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One of a kind Vintage Clasps


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The "A Grain of Sand Girls" have returned from the Big Apple just in time to celebrate Independence Day. We have so many special things to tell you about this time! First, we would like to offer all our special friends a FREE Shipping Special on all orders over $100 until July 14th for UPS Ground shipping. To take advantage of the Free Shipping, you need to write "Free Shipping" in the comment section during check out when placing your order.
I must admit that I am known for one tacky obsession. Hard to believe, but true. . . .Some of you may know that I have a refrigerator that looks like it belongs in Roseanne’s sit-com series TV set. You can barely see the fridge because there are so many photographs of family and friends attached with magnets to it. Jennifer has made mention that she still has not "Made the Fridge". Well, after the NYC trip and the martini’s at Duvet, (the nightclub filled with beds that was aired on "Sex in the City") how could she miss? Yes, Jennifer finally, "Made the fridge" as well as a few others like Charlie & Jordan, Uncle Muffy and Judy (not Marianne, but JUDY!). Our mothers, Alice and Charleen had the best time of all! Well, maybe Uncle Dennis had a blast too.

Ok then, lets get down to the business of beads! We have some really super New Arrivals! to talk about. New Kist Pendants are in! That’s right, Kenda Kist has designed some new sterling silver, hand forged pendants for us. Check out the new gold filled findings including lobster claws, headpins, and leverbacks. There are so many new beads that have come in that I feel light headed thinking about what to make next. Kyanite, Aquamarine, Moonstone, Agate, Orange Sunstone and more. . . .And the pearls, oh my, do we have some pearls for ya?! Remember the multi colored ones we had a bit ago. . . well, they are back in!!! Get them while they last. We have also received the 5203 Swarovski Crystal nugget style crystal that has recently been reintroduced by Swarovski. Next order of bead business. . .We will be working on our 2006 show schedule this month and would like your input. If you have a moment, please email us with your requests for shows that you would like to see us attend next year. We can’t attend them all, but we would like to know where you would like to shop and see us.

As many of you have requested again and again, we have more "One of A Kind Vintage Button Clasps". As for the"jabber blabber specials". . . . . Those of you that have been receiving this fun newsletter have checked out the specials before reading our news already. For those of you that are new, check them out and get them while you can. Its on the same first come, first serve fashion. We hope you enjoy this addition of the jabber blabber specials.

Please remember to support your local bead shop because they make the world a better place to bead.

Enjoy the day and thank you for your continued support!

Be safe,

Suzanne, Lauren, Al, Alice and Jennifer



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