Get Out of the House
Go to a Museum
Go to a Library
Go to Beadworks
Learn Something New
Take a Class
Host a Party
Visit Beadopedia
Keep the Kids Busy
Bread Dough Beads
Paper Beads
Felt Beads
Tips & Techniques |
 What is Cabin Fever? |
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"Cabin Fever" is a term for a claustrophobic reaction that takes place when a person or group of people are isolated in a small space, with nothing to do for an extended period of time.
Sound familiar? Here are some winter boredom busters to inspire you. Get out of the house, learn something new, keep the kids busy on a snowy day, start a hobby or just have fun!
There's no doubt about it, a good wholesome change of environment does the body, mind and soul a lot of good. Just the thought of visiting somewhere new or doing something different, almost instanly refreshes! |
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Get Out of the House |
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Go to a Museum |
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Fashion, Textile and Craft exhibits are always an appealing and inspiring way to spend an afternoon. Three favorites include:
Museum of Fine Art, Boston has an extensive Textile and Fashion Collection always worth exploring.
Peabody Essex Museum, Salem a world class museum on the North Shore of Massachusetts.
The N.E. Quilt Museum, Lowell is a local gem well worth a visit. |
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Go to the Library |
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The public library in your city or town is a wonderful place to visit on a cold winter day. Some favorite library activities include:
Research a favorite period in history and learn about the culture, fashion and jewelry of that period.
Gather books on the decorative arts of different cultures and collect images of patterns, motifs and colors that you like.
Check-out books on jewelry making techniques and teach yourself something new. |
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Visit Beadworks |
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We welcome your visit and are happy to help you "make the jewelry you want to wear".
Use our books, magazines and inspiration binders to develop ideas for your next jewelry designs.
Use our staff's knowledge and expertise to help you design or make almost anything beaded you are interested in creating.
Use our work tables and tools. We lend tools & technique booklets and encourage our visitors to work at our work tables. |
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Learn Something New |
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Take a Class |
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Taking a class is a great cabin fever cure because it both gets you out of the house and you learn something new.
Basic Technique Classes are a terrific place to start or a great way to refresh skills. We offer classes in the basics of Stringing, Wire Work and Knotting.
Project Classes are a wonderful follow up to our basic classes. We offer an ever-changing selection of advanced technique classes. |
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Host a Party |
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Beading Parties are a fun way to spend time with your friends, get out of the house during the winter and learn something new.
Kids Beading Parties are a wonderful way to celebrate a child's birthday, but they are also a wonderful excuse to get kids together just because.
Ladies Beading Parties are the perfect activity for a Ladies Night Out, a Bridal or Bachelorette Party, a Birthday Party or just as an excuse to get together. |
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Visit Beadopedia |
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Beadopedia is our free online creative beading resource. LEARN...
Beads - find informational articles about everything from semi-precious stones to metals.
Techniques - find downloadable beading techniques from how to crimp to knotting between beads.
References - find conversion charts, size and shape charts and all sorts of other essential information. |
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Keep the Kids Busy |
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Please note: These bead making projects require materials that we do not sell at Beadworks. Some materials can be found around the house and others require a visit online for materials. Beadworks does sell all the materials required to make these beads into jewelry. Happy Beading! |
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Make Paper Beads |
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Paper beads are colorful, lightweight and eco-friendly.
Kids love selecting the paper, carefully rolling the beads and watching someone seal the beads for a shiny and sturdy finish. This project is fun for adults too. Recycle those glossy holiday catalogs by creating wonderful one-of-a-kind paper beads. Visit www.INSTRUCTABLES.com for detailed instructions.
Paper Beads |
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Make Bread Clay Beads |
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Bread dough beads are messy to make, but the kids love it!
Bread dough beads are lightweight and can be any color you choose. This bead making activity is wonderful for children, with adult assistance of course. Use up stale or day old white bread along with glue, lemon juice and paint to create these sweet little beads. Visit www. MARTHASTEWART.com for detailed instructions
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Make Felt Beads |
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Felt beads are adoreable little marbles of fiber and soap.
Felt beads are warm and soft and kids and adults alike love rolling the wool roving in their hands to create these unique balls of wool. Felt beads can be strung as they are, embellished with seed beads or sequins or strung with traditional beading materials for a seasonal look. For easy instructions please visit a favorite knitting site www.KNITTY.com
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