Beads At Dusti Creek

BDC CLOSED All Day, New Year's Day.
2020-01-01

BDC CLOSED on Tuesdays
2020-01-07, 2020-01-14, 2020-01-21, 2020-01-28, 2020-02-04, 2020-02-11, 2020-02-18, 2020-02-25 and 14 more dates

Janu Gems T.S. @ BDC
2020-01-25 - 2020-01-26
An Abandoned Mine, in Quartzite, Arizona.
High Temp. Today, Thursday, Jan. 23rd. + 72 F.

Fresh from his visit to the 2020 Quartzite, Arizona
Gem & Mineral Show, Theodore, of Janu Gems,
is holding a 2 Day, Saturday & Sunday
Trunk Show at BDC. This Weekend,
January 25 – 26, 2020

While those of us in Portland have been dodging “Epic” Rain, and enduring unceasing Weather Forecasts of “Snowmageddon”, Theodore, of Janu Gems, has been diligently buying, selling, and trading at the Season’s First Gem and Mineral Show in Quartzite, Arizona. He’s been adding to his collection of Natural & Semi-Precious Stone Beads, as well as Pearls, and finished pieces, including Amber Necklaces.
His next visit to BDC is This Weekend, for 2 Days Only, Saturday and Sunday, January 25, and 26.
A Key word for this visit is “Cabochon.” But, as usual, there will be BEADS Galore.
Theodore will also have many of the other natural and semi-precious stone Beads for which he is so well known.
We didn’t have enough time to photograph his new acquisitions, but here are some stock photos of the categories of new treasures that are on their way to BDC.

Special Pricing on Large Size Beads. These are entry level beads that are priced by the gram, rather than by the strand. The result is that they will be sold at up to 75% OFF their Retail price.
He did sent along some candid shots from a recent show, featuring some of the special items that he’ll be bringing for you, our customers.

And there will be plenty of your favorites.
Yes. It’s an “Event.” Anytime Janu Gems is at BDC !
Would you like to see more of Theodore’s offerings?
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Leap Day Special: 1 Day Only!
2020-02-29
Our newest addition*, is quite athletic. So today, Leap Day, Feb. 29th is the perfect
time to celebrate youth and agility as Spring is looming large on the horizon.
We’re offering almost everything in the shop TODAY ONLY at 29% OFF, (Consignments excluded.)
So, Leap into Spring. Oh, you have to ask for the Discount. We need to see how our customers find out about what we’re up to.

*Actor portrayal, by stunt double.

The actual Shop Dog, Tilly.

"Simply Lampwork" T. S.
2020-03-06 - 2020-03-07
(Be sure and check out ALL the Pics at the bottom of this post.)

​​Nancy Gant’s “Simply Lampwork” Studio
will be at BDC
Friday & Saturday, March 6th & 7th,
for 2 DAYS ONLY .
The last time Nancy visited
BDC was a little over a year ago,
and this is her only scheduled
appearance in Portland for the rest of 2020.

You may have met her on a previous visit,
and would have seen the wonderful & whimsical
Fauna & Flora that she creates
with a flame and some special glass.

So, what has she been up to?

She’s expanded her repertoire.

The cute rabbits above are part of Nancy’s
New “Mix ‘n Match” 3 piece bunnies sets
that let you assemble them any which way,
to suit your fancy.

There are also new “Ocean Moon” & “Forrest Scene”
Focal Beads that now feature Dichroic enhancement.

She has added a whole new family of delightful Dragons.

Nancy’s signature “Flower” Focal Beads
now feature “Double-Sided Bouquets”.

And, of course, all of the Fanciful & Fun Creatures that
Nancy is noted for will also be in the house.

Friday, 11 AM – 6 PM.
Saturday, 10 AM – 5 PM.
These “thematically correct” Easter Bunnies are “Mix ‘n Match”, that is they come in 3 pieces, so you can select the head, body, and legs in any combination you like !!

BDC CLOSED for Easter Sunday.
2020-04-12
Beads At Dusti Creek will be CLOSED for Easter Sunday.
We’ll look forward to serving your beading needs once again, starting Monday, April 13.

BDC CLOSED Memorial Day
2020-05-25
BDC will be CLOSED on Monday, May 25th, in observance of Memorial Day.
Tuesday, May 26th is a normally CLOSED day for BDC.
We will return to serve all your beading needs on Wednesday, May 27th.

BDC CLOSED July 4th
2020-07-04
BDC CLOSED for Independence Day, July 4th.

We pause this 4th of July to remember the courage, strength, and perseverance of Molly Pitcher, during the Battle of Monmouth. Stepping in to load and fire the cannon when the regular gun crew was killed and injured, she remained calm under enemy fire. This was not part of her normal training or experience, but she was no shrinking violet. And yet she was nimble enough to get the job done. She even earned recognition from General Washington.

We believe that creative problem solving such as found in bead work, (planning, design, and execution) nurtures the creative muscle, and helps make the mind more nimble. So we celebrate Molly Pitcher this 4th of July.
Stay Nimble.
Dusti

Janu Gems Returns to BDC
2020-08-08 10:00 - 2020-08-09 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Theodore, of Janu Gems, returns to BDC this weekend for a 2 day Trunk Show. Saturday & Sunday, August 8th & 9th.
We’re scrambling to reconfigure the shop to satisfy the Governor’s proscriptions and to include masks & distancing, while at the same time, providing enhanced and expanded displays of Janu Gems’ tempting offerings.
Here are some pictures from previous Janu Gems Trunk Shows.
Previous Janu Gems Trunk Show – Pics.
This is our first BDC Trunk Show in seven months, and the circumstances are a little complicated. But whatever the challenge, big as a war, or small as a virus, Americans have always risen to it. And this is not the first time we’ve been challenged. Here, from another era, is how one group responded.
“I know! Let’s put on a show !”
