Author Archives: Takara Alexis

The Ups And Downs Of Creating Lampwork Beads

The term “lampwork” is used to describe handcrafted glass beads that are developed by melting glass rods with a torch. And no, the beads aren’t used on lamps (unless of course you want to use them on lamps). The word “lamp” is an acknowledgement to ancient times when the glass was melted with the flame of an oil lamp. These days, the craft is also called “flameworking”. Lampwork beads are typically used in jewelry such as bead bracelets, but can be used in different things as well, such as drawer knobs, candlesticks, pens, serving utensils, and more. Continue reading

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Making Beads From Fabric

The technique of making beads from fabric involves taking scraps of material, fibers, threads, etc. and washing the bundle in the washing machine or by hand and then putting everything in the dryer where the material/fibers would get tangled. This is a fun way to use beads aside from the usual bead bracelets and necklaces. Continue reading

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Skincare For The Day And The Night

Your skincare routine should be different in the morning than at night, or at least for a couple products such as face washes and moisturizer. The reason why you need to use a different skincare routine in the morning than at night is because your skin has other needs during the day than when you are asleep at night. Continue reading

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How Can You Use Beads As Buttons?

Just a few of the questions come to mind when thinking about using beads in place of buttons. How can you possibly use beads for buttons and expect them to remain in the button hole? There’s no shank, the bead is too large, and how are you able to attach it? The things beads can be used for go far beyond bead bracelets and necklaces, as you will soon find out. Continue reading

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Lessons To Learn About Pictures And Facebook PR

Using Facebook PR to get more visitors is a great idea. After all, setting up a Facebook page and interacting with your fans can create good buzz for your company. However, you need to be incredibly careful about what you post on Facebook, especially with pictures. If they’re inappropriate, or easily misunderstood, then don’t bother sharing them on either your personal or company page. One Arizona couple learned that the wrong way. Continue reading

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Ancient Meaning Of The Word “Beads” And How The Rosary Got Its Name

From as early as 1000A.D, paternosters or similar strings of prayer beads have been a common accessory carried by men and women of all ages. The small circular objects we know in English as “beads” were named because of this this practice; the root of the English word bead is the same as for the word bid, and originally meant to pray. Clearly they were worn for much different reasons than the popular bead bracelets we wear today. Continue reading

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Put The Spice In Your Social Media: Why Social Media is a Great Idea

If you are a fan of Starbucks, and like social media, it will soon be your day to shine (August 22nd, to be exact). Starbucks has announced a plan to gather their large fan base on Facebook to celebrate the coming of their autumn drink, the Pumpkin Spiced Latte. So if you’re wondering why social media matters, now you can see that even the largest brands are working with an online marketing firm. Continue reading

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SEO Tips For Local Businesses

The Internet might be global in nature, but if your organization is local, it would be illogical to concentrate on global reach when your consumers live in your city, or even in your neighborhood. For local businesses getting a global reach is a waste of time and money. A better approach would be to concentrate on your local community, and to hire an online marketing firm to get your firm higher in Google. You may be asking how this is possible, when the internet is global and Google does not classify sites according to their location. This article gives you some tips to go local with SEO. Continue reading

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Different Types Of Advertising Methods

Advertising has turned into a vastly complex form of communication, with literally plenty of different ways for a business to get a message to the consumer. The advertiser today has a vast array of choices. The Internet alone provides many of these, with the approach of branded viral videos, banners, advertorials, sponsored websites, branded chat rooms and so much more. Here are some of the most popular advertising methods. Continue reading

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Social Networking And Landing And Keeping A Job

Everyone understands the dangers of using social media at work. There have been stories of individuals just about to get the job but then passed over because a picture of them drinking was posted online. But it is becoming increasingly clear that using social media at work might actually improve their employment prospects, and not just those in the marketing, advertising, and communications industry. Continue reading

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