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The Journey of the Bead: The Search

The recycled paper beads had arrived — a gorgeous bowl of purples from pastel to grape, striated and full of character. Now they needed a focal bead worthy of them....

Sometimes It's About the Message: Crafting with a Message

Most people see the finished piece — the color, the shimmer, the way a bracelet catches the light. What they don't always see is what started it. At Mamabug ReCreations,...

The Bead: Where the Creative Process Starts

I don't start with a finished design in mind — I start with the bead. Follow along as a single amethyst stone leads the way to a one-of-a-kind cobalt blue...

Sourcing Globally: Supporting Project Have Hope

Recycled materials. Women's empowerment. Economic sustainability. Project Have Hope isn't just a bead supplier — it's a values statement on your wrist.

Sourcing Small: A Local Bead Haul Worth Sharing

I'm a very small business, and I like to support other small businesses — to know there's a face behind my purchase and not just a cash register. Today's haul...

Meet Mamabug - Kelly B

Mamabug ReCreations is a one-woman show — born from a childhood nickname, a love of ladybugs, and a passion for turning everyday materials into something beautiful. From upcycled jeans to...

My Work Station - Meet Jack Jack

Meet Jack Jack, my feline work station! Discover the creative (and cozy) realities of making handcrafted jewelry from my living room floor.

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My Story

The Journey of the Bead: The Search

Sometimes It's About the Message: Crafting with a Message

The Bead: Where the Creative Process Starts

Sourcing Globally: Supporting Project Have Hope

Sourcing Small: A Local Bead Haul Worth Sharing

Meet Mamabug - Kelly B

My Work Station - Meet Jack Jack

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