beckinka's Blog

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Holiday Special!

Published: 11-15-2012 08:42pm
Posted In: Events
Check out our new holiday special!  Free shipping on ALL handmade macrame jewelery worldwide!  Get a unique gift that was made with love and spread the holiday cheer!... » Read More

New Linhasita String!

Published: 10-25-2012 08:16pm
Want a cord that is durable, water resistant, vibrant, color-fast, and long lasting?  Well look no further!  Brought back from popular demand, we have restocked our shop with Linhasita cord!  Linhasita string is a Brazilian cord that has proven to be the best cord for macrame and crafting.  It is the only string I trust when creating my jewelry!http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/studio/beckinka/1/7/227273//... » Read More

Awesome Macrame Website

Published: 09-02-2012 06:34pm
Hi all!     Check out this super helpful website that gives macrame patterns, designs, and "how to" lessons.  It's great for beginners to the most advanced to give you more ideas and insight into the art that is macrame.  Enjoy!http://www.free-macrame-patterns.com/... » Read More

Linhasita Waxed Polyester Cord Is In!

Published: 08-16-2012 09:07pm
Linhasita Waxed Polyester Cord Is In!  We just got in a huge shipment of new and sold out colors of Linhasita cord.  Our Artfire link to the cord is:http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/studio/beckinka/1/7/227273//Our Etsy link to the cord is:http://www.etsy.com/shop/Beckinka?section_id=11805321We have already uploaded the majority of our cords for sale that you can view on our site .  All of them should be up by tomorrow (8/17/12).  Contact us with any questions!... » Read More

More Linhasita!

Published: 07-25-2012 01:15pm
Due to the popular demand of our Linhasita cord, we are currently awaiting a huge shipment with new and previously posted colors.  They should be here within the next few weeks!... » Read More

How To Wrap a Stone Video

Published: 07-11-2012 05:30pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=voAjRrA5x0M&list=HL1342057671&feature=mh_lolz Here's my first "How To" video featuring how to wrap a cabochon using macrame knots.  I hope you find this helpful!  Feel free to contact me with any questions.  ... » Read More

It's Better Handmade Contest

Published: 06-17-2012 08:54pm
Check out all the amazing art on It's Better Handmade's contest and vote for your favorite collection!http://itsbetterhandmade.com/ibh-artfire-collections-contest/... » Read More

10% Discounts

Published: 06-14-2012 08:20pm
Artfire members who leave comments get 10% discount on all goods in our store!  Comments help us get the word out about our new shop, so we would like to honor our fans by giving a discount.  Happy shopping!... » Read More

Macrame. A New Spin on a Retro Style

Published: 06-14-2012 08:15pm
            That's right....macramé is back!  It not just for your grandma’s plant holder or on an old hippie belt anymore, it has become an art used to display high quality semi-precious stones in unique ways.  Cabochons, or shaped stones without holes, are often used as the centerpiece of these unique pieces of jewelry.  Whether you believe in the healing properties of stones or just like the look/feel of them... macramé jewelry is an innovative new style for all ages.              After the stones are carefully chosen, artisans wrap them with intricate knots around the circumference of the stone.  The... » Read More

What do you think about my new video?

Published: 04-29-2012 10:50am
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czCUDqmL01o&list=HL1335721688&feature=mh_lolz... » Read More
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