Newsletter for Jewelry Makers - 10 Things Every Gifter Should Know

Here's how to make everyone happy this year with gifts they'll love [-- Fire Mountain Gems and Beads -- ]( America's Favorite Beading and Jewelry Supply Company® [Here's how to make everyone happy this year with gifts they'll love]( Share: [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( [Jewelry Maker's Guide to Gift-Giving: 10 Things Every Gifter Should Know]( Does holiday gifting leave you stressed? Get some tips for handling gifts at the office, creating personalized presents, unexpected gift-giving, re-gifting and more. You'll find recommendations that will help you gift with confidence, avoid sticky situations and enjoy the holiday season, all in this featured article. [Read the Article ›]( Beadatorial [Jewelry Gifts: Fantastic, Fun and Frugal]( Jewelry Gifts: Fantastic, Fun and Frugal As much as you want to gift those sparkling jewelry items from retail stores, it's not always practical. Now is the time to use your budgeted dollars wisely: reap the rewards of making gifts instead of buying them. Review the following tips and begin down a savvy path of holiday gift-giving bliss by making incredible gifts that are fantastic, fun and frugal. [Read the Article ›]( Featured Project [Design Idea K60E]( Amethyst Willow Gemstone trees are an incredible way to use chip beads to create works of art. "Amethyst Willow" combines green aventurine, stunning amethyst and quartz crystals to this effect. Want to make your own version? Watch this project's free video tutorial! [View the Instructions ›]( Ask the Experts [Ask the Experts]( "When I send a piece of jewelry to a customer, I'd like to include something extra--a small gift of some kind--in the package. Any suggestions?" -Jasmine [Read the Answer ›]( Trend Swatch [Design Idea CB3P]( [La Rosa Catrina]( [Foghorn]( [Cloudless]( An Early Christmas Gift--Open Now Here's the answer to any holiday gift-list dilemma: a beautiful jewelry set that speaks to the values of the season. Featuring Swarovski® crystal pearls in [La Rosa Catrina]( and [stardust beads]( in on-trend [Foghorn]( this design is the perfect gift for any holiday celebration. Finally, the shimmering crystals in [Cloudless]( top off this stunning set. [View the Design Idea ›]( Featured Artist [Featured Artist Donna Blommel]( Donna Blommel Right now, I make jewelry for gifts. The selling might happen in the future. [Read Donna's Story ›]( Product of the Week [Assorted Satin Pouches]( Assorted Satin Pouches Satin gift pouches make gift giving even more special. Give your holiday gifts that extra touch with our product of the week. This ten-pack of satin drawstring bags offers five different colors and is ideal for jewelry, handmade soap, small candles and other precious gifts. [Order Now ›]( Book of the Week [Book of the Week]( Before you start your next piece, pick up copies of this week's featured books. Get back to the basics of design and learn what makes contemporary jewelry unique to apply appealing artistic characteristics to your own jewelry designs and stretch your creative muscles. [Order Now ›]( Free Video of the Week [Make Your Own Custom Coasters]( Make Your Own Custom Coasters [Watch the Video ›]( Featured Business Article [20 Little Known Tax Break Tips]( 20 Little Known Tax Break Tips Courtesy of Handmade Business As a small business owner, every penny counts. This informative article lists 20 tax-break tips, making sure none of your hard-earned money falls through the cracks. [Read the Article ›]( New Stylish Stringing Project [Design Idea KA1L]( Celebrate the Season The colors of the season are punctuated with sparkling Swarovski cubes that turn into presents with the addition of bow beads. See the full instructions on how to make this Christmas earring and necklace set. [View the Project ›]( Connect with Us [ FACEBOOK ]( [ YOUTUBE ]( [ TWITTER ]( [ PINTEREST ]( [ INSTAGRAM ]( Fire Mountain Gems and Beads, Inc. One Fire Mountain Way, Grants Pass, OR 97526-2373 USA US and Canada Customer Service: (800) 423-2319 International Customer Service: (541) 956-7890 To ensure you continue receiving emails from us, please add fmg@email.firemountaingems.com to your address book. You are currently subscribed as: {EMAIL} [Email Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Return Policy]( [View Email as a Web Page]( Copyright 2020 All Rights Reserved Prices subject to change without prior notice. Not responsible for typographical, descriptive or technical errors for products listed.