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Clayworks by Lisa Boucher, NH
Amazing pieces by Lisa depict life here on the seacoast of New Hampshire. From wild flowers to wildlife these colorful pendants and beads are a must have for the American art collector.

Earrings by Amie, Brentwood, NH

Need a quick gift that is colorful and fun? ‘Earrings by Amie’ is the perfect choice. Amie specializes in themed earrings. Summer, autumn, winter and spring, if you need seasonal or holiday earrings these are the perfect choice for you. Amie also makes and donates bracelets for cancer causes, so each purchase goes towards helping Amie to continue her cause. Proceeds from these earring are used towards the making of these special cancer bracelets

Eclectica, Handmade Jewelry by Kate McCallum, Exeter, NH
http://eclectica3.com/MeetHer.php

Kate displays an assortment of hand-crafted fused glass pendants on sterling silver accents. Each piece is a one-of-a-kind work of art. These make the perfect gift for that flashy friend or relative.

Embraced Jewelry, Plaistow NH
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Sheryl Kelly is a clever as she is talented. Her pieces of jewelry incorporate beads that she has infused with garments or flowers. Here in the shop you will find beads and jewelry in which Sheryl has infused NH beach sand so that you can take a tiny bit of the NH seashore with you wherever you go. Please keep her in mind the next time you are looking for a forever use for those prom, wedding or funeral flowers. Here is a link to her company's facebook page, but please remember to let her know who sent you to her: We LOVE to support this homeschooling family.

Garden of Beading, Kensington NH

Karin is our favorite lamp work artist. Her beads are sturdy, twice fired BEAUTIFUL beads. Karin is a hard-working single mom raising teen boys, and we are proud to support her craft. Karin also makes lobster beads exclusively for our shop. It is difficult to find lobster beads, and our customers ask for them, so Karin makes them with her classy, colorful twist. She also makes other sea creatures, which are beautiful and fun.

HopeCraft Inc. Stratham, NH

www.hopecraft.org

In partnership with Nyumbani in Kenya, HopeCraft's mission is to boost self-empowerment and financial security of caregivers (mostly women) affected by HIV/AIDS and poverty in Nyumbani's Lea Toto Community Outreach Program. The mission is accomplished by:

1. Purchasing the hand-made craft items at a fair market price;

2. Selling these craft items through various means in the USA, including a virtual world market; and

3. Donating the proceeds of these sales back to Nyumbani for use in a micro-credit program that directly benefits these women and the craft cooperatives in which they work.

HopeCraft, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization incorporated in the state of New Hampshire.

All Beads Considered supports this organization by selling jewelry and beaded items here at the shop. We carry earrings, necklaces, beaded animals, beaded baskets, hand baskets and many more items.

Keith O'Connor Pottery, Exeter NH

Keith O’Connor, a Raku ceramic artist based out of New Hampshire, but with a well-known national reputation. With the assistance of his artisan wife Laurie, they handcraft, stamp, glaze and fire each Raku bead and pendant by hand. Not only do we have many of Keith's popular beads on hand, we can quickly obtain any of the styles that you are seeking. If you wish you can sign up for one of Keith's classes here in the shop. He has his very own page dedicated to his workshops here on our site.

Ken Gregoire Jewelry, Kingston NH

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We are always amazed when we see new creations by this brilliant artist. We met Ken one day when he made his way to the shop before one of his doctor’s appointments. We will not talk about people’s personal lives, but let’s just say it takes an extreme amount of effort for Ken to visit us. Ken heard about our shop being so awesome that he had to see for himself. At the same time we received a bunch of really cool pendants from our favorite sailor. (Check our newsletter page for Cody updates) Well, we could not figure out what to do with these pendants until we spied one of Ken’s clever creations around his neck. We asked Ken to transform Cody’s south pacific island treasures into works of art. It is frustrating to WANT to work, but be in a situation where one is not able to. By purchasing one of Ken’s masterpieces you are supporting an individual who wants to be employed. We are waiting for Ken to recover so that he can teach here at All Beads Considered. Ken’s knowledge of jewelry making is extensive and he has a lot to offer our customers.

Maria Stankova- Czech Republic & Exeter, NH

Maria was born outside of Prague, Czechoslovakia, in 1928. She studied fashion design as a young woman and worked for the National Theater as a costume technician until her retirement. Thirty years ago she started making crocheted jewelry with natural elements. This has evolved into her passion during her retirement. Friends and family bring her artifacts from around the world to incorporate into her art. Her current favorites are beach stones from the New Hampshire seacoast. She also enjoys incorporating pieces of antique costumes which she savages for their leather, metal, glass and fabrics. Maria's works are distributed in Czech Republic galleries and are a favorite of many Czech celebrities. He son, who lives in Exeter, NH, has now decided to offer his mother's work in the United States. They are now located right in Exeter at All Beads Considered. All of Maria's jewelry are original pieces of art and no two are alike. The non-leather products are washable in soap and water.