoming Melanie Potter workshops. A few people are dropping out, so the back up list will fill in the spots. It was suggested that Lisa email out a list of who is taking each class, so that everyone can be reminded of who is in each class.
Edna Perkins project. Joni brought the bead supply so that members could select beads for their pieces. Please check your stash for any items that you would like to donate to the bead supply. Your completed pieces will be delivered by Joni for Mother’s day, so they need to be turned in at the April meeting at the latest. It’s ok to bring them to the March meeting as well.
Monthly Projects: Eileen brought samples of the Chain Maille project that we will be doing at the March meeting. A supply/tool list will be posted to the web site prior to the meeting.
Monthly dues of $18 are due.
Discussion of the April 14th Bead Bazaar. Joan reported that the volunteer list is full. Gail suggested that if you are manning the demonstration table, you could bring completed projects from our previous monthly meetings. That way prospective members can see what kind of things that we do. Flyers and business cards will be available to hand out to those who show interest in coming to our meetings.
The meeting was adjourned followed by Show and Tell and a Chevron Stitch necklace project.
Submitted by:
Denise Stahl, Secretary
March, 2012 Monthly Project: Chain Maile Japanese Cross
Mar 5th
Our March, 2012 project will be taught by our member, Eileen. She has provided the photo of the project and a list of the materials you will need to bring to the meeting.
Japanese Cross Bracelet
Here is the list of supplies for the March project as provided by Eileen.
Jump rings – 18 ga. 3/16″ (I used copper color on my bracelet.)
Jump rings – 18 ga. 5/32″ (1 or 2 colors)
For each Japanese crosses you would like to make, you will need 8 of the 3/16″ and 10 of the 5/32″ size.
Beading wire (I used copper since I made a copper bracelet)
Wire guards (I used copper)
Crimp Tubes (I used copper)
Toggle clasp
If desired, beads to place between each Japanese Cross.
Two flat nose pliers
Crimping Tool
Looks like a fun project….thanks Eileen!
Webmaster Note: Don’t forget to bring beads from your stash if you would like to contribute beads for the annual Edna Perkins Project. I will bring our current supply to the March Meeting for those who were unable to attend the February meeting. You still have plenty of time to create some great pieces. All piece
Meeting Minutes January 24, 2012
Jan 29th
Edna Perkins Project 2011
Beady Bunch Minutes January 24, 2012
The meeting was called to order with 9 members and 3 guests present.
We welcomed Amy Goodwin, Sheri Walters and Cindy Smith.
Treasures Report: Chris gave the Treasurer’s report in Lisa’s absence.
Old business:
Bead Bazaar:
The Omaha Bead Bazaar will be held on April 14th at the Westside Community Center on 108th and Grover. Joan Duggan started a sign up sheet for volunteers to help out at the bazaar.
April Workshop
Chris gave an update on the Melanie Potter workshops and trunk show that will be held on April 28th and 29th. All classes are full and we have started a waiting list in case someone who is signed up would not be able to attend. Kit prices are $65 for Petalicious and $85 for the Floral Motif and can be ordered online at www.schoolofbeadwork.com.
Judy Citta is communicating with Melanie Potter about further details on the workshops.
The board members decided that due to financial concerns the club will not be providing lunch for attendees at the workshops.
Future Workshops: Long Term Planning
Until we are able to build up our treasury again, we will try to bring in local artisans to teach classes for the club.
Fundraiser:
There was discussion of holding a bead swap or silent auction as a fundraiser. We all probably need to clean out our bead stash and pass them on to someone else who will love them. It was decided to hold the discussion until we have more members present.
The Bead-It-Forward Project:
If any of you have started blocks for this breast cancer awareness project, please send them to Denise Stahl before February 10th so that she can get them sent in for the March 1st deadline. Guidelines for this project can be found on the Bead and Button website. Email Denise for her mailing address and to let her know that you are sending blocks.
2012 Dues
2012 dues are due this month, so please get them turned in to Lisa Dryden soon.
Edna Perkins Project.
Chris reminded us to be working on projects for the Edna Perkins project and to be ready to bring them to the April meeting. Joni will present them in May to the recipient. If you have unwanted beads that you would like to donate to this project, please bring them to the February meeting. We would like to keep this project going strong.
Future Monthly Projects:
Gail volunteered to teach a project in September. We still need projects for August and November so be thinking of something fun that you would like to share with the group. Julie will be teaching the Chevron stitch in February and the supply list has been posted on our website.
The meeting was adjourned followed by Show and Tell and snacks for all to share.
WE all had great fun getting to know our three new members.
Thanks to Linette for sending them our way!
Our thoughts go out to Joni who is recuperating from an auto accident. Get well soon! We miss you!
Submitted by: Denise Stahl, Secretary
February 2012 Project
Jan 23rd
Julie Overbey has provided information on the February, 2012 project.
Here is a photo of the project we will be doing:
Supply list:
Size 11 seed beads
Size 15 seed beads
Seed beads may be the same, coordinating, or contrasting colors. You will need approximately 29 grams total.
Clasp or choice or button
Approximately 25 accent beads. In the sample project 4mm pearls were used
Basic bead kit, thread, wax, needle, etc.
Thanks!
Julie
November 22 ,2011 Meeting Minutes
Jan 23rd
Beady Bunch November 22nd, 2011 Meeting Minutes
The meeting was called to order with 17 members and one guest present. Welcome LeAnn. We hope you will join us again!
Lisa gave the Treasurer’s report.
Old Business: Chris gave us a recap of the Diane Fitzgerald workshops and everyone shared the pieces that they created. It is a consensus that a good time was had by all.
New Business: Melanie Potter will be our next teacher for the April 28 and 29 workshops. Members voted on a group of projects with the winners being “Petalicious cuff bracelet” and “Floral Motif necklace”. These classes have a 15-person limit and many members have already reserved their spot. If you wish to attend, just send a $25 check per class to Lisa Dryden. Your check will be returned when you show up for class. You can find more details at http://www.melaniepotter.com. Melanie will also be bringing a trunk show.
Chris reminded us that the $18 membership dues are due in January. There is no meeting in December. In January, bring a UFO to work on and a snack to share with the group.
We are still in need of instructors for a few monthly projects, so bring your ideas to the next meeting!
The meeting was adjourned, followed by Show and Tell.
A metal stamping project taught by Linette.
Thanks Linette for bringing all the supplies and giving us some great tips!
Submitted by: Denise Stahl, Secretary