This is the last of the petunias for this season. As the snow comes, the leaves have changed and the autumnal palette grows warmer. I find the time to change the colors on my Trollbeads bracelet with copper, smoky quartz, gold beads, amethyst and peach moonstone. … [Read more...]
The winner of the 2019 People’s Bead is Turtle Flower.
Each year Trollbeads invites artists from all over the globe to submit their ideas for The People's Bead. The bead that wins is also chosen by the people so it is truly The People's Bead! The winner of the 2019 People's Bead competition is Giada Manfredi from Italy with her design, Turtle Flower. "I found the inspiration from a holiday, where I was at a boat trip. I was snorkeling, and I hoped to see a turtle...that was my dream. Just there I saw an amazing sea turtle that was … [Read more...]
A Blessing for you this Saint Patrick’s Day!
May your troubles be less, your blessings be more, and nothing but happiness come through your door! I love the stories that go with these Trollbeads for St. Patricks Day! Beads included in this inspirational bracelet: Gold Elephant Lock Gold 2016 Trollbeads Day bead - A good friend is like a four leaf clover. Hard to find, but lucky to have. Aventurine - Known as the “Stone of Opportunity,” believed to be the luckiest of all stones. Drops of Green - Enjoy precious mom … [Read more...]
Happy Valentine’s Day!
My gift to you, with a Trollbeads purchase of $150 or more, receive a Trollbeads stackable organize, while supplies last. GWP Offer good through 2/16/2019 … [Read more...]
Trunk Show with Greg Hoff ~ December 15th
I would love to invite you to our final event of the year. Gregory Hoff, a master in flameworked glass will be here all day Saturday, Dec. 15th, offering demonstrations. He has taught at the Bemis School at Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center and the Montreal School of Glass. His work will also be available to purchase throughout the day so plan to come by, enjoy hot cider and watch him work his magic with the glass and the flame. “My glasswork is created through a process known a … [Read more...]
Wildlife Glass Sculpture ornaments by James Spehler are now available at Santa Fe Trail Jewelry.
Santa Fe Trail Jewelry is delighted to carry the creations of master glass sculptor, James Spehler. Ornaments included in this collection are Elk, Buffalo, Ram, Raven, Horse, Hummingbird, Dragonfly, Trout, Moose and Eagle. The great inspiration and powers James finds in nature are blended into his intense passion to capture the realism of wildlife in his glass sculptures. By showing the fine details of animal anatomy, his work depicts the spirit and movement of life found in the … [Read more...]
A Celestial design with Northern Lights Magic by Trollbeads
Trollbeads newest release, available September 7th, is going to capture the hearts of all our collectors! I teamed it up with obvious celestial choices, Happy Universe, Milky Way, Stars and Endless Impact. And some not so obvious like Cool Dusk that plays with a similar light and Black Flower Mosaic for its dichroic colorplay. What isn't captured in pictures is the lovely, sparkly 'cosmic' dust that glitters from the newest People's bead, Northern Lights Magic. Come in and see for … [Read more...]
Trollbeads announces the 2018 People’s Bead
Presenting Northern Lights Magic Over the polar circle, Northern light plays in the night sky. Pale silvery greens and violets dancing over the satin blue Milky Way. Magical and unforgettable, symbolizing the enchanting power of nature. Pre-Order Starts: September 3, 2018 In Store: September 7, 2018 Congratulations to the Designer, LINDA KUCINA of Latvia, who submitted her entry along with thousands of other designers and was chosen by the people as this ye … [Read more...]
African Pride – The Trollbeads story of Malawi
One of the things I love about my business is the inspiration I receive and the inspiration I share with my artists and customers. I bask somewhere in the middle of both. Today I created a bracelet from my Malawi Trollbeads that I will call African Pride after the World Tour bead with that name. Lise Aagaard and her family traveled to Africa in 2010 in search of a community to set up a glass bead workshop and teach them the skill of creating beads for the company. In a quest for … [Read more...]
Santa Fe Trail Jewelry welcomes Lexi Erickson to the store!
Last year I took a private class with Lexi, hoping to expand my skills as a designer. I found a new appreciation for the depth of skill an artist needs to stretch boundaries and create masterpieces. Lexi is an example of that, having taught students from around the world. Two of the 6 pendants I purchased for the store were sold right away! The stunning piece titled The Goddess of Stonehenge went to a collector who says, "I look for pieces that speak to me. I like texture and st … [Read more...]
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