YES.  We survived yesterday’s Division St. shutdown!

If you tried to get to us yesterday, you know PBOT completely shut down Division between SE 48th and 50th for the paving project. It was a circus, but we made it through!

This whole PBOT project is set to run for about 10 weeks, but the good news for right now is that the heavy equipment has moved away from directly in front of BDC.

We are OPEN normal business hours.

If you’re coming down to see us, just keep an eye out for weird traffic patterns, detours, and lingering equipment on nearby blocks.

As always, the team is here and ready to help with whatever bead projects, repairs, or supplies you’re working on. Thanks for sticking with us through the construction chaos—we hope to see you this week!

Temporary Closure Notice: Monday, Aug. 3rd

BDC will be CLOSED on Monday, August 3rd, as Division Street (from 48th to 50th) will be COMPLETELY shut down for street paving—the first new road surface on this stretch in nearly 40 years!

• Closed: Monday, Aug. 3rd

• Re-opening: Tuesday, Aug. 4th (Normal Hours)

For up-to-the-minute updates during this 10 week project, call us at 503-235-4800 or view the PBOT Project Schedule. We appreciate your patience and look forward to a smooth new street!

Today is Groundhog Day. Tuesday, Feb. 2nd, 2026.

That noted and celebrated Weather Authority, Punxsutawney Phil, has rendered his verdict. 

6 more weeks of Winter.   Hmmm…..

How to react to this bleak assessment?   Hunker down by the fireplace with cocoa?

No. 

Summon that creative spark and take the challenge: Knock out  those Beading Projects that have been waiting for your renewed focus after the Holidays.

Yes. 

Be ready when the Sun beckons you outside.  Finish those Beading Projects.  Now. 

(And get 15% off of your entire purchase at Check Out just for mentioning this post !!!  LIMITED TIME OFFER: Good thru Thursday, Feb. 5th. )  

So There, Old Man Winter.  Take That!!

As a patron of Beads At Dusti Creek, you are already aware of our shop’s expertise in Heirloom jewelry revival.  We bring your cherished pieces back to life, thanks to our Beading Magicians who rescue treasures from the forgotten corners of your jewelry box.    

But you may not be aware that our Staff are artists in their own right.  We will feature them in two trunk shows this December, each lasting three days, over two consecutive weekends.  December 5 – 7, and December 12 – 14.  Here, you’ll find all the traditional beaded jewelry, including bracelets, earrings, and necklaces. However, that’s not all; they also offer handmade greeting cards and novelty items, such as beaded bookmarks. Expect a range of carefully crafted treasures.

Join us for two special weekends, December 5-7 and December 12-14, as BDC presents our talented bead artists showcasing their creativity and expertise.

You’ll meet the artists themselves:

Jennifer                “North of Rain”

Clare                     “Clare De Lune”

Ann                       “Cheap & Cheerful”

Karen                    “From the Heart”

Krista                    “Zoned Out Creations”

Come see how the Muse moves these artists. And, as our British friends like to say, their inspired pieces will be “on offer.”  

Folks, 

Today is Tilly’s Birthday.  March 6th. 

She’s 6 years old today.  We invite Tilly’s Fan Club to join us for treats this afternoon,

 from 4PM to 6PM.

Proud Parents,

Eric &  Dusti

Yes, BDC is CLOSED yet again, today, Friday,  Feb. 14.

Our SNOW Policy is that we follow PPS, and they have declared today a “Snow Day”.

According to the weather outlets, this “Storm-With-No-Name” will expire tomorrow, Saturday, Feb. 15th, at 10 AM.

We’ll see you after 10 AM for our regular business hours.

We’re extending our business hours and making them more consistent. Starting August 1, BDC will be open 7 days a week, Monday through Friday, 11 AM to 6 PM, and Saturday and Sunday, 10 AM to 5 PM.

Extended hours make it easier to serve you, and consistent daily and weekend hours are easier to remember.

We hope to see you soon.

Yes, it’s true.

BDC repairs beaded jewelry.   And we’ve been doing it for a long time.

We just don’t talk about it very much.  But we love helping you bring those lovely pieces that have “issues” back into your active collection.  And it won’t cost an arm and a leg.

So, this post is dedicated to displaying examples of Beaded Jewelry that we have repaired.

When K.K. was visiting Italy several years ago, she fell in love with a necklace created with  Murano Glass. Time took a toll on the thread that was used to string the beads.  Fortunately, the original artists knotted between each bead, so when the thread eventually failed, no beads were lost.

Jenn replaced the original stringing with SoftFlex, and added seed beads between each larger bead so the original length was preserved. 

Here you can see the seed beads between the Murano Glass beads, and the wire-guards that Jenn added to protect the SoftFlex from chaffing.  

K. K. will be able to enjoy her memories of Italy for years to come.  

A. K.’s necklace broke, sending beads in all directions.  She brought it in to us to be re-strung as a bracelet.    She was delighted and amazed as Dusti quickly repaired several other pieces that had been sitting, unloved, in her jewelry box.

N.F. brought this lovely Silver & Turquoise bracelet in for re-stringing. 

She was very pleased.

We know how it is to be in the middle of a beading project, having somehow achieved a focused, Alpha state of mind,  only to discover that you’ve run out of a crucial item.  Maybe it’s your stringing material, Softflex, or a tube of your favorite TOHO seed beads, or you’ve used your last toggle.  No matter what it is, the Roll that you were on has suddenly ground to a halt.  And you have a deadline.

If this isn’t bad enough, it invariably happens close to Closing Time at BDC.

This is obviously the time to declare a “BEAD EMERGENCY.”

Go ahead.  Give us a call.  And tell us that you are declaring a “BEAD EMERGENCY.”

Most days we are able to stay open so you can get in and get the supplies you need to finish your project.

Yes, this is just one of the ways that we spell Great “Customer Service.” 

(Yes, I know “Bead Emergency” and “Customer Service” don’t even have the same letters.  It’s a metaphor thing. 🙂   )