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Posted by Happy Mango Beads on 3rd Jul 2018
It's really as easy as 1-2-3! Wrap the chain around the pendant, string 3 beads through the chain, and add the clasp of your choice. There is a wide variety of pendants, beads and chain you can use but for this particular necklace, we used the following items:
Hamsa Lava Rock Bracelet Tutorial
The Hamsa Hand is an ancient Middle Eastern design symbolizing the Hand of God. It is used in several faiths as a protective symbol. It is said to bring the wearer happiness, luck, health, and good fortune. We paired this hamsa hand bead with black natural lava rock beads to create this light-weight, stylish bracelet. [...]
Get FREE Summer Solstice Beads!
On June 21st this year we will celebrate the June Solstice, also known as the Summer Solstice. This day marks the start of summer and the longest day of the year, as well as the shortest night.The Summer Solstice holds a few fun facts you may or may not know: The Earth is farthest away from [...]
Beads, Bows or Both?
Here’s something you don’t hear often, one of my absolute favorite things about the holidays is wrapping presents! I believe if a recipient sees my gift and doesn’t say, “it’s too pretty to unwrap”, I’ve stolen half the magic of opening a present. Perfectly creased edges of unique wrapping paper adorned with coordinating ribbon twisted [...]
Stacked Stone Pendant Tutorial
The stacked stones in this earthy, nature inspired pendant have zen-like appeal, and the tiny pewter accents give it a little shine! Adrianne of Happy Hour Projects made it, and you can, too! "I love the natural elements that Happy Mango Beads is known for – it’s my go-to source when I’m looking for something rustic, organic, [...]
African Dreams Bracelet by Toni Brundage
Toni Brundage, a long-time Happy Mango Beads customer, purchased our African Dreams Bead Collection and she created this wonderful bracelet! "I am inspired by nature, especially sunsets – it is a constant source of inspiration. I love photography so I spend a lot of time photographing birds, flowers, etc. I like how everything in nature has its [...]
Where Does Happy Mango Beads Live?
Have you ever wondered exactly where Happy Mango Beads is located?This picture shows our building (before and after). We purchased this 100 year old building 4 1/2 years ago in beautiful, historic downtown Berthoud, Colorado and we renovated it. We completely gutted it, stripped paint off the brick, even excavated the ground underneath, a tremendous [...]
Trick or Treat at Happy Mango Beads!
Save 10% off your entire order, plus receive a FREE baggie of assorted Halloween beads and charms by simply entering TRICKorTREAT in the coupon code box during checkout. (expires October 31st)
Lessons Learned from the GPS Lady
We’ve traveled a lot but we’ve never used GPS. There was always an additional charge for it when renting a car, and, quite honestly, I’m a map-person, I love maps, and I’m also a great navigator (aka nagrivator). The car we are currently renting came with GPS, it was a free upgrade and we were stuck with it. We [...]
Kuchi Beaded Medallions from Afghanistan
"I was wandering around the Chatuchak Market in Bangkok when I discovered these colorful little treasures. A group of Afghan women were offering a variety of trinkets, textiles and jewelry for sale. I was drawn to the fine beadwork and the fun ethic patterns, and so of course I had to buy them to share [...]