December Monthly meeting
December 3rd
Meeting Starts 6:30 PM
Annual Holiday Party
and Members Sale
Be sure to let our President Becky know if you
would like a table for the sale
Bring a $10 bead related gift
and a dish to share
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REMINDER - Wilder Center require us to only allow food
made in a commercial kitchen - NO HOMEMADE dishes.
Main dishes, salads, fruit, cheese or appetizers only
The UMBS board will be supplying the deserts
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January Monthly meeting
January 7th
Meeting Starts 6:30 PM
Fabric Design
Designing fabric is more than just putting pencil to paper or generating pixels in Photoshop; it’s about connecting and sharing stories and ideas. Join artist and Spoonflower Handbook co-author Becka Rahn as she shows you what it is like to design and print your own fabrics, and the unexpected places that can take you.
December 3rd
Meeting Starts 6:30 PM
Annual Holiday Party
and Members Sale
Be sure to let our President Becky know if you
would like a table for the sale
Bring a $10 bead related gift
and a dish to share
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REMINDER - Wilder Center require us to only allow food
made in a commercial kitchen - NO HOMEMADE dishes.
Main dishes, salads, fruit, cheese or appetizers only
The UMBS board will be supplying the deserts
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January Monthly meeting
January 7th
Meeting Starts 6:30 PM
Fabric Design
Designing fabric is more than just putting pencil to paper or generating pixels in Photoshop; it’s about connecting and sharing stories and ideas. Join artist and Spoonflower Handbook co-author Becka Rahn as she shows you what it is like to design and print your own fabrics, and the unexpected places that can take you.
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Becka Rahn is a digital fabric and clothing designer, specializing in engineered fabric prints. She is the co-author of The Spoonflower Handbook, a how-to guide to designing your own fabric, and author of I See Art Everyday, a kids art book. She has received both Jerome and MN State Arts Board grants for her work. Becka has served on the international Etsy Sellers Advisory Board, representing niche craft business owners, and is a member of the board at the Weavers Guild of MN and Hennepin History Museum. Becka lives in Minneapolis with her husband and two big black labs. She spends a lot of time thinking about pixels. You can see more about her work at www.beckarahn.com.
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2018 Fundraising Campaign
T-shirt Fundraiser Ending Soon!
If you have not visited Teespring.com to check out the items created by UMBS for sale, now is the time! We will be ending this promotion on December 31st. Any of these items would make a great gift for your beading friends this holiday season.
Click here for web site
These items are ordered by you, online, and shipped directly to your door!
Looking for your next great T-Shirt, mug or tote bag?
Look no further. We have created a fun logo that we think expresses the behavior of beaders everywhere.
Anyone who sees it will laugh out loud!
You will pay Teespring directly, and your shirt will be shipped to you directly.
Click here to be taken to the web page
T-shirts - After speaking to lots of consumers it was requested that the design be on the back only.
Now the only reason that people will be staring at your chest is to see your beautiful beading project!
You can choose from 6 colors for the T-Shirt. We eliminated colors that did not work well with the colored graphic. Sizes range from Small to 5X, and Tall sizes LargeT to 4XT.
Mugs - 7 colors to choose from
Tote Bags - Unfortunately, it only comes in natural canvas.
Order all products the same way, all together or separately. It’s up to you.
Your help is needed to promote sales. Share the URL with family, friends, Facebook posts, anything you can think of.
This is not limited to just UMBS members. ANYONE can buy any of the products. Have fun!
https://teespring.com/beadingobsession_copy_1#pid=2&cid=573&sid=back
T-shirt Fundraiser Ending Soon!
If you have not visited Teespring.com to check out the items created by UMBS for sale, now is the time! We will be ending this promotion on December 31st. Any of these items would make a great gift for your beading friends this holiday season.
Click here for web site
These items are ordered by you, online, and shipped directly to your door!
Looking for your next great T-Shirt, mug or tote bag?
Look no further. We have created a fun logo that we think expresses the behavior of beaders everywhere.
Anyone who sees it will laugh out loud!
You will pay Teespring directly, and your shirt will be shipped to you directly.
Click here to be taken to the web page
T-shirts - After speaking to lots of consumers it was requested that the design be on the back only.
Now the only reason that people will be staring at your chest is to see your beautiful beading project!
You can choose from 6 colors for the T-Shirt. We eliminated colors that did not work well with the colored graphic. Sizes range from Small to 5X, and Tall sizes LargeT to 4XT.
Mugs - 7 colors to choose from
Tote Bags - Unfortunately, it only comes in natural canvas.
Order all products the same way, all together or separately. It’s up to you.
Your help is needed to promote sales. Share the URL with family, friends, Facebook posts, anything you can think of.
This is not limited to just UMBS members. ANYONE can buy any of the products. Have fun!
https://teespring.com/beadingobsession_copy_1#pid=2&cid=573&sid=back
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We have just added a great new link to our "Links" page (under the Beady Items section)
Seed bead guide and info
If you haven't visited that page recently check it out to see all the great info available
Seed bead guide and info
If you haven't visited that page recently check it out to see all the great info available
Great way for UMBS to earn income for our Education Fund!!!
And it's FREE for the user!
Have you checked out GOODSEARCH.COM?
Goodsearch.com is an internet search engine, similar to Google. There is one BIG difference. Goodsearch donates one cent, to the group of your choice, for every search! No strings attached.
I know that doesn’t sound like much, but I’ve raised over $15 for UMBS (and I don’t always remember to use it).
UMBS is a registered group on Goodsearch. When you go to the Goodsearch.com website you can register and designate UMBS as your designated organization and start the donations with your first search.
All profits from Goodsearch are put in the Education Fund of UMBS.
If each of our members joined Goodsearch – even part of the time – think about the money we can raise for classes, workshops, etc.!
GIVE IT A TRY!
by Nancy Miller
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Note: We have a new link on the website called, "Product Reviews". You can get to the reviews page by clicking on "Product Reviews" on the "LINKS" page or by clicking here.
We have 2 new products reviewed: "The Traveller" by Maggie T Designs (our very own member!) and Hand Crafted Wood Bead Spinners by Jerry Ritter. |
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Be sure to check out the links tab on our website and click on the Member Pages link. You'll find website business links of current UMBS members for events and class information.