It's the most wonderful time of the year!
I love the Christmas season. I love the smell of pine (created by my candles), the smell of baked goods for the neighbors (picked up at the local bakery), and the sound of Christmas music playing on the radio the day after Halloween! Has life really become so crazy that the Christmas I remember as a child is and forever more will be just a memory?
I remember the "real" smell of pine and needles scattered through the house. I remember pulling taffy, making peanut brittle, fudge and divinity. I remember waiting for Thanksgiving to come and go, so stores would begin to decorate and the newest toys would be put on the shelves. I remember reading all my favorite Christmas stories and never missing a Christmas show because they were on the network stations instead of cable (cable wasn't around yet). Most of all, I remember Christmas as a feeling, not an event to be hurried through and glad when it was finally over.
Let's all try to make Christmas more of a feeling for our families and those around us this year.
Have a great holiday season &
Never Stop Creating!
This month's project give away, pictured above, is our fun Ruby Teardrop Set.
This simple, yet elegant set is perfectly offset with silver cable chain and matching drop earrings. The necklace measures 19 inches long with a 1 inch extender. The earrings have a 1 1/2 inch drop.
The winner will receive all supplies needed to create this project, including free shipping. Don’t forget to enter before November 30.
Dates that will give you an excuse to make something fun! (These are real ;-) )
November 18th – Mickey Mouse's Birthday
November 20th – Children's Day
November 23rd – Thanksgiving
December 12th – Poinsettia Day
The winner of our October project is:
She will receive all the supplies needed to create our festive, Autumn Harvest Set.
For those of you who haven't taken advantage of our Referral Program, this would be a great time to begin. There is no limit to the number of discounts you can receive. Those of you who are enjoying the rewards of the referral program, don't forget to use your coupon codes we emailed to you, when placing your order.
Wire Gauge
Wire is measured by gauge - the higher the gauge number, the thinner the wire. The appropriate wire gauge is determined by the technique you will use and the type of bead that the wire will go through. In general, 24-gauge wire is appropriate for wire-wrapped loops and most semi-precious gemstones. For pieces such as a clasp or design element, you may want to choose thicker wires, such as 20-gauge wire.
Over the next three weeks, our Friday projects will be focused around quick gift ideas. We will include some great stocking stuffers and gifts your kids can give their friends. Make sure you stop by every Friday and see What's New.
This year's holiday colors and trends are royally inspired. Rich colors reign in dark red, purple and black tones. Pendants are everywhere and in a wide array of shapes, sizes and materials.
PDQ has a wide variety of pendants that will add a great touch to your holiday designs.